The second annual Jolly Bar Day is just around the corner, and there is sew much to celebrate! Join us for the lead-up to Jolly Bar Day on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, with a great lineup of new content, inspiration, and special surprises throughout the week. Keep reading to see what we have planned and how you can join us in the jolly festivities!


Save The Dates!
You read that right, celebrating our favorite precut couldn’t be contained to just one day, so we have some sweet surprises to look forward to throughout the week! If this is the first you’re hearing about Jolly Bar Day, it is a celebration of the Fat Quarter Shop exclusive 5″ x 10″ precut! Because we all love Jolly Bars sew much, we’ve officially made May 10th (aka 5/10) Jolly Bar Day. Here are all the key dates to add to your calendar so you don’t miss a second of Jolly Bar joy:
- Tuesday, May 5th – A brand new Jolly Bar-friendly quilt pattern and Video Tutorial with Kimberly Jolly
- Thursday, May 7th – Visit the Jolly Jabber Blog for the Celebrate Jolly Bar Day With Us blog post
- Saturday, May 9th – Sew the new Jolly Bar pattern LIVE with Kimberly Jolly during the special Jolly Bar Day Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel
- Saturday, May 9th – Visit the Jolly Jabber Blog for your one-stop source of Jolly Bar Day inspiration

Stay Tuned for More Special Surprises
The fun doesn’t stop there! We might also have some other celebrations up our sleeves, so be sure to follow along with us on Instagram (@FatQuarterShop), Facebook, and on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel to be the first to know. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the Fat Quarter Shop Blog so you never miss a stitch of the celebration!





2 comments
Will there be giveaways?
Still waiting for layer cake day. 10/10.