What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

Hello again, Jolly Jabber Readers, it’s Kailee! The quilt is finished, the binding is on, and now it’s time to fill you in on the final leg of this journey.

Today, I’m taking you through the process of deciding on the final layout of the blocks, piecing the top, picking the pantograph, adding the binding, and making the quilt label. Then, I have a handful of quilty confessions that I think (and hope) y’all will relate to! Now, let’s jump into today’s blog.

Piecing the Quilt Top

The instructions in the Triangles on a ...

Shortcut Quilts just got a whole lot faster with the addition of Pebble Bee Cross Stitch Precuts! By replacing background yardage with a background precut, you can cut to the chase and start piecing in a flash. Last week on the blog, we showed you how you can use the Pebble Bee Cross Stitch Precuts with Foundation Paper. This week, we have three cute Shortcut Quilts recolored with Gentler Times and Pebble Bee Cross Stitch precuts because it only takes one pebble to start an avalanche of inspiration!

One of the things we love most about these precuts is their ...

Foundation paper is the perfect tool for quilters looking to add intricate details to their quilts without all the fuss, and we have a new one to add to your quilty tool kit: Jelly Braid Paper! These rolls of printed foundation paper help you create continuous braided quilt rows that you can add to almost any project, and that result in very little waste. Keep reading to learn all about our new favorite foundation paper from It’s Sew Emma, watch the free video tutorial, and discover just how far one Jelly Roll and one roll of Jelly Braid Paper ...

Ah, the joy of quilting—where fabric reigns supreme, and a single yard can inspire your next masterpiece. For all the joys that come with collecting fabric and building our stashes, managing them can sometimes feel like a king-sized task. So, if your fabric storage is more of a treasure hunt and less of a system, it’s time to put some fabric storage ideas into practice.

Sure, organizing your crafting space is super satisfying to look at when it’s done, but it also fuels creativity and keeps ideas flowing. Imagine finding that perfect fat quarter right when you ...

Whether you’re picking up a quilt kit or dreaming up your own quilty creation, we’ve put together a complete guide to all the standard quilt sizes and their uses. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference, and start your next quilt knowing you picked the perfect size!

Bedding Measurement Guide

The first and most obvious thing to consider when picking a quilt size is the size of the bed it is intended to go on. If you know what size bed you’re sewing for, reference the Bedding Measurement Guide below to make sure that what ...

We might be biased, but Jolly Bars® are our favorite precut, and they’re exclusive to Fat Quarter Shop. This 5″ x 10″ rectangle of fabric is versatile and economical, which lends itself well to both quilts and smaller projects. That means, when you have a Jolly Bar in your stash, you have enough fabric to make several one-day projects for gifting (or to keep for yourself). To celebrate Jolly Bar Day, we’re gifting you this roundup of five Jolly Bar projects you can finish making well before it’s time for your midnight snack. Make sure to read ...

We’re almost ready to start our 12th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Stardust! Our 2025 quilt for Make-A-Wish captures the magic of stardust that you can capture in stitches and bring into your home. We’re flying ever closer to the start of the quilt and stitch along, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!

To make a quilt just like this one, pick up the Stardust Quilt Kit and Stardust Backing Set, available only at Fat Quarter Shop. The Stardust quilt finishes at 54.5″ x 54.5″ and is suitable for all levels of quilters! Our ...

Back in the Fall of 2023, this quilt started out as a project that I was doing just for fun. I took 2.5″ squares from the scraps of my quilt kits, mini charm packs, and other quilty projects with fabric collections that had 25 or more different SKUs and started building 25-patch blocks. Since I started sharing this project with you at the beginning of last year in the January 26th, 2024 Livestream, you have been asking for a tutorial on how to make a 25-patch block. So, now that I have a plan for the whole project, I ...

Love is in the air, and we can feel it! The FREE Little Loves Quilt and Cross Stitch patterns are tiny Valentines full of heart. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sewing or stitching up our free Little Loves pattern and show your stitchy love!

Free Little Loves Quilt Pattern

Share the love with this mini quilt! The FREE Little Loves Quilt Pattern proves that good things come in little packages! The Little Loves Quilt Kit has everything you need for the 22″ x 30″ mini quilt, including the backing and binding.

Quilt Supplies You’ll Need

Our Little Loves Quilt ...

This spooky season marks the six-year sew-iversary of the free Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag pattern we released in 2018. To celebrate, we’re sewing with the Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics and showcasing a finishing detail that’s so cute you won’t beleaf it till you see it. Whether you’ve seen this project before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to end up on your to-sew list this Fall!

Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag Tutorial

Are you ready to make this festive Trick or Treat Carry ...

A quilt is a work of art, so don’t forget to sign it! If you’ve ever wondered how to make a quilt label, today’s guide is here to help you out! We’re sharing a FREE Quilt Label Template and tutorial for making a simple handwritten quilt label.

What to Write on a Quilt Label

The most important information to write on your label is the name of the quilt maker. What goes on your quilt label is up to you, but if you plan to enter your quilt into a quilt show, there may be specific ...

We’re almost ready to start our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Moonbeams! Our 2024 quilt for Make-A-Wish is a dream come true with its enchanting nightscape featuring nocturnal birds and blooms. It’s nearly time to start, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!

To make a quilt just like this one, pick up the Moonbeams Quilt Kit and Moonbeams Pieced Backing Set, available only at Fat Quarter Shop. The Moonbeams quilt is 68.5″ x 80.5″ and is best for intermediate to experienced quilters. The kit comes with all the block and finishing patterns in ...

Once you’ve poured countless hours into sewing a quilt, it only makes sense to give it a finishing touch with a quilt label. We often receive questions about what quilt labels we use or how we make them ourselves. We’ve gathered some of our favorite quilt label ideas, and we’re sharing them on the blog today.

Why add a quilt label? It’s a way to honor the artistry and effort you put into your creation. If your quilt is like many quilts, it may go to live with someone you love or it could go to ...

We’ve got a Valentine’s project duo that is so simple and sweet, you will love every stitch! Made with Love is inspired by our love of needle arts, whether it’s quilting or cross stitch, with a simple message of love embellished by spools. Sew one to show your stitchy love!

Free Made with Love Quilt Pattern

Share the love with this wall hanging! The FREE Made with Love Quilt Pattern will have your heart bursting with love! You can easily sew this pattern just like ours with the Made with Love Quilt Kit, which includes everything you ...

Welcome back to the final installment of the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! This month, I took on the delightful challenge of crafting a clamshell pillow top for #QuiltGoals2023.

In my twenty-five years of quilting, I’ve never pieced a block like this one, but I’m up for the challenge! I’m using a recent favorite, Lighthearted by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, to sew with. I love the colors and floral designs of this collection.

The clamshell quilt is a traditional quilt with curves, and Latifah Saafir Studios has several patterns and rulers designed just for this type of ...

We’re joining forces with Moda Fabrics and Aurifil for their Stitch Pink campaign. It’s a cause close to our hearts – raising awareness for breast cancer and showing our support for those who are facing it. Breast cancer is all too common, but there are many ways we can rally together to educate ourselves, our sisters, mothers, aunties, and friends because prevention and early detection are the best way to fight this awful disease.

We’re excited to raise funds again this year for the National Breast Cancer Foundation for the important work they do. During the month of ...

It’s time again to embark on another exciting journey through the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! Like a needle gliding through layers of fabric, we’re ready to explore everyone’s September quilting dreams. Now, let’s dive in to see what Shereece Nicole of Sew Hooked on Treasures made for #QuiltGoals2023!

Shereece shared, “Fat Quarter Shop asked me to participate in their Quilt Goals 2023 – a program to challenge our creative selves to do something we’ve always wanted to do, but hadn’t. When I saw t-shirt quilt on the list, I jumped all over it! My sister ...

Quilt backs or backing! It’s a hot topic around here. We often receive questions about preparing quilt backing fabric, such as cutting and assembly techniques, working with 108” wide fabric, pieced backings, and how to make the backings ready for a longarmer.

Over the years, we’ve come to find a few techniques to use for our quilt backs, and we’re sharing them with you here today, along with a FREE Quilt Backing Reference Chart that gives you quilt piecing diagrams at a glance, along with some helpful tips.

Top 3 Quilt Backing Tips

To find out some ...