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July 8, 2025
Announcing The Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s finally time to indulge in a sweet sampling of everything the Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5 has to offer with the Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along! Your reception of Vol. 5 of the Jolly Bar Book Series has melted our hearts like a candy bar in the Texas sun, and we can’t wait to see what you think of the sampler quilt we cooked up for you.

What supplies do you need for the Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt?

The 76 1/2″ x 76 1/2″ square Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt is great for ...

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July 6, 2025
Sew Sampler Box July 2025 Sneak Peek! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Our hearts are full of summer love, and the July Sew Sampler box has some surprises in store that are sweet as can be! What do you think the July box has in store for you?

Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups!

2025 Flowering Sew Sampler Quilt Along!

This year’s Sew Sampler Box Sew Along, Flowering, is ready to bloom! This sweet, flora-filled quilt measures ...

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July 5, 2025
July Livestream Schedule – Never Miss the Fun! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We loved getting to chat, sew, and stitch with you every week for our birthday bash last month—the best birthday gift ever! This month, we are back with regularly scheduled programming. For all of our stitchy viewers, join us every other Wednesday on the Fat Quarter Shop FlossTube channel for all things cross stitch. Then, every other Friday on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel, you can catch our quilty content!

Each month on the Jolly Jabber Blog, we post our Livestream calendar, and each week, we will be posting reminders on our social media pages for that week ...

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July 3, 2025
Pattern Roundup: Creative Grids Starburst Ruler from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Today, we’re showing some love to one of our favorite specialty rulers: the Creative Grids Starburst Ruler! If this ruler already has a home on your ruler rack, or you just need a little extra persuading to add it to your collection, these five projects will convince you to pick yours up and start sewing!

The Backgammon Quilt

Don’t let the plethora of points give you pre-game jitters! The Backgammon Quilt is perfect for intermediate quilters or confident beginners who are looking to sharpen up their quilting skills. Coming in at 62.5″ x 64.5″ and needing ...

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Christmas Garden Tablerunner – FREE Quilt Pattern from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Join us for a lovely walk through a Christmas garden with today’s FREE quilt pattern—the Christmas Garden Tablerunner! This festive floral tablerunner uses the Creative Grids 4-in-1 Hexie ruler to trim down on your time at the cutting table, and we even have a Fat Quarter Shop YouTube video tutorial to walk you through the whole thing.

The Christmas Garden Tablerunner Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHRISTMAS GARDEN TABLERUNNER PATTERN

The Christmas Garden Tablerunner is perfect for confident beginners who are looking to learn a new skill and add a beautiful ...

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June 30, 2025
Sew Sampler June 2025 Box Reveal from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We really conjured up some midsummer magic with the June Sew Sampler Box, and we can’t wait to hear what you think! Join us as we reveal the oh-sew-delightful contents of this month’s Sew Sampler Box.

Wise Guys Full Moon Forest II 10″ squares by Tula Pink for FreeSpirit Fabrics

Tula Pink is celebrating her 50th fabric line by paying homage to where it all began, deep in the enchanting woods of Full Moon Forest. In Full Moon Forest II, Tula gives every original print a fresh twist, showcasing everything she’s learned along the way. We’re ...

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June 26, 2025
A Guide to Bella Solids White Fabrics from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Picking the right white fabric for your project can be a bit tricky. To help shine some light on this common quilting dilemma, we’ve gathered our five favorite Bella Solids Backgrounds so you can confidently pick the perfect backdrop for your next quilt!

Which Bella Solids Background is Right For Me?

To help you pick, here is a quick breakdown of each of these five fabrics:

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June 24, 2025
Three Fast and FREE Fat Quarter Quilts You Can Make in a Weekend from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Fat quarters are the perfect precut for a quick quilt project! Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or you have a quick quilting retreat ahead, these three fast and FREE fat quarter quilts should be at the top of your list for your next weekend make.

The Jiffy Quilt

The Jiffy Quilt is so fast and easy that you don’t even need a pattern! To make this 42″ x 51″ quilt, all you need are nine fat quarters, a solid charm pack, a binding fabric, and a backing. Once you’ve made your first block, it’s ...

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June 23, 2025
When will the Up on the Rooftop Quilt Along start? from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re so excited for our Up on the Rooftop Christmas Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along, but we have a quick update to share! Due to a slight delay in fabric arrivals, we’re pushing the start date back by two weeks.

New Start Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Rolled Up on the Rooftop Mystery Quilt showing christmas fabrics on the outside

This change ensures we’ll have everything in place to deliver the festive fun you’re expecting. If you’ve already purchased the full PDF, don’t worry, you’ll still receive your pattern download on the new start date.

If you’d like to access the fabric requirements early, the ...

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June 21, 2025
Our Top 5 Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Stitch along with us as we revisit five of our favorite cross stitch finishing tutorials, all in one bingeable compilation video! So, grab a project and your favorite thing to fill your Limited Edition Fat Quarter Shop 40oz Quilty Mug with, and join us for nearly two hours of stitchy fun. Keep reading to find links to all of the original video tutorials and supply lists for each finishing.

Top 5 Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials

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June 20, 2025
Let’s Peek Inside the 2025 Liberty Box! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Unbox a firecracker of creativity with the limited edition 2025 Liberty Box by Fat Quarter Shop, celebrating the all-American spirit! Filled to the brim with Americana-themed quilting fabrics, notions, and exclusive patterns you won’t find anywhere else, this box is the spark your summer projects need. The beautifully designed box makes it even more delightful to dive in. Get your celebratory Liberty Box before it fizzles away!

In honor of the men and women who have served the United States of America with courage and selflessness, Fat Quarter Shop will donate a portion of the proceeds of each box ...

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June 15, 2025
Month Three Cutting Guide: Prairie Home Sampler Sew Along from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

May was a month of gathering, growing, and preserving, and now it’s time to piece some blocks that have plenty of points and a forest of fun! For June, we will be sewing two blocks, the Prairie Welcome Block, and the Prairie Pines Unit. Keep reading to get all the quilty details for this month’s blocks and to download the Prairie Home Sampler Month Three Cutting Guide FREE PDF.

Cutting Guides and Supplies

The cutting guides for the blocks in the Prairie Home Quilt Book differ a little bit ...

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Fat Quarter Shop Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along – Month One Color Guide from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

The weather is heating up, and that can only mean one thing—it’s time to start sewing something spectacular! The Fat Quarter Shop Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along starts today, June 15th, and we’re sharing the Americana Month One Color Guide in today’s blog. The Flower Farm Sampler quilt from Shelley Cavanna’s latest book is perfect for intermediate to advanced quilters who are looking to grow and tend to their skills with the most perfect garden sampler.

Livestream Flower Farm Sampler Quilt Trunk Show

We were oh-sew lucky to be able to sit down with Shelley ...

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June 14, 2025
Quilt Sizes: A Complete Guide to Different Quilt Dimensions and Uses from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

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 ...

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June 13, 2025
Three Quilted Sewing Machine Covers for National Sewing Machine Day from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Happy National Sewing Machine Day to all of our quilty friends! June 13th is dedicated to celebrating the tool that brings sew much joy, creativity, and community into our lives—the sewing machine! Today, we’re rounding up three of our favorite sewing machine cover patterns. One is from our 2022 National Sewing Machine Day celebration, and the other two are by Joanna Figueroa and Lori Holt. Have fun exploring these projects and get ready to be inspired to treat your favorite power tool to an accessory that is equal parts functional and fashionable.

Today is also the perfect day ...

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June 12, 2025
Classic & Vintage – Kansas Dust Storm Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the Kansas Dust Storm Quilt, an advanced quilt pattern that’s worth dusting off your piecing skills for. Join us as we explore new techniques and the magic of piecing with this pattern and share a quilt block video tutorial!

The Kansas Dust Storm Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE KANSAS DUST STORM QUILT PATTERN

Our rendition of the Kansas Dust Storm Quilt Pattern offers Tablerunner, Lap, Twin, and Queen sizes, best tailored to advanced-level quilters. This pattern can also make ...

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June 10, 2025
June 2025 Monthly Specials from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Each month, we put together a fresh lineup of monthly specials just for you, and they’re sew worth checking out. If you haven’t had a chance to explore them yet, now’s the perfect time to check them out! Just make sure you take advantage before Monday, June 30th, at midnight CST, when they roll over to a new round of deals!

The unique dip-dye technique of Art Gallery Pure Solids fabrics gives their signature premium cotton fabrics the most brilliant colors ever! With over 200 options of pure color perfection to ...

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June 7, 2025
All American Quilt- Americana Edition from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

As you have probably seen on our social media, I’ve been working on a new version of the All American Quilt by It’s Sew Emma in Lori Holt’s most recent fabric collection, Americana. As promised, I’m back with all the details you need to make one just like mine!

You’re Invited

This year, Lori Holt has an all-new patriotic collection called Americana that I just couldn’t wait to start sewing with! The first project on my list was a re-color of the All American Quilt in Americana, which adds a bit more color and ...

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June 6, 2025
Sew Sampler Box June 2025 Sneak Peek! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

June is the perfect time to conjure up some midsummer magic, and we can’t think of a better way to do that than with this month’s Sew Sampler! As always, there are sew many delightful surprises to discover. What do you think the June box has in store for you?

Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups!

2025 Flowering Sew Sampler Quilt Along!

This year ...

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June 3, 2025
Classic & Vintage – Christmas Tree Quilted Door Banner and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re getting festive with a vintage block that was sent to us by the sweetest customer, from her collection of Kansas City Star Newspaper clippings. Join us as we explore this 1926 pattern, bringing you both a modern version of this pattern and a video tutorial for the block.

The Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE CHRISTMAS TREE QUILT PATTERN

Our rendition of the Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern offers Pillow, Door Banner/Tablerunner, Lap, and King sizes, best tailored to intermediate-level quilters ...

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