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November 18, 2023
Easy DIY Pin Cushion Tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Pin cushions are a useful and thoughtful gift for quilters, and they make a nice addition to your sewing space! They’re also a cute, fun DIY project. Today, we’re sharing an easy pin cushion tutorial that’s a quick last-minute gift or a fun project for any skill level.

Pin Cushion Supplies

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October 10, 2023
Organize Your Sewing Supplies with a Beautiful Quilt Block Tray from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

If you’re looking for an eye-catching way to organize your sewing supplies, look no further than this DIY tray! This beautiful quilt block tray serves as a catch-all to keep your essential sewing supplies in one convenient place. Follow the step-by-step tutorial below to make one of your own!

This delightful project is practical and a great way to put your extra quilt blocks to good use. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just looking to add a touch of handmade flair to your sewing room, you can join us as we transform a few simple materials into ...

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July 18, 2023
Make Your Quilt into a Wall Hanging with a DIY Quilt Sleeve from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Are you looking for a creative way to display your quilt? A hanging quilt sleeve is the perfect solution! This simple DIY project will transform your quilt into a wall hanging and can easily be completed in an afternoon.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to add a quilt sleeve to your quilt so you can proudly display it on your wall. Let’s get started!

Supplies & Cutting

We’re making a quilt sleeve that will be about 4” tall. It’s suitable for most quilts, but if you plan to use this for a quilt show ...

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May 2, 2023
How to Create Your Own DIY Fabric Wrapped Bouquets from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

DIY fabric-wrapped bouquets are a beautiful, creative, and sustainable way to add a special touch to your floral arrangements. In this blog post, we’ll share a step-by-step tutorial for sewing your own DIY fabric bouquet wrap.

A reusable bouquet wrap made from linen fabric is an easy and affordable way to cover your bouquets and give them an elegant and timeless look. Keep reading to find out how to make one!

Our fabric of choice for this project is Essex Yarn Dyed Linen by Robert Kaufman. We love the neutral look with a hint of texture! The Essex Linen ...

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March 23, 2023
FREE Easter Egg Block Pattern from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Free Easter Egg quilt tutorial

We are springing into spring with a brand new block tutorial! Follow along with the step-by-step photos below to make your very own Easter Egg quilt block. This block is an eggs-celent choice to use in many different projects. We’re sharing a free diagram to make an Easter Egg Quilt and table runner.

Easter Egg Project Supplies

Stitch Jolly Bar by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet for Riley Blake Designs and Stitch Frosting X's yardage

For our Easter Egg quilt block, runner, and quilt we are using Stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet for Riley Blake Designs. The florals and spring colors in this collection are perfect for Easter! In addition, for our backgrounds ...

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March 24, 2022
How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Gina Tell's Full view of the T-shirt quilt she made

Do you have memories stacking up in the form of T-shirts? Gina Tell, one of our favorite longarm quilters, took the time to show us how to make a T-Shirt quilt.

Maybe it’s the annual fun run, your beloved local sports team, or a concert tee from your favorite band, but you’ve probably picked up a shirt or two along the way. When you make t-shirts into a quilt you can keep those memories alive and close enough to keep you warm.

In the video below, you can follow along as she guides us through her tips, tricks ...

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September 16, 2020
Quick & Easy No-Sew Pumpkin Tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Happy Fall, y’all! We’ve got a pretty plush pumpkin tutorial for you today. With 10 minutes to spare and some Cuddle fabric, you can upgrade your plain pumpkins into glamorous no-sew pumpkin decorations to display all season long.

We made our no-sew pumpkins with Shannon Cuddle fabrics. The Cuddle fabrics make for full and fluffy pumpkins. You can use fun prints to create chic pumpkins to match your style.

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Kimberly will show you how to make these quick no-sew pumpkins using just a few materials in this FREE video tutorial.

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April 5, 2020
FREE Quick & Easy Zipper Pouch Tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Turn your fear of zippers and bags into a thing of the past. I’m here today to give you a cute, FREE tutorial for making a zipper pouch in no time flat! We couldn’t get enough of the new Canvas At Home Collection by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics. It’s such a great quality fabric that will hold up after use making it the perfect pair for this tutorial. The finished pouch measures approximately 5″ X 9″. Let’s gather our materials and get started!

1/3 yard or two 10″ squares of fabric
We used At ...

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April 4, 2020
FREE Face Mask Sewing Tutorial with Straps & Size Options from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We received a lot of comments requesting another tutorial for a face mask using straps instead of elastic so here ya go! Using the same construction as the previous tutorial, we just added an extra step. Again, the double layer of fabric creates an opening for inserting a filter for added protection.

This mask is NOT medical grade but there is evidence showing that it can help reduce the spread of germs.  If you would like to donate masks to medical centers locally, we recommend that you contact them beforehand and ask what requirements need to be met. Some need ...

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March 24, 2020
FREE Face Mask Sewing Tutorial with Hair Ties & Size Options from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s time to come together and use our gift of sewing to pay it forward during these difficult times. We have come up with a FREE tutorial for you to make a face mask out of our favorite precut, Jolly Bars! However this project can be made using any of your scraps in hopes that you can use it or donate to those in need. Since elastic has been in short supply, this one uses hair ties, which you might have at home. The double layer of fabric creates an opening for inserting a filter for added protection.

This ...

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March 16, 2020
Free tutorials: Small projects to keep you busy during stressful times from Carried Away Quilting


Hello friends! I just wanted to remind you that I have several Free Tutorials on my website. The projects are small, so they are easy to sew from your stash. Many of us turn to sewing when we are worried or need an escape, and I think all of us may be experiencing that right now! 

I hope you find a project on my Free Tutorials page that helps ease your burden in the coming days and weeks.  We’re all in this together!

Wishing you good health, much happiness and joy in your sewing!

~Taunja



 






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