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February 15, 2024
Tips for Adding a Quilt Label from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

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 ...

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September 5, 2023
Understanding Quilt Backs: A Guide for Beginners from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

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 ...

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July 13, 2023
Top 10 Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Attention all new quilters! Are you eager to try your hand at creating beautiful and intricate quilts but not quite sure where to begin? Look no further than this list of the top 10 free quilt patterns for beginners designed by Fat Quarter Shop!

With a range of styles and designs, these easy free quilt patterns are perfect for new quilters just starting their quilting journey. From traditional to modern, these free beginner quilt patterns are sure to inspire and excite you. So, gather up your materials, and let’s get started!

All these quilts listed below are available as ...

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June 5, 2023
Happy Cloud Batting from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

How many times have you been told “it’s what’s inside that counts”?  When it comes to quilts, you just can’t have a quilt without batting. Our EXCLUSIVE line of batting is called Happy Cloud, and that’s exactly what it feels like! Treat your quilt sandwiches right, without breaking the bank, with Happy Cloud batting.

The four types of Happy Cloud Batting!

Happy Cloud Batting Types

The first thing you might notice is that each Happy Cloud package has a different color. This cute color code denotes our different types of batting material. We have four types ...

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May 27, 2023
Best Quilting Rulers for Beginners from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Are you a beginner quilter looking for the best quilting rulers to start your journey? Look no further! This blog post explores quilting rulers that are suited for new quilters. With the right rulers for quilting, you can easily make precise cuts to complete your quilts confidently. Read on to find the best quilting rulers for beginners (and beyond)!

Why Do We Need Quilting Rulers?

Fabric and quilting rulers are versatile tools used to measure and cut fabric, mark lines, and make precise cuts at different angles. They are particularly helpful for complex patterns and squaring up quilt blocks to ...

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