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May 15, 2021
2021 Serendipity Quilt Along – Release 5 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back to the Fat Quarter Shop 2021 Charity Quilt Along, Serendipity! Today we’re sharing the Fateful Row. Let’s gather our supplies and get started!

DOWNLOAD RELEASE FIVE PATTERN

For this row you will be sewing up lots of squares in squares! For this, you’ll need the 3″ x 3″ Square in a Square Foundation Paper. We’re sewing with the Spring Brook fabric collection designed by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re sewing with something different, here are the fabric requirements to make this year’s charity quilt.

Sew Along with Kimberly!

On Monday ...

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May 1, 2021
2021 Serendipity Quilt Along – Release 4 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back to the Fat Quarter Shop 2021 Charity Quilt Along, Serendipity! The Good Fortune Row will put a fun spin on you piecing with half square triangles galore. Let’s gather our supplies and get started!

DOWNLOAD RELEASE FOUR PATTERN

For this row you will be sewing up lots of Half Square Triangles! For this, you’ll need the 2″ Half Square Triangle Paper. We’re sewing with the Spring Brook fabric collection designed by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re sewing with something different, here are the fabric requirements to make this year’s charity quilt ...

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April 15, 2021
2021 Serendipity Quilt Along – Release 3 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back to the Fat Quarter Shop 2021 Charity Quilt Along, Serendipity! You’re going to fall in love with this next part of the pattern! The Windfall Row is a combination of Flying Geese and Courthouse Steps. Let’s gather our supplies and get started!

DOWNLOAD RELEASE THREE PATTERN

For this row you have the option to use a traditional piecing method for making Flying Geese or to use the 3”x 6″ Flying Geese Foundation Paper. Our pattern gives instructions for both. We’re sewing with the Spring Brook fabric collection designed by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics ...

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April 8, 2021
Free Mini Quilt Pattern for Spring from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

With spring upon us and warmer weather here to stay, we’re bringing you a seasonal update on a popular pattern, the Maple Leaf Quilt Block!

The Spring Leaves Mini Quilt Pattern (a free download) is an update on the Maple Leaf Mini we shared last Fall! Four of these blocks make a cute mini quilt or table-topper that measures 23.5″ square. If you’re looking for a project to try machine quilting at home, this is a good size to try.

We made our Spring Leaves Mini Quilt with Happy Days by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics, but ...

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April 1, 2021
2021 Serendipity Quilt Along – Release 2 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome back to the Fat Quarter Shop 2021 Charity Quilt Along, Serendipity! Chances are you’re going to like this next pattern release! The Happy Chance Row is a string of Flying Geese blocks all in a row. Let’s gather our supplies and get started!

DOWNLOAD RELEASE TWO PATTERN

For this row you have the option to use a traditional piecing method for making Flying Geese or to use the 1.5” x 3” Flying Geese Foundation Paper. Our pattern gives instructions for both. We’re sewing with the Spring Brook fabric collection designed by Corey Yoder for Moda ...

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March 23, 2021
Introducing the NEW Stitch Card H Cross Stitch by Lori Holt from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet released a new addition to her Stitch Card Series with Stitch Card Set H. This farm-friendly set features four ridiculously cute animals, that are sew much fun to stitch up. You can mix and match each card into other projects, or stitch them together as one big piece!

Stitch Card H isn’t on it’s own…it has seven adorable predecessors in the Bee in my Bonnet’s Stitch Card Sets A-G! Use these cards as inspiration, or as the alphabet goes on, you can add letters to your stitch card collection ...

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March 10, 2021
2021 Serendipity Quilt Along – Release 1 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Welcome to the Fat Quarter Shop 2021 Charity Quilt Along, Serendipity! Let’s gather our supplies and get started on the first release of Serendipity! This has been long-awaited, sew we can’t wait to start sewing with you.

DOWNLOAD RELEASE ONE PATTERN

Release 1 contains the Lucky Row! We’re sewing with the Spring Brook fabric collection designed by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re sewing with something different, here are the fabric requirements to make this year’s charity quilt.

Sew Along with Kimberly!

On Thursday, March 11 at 9am CST, tune in to the Fat ...

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February 1, 2021
Fully Finished February from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

An FFO is a “Fully Finished Object!” This means that our stitchy projects have been completely finished, whether they are framed, decorated, and ready to be put on display! Finishing your stitched art can take some time, and it is definitely going the extra mile. Sometimes life gets so busy that our UFO’s (Un-finished Objects) never become FFO’s!

Well for February 2021, we are trying to stay on top of all our cross stitch projects and Fully Finish them…ALL! This month we compiled our Top 5 Finishing Videos that you can use to finish all those stitched ...

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January 26, 2021
Pockets and Pies Apron – New Tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We have updated a favorite tutorial for you all! We really enjoyed our old Pockets and Pies Apron, but this time around we have refreshed the fabric and have improved the tutorial. This apron takes less than half an hour to sew, and you can use items from home to construct it. Read more below for fabric inspiration and to see the new video tutorial!

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To see aprons made by some of our favorite peeps around the web, and even some Fat Quarter Shop-ers, hop over to the bottom of this post!

Before ...

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January 9, 2021
Boxed Zipper Pouch (how to) from Sotak Handmade


Hello everyone, happy Saturday to you all!

I'm super excited to bring you a new video tutorial

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November 23, 2020
DIY Foam Fabric Wreath from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s time for a new wreath! Fall is here and the holidays are approaching and oh, do we have a treat for you! This DIY Foam Fabric Wreath tutorial is a completely free, no-sew project using your favorite Jelly Roll or any scrappy strips you have hanging around.

This tutorial is sew easy you can make a wreath for every season in a snap. Let’s get started!

This look is easily recreated or made one-of-a-kind with your own twist. You can top your Foam Fabric Wreath with floral decor or whatever “yule” like. We used a Yuletide Grunge ...

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November 10, 2020
Quilt As You Go Stocking by June Tailor from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Let’s deck the halls and stuff those stockings! Our favorite, and most wonderful, time of the year is fast approaching. So, we have a quick and easy stocking tutorial for you today. June Tailor’s Quilt As You Go Holiday Stocking sews up fast with a Jelly Roll and is quilted already by the time you finish. You’ll have time to make enough for the whole family and to give more away as gifts!

The quilt as you go method is sew easy with June Tailor’s Quilt As You Go Holiday Stocking Pattern. The instructions come printed ...

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November 7, 2020
Sew a DIY Travel Tissue Pouch from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Fall is finally here!  After a long, hot summer, we are more than ready for cooler temps and sweater weather.  But with that seasonal change comes plenty of sniffles and sneezing, so we’ve got just the thing to use up some trimmings from your favorite quilts and keep your necessities looking fab!  In today’s post, we’re showing you how to sew an easy DIY Travel Tissue Pouch using scraps with a free video tutorial and step-by-step guide. Sniffles don’t stop for winter, so make sure your loved ones have a Tissue Pouch in their favorite color ...

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October 13, 2020
Shortcut Quilt: Half Yard Jam from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re back for another Shortcut Quilt and this one is so our jam! We’re going back to an all-time favorite, Jelly Roll Jam and bumping it up to a Half Yard Jam for major fun! This 90.5″ square quilt will keep you cozy all year and is very simple to make. Grab your copy of the FREE Half Yard Jam Quilt Pattern and sew it in any collection for a quilt that is truly YOUR jam!

Our version of the Half Yard Jam Quilt is sewed in Homestead by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics. This charismatic collection ...

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October 1, 2020
Make an Easy Maple Leaf Mini Quilt for Fall from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Hello, Quilters! With the weather cooling off, we’re welcoming in Autumn with an update on a popular pattern in our Classic & Vintage series, the Maple Leaf Quilt Block!  Our Classic & Vintage series focuses on traditional quilt blocks with a modern twist!

The Maple Leaf quilt block (a free download) is a gorgeous vintage block from the Kansas City Star column that is simple to make! Four of these blocks make a cute mini quilt or table-topper that measures 23.5″ square. We’re providing a FREE pattern for you to make your own Maple Leaf Mini Quilt to bring ...

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September 1, 2020
How to Sew a Pieced Reusable Face Mask from Art Gallery Fabrics-The Creative Blog

Hello Sewing Friends,

The way we run our lives have drastically changed in the past several months. I never thought in my lifetime that I would have to worry about whether or not I have a mask in my bag before I leave the house in order to go about my day. If grocery shopping wasn’t already stressful enough now we have to make sure we have our masks, stay 6 feet apart and try not to touch to many things and itch our faces!!!  In the long term all of this is not hard to follow if it ...

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August 28, 2020
Shortcut Quilt: Mini Charm Muffins from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re back for another Shortcut Quilt with this beginner-friendly and deliciously charming quilt! The FREE Mini Charm Muffins Pattern offers the instructions for a 34 1/2” x 34 1/2” quilt. You can even bake a bigger batch of these muffins because the pattern includes instructions for a tablerunner, lap, twin and queen-sized quilt.

Our version of the Mini Charm Muffins Quilt is sewed in Apricot & Ash by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. This fabric collection adds the perfect touch of sweet to an already delectable quilt!

You’ll need a few Mini Charm Packs to complete this ...

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August 26, 2020
How to Sew a Fitted Face Mask from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

There are sew many face mask patterns to choose from made in all different ways. Have you found the pattern that works for you? The Creative Grids Face Mask Template makes fitted fabric face masks in three sizes. The various size options allow for a comfortable fit with full coverage.

The Creative Grids Face Mask Template gives you three size options to choose from. Kimberly got creative with her template to make more fashionable face masks for herself using patchwork strips and squares from a Honeybun.

Watch the face mask tutorial

If you’d like to learn how to make ...

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August 14, 2020
Happy World Cross Stitch Day 2020! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re busting our stitches today because we get to celebrate World Cross Stitch Day with all of you! The love of cross stitch is celebrated far and wide, but especially here at home, where most of our stitching is done! That’s why this year, we are celebrating with our low-cost Happiness is Homemade Downloadable PDF Pattern!

The Happiness is Homemade pattern is an easy, beginner-friendly pattern we can all stitch up together. Celebrate the day by stitching at home, on a video call with a friend and on the Fat Quarter Shop FlossTube Channel with Kimberly. You can ...

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August 10, 2020
Shortcut Quilt: Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re back for another Shortcut Quilt with this beginner-friendly, and impressive-looking quilt using the fabulous Fat Quarter precut! The FREE Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Pattern offers the instructions for a 60” x 77” quilt. Don’t worry, any quilter can get aboard this Ferris Wheel!

Our quilt features Northern Light by Annie Brady for Moda Fabrics. This collection and pattern tell such a story… a trip to the fair, and a ride in the Ferris wheel during wintertime. We can’t imagine a more perfect combination!    We also have a new video tutorial that will give you all the ...

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