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September 19, 2024
National Sew a Jelly Roll Day: Get Rolling on Your Next Favorite Quilt from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Every year, we look forward to National Sew a Jelly Roll Day rolling around, and this year is no exception! We’ve put together a one-stop-shop of Jelly Roll inspiration here on the blog, and tomorrow, September 20th, Kimberly will be hosting a Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

Is this your first time hearing about National Sew a Jelly Roll Day? If sew, you’re in for a sweet treat! Moda Fabrics has officially made the third Saturday of September National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you ever needed a reason to unroll one of those ...

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September 10, 2024
Project Jelly Roll from Moda Lissa


Quilt Love: Exploring the Joy of the “Tiddlywinks” Jelly Roll Pattern 

Are you ready for Moda’s Project Jelly Roll Day? 3rd Saturday of September every year.

But first……

I cannot help but dedicate this years Project Jelly Roll to a friend of mine that was part of the inspiration on the development of Moda’s Jelly Rolls, Daniela Stout. Daniela recently passed away from a 4 year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Daniela was the owner of Cozy Quillts, in El Cajon, California. She was the creator of a program and patterns named, The Strip Club. Daniela inspired us with ...

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August 13, 2024
Great Jelly Roll Bash Plus Giveaway from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

I’m thrilled to announce a an event that only happens once a year — the Great Jelly Roll Bash! If you’re new to this event, you’re in for a treat. Here’s the scoop on what’s in store: I’ve invited four incredibly talented pattern designers to join me in hosting this year’s event on Zoom. Each of us has designed a unique pattern in our own distinctive style, and we’re bundling them all together for sale. Purchasing this bundle also grants you access to the exclusive Zoom event happening on September 21st—Jelly Roll ...

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August 6, 2024
Making Progress on the Bird Quilt from From My Carolina Home

When I was at retreat, my main project was to complete the design and assemble the quilt using the small bird panels. When I packed this up a couple of months ago, I had the jelly roll picked out and the main design idea. Here’s where I left off in April.

Before retreat, I decided to make this a mixed technique quilt and add some embroidery. So I got out my rayon threads, found some bird designs and stitched out three.

I changed the colors a bit, making the birds more true to life. Here, I made this one ...

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January 16, 2024
Make this Easy Rainbow Quilt from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Happy New Year!!! Yes, I am a little late on these well wishes but I got sick on that day and my day job has been keeping me way too busy. I did sneak in some planning for the new year. All of this has kept me on my toes. Since my mind has been circling around the idea of renewal, resetting, and new goals I remembered something… I just realized I haven’t shared my Color Turn Quilt Pattern here or put it in my shop yet. The Color Turn Quilt Pattern is my take on a modern rainbow ...

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December 31, 2023
All Quilt Projects, Great and Small from Quilting Studio Adventures

 The end of the year means two things: wrapping up current projects and planning projects for 2024.  Sew Powerful purses are at the top of the 2024 list.  But I cannot stop myself from starting new quilts.  Look at this pattern by Robin Pickens.  The first real modern design I did was Double Plus Good by Rossi Hutchinson, back in 2009.  And look where I am today with Definite Plus, another plus quilt! Its hard to see the jelly roll next to a cream and grey, but these are the fabrics for this quilt.  It's snowy and a major ...

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December 22, 2023
DIY Jelly Roll Scarf: Easy Beginner’s Project from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Whether you are looking for a gift for a specific holiday. Or something special for yourself, something handmade is always better than store-bought. The ingredients to a handmade project start with love, add in time, and you end up with something unique that no one else will have. Christmas is coming up quickly, and I wanted to give you the perfect gift for the dearest person in your life. No matter what their style is everyone can use a scarf. This is an infinity scarf meaning that it doesn’t start or stop but goes around in a full circle ...

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September 15, 2023
Start Simply Jelly Rolls on National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Our passion for crafting with Jelly Rolls knows no bounds. National Sew a Jelly Roll Day allows us to dive into our cherished precuts while pushing our creative boundaries, making it the perfect time to start our Jelly Roll-themed sew along!

For those who might not be aware, Moda Fabrics has formally designated the third Saturday of September as the official National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating to unfurl a bundle of those 2.5″ fabric strips that have been hiding away, well, look no further – this is the day you’ve been ...

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August 30, 2023
Announcing the Simply Jelly Rolls Quilt Along from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Simply Jelly Rolls is here! Simply Jelly Rolls contains 16 quilts featuring the cutest precut of them all, the Jelly Roll! With the Simply Jelly Rolls books finally hitting our shelves and yours, we couldn’t wait any longer to share that we are doing a quilt along to celebrate this pretty precut!

The Simply Jelly Rolls Sampler Quilt uses blocks from the book! Everything else you need to know about the Simply Jelly Rolls Quilt Along is below.

Join us for the Simply Jelly Rolls Quilt Along from September 16 to October 27, 2023! This Jelly Roll-friendly quilt along ...

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August 25, 2023
Projects - Past, Present, and Future from Quilting Studio Adventures

 



This is an organizational post.  I’m losing track of what I’ve done, what I’m working on, and what I want to do. I loved so much how the small backpack - Sew Sweetness Park Sloan pattern - turned out that I made the bigger version.  What I’ve discovered is that this bag is not cross body for me - instead it is over one shoulder, which works fine. The  other discovery is that unlike other back packs, this one is not meant to carry heavy books.  It can.  But my great niece is using hers as a dance bag ...

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August 11, 2023
Part 6 -- Dresden Star Tutorials from Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!

 Time to share the last steps -- adding borders and some quilting ideas!  

I added three borders to my finished top -- first border is the background fabric and cut 2" wide to finish at 1 1/2".    Second border used up all my leftovers from the layer cake (plus a couple add-ins because it was pretty tight) -- it's cut 3" wide to finish at 2 1/2".  The third border is the background fabric and cut 4" wide to finish at 3 1/2" wide.

The layer cake leftovers could be pieced together with straight seams but for the fun ...

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August 10, 2023
Tips for Sewing with Flannel from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Today we’re stepping into the world of quilting with flannel fabrics and taking you with us! We’re sharing our top five tips for sewing with flannel and a new free shortcut quilt pattern below. Be sure to read to the bottom so you don’t miss the video tutorial or an exciting new giveaway!

Top 5 Flannel Quilting Tips

While flannel is different than quilting cotton, it isn’t too tricky and beginners can definitely use it. We’ve gathered a few of our best tips for working with it below.

1. Always Pre-wash Flannel

Unlike when working ...

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July 27, 2023
Another Rug Finished from Alamosa Quilter

 Despite the assistance of my feline "helper," I was able to finish a second rug last weekend.

Ms. Spooky Boo (a cat) "helping" me sew the rug

I was a little uncomfortable with how close her tail was to the needle, but we managed! Here is the finished rug. It's the original Jelly Roll Rug pattern.

finished jelly roll rug using Night Breeze 2 1/2" strips

I used one of the new packages of 2 1/2" strips I've gotten in my shop recently from Wilmington Fabrics. What I like about Wilmington is that they have pre-cuts that are collection specific just like most other fabric companies, but they also have pre-cuts that are color specific. None of ...

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July 26, 2023
Part 5 -- Dresden Star Tutorials from Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!

My blocks are finished!!  
Time to set them into the quilt top!
For the lap robe size, I'm setting the rows horizontal -- for the crib size in the pattern, I set the rows vertical.    Here, I cropped the photo of my current quilt and rotated it 90 degrees to illustrate that option.
NOTE:  There are some other setting options that might appeal to you for hexagon shaped star blocks from a sew-along I did here on the blog in 2014 -- you can review them HERE.

Anytime I'm making a "scrappy" quilt, I begin the setting process by putting ...

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July 19, 2023
Part 4 -- Dresden Star Tutorials from Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!

 How is piecing the Dresden Star blocks going for you? 
 It's very quiet out there so I'm assuming I'm doing such a great job on the tutorials that there is no need for questions or you are all just watching me do this??
Whichever it is, I'm having a good time and making steady progress.  I have 13 finished star blocks and 4 half-blocks in preparation for today's post.

Today, I'll cover making the half-blocks and cutting the setting triangles in preparation for 
Part 5 to discuss the setting of this quilt.

As you ...

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July 18, 2023
Part 3 -- Dresden Stars Tutorials from Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!

Are you ready to give this block a try?  Today's tutorial is long but full of pictures which I hope will make it easy to follow.  Read all the way through it first, then sew through it slowly.  If you don't "get it", just do it and it will make sense as you finish the first block.  If you didn't pull out a UFO for "leaders/enders" (I know you have at least one), do that before you start to sew.  Not only will it make the rhythm of the process smoother, it will be a win-win ...

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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 29, 2023
Announcing the Simply Jelly Rolls Book from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We are sew excited to share with you, It’s Sew Emma’s newest book! This time around we are showing our love for Jelly Rolls with every quilt in Simply Jelly Rolls. These quilts are designed to show off these fabulous fabric cuts while including quilts in various sizes, from Lap to Queen.

Simply Jelly Rolls contains 16 sweet quilts in sew many different styles for the cutest precut of them all, the Jelly Roll! Break out your favorite strips for this book because no matter your mood you’ll find the perfect quilt in this book.

These Jelly ...

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June 28, 2023
Part 2 -- Dresden Stars Tutorials from Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!

Are you ready?  
Today, I'll review the templates and cutting.
For one block, you need six pairs of blades, six kites, six background diamonds and a 1" finished hexagon to applique to the center (I'll cover preparing the hexagon in Part 3).
Let's start with a look at the templates to use.

The last page of the pattern has the three pattern pieces drafted without seam allowances and was done in a response for requests from students wanting to hand piece the block or English paper piece.  These can be used to make rotary cutting templates if ...

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June 21, 2023
Dresden Stars -- a Tutorial Series from Quilting through Rose-colored Trifocals!

 In 2015, another shop owner showed me a vintage quilt with a unique six-pointed star block I had never seen.  I took pictures and set out to discover the name and source of the block.  But alas, I could not find anything.  I was mid-stream in my obsession with six-pointed stars and "needed" to piece that block so I figured it out from scratch.  It was so much easier to piece than I expect that I wrote my pattern, Dresden Stars to share what I figured out with others.

Fast forward to the pandemic (why does that sound so wrong ...

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