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May 25, 2023
A Whole Lot of News! from The Modern Diary

For some reason I do not think this Kathleen Tracy sampler ever made it to the blog after I quilted it with a baptist fan and bound it.  Love how it turned out.
Managed to do the next block in A Quilting life's BOM before the move.

                                    

Made some of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks before and some after the move in orange.

We bid on SIX houses before finally getting our forever home!  After we closed we spent a few weeks making treks over and putting things away and each weekend we painted.  The library/office room is ...

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May 20, 2023
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 7 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It is the seventh month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, and we can’t believe everything is wrapping up next month! As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. We’re not done yet, so let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 25: Patchwork Tulip Block

Week twenty-five, our Patchwork Tulip blocks bloomed bright! With this block, we turned social media channels into our gardens for the day ...

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April 15, 2023
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 6 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re done with the sixth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, and we’re sew happy to see more of your blocks. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 21: Granny Star Block

Granny isn’t the only one who loves this block! We love how it looks in both vintage-inspired and modern fabrics making a classic block style ...

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April 11, 2023
Vintage Kite Quilt Along Kick Off! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re ready to fly! Fly some kites, that is, we recently announced the Vintage Kite Quilt Along, and now it’s time to start sewing! Join us for the Vintage Kite Quilt Along with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co., and read on for the full pattern!

The Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies are listed on our Vintage Kite Quilt Along Announcement, and you can find them all on the Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies page.

The Vintage Kite Quilt finishes at 64.5″ x 76.5,” and Kimberly is making hers using the Bee Cross Stitch ...

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April 4, 2023
Home Again Quilt Along Kick Off! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

There’s no place like home! The Home Again Quilt Along starts today, April 4, and runs for five weeks, through May 2. We will sew one row each week, until the final week when we add the borders and finish the quilt. With nine different colorway options, your personal palette will fit comfortably inside this color box of a quilt.

The Home Again Quilt is 74.5″ x 94.5″ finished and is beginner-friendly. The cover quilt and Home Again Quilt Kit are Red, but you can choose from any of the eight bonus colorways. Their SKUs are all ...

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March 18, 2023
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 5 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s that time again! We’re in the fifth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along and we’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 17: Blossom Block

This Blossom block bloomed bright and bold in week seventeen! Made with corner squares this block is a wonderful choice to show off ...

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March 13, 2023
Join us for the Vintage Kite Quilt Along! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Let’s go piece some kites and send them soaring! We recently released a new and easy way to make the classic Vintage Kite quilt block using foundation paper to get perfect points and master the intricate piecing. Join us this April for the Vintage Kite Quilt Along with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co. and read on for the details to join us in having some good old-fashioned fun!

The Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies are listed below, and you can find them all on the Vintage Kite Quilt Along supplies page.

Quilt Along Supplies

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February 23, 2023
Announcing the Home Again Quilt Along! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

There are no two ways about it – we know you’ll love this vintage 2-color quilt along! To mark the release of Lori Holt’s new quilt pattern published by It’s Sew Emma, we’re hosting a Home Again Quilt Along this spring. The Home Again Quilt Pattern has nine colorway options to suit your style! Keep reading to learn more about this cozy quilt along.

The Home Again Quilt Along will take place from April 4 to May 2. We will sew one row each week for four weeks, then spend one week adding the borders and finishing ...

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February 18, 2023
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 4 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s the fourth month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along. We’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 13: Shortcut Star Block

This Shortcut Star block shines so brightly! Made with Lori’s shortcut techniques from the book, it goes together easily.

Week 14: Spare Squares Block

Can you spare some ...

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February 9, 2023
Sew Scrappy Spools QAL from Baby Boomer Quilting Bee

The February Sew Scrappy Spools .... Sew Checkers and Sew Dash Blocks are done.  While the Spool Box was open, I quickly assembled additional spool units for the next several months.

The quilt was designed by Lori Holt and the quilt along is hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop, which will last through the end of the year.  Slow and Steady.

 

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January 30, 2023
Sew Scrappy Spools QAL from Baby Boomer Quilting Bee


 An advantage to retirement, I can participate in a Quilt-along in addition to sewing my own designs .... sometimes more than one.  I always have a leader/ender scrap quilt going, however some of the  scraps are  starting to overflow.  I keep them in several 20-quart plastic bins by color and/or type.  

When the Fat Quarter Shop introduced the Sew Scrappy Spools QAL, designed by Lori Holt with Bee In My Bonnet, I chose the bin that just won't close - i.e., the Batiks! 

About half of the batik scraps are now pressed to get started. I pulled a ...

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January 26, 2023
New Calico Quilt Seeds Pumpkin Runner Pattern! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Pick the best pumpkins! To celebrate Lori Holt’s Calico Quilt Seeds Pumpkin Quilt Pattern, we’ve designed a new NEW table runner for you to sew. Our Calico Quilt Seeds Pumpkin Runner Pattern, available as a PDF is out now! For all the details, read below.

Free Runner Pattern

Fall in love with these perfect pumpkins! The Calico Quilt Seeds Pumpkin Runner Pattern features four fantastic pumpkins perfect for your autumnal decor. Try to say that four times in a row! Download the Calico Quilt Seeds Pumpkin Runner Pattern for the fabric requirements for this 24.5″ x 70 ...

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January 21, 2023
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 3 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s the third month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along. We’re sew happy to see more of your progress. As you know, Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

We’re loving the happy colors of Pat Sloan’s (@quilterpatsloan) blocks. She’s sewing with Daisy Fields by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs and some of her own scraps.

Week 9: Santa ...

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January 12, 2023
Starting the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt Along! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re so excited the time has come to kick off the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt Along. This scrap-friendly quilt along highlighting 14 different blocks starts today. We hope you’re ready to join us and start sewing! Keep reading to find the sew along schedule and all the details.

About the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt

Join us as we make our favorite scrappy fabrics into splendid little spools for the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt Along. The Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt is a Full-size quilt, finishing at 72.5″ x 90.5″, and by sewing a few blocks each month ...

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December 17, 2022
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 2 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re in our second month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see more of your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 4: Criss-Cross Star Block

Criss Cross Star Bloc

We think you’ll agree that the Criss-Cross Star block isn’t the only star in this quilt!

Week 5: Happy Trails Block

Happy Trails Block

Nothing makes us quite as happy as the ...

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December 6, 2022
Announcing the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt Along! from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

This new quilt along is sew scrappy! Join us for the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt Along in 2023, designed by Lori Holt, with 14 scrappy blocks and one spool-worthy quilt setting. Keep reading for details about the Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt, and this new quilt along coming soon!

Every month throughout the year, we’ll be sewing different blocks from the pattern. To join the year-long Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt Along, gather your scraps and supplies so you’re ready to start on January 12.

The Sew Scrappy Spools Quilt is 72.5″ x 90.5″ finished. Be sure to ...

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November 19, 2022
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 1 from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’re into our first month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in this quilt along. Let’s check in and see where we’re at!

Week 1: Buzzy Bee Block

The first block was cute as can bee and we’re sure you’d agree!

Week 2: Large and Small Calico Mushroom Blocks

We think the large and small Calico Mushrooms from week ...

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October 31, 2022
Scrappiness is Happiness QAL Kick Off from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

It’s time to kick off the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along inspired by Lori Holt’s book, Scrappiness is Happiness! Join us as we dive into our scrap stash and start sewing this extra special sampler quilt.

Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt

The quilt pattern, designed by Lori Holt, finishes at 83.5” square and you can see all the supplies for this sew along by heading to the Scrappiness is Happiness supplies page.

Quilt Along Supplies

First, you will need a copy of Scrappiness is Happiness by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet Co. for the instructions to ...

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Highlights from Fall Quilt Market from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

International Quilt Market took place this weekend, and today I’m sharing all about it. I’m Jessica, Social Media Specialist at Fat Quarter Shop, and this was my first Quilt Market to attend! I hope you were able to experience the fun at Quilt Market through our Instagram posts and stories this weekend. Read on to see some of the beautiful fabrics and quilts and enter to win a giveaway!

Schoolhouse Debuts

Schoolhouse was a series of back-to-back sessions, and I attended some great ones! My first session was hosted by Anna Maria Horner, and she blew me away ...

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October 11, 2022
What is Thread Conditioner and How Do You Use it? from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

Thread conditioner, also called thread wax and thread gloss, is a product designed to make thread or cross stitch floss easier to use. They do this by strengthening the thread and making it glide through fabrics more easily. The result is smoother sewing with less tangling, twisting, and splitting.

Thread conditioners are most commonly used in cross stitching and hand sewing, where they help to tame cotton threads by smoothing and coating the fibers. Read on to learn about natural beeswax thread conditioner!

Made from 100% beeswax, Mind Your Own Beeswax Thread Conditioner cuts down on tangling, fraying, and thread ...

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