having fun at home
Some people say time is crawling by. For me, it seems like everything is going by fast this year. Now that we’re under orders to stay home, life became even busier because I’m still working and I need to cook, bake, and clean up after …
Today the Fat Quarter Shop introduces a new jolly bar quilt pattern and kit: Bakewell. I had fun sewing it up with the whimsical Lollipop Garden fabric by Lella Boutique. Download the free pattern here. If you’re unfamiliar with a jolly bar, it’s basically a …
You can make a Cheetos bag pencil pouch for a snack-loving kid in a jiffy. Then tuck in a few fun markers, pens, treats, and even a gift card, and you’ve got a snazzy gift. Of course, you can use any brand of food bag …
When I think of adventure, my mind’s eye imagines someone scaling a mountainside or riding the rapids. So writing about a quilt, my Choose Your Own Adventure Quilt, seems tame in comparison to such remarkable outdoor experiences. Nonetheless, piecing this quilt was an undertaking with …
I finished my Ultimate Beginner Quilt and I backed it with Butterfly Patch. Two quilts in one! (This is my second two-sided quilt. The first one is here.) Both sides of the quilt feature Moda’s Day in Paris fabric line with some Moda Grunge mixed …
This Monkey Business mini quilt will add some solid fun to a baby’s nursery or go-bag. I used a mix of Moda Bella Solids and Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids to bring this monkey to life. The finished quilt measures 21.5-inches by 26.5-inches, and it’s …
Today on the Fat Quarter Shop blog, Kimberly Jolly will show you how to finish strong! That means you’ll learn how to bind your quilt and add a label. I urge you to celebrate your success by adding at least your name and the date …
Today on the Jolly Jabber blog you’ll learn how to prepare your quilt for free-motion or straight-line quilting. I use 505 basting spray for all my quilting, and I love it. There’s no smell and very little overspray. In fact I simply scoot my kitchen …
Welcome to the Ultimate Beginner Quilt sew-along. We’re on the home stretch! Today we’re joining our blocks together with the sashing and borders. Kimberly Jolly will show you all the steps and share tips on the Jolly Jabber blog. Now I’m excited to show you …
Welcome to the Perfect 5 Quilts sew-along with the Fat Quarter Shop! I’m excited to share my Cobblestone Lake Quilt with you. It combines the Animal Crackers and Gingerbread blocks from the Perfect 5 Quilts book by It’s Sew Emma. The beautiful jewel-tone Kansas Troubles …