 Guess what I have been working on... yes you got it, a brand new pattern from the Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5 and it is SEW cute!! When The Fat Quarter Shop asked me if I would like to make a quilt for their book tour celebration on the new book I was so excited!! I have made several other quilts from some of the previous books and the patterns are beginner friendly and easy to understand so they make great gift quilts! This time I got to make the Brookside Quilt from page 10 of the new book, and oh gosh, I really enjoyed this little pattern!! Check it out....   I decided to use this fantastic fabric is called Raspberry Summer by Sheri & Chelsi for my quilt, you should totally grab a couple Jolly Bars of this collection, it's really beautiful! Since I am a full-time longarm quilter I love to try out new pantographs for my own personal quilts so I used this new Diamond Texture and I scaled it way down so it has lots of dense textures, I love it! Of course I also used my binding rulers I designed so I got perfect mitered corners too, you can purchase them in my online shop, and watch my YouTube channel for binding tutorials, both machine and hand.  Here is the list of all the quilty friends that have joined the quilt tour, they each made their own versions from the book and will be sharing on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to give all of us a follow!
 Join Fat Quarter Shop for a special YouTube Livestream on Saturday, May 10 and celebrate the very first Jolly Bar Day! They'll highlight everything about the favorite 5” x 10” precut to give you tons of scrumptious quilty ideas, a trunk show, and some super sweet savings! Speaking of Savings... Let's have a GIVEAWAY!!  TO ENTER MY JOLLY GIVEAWAY: 1- FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM and tag friends 2- SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL 3- COMMENT HERE ON MY BLOG AND TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE PATTERN FROM ANY JOLLY BAR BOOK (Tap the green word "comment" on the top or bottom of the post to leave a comment) THAT'S IT! I WILL RANDOMLY DRAW 2 WINNERS FROM BLOG COMMENTS ON JOLLY BAR DAY MAY 10TH: Prize 1 - Jolly Bar 5 Book Prize 2 - My Binding Ruler Combo Set Thanks for stopping by my blog, I would also like to invite you to check out my online shop to find my Binding Rulers, Teddy Tell & Bunny Tell Pattern, and my favorites on AMAZON
104 Comments
Patty Gurley
4/29/2025 08:32:50 am
I’m looking forward to trying a jolly bad- I haven’t yet. This pattern looks great in the fabrics you chose.
Leyla Magro
4/30/2025 11:50:02 am
I have a stack book jelly quilt pattern not from a book I am new to quilting. I look forward to trying some because I have a collection of jelly rolls in my stash
Heather McNamara
4/29/2025 12:48:31 pm
Jolly Bar Nobake
Lillie Guitreau
4/29/2025 04:33:56 pm
I don’t have any jolly bar books yet but the Brookside quilt is pretty cute.
Lori
4/29/2025 04:37:54 pm
My favorite pattern is Jolly Pinwheels. It’s perfect.
Sarah Kinsman
4/29/2025 04:42:32 pm
I love this quilt you’ve made! I haven’t tried any jolly bar quilts, but you’ve got me wanting to. I enjoyed your Instagram video that scored you using that neat ruler for binding. Looks like that could be useful! Where do I find that? Thanks!
Gina
4/29/2025 05:04:51 pm
Thanks SEW much, these books are low cost, under $10 so you should try one, all the patterns are easy and pretty fast. If you want to try the rulers I designed you can find them here on my website, just go to the shopping tab, tap the ruler picture above, or use this link https://www.thread-graffiti.com/shopping.html
Brenda Pascoe
4/29/2025 04:50:21 pm
Jolly Bar Bakewell 🥰
Kris Bolick
4/29/2025 05:12:20 pm
Love the jolly bar quilt Brookside! It looks like it would be fun to sew… I am looking forward to finding some cute jolly bars!
Melinda
4/29/2025 05:13:49 pm
What a darling quilt. Absolutely love the similar books from The Fat Quarter Shop.
Cheryl Taylor
4/29/2025 05:17:43 pm
Love this pattern, love the colors you used!!
Bea Ann Hunter
4/29/2025 05:18:21 pm
Oh my! Thanks for the giveaway!! I think I’ll make Bakewell and possibly pin wheels? I don’t have the book so I’ll probably change my mind haha
Carol King
4/29/2025 05:44:47 pm
Can’t wait to get my binding ruler!
Mindy Hinkle
4/29/2025 05:44:53 pm
I haven’t heard of this book but excited to check it out! Quilt is beautiful but I am digging that scant ruler!!!
Rosa Black
4/29/2025 05:45:42 pm
I have not tried your jolly bar yet. I do love how great yours turn out !!! Your quilts are beautiful can’t wait to do one. Thanks for Sharing
Jenny
4/29/2025 06:16:32 pm
Don’t have a jolly bar book. But it looks like I need one! Your quilt is beautiful!
Lori Keeno
4/29/2025 06:24:53 pm
Hi Gina,
Natalie Natalie|Clemens
4/29/2025 06:25:17 pm
Love pinwheels
Teri Cherrington
4/29/2025 06:27:29 pm
I bought the Christmas Jolly Bar book volume 1. I have yet to make a jolly bar quilt but if I made one from that book, it would be the Holiday Baubles quilt.
Lorraine Tanner
4/29/2025 06:29:08 pm
I would love to win this wonderful book!
Bunny Graham
4/29/2025 06:29:54 pm
I love this quilt! You have inspired me!! ❤️
Kym Thompson
4/29/2025 06:32:51 pm
I only have the christmas jolly bar book and my favorite out of that book is christmas cookie quilt.
Debra Turner
4/29/2025 06:40:05 pm
I don't have any of the Jolly Bar books but this quilt really makes me want to try them! So cute! Love the quilting pattern you chose also.
Melissa Graff
4/29/2025 06:51:08 pm
I have 2 jolly bar books and love them! Looks like I will be getting the new one because I love the Brookside quilt you made! Those fabrics are gorgeous too!!
Linda Bick
4/29/2025 06:58:07 pm
I love your quilt and have made a jolly bar quilt but I don’t remember the pattern name. I’d love to make this quilt pattern! Brookside for the win!
Marti Mazak
4/29/2025 07:14:47 pm
I made the Bakewell pattern. Don’t remember which jolly bar book it was from though. Love it! I buy lots of Jolly bars from fat quarter shop. It’s my go to for all my quilting needs
Penny Fichtner
4/29/2025 07:24:25 pm
Brookside is awesome!
Jeannie Staley
4/29/2025 07:41:41 pm
I have the Christmas jolly bar book volume one & want to make the jolly bar Christmas quilt that FQS did last Christmas.
Pam Williamson
4/29/2025 08:02:47 pm
Now Brookside is my favorite Jolly Bar quilt! Your rulers look fantastic and would take my binding to the next level!
Amy Dison
4/29/2025 08:04:16 pm
I love your jolly bar quilt!
Susie Nelson
4/29/2025 08:14:15 pm
I LOVE your quilt! I may also make the Hatchling quilt on page 18. Would love to win your ruler set! I have the worst time doing bindings. :/ You make it look sew easy with your ruler set!!
Brenda Baughman
4/29/2025 08:22:44 pm
I love the River Stars Quilt Pattern from the Belle Isle Jolly Bar
Tami Henman
4/29/2025 08:41:18 pm
I struggle with bindings, your cool tool makes it look like a snap! I really, really, really would like to win this giveaway, pretty please! I love following you and enjoy seeing your posts. Also , I think Raspberry Summer is such a cute line, I don’t think you could ask for a happier, brighter more fun fabric line!
CariAnn Kampen
4/29/2025 09:24:17 pm
I think a favorite from Jolly bar book volume #4 is Galway Quilt.
K. Wolff
4/29/2025 09:49:55 pm
I am a sucker for easy quilt patterns! I think the pinwheel pattern looks like something I would be able to swing! Thanks for the awesome giveaway AND the links to other quilt sites.
Velvet Hannig-Prach
4/29/2025 10:28:09 pm
love the River Stars Quilt Pattern from the Belle Isle Jolly Bar. Id love to win quilt for my new daughter in law. 🧡
Lorrie Ross
4/29/2025 10:29:19 pm
I don’t own a jolly Bat book yet. I’ve been hearing more and more about them. My curiosity is spiked! From one sewest to another, happy stitching!🧵🪡✂️ 5/10/2025 01:46:57 pm
Hey there, Lorrie Ross!! You are one of my winners, please contact me with your mailing address and I will send the Jolly Bar Book 5 right out!! Thanks SEW much for checking out my blog!
Renee Wilson
4/29/2025 10:32:29 pm
I like the Blueberry muffin pattern.
C Nicole
4/29/2025 11:07:51 pm
Love the Spinning Spools pattern
Cindy Brunstein
4/29/2025 11:17:12 pm
I like the denser quilting. I’ll have you do that for my next quilt you Longarm 😉
Diana Roper
4/29/2025 11:26:47 pm
I have never purchased a jelly bar pattern book but have always wanted to. I’m fairly new to quilting and I was at a quilting retreat a few weeks ago and saw a quilt hanging up that I loved. The quilt looks like the Brook side quilt. Was told that it was a Fat Quarter Shop freebie. I don’t know but the quilt was done in soft colors and was beautiful. I also have trouble with binding (joining the ends together) I’m getting better with that but watch any hints that I can get. I’m excited to watch your YouTube to help me as well.
Laurie Jimenez
4/29/2025 11:36:50 pm
Love love love Raspberry Summer line! Jolly bars look interesting. First heard about them at a virtual retreat this weekend.
Ellie
4/30/2025 12:08:06 am
I have not yet seen a jolly bar book! But I’m sure I would love it if the quilts are anything like this one! Thanks for the chance.💗
Janeal Wilkerson
4/30/2025 12:14:20 am
All the quilt patterns in the new book look great. I've never seen or used a jelly bar before, but it sounds interesting.
Janet Nancy
4/30/2025 12:38:56 am
River Star is on my to do list!
Christi
4/30/2025 01:13:47 am
I really like a lot of them. The Pinwheels are great but so is Riverside.
BARBARA
4/30/2025 01:19:48 am
My favorite jolly bar pattern is Breakfast with Santa! Thanks Gina, for this giveaway and all you do!
Dawn Phillips
4/30/2025 04:40:31 am
I purchased the book collection , excited to give the patterns a try
JaNae Smith
4/30/2025 05:22:10 am
Volume 5 looks awesome! I especially love Brookside!
Merrilee Jung
4/30/2025 05:43:43 am
Would love a set of your rulers! Binding is the hardest part. I dread having to square and sew it all on.
Lea
4/30/2025 05:50:38 am
I really love your Lollygag quilt and hope to make that soon! And the fabrics you used in this one are so fresh….I’m so ready for warm weather!
Anna brown
4/30/2025 05:51:43 am
Love the pinwheels one but there all intresting....ty for sharing your talents with us... [email protected]
Shannon Maple
4/30/2025 05:52:38 am
Good Morning! I’m new to the quilting world (1 year in May) and I’m still learning all the precuts. I haven’t tried a Jolly Bar quilt yet but I LOVE your quilt so I would definitely start with that one!!! Your little ruler is AWESOME!!! What a great idea!!! 2 people are going to be soooo blessed by a wonderful giveaway!!!
Veronica Cruz
4/30/2025 06:11:59 am
I’m new quitter here!!! First, I love your work! I can’t wait to complete one of my quilts I’m working on to send it to you for quilting! I don’t have favorite jelly bar pattern, I like them all. Looking for summer to sew all day, everyday!!! I have so many projects I want to do. Building my stash of fabric and notions!!!
Liz Vickers
4/30/2025 06:32:04 am
I have never used a jolly bar ...... yet☺️
Stephanie
4/30/2025 06:50:42 am
I’m excited for the new Jolly Bar 5 book sew along!
Cindy
4/30/2025 07:39:38 am
I haven't made a Jolly Bar quilt yet but would love to. 4/30/2025 07:42:03 am
I absolutely love ur choice of fabrics and the quilt while simple is freaking fantastic and 😍 absolutely moving to top of to make list!
Jean Betzold
4/30/2025 08:04:42 am
I am a new quilter. I have to say I've learned so much from following you.
Lisa Rogers
4/30/2025 08:29:02 am
The summer getaway quilt is in my quilting queue 😊. I am very intrigued with your rulers ! Look like they are amazing tools for binding!
Barbara Reifsnider
4/30/2025 10:41:04 am
I love the quilt you showed on Instagram. I think I may try that one. I already purchased the Jolly Bar 5 book but haven't tried any of the patterns. Thank you for sharing yours!
Linda Friend
4/30/2025 11:38:28 am
I've purchased a couple of Jolly bars but haven't tried them yet and am excited to get book 5. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Kathy McKellogg
4/30/2025 11:55:16 am
Just ordered the jolly Bar 5 book so I can make the Lolligag quilt! Can’t wait!!
Lorraine Sutherland
4/30/2025 01:10:33 pm
I like the Festoon block/quilt from the Jolly Bar 4 book.
Suzanne Cooper
4/30/2025 01:20:45 pm
My favorite pattern is Step It Up Quilt from Volume 3. And, don't you just love the way the books are bound? Sew, sew easy to use.
Shelley Moore
4/30/2025 01:23:01 pm
Thank you for your beautiful quilty inspiration. I love the Double Dutch Jolly Bar patten.
Tammy Kemp
4/30/2025 02:30:59 pm
I think my favorite Jolly Bar quilt pattern is the Fat Eighth Fruitcake ❤️
Genia
4/30/2025 03:22:02 pm
I love all of The Fat Quarter Shop patterns. Kimberly has made them so easy to follow. In the 4th Jolly Bar book I would choose Strawberry Jam first
Sharon Medlin
4/30/2025 03:35:31 pm
I just found your website and watched you bind a quilt. It looks so easy with your binding tools. I haven't purchased a Jelly Bar book yet, but I look forward to them I've heard great things about the patterns. Can't wait! 5/10/2025 01:53:28 pm
Hey there, Sharon Medlin!! You are one of my winners, please contact me with your mailing address and I will send my Binding Boss Ruler Combo Set right out!!
Jennifer Datan
4/30/2025 06:55:37 pm
Love your quilting design and the pantograph is perfect. Looking forward to spending time working on my quilting skills once I retire! Hate it when work gets in the way. 🥰
Alice W
4/30/2025 07:13:29 pm
I do not have a jolly bar book. Would love to try one of the patterns from the book. I have your rulers and love using them.
J.P. Thompson
4/30/2025 10:51:34 pm
I am not sure about the books, but my favorite Jolly Bar pattern was the Holiday Stockings (I think) pattern that came with the Hometown Holiday Jolly Bar.
Lorree Bosworth
5/1/2025 07:15:53 am
I am embarrassed to say that I am unfamiliar with the Jolly Bar books so I cannot identify a favorite pattern. However, based upon how cute and adorable this quilt is, I will definitely be looking for them and checking them out!
Wendy Burke
5/1/2025 11:26:10 am
My favorite Jolly Bar pattern is fruit Salad and Every Heart Beats True!! Can’t wait for book 5 🥰🥰
Sharon N
5/1/2025 12:12:33 pm
Your Brookside quilt is fabulous! The pattern, the fabric collection, the quilting…love everything about it. ❤️
Becky S
5/1/2025 03:49:16 pm
Your Brookside quilt turned out so cute! I love the pantograph you picked. It looks like a quick quilt to put together. One of my favorite Jolly Bar patterns is the Woven quilt. Thanks
Jennifer Ferris
5/1/2025 04:14:49 pm
I love all the Jolly Bar books. My favorite quilt pattern is from book 4 and is the Galway Quilt.
Kristen
5/1/2025 06:50:13 pm
I’ve never tried a jolly bar pattern but these colors are awesome and I’m super interested! 🩷
Cathy
5/1/2025 07:40:48 pm
I've never used a jolly bar for a quilt before, but I'm intrigued. The Friendship Bracelet quilt pattern looks cute.
Leann
5/1/2025 08:08:02 pm
Jolly bars are new to me. Time to order a pattern…
Jayne
5/2/2025 08:01:26 am
I want to make Northern Lights.
Stephanie V
5/4/2025 01:50:10 am
I like the Christmas Forest pattern from the Christmas Jolly Bar Book. Fun one.
Ruth Roesler
5/4/2025 06:40:32 am
I don’t have a book yet but have patterns from the Sew Sampler boxes that I want to make. I will be sure to add a book to my next order from FQS!
Trudy Spears
5/4/2025 11:46:16 am
Jolly Pinwheels! This pattern brings back so many happy childhood memories! My sisters and brother loved to hold pinwheels in the wind and watch them turn! We would chase each other with them.
Kathy
5/4/2025 12:23:38 pm
I don't have any books designated for jolly bars. I have a couple of jolly bars waiting for a perfect pattern! The pinwheel pattern looks promising...
Jeanette Yager
5/5/2025 06:15:48 am
This Brookside Quilt may just become my new fav. Jolly Bar Quilt!
Theresa
5/5/2025 07:06:26 am
I loved the way you quilted, Jollybar in the book page 10 quilt
Michelle Myers
5/5/2025 02:57:02 pm
I can't wait until Saturday, May 10th to stitch the XOXO Quilt pattern in the new Jolly Bar 5 book. I loved the tutorial on how you use your binding ruler. I have that on my wish this that I keep updated for the hubby if he ever wants to buy me something out of the blue or for special occasions.
Stacey Hunter
5/6/2025 05:30:53 am
I don't have a Jolly Bar book, but I do have a couple of Jolly Bars. 🙂 Would love to win either prize!
Jeri Breashears
5/6/2025 06:29:45 am
Jolly Bar Treasure Trice from Book 3
Diane V
5/6/2025 07:36:17 am
I just finished making the Berrylicious quilt using the Berry Basket jolly bar by April Rosenthal. It was so fun to make and a great lap size as well. Thank you for the opportunity to win a book or ruler. 5/6/2025 08:04:38 am
I think my favorite pattern from the Jolly Bar 5 book is "Scattered Stars". They all look great! Thank you!
Stacey Shepherd
5/6/2025 10:04:06 am
I haven’t tried any jolly bar quilt pattern yet but I’m excited to try them. I love working with precuts but have only done charms, mini charms, layer cakes, and jelly rolls. Time to break into jolly bars!
Jeanette Lage
5/7/2025 04:44:59 pm
Since this is my very first visit to your blog and viewing the reel from Facebook, I really like the featured pattern of the Brookside Quilt. I am inspired by the fabric that you chose: Raspberry Summer! It looks like a delicious summer and reminds me of a farmer’s market stand!!! The colors are so juicy!!! Good luck to me!!!
Heidi Lehnig
5/9/2025 05:14:12 pm
I haven’t made a jolly bar quilt yet - they sure look fun ! 🤩
Marcia Wynes
5/10/2025 02:37:49 am
I have a JOLLY Bar, but alas, no book...yet! I love what you've done and think that this'll work with my Jolly Bar!
Amber Baines
5/10/2025 11:06:59 am
Loving the pinwheels.
Jennifer S.
5/10/2025 11:40:40 pm
I love this Brookline quilt!!!
diane motley
5/11/2025 05:22:11 am
Love the the simplicity of this quilt and it appealed to me the instant Kimberly showed it to us on her livestream. Your choice of fabric line was right on as well, Gina!
Jen Feicht
5/12/2025 11:56:37 am
I have to be honest, I have never made a jolly bar quilt. But I LOVE the one you made! I may have to get the book to see the others!
Jill Blake
5/20/2025 06:49:51 am
I love this Brookline quilt!!! Leave a Reply. |
AuthorHey Y'all, I'm Gina Tell! I live on Lake Travis just North of Austin Texas. I'm a full time long arm quilter and lover of all this art and outdoors!! 
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