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    Jolly Bars - Baby Quilt Tutorial

    Last Modified: August 12, 2020 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 196 Comments

     

    Today I'm sharing a really fun and simple free tutorial for a baby quilt using Jolly Bars - a bundle of 5" x 10" Moda pre-cuts that are exclusive to the Fat Quarter Shop. I'm using The Boat House collection, coming soon from Sweetwater for Moda.

     This project makes a 40" x 42" quilt - perfect for a fun baby or crib quilt. I'm calling this design, "Stick-Shift."

     Fabric requirements:

    • 30 Jolly Bars (5" x 10" rectangles)
    • 30 white charm squares (5" x 5")
    • 1 ¼ yard backing. (If you're careful, the width of the fabric -selvage to selvage - should be wide enough for this quilt. If you'd like more wiggle room, get 2 yards and piece a back.)
    • ⅜ yard fabric for binding

    I chose the darkest prints from the Jolly Bar bundle because I wanted to use the fabrics that would have the most contrast with the white squares. You could also cut some of the light prints into 5" x 5" squares and use them in place of some of the white squares.

     

    Sew a white square to the end of the 30 5" x 10" rectangles. Just chain them through and it will go really quickly! Press seams toward the print fabric. Cut each new unit into two 2 ½" x 14 ½" strips. (See above)

    Alternating directions, layout three rows of 20 of these units. (Here is what one row would look like. I suggest laying out all three rows so that you can play with fabric placement.)

    Sew strip units together. When adding a new unit, use the previous units as a guide to match up the seams on the new addition. This will help keep your row straight.

    Press the seams to the right on the first and third rows and to the left on the second row. This will help you match up seams by nesting the seam allowances when you sew the rows together.

    Mine is only a quilt-top at the moment. I'll add pictures as soon as it's quilted and bound. I'm thinking some simple straight lines to accentuate the long, skinny strips.

    Jolly Bars would also be perfect with this easy bricks quilt  tutorial I made for the Moda Bake Shop a few years ago:

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    Comments

    1. Lorna McMahon

      November 24, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Stick Shift is a really sweet quilt. The name sounds as fun as it looks! Thanks so much for sharing the fabulous tutorial!

      Reply
    2. sew.darn.quilt

      November 24, 2014 at 8:10 am

      Wonderful quilt! Clean lines and beautifully simplistic 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kate

      November 24, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Stick Shift - love that name - and unique for a baby quilt. Thanks for sharing your how-to. ^^

      Reply
    4. Gill

      November 24, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Great pattern - I look forward to seeing the finished quilt!

      Reply
    5. Mary on Lake Pulaski

      November 24, 2014 at 9:05 am

      This and your tree design are both great Amy! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Lauren

      November 24, 2014 at 9:18 am

      This looks awesome!!! I have to try it! Thanks for the great tutorial!!

      Reply
    7. Tracine Charest

      November 24, 2014 at 9:46 am

      What a neat pattern. I think it would look great with the Bandana Jolly Bar. So bright and pretty. Will definitely need to give it try.

      Reply
    8. Happy Cottage Quilter

      November 24, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Very cool! I am a flower lover, so I would pick Atelier or Somerset.

      Reply
    9. Susan L.

      November 24, 2014 at 9:57 am

      It's hard to pick just 1, but I would go with the Best Day Ever Jolly Bar first.

      Reply
    10. kristin hartwig

      November 24, 2014 at 10:04 am

      I can&#39;t decide between Persimmon and Somerset!<br />Such a cute quilt you made.

      Reply
    11. Linda Stutzman

      November 24, 2014 at 10:12 am

      I am drawn to Atelier Jolly Bar by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics.

      Reply
    12. Jo

      November 24, 2014 at 10:12 am

      A lovely quilt, thanks for sharing! I think I&#39;d have to pick Persimmon.

      Reply
    13. Cherise Towrr

      November 24, 2014 at 10:15 am

      I love your quilt design! Very cute! If I could pick a Jolly Bar I think I would like Best.Day.Ever- I love all those colors! Thanks for the giveaway! [email protected]<br />

      Reply
    14. Julie in WA

      November 24, 2014 at 10:20 am

      Red, White, and Free by one of my favorite fabric designers, Sandy Gervais!

      Reply
    15. Hildy

      November 24, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Your quilt looks like a lot of fun! I love Daysail by Bonnie &amp; Camille it&#39;s such a gorgous collection!

      Reply
    16. KMSC

      November 24, 2014 at 10:29 am

      I love the colors of Somerset. Thanks for the great pattern.

      Reply
    17. Andrea York

      November 24, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Great pattern! I think I&#39;d choose The Boathouse but they are all nice!

      Reply
    18. Kathy H

      November 24, 2014 at 10:39 am

      I would choose the best day ever, looks wonderful for a really cheerful quilt.

      Reply
    19. Sandra

      November 24, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Thank you for sharing the darling Jolly Bars Baby Quilt Tutorial with us today. Can&#39;t wait to make my own quilt. I really like the 5th avenue because the name of the street where I grew up in Jamestown, CA was called Fifth Avenue. Thank you for the chance to win a Jolly Bars. This would look so cute using your tutorial.<br /><br />Sandi Timmons<br />[email protected]

      Reply
    20. Linda B

      November 24, 2014 at 10:42 am

      I live on close to the ocean in Nova Scotia.....so I would choose Lakeside Gathering, love the nautical fabric

      Reply
    21. friedturtle

      November 24, 2014 at 10:44 am

      I would choose Somerset.

      Reply
    22. Vicki H

      November 24, 2014 at 10:54 am

      I like Union Blues.

      Reply
    23. craftygramma

      November 24, 2014 at 11:13 am

      I have been eagerly awaiting Best Day Ever Jolly Bars to make one of their patterns. It is actually similar to your very cute one here! Thanks

      Reply
    24. Apple Avenue Quilts

      November 24, 2014 at 11:13 am

      I love the Best Day Ever! Thanks for the chance.

      Reply
    25. Denise Russell

      November 24, 2014 at 11:13 am

      I love your quilt! And thanks for a great tutorial...

      Reply
    26. Carri Smith

      November 24, 2014 at 11:17 am

      I would love Best Day Ever and Persimmon!

      Reply
    27. Sorcha girl

      November 24, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Thanks for the quilt pattern and the referral to the Bricks quilt. I&#39;m always looking for quick projects. I&#39;d love to win a Jolly Bar and Best. Day. Ever has caught my attention. Such bright, cheery colors. Thank you for participating in the blog hop!!

      Reply
    28. Lisa Marie

      November 24, 2014 at 11:20 am

      I would choose Best.Day.Ever.

      Reply
    29. Janet

      November 24, 2014 at 11:37 am

      What a versatile precut! I&#39;d just love to win a Jolly bar of Atelier :0) thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    30. Jessica

      November 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

      I love the way the blues and reds go together in that line. Very cute quilt. Your blog gives such inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    31. BizyStitches

      November 24, 2014 at 11:49 am

      Love all the quilt ideas. Thanks. The first one I picked would be Petite Prints, French General. Thanks for the fun.

      Reply
    32. Hilary

      November 24, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      What a cute quilt! I would choose Best Day Ever 🙂

      Reply
    33. StarSpry

      November 24, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      What a great quilt! Thanks for sharing the tutorial 🙂 I would choose The Boat House Jolly Bar. Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    34. delaineelliott

      November 24, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      I like Persimmon best. Thanks!<br /><br />Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

      Reply
    35. Cindy

      November 24, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      Love, love, love your pattern! Boathouse is beautiful!

      Reply
    36. Cindy Swoveland

      November 24, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Great quilt! I would choose Atelier.

      Reply
    37. Cheryl

      November 24, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      I would pick Boat House if I won, thanks for the chance.

      Reply
    38. A Nudge

      November 24, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Hi, Amy. I would pick Best Day Ever. Thanks for the chance. Your baby quilt is so cute!

      Reply
    39. Havplenty

      November 24, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      Clean lines, easy quilt with impact. I would chose Boathouse or Persimmon since I am in need of male neutral fabrics. But I also like Best Day Ever, such happy prints.<br /><br />tushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com

      Reply
    40. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]

      November 24, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Daysail looks like fun 🙂

      Reply
    41. Kris

      November 24, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      I think Daysail would make a great quilt for a baby boy!

      Reply
    42. Student Crafter

      November 24, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      I really love Bandana Jolly Bar™ Reservation<br />Me and My Sister Designs for Moda Fabrics

      Reply
    43. Lorraine

      November 24, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      I&#39;d choose Daysail or Best Day Ever. And thanks for the quilt pattern/tutorial!

      Reply
    44. Quilting Tangent

      November 24, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Bandana Jolly Bar is my choice, nice happy colors. [email protected]

      Reply
    45. Carol C Thomas

      November 24, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      I really like these new (to me) Jolly Bars. Hard choice but I think Atelier.

      Reply
    46. Nancy

      November 24, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      I like the Boathouse collection, as it is perfect for a little boy quilt.

      Reply
    47. jen

      November 24, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      That looks like a really fun pattern to make! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    48. Karen

      November 24, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      Beautiful project. I would choose somerset. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

      Reply
    49. Marisa Adams

      November 24, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      Great pattern for a quick gift! I love the Daysail collection!

      Reply
    50. Carol

      November 24, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      My favourite is Persimmon, but they&#39;re all great.

      Reply
    51. Peaches1003

      November 24, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      I quite like the boathouse and would definitely like to get my hands on some daysail when it&#39;s released. Your quilt is lovely. Simple but effective

      Reply
    52. EmileeHope

      November 24, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Such a fun, cute quilt! I love the daysail fabric jolly bar!

      Reply
    53. Karen Lamport

      November 24, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      in love w/ Persimmon Jolly Bar™ <br />BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics

      Reply
    54. Louise

      November 24, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      I love the Red, White and Free fabric line. I&#39;m already thinking about summer sewing and I still have tons of Christmas stuff to get done! Oh well, sometimes the planning is the most fun...

      Reply
    55. Debbie

      November 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      I would pick Best Day Ever. I love your Stick Shift! What a great name!

      Reply
    56. T

      November 24, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      I would choose Best Day Ever - so fun! Love the Stick Shift design!

      Reply
    57. lindawwww

      November 24, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      The colours in Somerset really appeal to me so that&#39;s the Jolly Bar I&#39;d choose.<br /><br />lin dot web dot 28 at gmail.com

      Reply
    58. CJ

      November 24, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Cute quilt! Always looking for ideas for baby quilts. I would definitely choose the Persimmon Jolly Bar. 🙂

      Reply
    59. Lee

      November 24, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      I love Red White and Free! I love your stick shift quilt! Thank you!

      Reply
    60. Cassandra

      November 24, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      This quilt is so cute! I love the jolly bars in Best Day Ever.

      Reply
    61. Cheryl

      November 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      I think Bandana by Me and My Sister would make an adorable baby quilt using this pattern! Thanks!

      Reply
    62. JANET

      November 24, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      I would like the Atelier package please. I like your quilt.

      Reply
    63. apple blossom

      November 24, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Red, White and Free Jolly Bar™<br />Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics

      Reply
    64. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾

      November 24, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      I totally love your pattern! I&#39;d choose best day ever and I&#39;m just going to preorder it anyway!

      Reply
    65. MC

      November 24, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Best Day Ever looks so bright and cheerful!

      Reply
    66. Jodie

      November 24, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      Love your pattern! I&#39;d like to use Persimmon.

      Reply
    67. Rachel

      November 24, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      I would use Persimmon!

      Reply
    68. carolann

      November 24, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      I would use Somerset! [email protected]

      Reply
    69. mlisshouston

      November 24, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Great pattern! Thank you!!

      Reply
    70. Emily

      November 24, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      I love the Fresh Air Jolly Bar™ Reservation American Jane! Great pattern! Thanks!

      Reply
    71. Emily C

      November 24, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      I love Atelier.

      Reply
    72. Judy in OKC

      November 24, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Maybe I could make this baby quilt. Gotta say, I love the Boathouse collection. Colors really pop!

      Reply
    73. Diane Beavers

      November 24, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      Bandana! <br />I love your Stick Shift quilt and tutorial. Super easy and Fast...

      Reply
    74. scottylover

      November 24, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Your quilt is so fun! I would choose the Red White and Free jolly bar. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Sandy A

      Reply
    75. Audrey

      November 24, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      A super quick quilt design. Thanks for sharing. Should I be so fortunate I would choose the Somerset Jolly Bar. Thanks for offering a giveaway.

      Reply
    76. Dawn

      November 24, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      I would choose &quot;Fresh Air&quot;. I love your quilt, have a great day!<br />dawnm1993 at gmail dot com.

      Reply
    77. Mary

      November 24, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      I love your quilt! Such a fun design! I would love to make your pattern using a Bandana Jolly Bar. <br />Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    78. Kathy E.

      November 24, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Best Day Ever! would be my pick...I love bright colors and happy designs!

      Reply
    79. Christine Puniello

      November 24, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      I would chose Bandana-I love the bright colors!!

      Reply
    80. Karen

      November 24, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Can I have a 3-way tie? I am really looking forward to Ambleside, Daysail, and Fresh Air to be released!

      Reply
    81. Jocelyn

      November 24, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      I would probably choose best day ever. Such fun, happy prints and colors. Thanks for the tutorial. And thanks to the fat quarter shop for a wonderful giveaway.

      Reply
    82. OhioLori

      November 24, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      I would choose the &quot;Union Blues&quot; Jolly Bar! My son&#39;s 2 fave colors...and would love to make the Quilt shown made with it, for him. Thanks for the chance! :)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving Bessings!

      Reply
    83. Jennifer

      November 24, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      You&#39;re going to choose the winner on my birthday, how fun would it be if I&#39;m picked?! I would choose &quot;Best. Day. Ever&quot;; it&#39;s such a fun collection!!

      Reply
    84. Margaret

      November 24, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      I would love to have Fig Trees Somerset

      Reply
    85. Deb

      November 24, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      i like the Red, White and Free by Sandy Gervais.

      Reply
    86. Sandy W

      November 24, 2014 at 10:15 pm

      Fantastic!! Will be making this one!!

      Reply
    87. Allison C

      November 24, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      Best day ever please

      Reply
    88. Becky S.

      November 24, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Your Stick-Shift quilt is adorable!!! I would pick a Daysail or Ambleside Jolly Bar.

      Reply
    89. MoeWest

      November 24, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I like Atelier.

      Reply
    90. GranChris

      November 24, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      I&#39;d pick Persimmon but really any of them would be wonderful.

      Reply
    91. Jude

      November 24, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      i would choose daysail or miss kate....thank you for the giveaway!

      Reply
    92. Ann Dunn

      November 24, 2014 at 11:44 pm

      I&#39;m liking the Day Sail fabric. I already purchased the Persimmon line and plan to use a dark blue charm pack to go with it. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

      Reply
    93. Barbara McD

      November 24, 2014 at 11:56 pm

      I would pick Bandana by My Sister and Me - I always love their prints!!<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!!

      Reply
    94. Jen Barnard

      November 25, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Your quilt looks great. I&#39;d pick an Atelier jolly bar.<br />jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

      Reply
    95. KathleenD

      November 25, 2014 at 12:33 am

      I would pick Persimmon if I were the lucky winner. Nice job on your quilt!

      Reply
    96. Di

      November 25, 2014 at 12:57 am

      Very cute, I&#39;d pick atelier by 3 sisters for a lovely snugly soft quilt. Looking forward to seeing your quilted and bound quilt. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />

      Reply
    97. colleen

      November 25, 2014 at 1:08 am

      Best day ever or anything fig tree <br />colleen1990atyahoodotcom<br />Your stick shift is lovely and such a play on words

      Reply
    98. nicolesender

      November 25, 2014 at 1:28 am

      I would love to sew with the Best.Day.Ever Jolly Bar! Really like your Stick Shift quilt.

      Reply
    99. Rosemary

      November 25, 2014 at 1:29 am

      I love that pattern ... Perfect for babies using some nice bright colors. As for favorite jelly bars? Tricky. Love them all. Would have to choose between Somerset one of my favorites and The Boathouse. Somerset, I guess ... Great quilt .. great giveaway. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    100. Nancy Hilderbrand

      November 25, 2014 at 2:23 am

      great quilt little people love color

      Reply
    101. Andrea

      November 25, 2014 at 2:34 am

      Gorgeous quilt :-)<br />A great giveaway and so hard to choose just one but I would have to say Ambleside.

      Reply
    102. Penny

      November 25, 2014 at 2:39 am

      I would pick red white and free or. The boat house. It would be a hard decision as I like both of them.

      Reply
    103. Ellee

      November 25, 2014 at 3:43 am

      Bandana is the clear choice for me! It&#39;s so my style! -- soparkaveataoldotcom

      Reply
    104. Ginny

      November 25, 2014 at 5:19 am

      Very cute! I would choose Somerset, since I just bought Boathouse!

      Reply
    105. Digiscrapations

      November 25, 2014 at 5:55 am

      I have never bought or used jolly bars. I like Country Orchard.

      Reply
    106. JoAnn Szark

      November 25, 2014 at 6:10 am

      I am trying to use more vibrate colors in my quilts, so I would choose Best.Day.Ever.

      Reply
    107. Jean

      November 25, 2014 at 6:13 am

      Hooray for the Fat Quarter Shop and thank you, Amy for the tutorial and giveaway! I think I&#39;d choose either Somerset, Persimmon or Red, White and Free.

      Reply
    108. Janet Schultz

      November 25, 2014 at 6:19 am

      Persimmon has been on my radar for a while now! Thanks for the Stick Shift tutorial. I&#39;d like to give it a try with Persimmon. Sorry if this is a double post. It didn&#39;t look like it came through the first time ;c) shopgirl7232(at)yahoo.com

      Reply
    109. Barb

      November 25, 2014 at 6:19 am

      I think I&#39;d pick bandanna. Lots of nice options, thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    110. Martha Cook

      November 25, 2014 at 6:38 am

      Persimmon,basic grey appealed to me:)

      Reply
    111. Susan Smith

      November 25, 2014 at 6:53 am

      Great pattern! I would choose Boat House. It would be great for my 5 boys!

      Reply
    112. Leslie at the Sugarhouse

      November 25, 2014 at 7:30 am

      A new pre-cut, YEAH! My choice would be Daysail by Bonnie &amp; Camille.<br />I like the simplicity &amp; modern look of your quilt pattern! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    113. Diane (djuseless)

      November 25, 2014 at 7:37 am

      I love these new Jolly Bars! They are another great option available for people (like me) who love pre-cuts. My favorite one is Somerset!

      Reply
    114. I am Just One Mom

      November 25, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Of the Jolly Bars on FQS I would pick Miss Kate by Bonnie &amp; Camille; of the 4 in the pic on your blog post I would pick Somerset. (Was not sure which was the &quot;pick from&quot;... maybe it is too early for my brain to be working correctly...:)<br />BTW, your patterns are always wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    115. Christine S

      November 25, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Daysail!

      Reply
    116. Janie

      November 25, 2014 at 7:47 am

      So cool! I love the bright colors of Best.Day.Ever the best.

      Reply
    117. Nancy

      November 25, 2014 at 7:50 am

      I like the Petite Prints collection

      Reply
    118. Carrie P.

      November 25, 2014 at 7:52 am

      i would choose Country Orchard Jolly Bar.

      Reply
    119. Rhonda Phillips

      November 25, 2014 at 7:54 am

      Love the colors of the Bandana collection! Would be great with your pattern!

      Reply
    120. Tara Cherry

      November 25, 2014 at 7:57 am

      Daysail would be my choice. These are such a fun precut!

      Reply
    121. Jennifer

      November 25, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Lakeside Gatherings!

      Reply
    122. Sylvia Anderson

      November 25, 2014 at 8:03 am

      Bandana Bars would be my collection of choice, since it contains all my favorite colors. Thanks for this giveaway opportunity. [email protected]

      Reply
    123. DebbieS

      November 25, 2014 at 8:04 am

      Love this pattern! I would choose Day Sail.

      Reply
    124. Erica Cooper

      November 25, 2014 at 8:08 am

      I would choose The Boat House like you used since I love the colors, and it is new!

      Reply
    125. Patricia

      November 25, 2014 at 8:09 am

      Love you quilt and the pattern. I like their persimmon.

      Reply
    126. Chris Matsche

      November 25, 2014 at 8:27 am

      I can&#39;t wait to try your pattern. I think thank boat house would make a fun quilt for a little boy. [email protected]

      Reply
    127. Tanya Simmons Weiss

      November 25, 2014 at 8:35 am

      It&#39;s hard to choose just one Jolly Bar but I would have to say Ambleside is my favorite!

      Reply
    128. Judi R

      November 25, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Very clever use

      Reply
    129. Colette W

      November 25, 2014 at 9:08 am

      I would pick a Best.Day.Ever!

      Reply
    130. Marsha L

      November 25, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Daysail or Boat House -- how to choose?! So much potential with this fun new precut. Guess I&#39;d pick Boat House.

      Reply
    131. Unknown

      November 25, 2014 at 10:40 am

      That is always so hard because so many of them are great, but I think I would choose Sticks and Stones. Nancy: [email protected]

      Reply
    132. Holly Honeycutt

      November 25, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Can&#39;t wait to see this quilt completed! I love the pattern that comes with the BEST DAY EVER Jolly Bar and the colors as so fun.

      Reply
    133. Nena

      November 25, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Oh Boy! So Easy! So Cute! I&#39;d love Union Blues! Great array of colours! Thanks Amy.

      Reply
    134. roberta mill

      November 25, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      I would choose Best Day Ever. Thanks for the tutorial!

      Reply
    135. Aubrey

      November 25, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      I love the Bandana Jolly Bar!

      Reply
    136. Jennifer

      November 25, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Daysail! I love your pattern :)<br />

      Reply
    137. Karen Jones

      November 25, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Boat House. Now have an idea for an easy quilt!

      Reply
    138. Lori

      November 25, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      Your quilt is so pretty. Oh my so many to choose from. If I could I would buy one of each. I will pick Persimmon Basic Grey. this would go real good with the PP birds I am making for placemats.

      Reply
    139. Karen

      November 25, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      I&#39;d be glad to try out the Persimmon Jolly Bar. Thanks!

      Reply
    140. Michele T

      November 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      If I won one of these Jolly Bars (love that name!!) I&#39;d choose Sommerset!! Soooo pretty!!

      Reply
    141. Dee

      November 25, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      I LOVE THE PERSIMMON LINE. BUT ANY BAR ARE BEAUTIFUL.

      Reply
    142. Brittany

      November 25, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      I really cannot decide. So, I will say Red, White and Free.

      Reply
    143. Rina

      November 25, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      I&#39;d choose Boat House - your quilt is adorable! Thanks for the chance!

      Reply
    144. Jack_B

      November 25, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      Oooooh. I went to their website. Ambleside would be my first choice of jolly bars. It is so fresh looking. Thanks to you, Amy, and The Fat Quarter Shop.

      Reply
    145. Kathryn

      November 25, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      I think Daysail would be great.

      Reply
    146. Susan Paxton

      November 25, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Love, love, love the Persimmon Jolly Bar. Would love to may a Jolly Bar Quilt!!

      Reply
    147. Jeanne

      November 25, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      I&#39;d love to own Petite Prints or Best Day Every Jolly Bars!

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    148. Patti

      November 25, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Adorable! I think I really like the one you used, The Boat House. My favorite colors!

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    149. Betty

      November 25, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      I think I would choose the Bandana Jolly Bar. I love the bright colors!

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    150. Paula Collins

      November 25, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Red, White and Free is the one for me! [email protected]

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    151. SCStephquilts

      November 25, 2014 at 7:11 pm

      I love the bright colors in Bandana and that is what I would pick.

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    152. Barbara

      November 25, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      I would choose Bonnie and Camille&#39;s Daysail. Thanks for the chance to win! Barbara -- northshorequilter at gmail dot com

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    153. Sarah

      November 25, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      I think I would choose Atilier, but it&#39;s a tough decision! [email protected]

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    154. Debby

      November 25, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      Really like the look of Stick Shift. I am torn between Somerset and Best Day Ever.

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    155. Sandy

      November 25, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      I would choose Daysail! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win!

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    156. crazy quilter

      November 25, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      I would chose Best Day Ever since I love the colors. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    157. Anita Gambrell

      November 25, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      I would choose the Petite Prints Jolly Bar™ Reservation<br />French General for Moda Fabrics

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    158. juliehallfeldhaus

      November 25, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Best day ever!!!!

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    159. Quilting Momma

      November 25, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      Best Day Every is soooooooo cute! Thanks for the great tutorial! Perfect for baby! Thanks for the motivation!

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    160. amiWRONG?

      November 25, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      I never knew I could make my own quilts and I love the idea. These fabrics are all amazing. I specifically love the Somerset Fig tree jollybar.. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

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    161. Renee G

      November 25, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      I would pick the Red, White and Free Jolly Bar™ <br />Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics

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    162. Veronika

      November 25, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Lakeside or boathouse! I&#39;m loving these precuts!!

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    163. LethargicLass

      November 25, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      That is a fun quilt thanks 🙂 I would choose Best Day Ever 🙂

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    164. Sue

      November 25, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      Awesome baby quilt! I think I like the Persimmon. Thank you for the great chance to win this!

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    165. PK Sews

      November 25, 2014 at 11:26 pm

      I love Somerset. Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for your inspiring blog!

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    166. magistra

      November 26, 2014 at 12:48 am

      I would enjoy the Persimman collection. I think the jolly bars look great! Magistra13 at yahoo dot com<br />Beth

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    167. Swedish Scrapper

      November 26, 2014 at 3:45 am

      I just adore both Lakeside Gatherings and Persimmon! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern for these 🙂

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    168. manicmumdays.com

      November 26, 2014 at 4:53 am

      Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)<br />I would choose the Fresh Air from American Jane Jolly Bar ... so pretty!

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    169. Christi

      November 26, 2014 at 4:56 am

      Best.Day.Ever for sure...I love the bright colors!<br /><br />cjpike (at) indiana (dot) edu

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    170. Amy

      November 26, 2014 at 5:14 am

      Red, White and Free would be great for this quilt. It would be a fun Quilt of Valor.

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    171. Amy

      November 26, 2014 at 5:55 am

      Union Blues would be a perfect fit at my house. What a great quilt pattern--can easily go from traditional to modern!

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    172. Donna Herrmann

      November 26, 2014 at 7:57 am

      The Bandana or the the best day ever! Love the pattern, thanks so much.

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    173. lilyrose

      November 26, 2014 at 12:46 pm

      What a cute quilt! I would choose the Persimmon jolt bars!

      Reply
    174. wendy

      November 26, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Would love to try out a Jolly Bar! Ambleside would be my choice. Thanks!

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    175. Melissa Miller

      November 26, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Probably daysail.

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    176. Tamie

      November 26, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      I&#39;d choose Daysail.

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    177. Rosa

      November 26, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      I&#39;d choose Peach Tree Terrace!

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    178. Karen Caves

      November 26, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      I would pick Daysail.

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    179. darlene macdonald

      November 26, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      I love Persimmon and the little birds 🙂 Reminds me of spring... Is it spring yet? haha

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    180. Jodi - usairdoll

      November 26, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      What a great looking quilt! Thanks for the tutorial, looks like it would go together pretty fast. I&#39;d love to work and play with some Jolly Bars. I might pick either Red, White and Free...or Daysail, the pressure to pick just one, hehe.<br /><br />Thank you for the super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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    181. Cathy

      November 27, 2014 at 7:49 am

      I&#39;d love either Best Day Ever or Bandana.

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    182. Junia

      November 27, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I&#39;d choose Sommerset - so pretty! Plus, your quilt gave me a lot of ideas... thanks!

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    183. Mokki

      November 27, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      I like ambleside. I like the idea of these jolly bars!

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    184. Sandra Walker

      November 27, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Living on Lake Erie, I like Lakeside. But the hearts quilt is so cute, I also like Petite Prints!

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    185. quiltedbrain

      November 27, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      I like the colors in Persimmon! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂

      Reply
    186. Nan

      November 27, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Great quilt design! I&#39;d pick the Best Day Ever Jolly Bar...such happy colors! Thanks for the chance to win one!

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    187. Erin McSweeney

      November 27, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      i would choose best day ever.... i love it.<br /><br />[email protected]

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    188. celticwoman55

      November 28, 2014 at 8:55 am

      So hard to chose. Either Atelier or Persimmon. I just hate making decisions!! [email protected]

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    189. Carolyn A

      November 28, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      Very difficult to choose - but I do love Atlelier - reminds me of the trip to France my hubby and I took just over a year ago where I found a cute quilt store in a countryside town called Sarlat. They had some fabric similar to this Jolly Bar Atelier - will make some great throw pillows and a lap quilt. carolynarmstrong208(at)gmail(dot)com

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    190. Erin Marie

      November 28, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      I&#39;d pick Best Day Ever. Such fun fabric.

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    191. Kelly Wilson

      November 28, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Persimmon or Boathouse (your quilt convinced me of the second). Thanks for the chance! notwendy gmail

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    192. Anita

      November 28, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I will say Persimmon. My Mom would love those birds in a quilt so I would make one for her. Your Stick Shift quilt is a great way to use these!

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    193. Michele

      November 29, 2014 at 7:32 am

      I&#39;d choose Lakeside for my first Jolly Bar. Such a versatile cut and Lakeside is so beautiful.

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    194. LKimmell

      November 29, 2014 at 8:07 am

      I&#39;d also choose Lakeside.....these Jolly Bars are going to be so useful for those QUICK and simple quilts we all need for gift giving !

      Reply
    195. MaterialGirlQuilts

      December 01, 2014 at 11:07 am

      This is so cute Amy!! Thanks for the great tutorial.

      Reply
    196. GwenDee

      December 11, 2014 at 11:50 pm

      Your baby quilt turned out so nice.

      Reply

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