Back in February I shared a bit of “secret sewing” with you, as I was working on a quilt for Fat Quarter Shop. Today is the big reveal ~ my Lollygag quilt is finished! This pretty pattern is one of 20 you will find in the brand-new Jolly Bar Vol. 5 Book published by It’s Sew Emma and Fat Quarter Shop. I was honored to be one of the makers on the quilt tour announcing their new book.
The Jolly Bar Vol. 5 Book is so well done, in true Fat Quarter Shop fashion! The pattern instructions are easy to follow, with a combination of clearly written instructions and full color illustrations. I really appreciate that the book is spiral bound, so it lays nice and flat while I’m working. My quilt came together quickly and efficiently. While the pattern is beginner friendly, the end result is still impressive and sophisticated. I love this Lollygag quilt!
In case this term “Jolly Bar” is new to you, a Jolly bar is a precut that is exclusive to Fat Quarter Shop. It is similar to a layer cake, in that it includes 42 pieces from a particular fabric collection, but a Jolly Bar is half the size of a layer cake. Each Jolly Bar measures 5” x 10”. Fat Quarter Shop carries a beautiful selection of Jolly Bar precuts for every season and style! I chose the soft and feminine Honeybloom (3 Sisters) Jolly Bar for my Lollygag quilt.
Here’s a closeup picture of the lovely machine quilting done by my friend Katy at Woods Edge Quilting. The panto she used is called Mums. Doesn’t it complement the fabric well? I think the soft round petals in the motif fill the white space so nicely.
I would LOVE for you to own a copy of the Jolly Bar Vol. 5 Book! Thanks to the generous folks at Fat Quarter Shop, I’m running a giveaway on my blog. The winner will receive a hard copy of this new book as well as a $25 gift card to FQS! To enter, simply leave a comment telling me why you would like to win. Be sure to include your email address. Comments are open through 5:00 pm (CST) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. After the deadline, I will do a random drawing and announce a winner. *Only one comment per person/per email address.
Be sure you are following Fat Quarter Shop on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Over the next few weeks, they’ll be sharing posts and pictures from all of the makers on the Quilt Tour. I’ve seen the names of other quilt makers on this tour, and we are in for a treat! I can’t wait to see all of their finished Jolly Bar quilts!
My Lollygag quilt is currently far from home. She’s being cared for at the FQS headquarters in Texas for the time being; their team is preparing for a virtual trunk show so that you can see all of the maker’s quilts. That will be so fun! I know that two Minnesota gals, Katy and I, will be watching from way up north. We’re just tickled that Lollygag will be part of the lineup. Be sure to save this date on your calendar: May 10, 2025 is officially Jolly Bar Day! That is the day that Kimberly Jolly will host the livestream trunk show! (I hear there may be additional giveaways happening on Jolly Bar Day!)
Many thanks to Fat Quarter Shop for including me in the Jolly Bar Vol. 5 Quilt Tour. Your team is a positive inspiration in the quilting world, and we are all blessed for it. Congratulations on another terrific It’s Sew Emma publication!
Good luck to all of you who enter the giveaway. As always, thanks for stopping by!
~Taunja
Would love to make something with a Jolly Bar, have never done so.
Beautiful quilt, Honeybloom is such a pretty line of fabric. Jolly bars are a favourite precut of mine. I find them to make very affordable quilts for gifting. Love all the different patterns and that each bar comes with a pattern.
Taunja, this quilt would be so sweet for a baby! I have all the Jolly Bar books and several jolly bars in my stash, so I’d love a copy of the new book.
I would love to win this book! I’ve never made anything with a jolly bar but have wanted to do so!
What a beautiful quilt! I would love to try a Jolly Bar quilt and can see myself starting with this pattern.
The beginner friendly, easy to follow instructions would be great for me – a beginner. I would love the chance to try it.
I love the calm colors of your quilt. I have never made a jolly bar quilt. The pre cuts would be such a time saver! I would like to give it a try!
Love the Jolly Bars, I only have one book so far! Would be amazing to add to my collection!
I have never used a jolly bar and looking forward to! Loved your fabric selection and the quilting is beautiful!
I am new to the jolly bar craze and would love a chance to join in. Love that they chose you to be included in the book. I look forward to seeing your quilt designs as well as crochet.
So many fabrics and so many possibilities with the Jolly Bar book. I can’t wait to give it a try.
I’ve collected the previous Jolly Bar books so I would love to get the newest one! Your quilt is so beautiful!! Love it!
I would like to visit and learn more about Jolly Bar. This is a beautiful pattern.
Your quilt looks great. Winning a FQS giftcard would be awesome!
Beautiful quilt. I have so many layer cakes that would love to become quilts.
I love sewing with jolly bars because you are able to make a larger quilt without the cost of having to buy a layer cake.
I enjoy the short, fast quilts in the Jolly Bar books. Plus, the kits come with a designer’s collection!
Good Morning. I’m very new to the quilting world. Last year a friend gave me one of her jolly bar books and now I’m hooked. They are so easy and fun to follow and make awesome quilts. I’d love to add to my collection.
I’ve been eyeing the jolly bar books, I want all of them😁😊, I have several favorites picked out❤️❤️
Oh my gosh, your Lollygag quilt speaks to me. I love soft colors in earthy tones and you don’t see those very often. I have two Jollybars in my stash and a book to choose a pattern from would be so awesome!
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Oh my goodness! What a lovely giveaway! I would love to win because I have very littleextra$ at the end of the month to buy fun things!
Oh! I fell in love with this quilt and pattern! The fabric looks so soft and springlike! And I love Jolly Bar patterns! The quilting is perfect!
I would love to sew a jolly bar quilt! Yours is especially beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity!
Jolly bars are new to me – would love to try the jolly bar quilt. Your quilt is stunning!
Your quilt is beautiful! I would love to have this book! I’ve been looking at it numerous times since it listed. I like the size of the projects it makes and would love to challenge myself to make each quilt in the book.
Hi Taunja, Oh the possibilities of this quilt. I would love to have this book and gift certificate. I must add that as always, I love your use of colors. Maybe you could crochet a matching pillow for this quilt as well!
I would absolutely love the new Jolly Bar book! I love how quickly the Jolly Bar quilts come together and they are fun to display!
I love FQS! I’ve only bought a jolly bar one time and I’d love to try one again. I’ve not made a quilt in over a year do it’s definitely time!! Love yours!!
I love your quilt! Great choices! I have Jolly Bar books 1-3 and would love to have #5. The gift certificate is also very nice! I have loved every Jolly Bar quilt I have made. Thank for the giveaway.
What a super fun giveaway. I would love to make a jelly bar quilt.
I would love to win the book and make the quilt and full size puzzle pieces to play tic tac toe.
I would love to make a quilt with a Jolly Bar! I have never tried one and would enjoy a new experience and be ready for Jolly Bar Day! sewgood414athotmaildotcom
I love Jolly Bars as they are a perfect intermediate precut, especially if you are making a smaller quilt. Bigger than a charm pack, smaller and more affordable than a layer cake. I usually use the pattern that comes with the Jolly Bar, but it would be great to have several patterns to choose from in the Jolly Bar book.
Lollygag, cute name for a cute quilt. I have several of the Jolly Bar books,love them. Need the #5 too.😊 lizjones185@gmail.com
I have never worked with a jolly bar before. It would be fun to do something different, make a smaller quilt and have several choices of patterns to choose from. Thank you for your inspiration!
Thanks for explaining the Jolly Bar! I haven’t tried one of these quilts before but I would LOVE to make this one with the same fabric. I’m in love with that fabric. The browns are so pretty!!! Thank you for sharing!
Lollygag, cute name for a cute quilt. Love Jolly Bar patterns,have several of the books, NEED this one. Adding you on my follow list.
Would love to make a quilt with jollybar. Love the fabric
Such a versatile pattern which can be used with any group of fabrics, scraps and seasonal selections depending on your need. Great job designing this pattern!
Would love to win the jollybar book
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I would love to make this quilt, perfect for a baby boy . The colors are so peaceful. I have made Jolly Bar quilts and turn out so good
I would like to win because I love to sew with Jolly Bars and the free patterns included from Fat Quarter Shop!
I would love to win because I love fabric, precuts, and fat quarter shop!
I would love to win so I can buy a jolly bar to make a quilt from the new Jolly Bar Book #5!!! Your quilt is beautiful!!!
I love the jolly bar cut fabrics they are so easy to work with and so are the jolly bar patterns.
Congratulations on being a Jolly Bar designer !
Jolly Bar patterns are usually a quick gift quilt for me.
I love your quilt and the sweet soft colors that 3 Sisters always brings to their collections. I’m working on a jolly bar quilt now that I received in my Sewing Sampler box. The berry basket jolly bar is perfect for summer and I can’t wait until it’s finished.
Thank you for this great giveaway. I love quilts made with precuts and this is the perfect charity size quilt. Can’t wait to see the virtual trunk show!
I would love to win and make the lollygag quilt- so cute. I am also going to try some of your other patterns!
Jolly Bar quilt patterns are perfect for prayer quilts. I belong to a quilt ministry at church, and we give comfort and blessings with our prayer quilts.
I love to quilt!