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
I have some Jolly Bars but don’t know what to make with them
Your jolly bar quilt is beautiful! I’m really looking forward to the tour. How fun to have a jolly bar day since we have a jelly roll day! I would love to get this book to make a baby quilt for my new great niece. ❤️
Precuts are great! I sometimes use them along with yardage I already have.
Jollybars are new to me; I’d love to have a book to introduce them to me!
I have one or two jolly bars, I would love another and patterns to use with them. Thanks
What a cute quilt!!! I’d love to make quilts from the jolly bar book cutting from my collection!!!
I would love to win because I have 2 baby quilts to make and I love FQS patterns, so I know I could find a good pattern in this book. I also, have multiple jolly bars that I could use
Jolly Bars are the first thing I look at when new lines of fabric come out. I also make a lot of my own Jolly Bars from leftovers when I finish my quilts. Most of my quilts are red, white and blue for Quilts of Valor, so I have a load of fabrics all ready to go into Jolly Bar quilts! I look forward to seeing more of these books on my bookshelf and hopefully I can be a a winner of #5!!
What a pretty quilt! I totally agree that FQS (and your patterns as well) are well written. I love the jolly bars and have made a couple of quilts. They are easy to enlarge as well. Well done!!
I’d love to win and enjoy working with Jolly Bars. It’s possible to make an entire quilt with them in just a weekend if one needs a quick gift.
I love having Jolly Bars, but I would like to have some other pattern options to choose from!
Hi Taunja,
I have never used a jolly bar before. I would love to give it a try. I love your selection of fabric. Very soft colors.
Cathy Rowland
I love your Lollygag quilt! The fabric choice is lovely. I never made a Jolly bar quilt but would love to make one. I’d love and opportunity to win a book. Thank you!
PS you inspire me with your beautiful crochet! I am going to try it!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a Jolly Bar #5. I like the beginner friendly patterns of Jolly Bar books. Your Lollygag is very pleasant to look at.
I’d love to receive a book with patterns to actually use with Jolly Bars. A $25 gift certificate in addition to the book is a very sweet gift.
I would like to win because why not. Everyone likes to win something.😊
I have never used a Jolly Bar before and your quilt is just beautiful!
I do not have a jolly bar book but would love to win one. The patterns seem like they would be fun to make.
Love your quilt! I would like to win so I can use up some of the layer cakes in my stash. I know 1 layer cake = 2 Jolly bars. I also like to purchase my supplies from Fat Quarter Shop.
I would love to win the new Jolly Bar book….the books have such cute and fairly easy & quick patterns to make. Your Lollygag quilt is really cute…it looks really nice with your Easter decorations. Love it!!
Hello Debby! I emailed you yesterday, as you are the winner from my random drawing. I will need to get in touch with you to get your mailing address etc to Fat Quarter Shop for your prize. Please check your email for a message from me! 🙂 Thanks!!
Ohhh, this quilt is Darling! I love the Jolly bars. A great way to get a collection of the fabric you love. I think I need this book.
What a lovely quilt!! Spring colors. I haven’t owned a Jolly Bar book, looks interesting, and like the patterns are easy plus well written.
I love making precut quilts and would love to try a Jolly Bar. The quilts in the Jolly Bar books are so cute. Your Lollygag quilt in 3 Sisters fabric is so pretty!
Thank you
A Jolly Bar is the one precut I have not sewn with yet, and I would love to give it a try.
I would love to get the book to see all the great examples of ways to use them.
I love the Jolly Bar books. I’m excited for the new one. Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
I would love to win because I’ve never sewed with a jolly bar before and this seems like the perfect start!
Love your quilt and the fabrics you used! I love my Jolly Bar Books and have collected all four so far. Many quilts have been made from those books and many more patterns have been ticked :)! Yours would be another favorite in the 5th book.
I am new to Jolly Bars, but I would love to receive the book so I can try them! I love this quilt—it’s so beautiful!!
I would love to win the Jolly Bar book and gift certificate. I have always wanted to do a Jolly Bar quilt. And I love your pattern, Lollygag! I want to buy all of the Jolly Bar books.
I love jolly bars. I would love to add book # 5 to my collection. Now that I’m retired I’m trying to spend my time using up my stash of fabric that I’ve accumulated.
I work with a group making prayer quilts. Members are age 60s to 90s. We use pimple patterns and have made over 500 quilts. We would love the Jolly Bar book!!
I love the pattern you chose. I think it would be a great beginner friendly pattern that I could share with others who would like to learn to quilt.
Would love to win a copy of FQS Jolly Bar book! Precut quilt patterns let us get into stitching that much faster! Love your quilt and fabric choice!!
I love to make quick and easy quilts! The new Jolly Bar book would give me some fresh patterns to work with.
Love the jellybeans and free patterns. Excited for the new book also. I just love new fresh ideas and you’ve accomplished that in my book. Would welcome this win for sure!
I really like books like these to give me inspiration for a quick quilt. The pattern you chose is great. It’s a nice twist on an “X and O” quilt.
Another Jolly Bar fan here and would love to try your X & O version or an idea from the new book.
So pretty! I already have the first 4 books and would love to complete my collection! Thank you for the chance to win and for sharing your quilt!
I’m returning to quilting after 20 years. I’ve discovered that i have so many new tools and techniques to learn.
I’d like to win because I love how simple quilt patterns allow the fabric to shine so well!
I am new to Jolly Bars and would love to win this book. I am a new quilter and would love to create the same one you did. I am a huge fan of yours, your quilts are always so stunning!
Hi! I have been a customer of Fat Quarter Shop for years. I love the patterns they publish. I highly recommend them. Your quilt is very pretty. This blog is a great way to see the quilts made in many color ways. 😁
I love your quilt Taunja. I would love the jolly bar book, as I have some jolly bars I haven’t used yet!! Thanks for the chance!
I would love to win this pattern book and gift card to make a quilt for someone special. I am always looking for patterns for precuts- they are so fun to use.
I would love to win Jolly Bar #5 because my quilting budget has not allowed me to purchase one of the Jolly Bar books yet. Thank you for the opportunity.
I would love to win this. Looking for a pattern for a quilt to make for my daughter and this might be it.. Also love the colors!
what a lovely quilt and fabric choice! FQS always delivers with their Jolly Bar Patterns! I would love to use this pattern with some great patriotic fabrics for a fast QOV!
I’m new to the jolly bar world and would love to try it out!
I’m always looking for new inspiration and ideas – this book would be perfect!
I would be honored to be able to win book #5. I do have the other 4. Kimberly’s pattern are sew easy to follow making good the process sew easy and fun.
I am all about donation quilts for Oncology patients and I see so many great ideas in this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I make quilts for hospice patients along with baby and wheelchair quilts. This book gives ideas for making a variety of quilts to give comfort.
Thanks for your hard to giving us a beautiful blog.