You guys! Have you seen the new precut offered exclusively by Fat Quarter Shop? Jolly Bars are precut from Moda Fabric collections and contain 5"x10" cuts of fabric from an entire line. And, each Jolly Bar comes with an exclusive Fat Quarter Shop coordinating pattern.
I've been a Fat Quarter Shop fan for years . . . that's why I've always included a clickable link to their shop right in the side bar of my blog. And when they asked if I'd like to play around with a Lakeside Gatherings Jolly Bar I obviously said yes.
Precuts by their very nature offer ease and convenience to a modern quilter because a portion (or all) of a fabric needed to make a quilt is already cut to size. When I opened my Jolly Bar I started thinking of ideas and sketching plans. My design called for a background fabric and I opted for the pale gray. Once I did some math to figure out dimensions, I started cutting, sewing, pressing and sewing some more. I only had enough of the gray for these few blocks so now my quilt is on hold until I purchase more gray.
With less than a yard of background fabric and one Jolly Bar, I can make about 20 of these blocks and once complete my quilt will measure about 40"x50". Though I might decide to make quilted pillows instead and have them on hand for gift giving over the holidays. Don't you think these colors would work in most people's homes? Hmmm . . . we'll see.
What's even more fun is that Fat Quarter Shop wants to give one of you a Jolly Bar of your choice. To enter visit the Jolly Bar pages at Fat Quarter Shop and then come back here and leave a comment telling me which one you'd pick. I'll leave the contest entry open through Sunday, November 30, 2014. A winner will be selected by random draw on Monday, December 1, 2014. International entries welcome.
Good luck!
-dana
Atelier is really floating my boat.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for precuts, and would have to say that Boat House would be the one I want!
ReplyDeleteAny of them would be so much fun to work with, but I'm draws to "Petite Prints" by French General.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!!
ReplyDeleteI'd choose Daysail.
I love the Atelier collection. Reminds me of vintage fabric,which I love.
ReplyDeleteBest Day Ever looks so cheerful, I would love to make something with those colours!
ReplyDeleteLakeside Gatherings is drawing my attention.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!
Oooh...I can think of all kinds of things....like maybe something from your book!:)
ReplyDeleteBoat House by Sweetwater would be my pick!!:)
I love the soft colors in Bandana by Me & My Sister. Love their Hopscotch pattern too! thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI think Somerset would be my pick! These look really neat!
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ReplyDeleteLove your quilt block. I would go with Somerset by Fig Tree. Because it is freezing here! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletejanie.mccombs(at)yahoo.com
I could make use of Best.Day.Ever :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance
Love these colours! I'd choose Mistletoe Lane - thanks for the chance. ^^
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between Fresh Air or Best Day Ever. If I win, surprise me!
ReplyDeleteFun new precuts! I really like The best Day Ever. It looks so bright and happy!
ReplyDeleteLove Boathouse by Sweetwater!
ReplyDeleteI would pick Best Day Ever! I love the bright colors!
ReplyDeletePersimmon by Basic Grey would be my choice. Loved their papers, now loving their fabrics!
ReplyDeleteIt's Daysail for me! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHard choice, it's between red, white and Jolly bars or Best Day ever! Guess I'll go for the lat cause if I'd win, it would be the best day ever!
ReplyDeleteBest day ever is so cheerful, so that's the one i'd pick. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat design Dana! I would choose Boathouse by Sweetwater!
ReplyDelete|Persimmon by Basic Grey would be great for a lap quilt. Thanks for sharing, this is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool! I would pick Atelier. Great fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love them all! But, if I had to choose just one, I would pick the Fresh Air Jolly Bar.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Ambleside jolly bar!! Such a great pre-cut!
ReplyDeleteMistletoe lane for me.....I love all things Bunny Hill :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win.
Happy Sewing
Love the flying pennants in Red White and Free.
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely perfect for creating quilts with. : )
ReplyDeleteA tricky decision, but I think Boat house would win.
ReplyDeleteLakeside Gatherings...I've been looking at that thinking it would go nicely when not sure someone's decor also. Love to see your blocks all set into guilt...
ReplyDeleteRed, White, and Free by one of my favorite fabric designers, Sandy Gervais!
ReplyDeleteI already have somerset, atelier, and persimmon jolly bars. Just completed the persimmon quilt. Love it. I in love with Somerset. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt pattern! I like Mistletoe Lane.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt pattern! I would have to pick Daysail. Thanks! cherisetower@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love Daysail! Okay, I confess: I love everything Bonnie & Camille:-)
ReplyDeleteThis was a very tough choice. I have been hoping to make a project in the Lakeside Gatherings colors.
ReplyDeleteJackiethompson323(at)gmail.com
These new precuts look like great fun! I'd choose The Boathouse.
ReplyDeleteAll of them a soooo nice....it is a toss up between Daysail and Lakeside Gathering....love the nautical fabrics....can't chose either one would be nice to win.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Fresh Air Jollybar. Love almost all of the American Jane fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteRed, White and Free for me. It would make a nice Quilt of Valor.
ReplyDeleteI would pick Somerset.
ReplyDeleteI would pick bandana as I am a big fan of my and my sister's fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Fresh Air Jollybar. Love almost all of the American Jane fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeletethese look so fun! i'd choose Best. Day. Ever! :)
ReplyDeleteI like Union Blues.
ReplyDeleteI love the Lakeside Gatherings Jelly Bar precut as well as the 5th Avenue pattern. Fifth avenue was the name of the street where I grew up in Jamestown, CA. Hey, this is my story and I am sticking to it. Don't give up on your quilt. The wait will be worth it. Thank you for the chance to win this cute Jelly Roll precut.
ReplyDeleteSandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I love the Best Day Ever Jolly Bar. It's so cheerful. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteNice blocks, and great choice of fabrics, too!
ReplyDeleteHI, I'd select 'Persimmon'!
ReplyDeleteThanks to you+FQS for sharing!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Great quilt idea--pillows! Thanks for participating in the blog hop. I'd like the Petite Prints from French General Jolly Bar if my comment is chosen.
ReplyDeleteI love Best Day Ever and Persimmon...so many good choice and ideas!
ReplyDeleteI think I would pick Best. Day. Ever!
ReplyDeleteSuch a versatile precut! I'd pick Atelier :0) thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love Daysail. I really like the Jolly Bar pack that you picked as well. The yellow and blues go really well together.
ReplyDeleteI'm having so much fun with all the inspiration in this blog hop. I would pick Petite Prints French General. Thanks for the fun.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd choose daysail although boat house would be a close second! Love the pattern you came up with I think those blocks would make great pillows! Thanks for the chance to try one of these out.
ReplyDeleteI love Persimmon!
ReplyDeleteI'd pick Atelier. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. I like the Lakeside Gathering Jolly Bar.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt blocks look promising. It should be a beautiful quilt in the makings. I would choose Daysail or Best Day Ever.
ReplyDeletetushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com
Beautiful quilt! I would choose Somerset. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
I liked several of the fabric lines. Union Blues looks like a nice one.
ReplyDeleteBest Day Ever or Daysail would be my choices!
ReplyDeleteI love the jolly bar! I'd choose the Lakeside Gatherings jolly bar.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Somerset Jolly Bars.
ReplyDeleteWell I admit that I am going from blog to blog and once I see the quilt made up then that is the jolly bar fabric I want. :)
ReplyDeleteLakeside is very lovely.
Such great choices... But I'm leaning toward Daysail
ReplyDeleteBandana Jolly Bar is my choice, love the happy colors. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would choose Boat House by Sweetwater... great text and numbers prints..
ReplyDeleteI would like to try "The Best Day Ever."
ReplyDeleteI like the boat house and would love to get some daysail when it's released
ReplyDeleteRed, White and Free is calling my name...
ReplyDeleteI like your pattern. It seems more sophisticated than some of the other ones that are out there using the Jolly Bars. I don't mind a little cutting and piecing, so that works for me!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
I would pick Best. Day. Ever. Love your quilt! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of Somerset. I'd choose the Somerset Jolly Bar.
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Boat House!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your completed quilt. I'd choose Persimmon.
ReplyDeletelove the 'Ambleside ' jelly bar, thanks
ReplyDeleteI love Red White and Free... I look forward to seeing what your finished quilt looks like!
ReplyDeleteI like the Atelier the best, but will take any one of them. Like your pattern.
ReplyDeleteRed, White and Free Jolly Bar™
ReplyDeleteSandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics
Wow I love what you're making! Are you going to post the pattern when you get the fabric and finish it? The pattern is totally up my alley! Is probably choose best day ever.
ReplyDeleteI like Somerset!
ReplyDeleteI would have a tough time choosing...I would let you decide!!
ReplyDeleteI would pick Persimmon!
ReplyDeleteI would get Atelier.
ReplyDeleteI would choose Boathouse! Your blocks look cute, can't wait to see your quilt or pillows when finished. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the Daysail jolly bar collection! Colors are beautiful !
ReplyDeleteI am loving these FQS Jolly Bars. I think Somerset has hooked me. Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would choose "Fresh Air".
ReplyDeletedawnm1993 at gmail dot com
I really like the colors and designs in Bandana. they make me happy and want to sew!
ReplyDeleteI would pick Bandana for a jolly bar-thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteRed white and free is calling my name! Love the fabrix you used, though, so I might have to change my mind.☺
ReplyDeleteSandy A
I love everything American Jane does, so my first choice would be Fresh Air. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI would choose Somerset to add to my collection of Fig Tree precuts.
ReplyDeleteI love the Bandana Jolly Bars. A couple in my Sunday school class took custody of their niece who was born with a fetal alcohol disorder. I think a nice cheery quilt who be the ticket for her.
ReplyDeleteI would pick Best Day Ever. I'm a sucker for brights and if I got picked, it would be a great day! :)
ReplyDeletePersimmon would be my choice... love the warm autumn colours in that one!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with you Jolly Bar!! I would choose "Union blues"...and would love to make the quilt shown with it, for my Son! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Blessings!!
Oh, this was a tough choice. I finally settled on Union Blues.
ReplyDeleteI would pick Somerset by Fig Tree. I love their fabric line.
ReplyDeleteI really like Red, White, and Free by Sandy Gervais.
ReplyDeleteI like best day ever
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a Daysail Jolly Bar! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI really like Atelier.
ReplyDeleteI just love daysail!
ReplyDeleteI'd pick Persimmon but really any of them would be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern and I would pick best day ever but any of them are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletethank you
I love your pattern and i would pick Best day ever. I love them all though. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI like the Best.Day.Ever Jolly Bar. Have not heard of Jolly Bars till this blog hop!
ReplyDeleteBandana looks so pretty. Certainly it would create a cheerful quilt. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeletePersimmon doest it for me!
ReplyDeleteI love Boat House! Great pattern!
ReplyDeleteI like Ambleside.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks great so far, I can't wait to see more of it. I'd pick Atelier.
ReplyDeletejen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
Persimmon is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love Daysail. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI like Petite Prints
ReplyDeleteI like the Bandana collection Jolly Bar!
ReplyDeleteLove all the colors in Bandana Bar and appreciate the giveaway opportunity. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI would choose Boat House or the Best Day Ever.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Boat House Jolly Bar from Sweetwater. Cool idea for a new pre-cut size!
ReplyDeleteThree Sisters is one of my favorite designers so AAtelier wouldbe my1st pick. Thanks for the greatgiveawy.
ReplyDeleteThe persimmon is my choice. Really like the blues too.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try out the boat house one I think. So fun.
ReplyDeleteI MUST have Somerset!! Fig Tree every time. I think these Jolly Bars look like a great way to make a quick quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI live anything by French General!
ReplyDeletei love the Basic Grey! thank you for the give away!
ReplyDeleteMistletoe Lane Jolly Bar would be wonderful to win. Thanks for this great opportunity and your idea on
ReplyDeletethe pillows.
Happy Thanksgiving !!
Lakeside Gathering would help me with my goal to make 2 quilts for 2 nephews, one Navy and one USCG!! Have the Primitive Gathering site bookmarked, waiting for this fabric!!
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
lakeside Gatherings would be my first choice. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool design for a quilt :) I'd love to try out The Boat House Jolly Bar. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love Boathouse!
ReplyDeletewhat lovely fabrics. So many to choose from. LOL I would choose Persimmon Basic Grey.
ReplyDeleteI love the name of these precuts!! I would have a hard time choosing but Sommerset is soooo pretty!!
ReplyDeletelOVE PERSIMMON AND LOVE LAKE HOUSE.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to Daysail. great precut idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the Atelier collection!
ReplyDeleteI like the bright and happy Bandana Jolly Bar!
ReplyDeleteI would pick Atelier! Beautiful! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteI can not decide. I like Somerset and Best Day Ever - guess it would depend on who I was making it for. Like your pillow ideas and they would go in my house if you want to get rid of a couple. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks! I would pick Daysail... thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBest Day Ever would be my choice.I'm a sucker for brights!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I can't pick just one!
ReplyDeleteThey are all such wonderful fabrics.
If I have to pick I think I might choose Somerset by Fig Tree & Co..
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
My choice would be the Petite Prints Jolly Bar™ Reservation
ReplyDeleteFrench General for Moda Fabrics ! Happy Thanksgiving!
How can you pick?? I love them all! Daysail is cute for a boy! Love your blog! Thanks for the chance to win! I'll have to get some more ideas! What a great pre-cut!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try Red, White and Free Jolly Bar™ by
ReplyDeleteSandy Gervais.
I love lakeside...but I'd have to pick boathouse! Or lakeside :)
ReplyDeleteSomerset by Fig Tree! No hesitations there, I love all Fig Tree lines as much as I love the precuts!! Seriously, what's not to love about all the cutting being done for you?!
ReplyDeleteI'd be hard pressed to choose between Lakeside Gatherings and Persimmon-- both gorgeous and your block is too!
ReplyDeleteI like the Best Day Ever Jolly Bar.
ReplyDeleteOh, I think it would have to be Ambleside. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the Red, White and Free Jolly Bar. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'd choose Daysail.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with Petite Prints from French General....like them a lot!
ReplyDeleteI love Persimon with the birds reminds me of spring... Where is spring?? LOL
ReplyDeleteOh the Jolly Bars sound great and I'd love to work with them. Red, White and Free would be my pick.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the super giveaway and a chance to win.
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I'd pick Sommerset... so pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I decided I just love Lakeside and that is what you used! I also love Petite Prints, especially the heart quilt made with it. :-)
ReplyDeleteBest day ever looks fun to me:) Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Fresh Air Jollybar.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
Best Day Ever Jolly Bar would really make my day special! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmbleside would be good, bandana is pretty nice too.
ReplyDeleteLove 'em all - I would choose Atelier. Love your quilt and reading your blog. carolynarmstrong208(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletePersimmon by Basic Gray. Thanks for the chance! notwendy gmail
ReplyDeleteI having a Basic Grey fan moment so I will say Persimmon is my favorite. Thank you for the chance to try these new pre-cuts.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between Lakeside Gatherings or Somerset. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteSomerset is my choice.....although all of them are prime choices !!
ReplyDeleteI love Persimmon by Basic Grey. those little birds are my favourite!
ReplyDeleteroseharries_06@hotmail.com
I think I'd have to choose Best Day Ever. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI really like Lakeside Gatherings, so pretty!
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
I love the Best Day Ever jolly bar.
ReplyDeleteBest. Day. Ever. Is the BEST'
ReplyDeleteI love the Lakeside Gatherings Jolly Bar
ReplyDeleteBest day ever is so happy and fun, I think I would pick that one. :)
ReplyDeleteI have never used a pre-cut before...so that will be. A new adventure... Somerset would be my pack of choice...as that's where I live...and then I can cross it off my Christmas wish list!! Thanks for the chance .
ReplyDeleteWBooth-Boyd@hotmail.com
I think I would choose Lakeside Gathering! thanks!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Red, White and Free Jolly Bar! I can think of so many things to make.
ReplyDeletehiwendyhi at yahoo dot com