🧵Jelly rolls are pre-cut fabric strips that make quilting fast and easy.
🌈Choose a jelly roll with a variety of colors and patterns for a vibrant quilt.
🧶Pressing the fabric strips before sewing ensures accurate and precise results.
✂️Cutting the fabric strips into squares creates a beautiful quilt pattern.
🪡Machine quilting and hand stitching the binding brings the quilt together.
What are jelly rolls?
—Jelly rolls are rolls of pre-cut fabric strips that make quilting faster and easier. They typically contain 42 strips of fabric that are two and a half inches wide.
How many strips are in a jelly roll?
—A jelly roll usually contains 42 fabric strips, but the number can vary.
Do I need to press the fabric before sewing?
—Yes, pressing the fabric strips before sewing helps ensure accurate and precise results.
Can I use a jelly roll with a single color or pattern?
—Yes, you can use a jelly roll with a single color or pattern, but using a variety of colors and patterns creates a more vibrant quilt.
How long does it take to make a jelly roll quilt?
—The time it takes to make a jelly roll quilt depends on your sewing skills and the complexity of the pattern. It can take a few hours to several days.
00:00Introduction to creating a jelly roll quilt and the excitement of using pre-cut fabric strips.
01:07Unrolling the jelly roll and exploring the variety of fabric strips.
01:45Pressing the fabric strips for better sewing results.
03:19Arranging the fabric strips into groups and sewing them together to create long sections.
03:58Pressing the seams and cutting the sections into squares.
06:39Machine quilting the quilt top to secure the layers together.
07:49Sewing the binding and hand stitching it for a professional finish.
08:22The finished quilt and final thoughts on the quilting process.
