Jelly Roll Jackpot: How to Make a Quilt with One Jelly Roll

TLDRCelebrate National Sew a Jelly Roll Day by creating a beautiful quilt with just one jelly roll. Watch as Kimberly from Fat Quarter Shop demonstrates how to make a stunning log cabin style quilt in just two and a half hours. Get inspired to challenge yourself and see what you can create with one pre-cut!

Key insights

🧵Using a jelly roll allows for quick and easy quilt-making

It only took two and a half hours to complete the quilt

🎁The finished quilt would make a great picnic blanket

💡Challenge yourself to create a unique design using a jelly roll

👚Starching the strips helps maintain their size and shape

Q&A

How long does it take to make a quilt using a jelly roll?

Kimberly completed the quilt in just two and a half hours.

What is a jelly roll?

A jelly roll is a collection of pre-cut fabric strips, usually measuring 2.5 inches by the width of fabric.

What design did Kimberly use for the quilt?

Kimberly chose a log cabin style design, starting with a 2.5 inch square center and adding strips to each side.

Can I use a different fabric collection?

Yes, you can use any jelly roll or fabric collection of your choice to create your own unique quilt.

What can I do with leftover jelly roll strips?

You can save them for future projects or use them to create a pieced backing for the quilt.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Kimberly introduces herself and celebrates National Sew a Jelly Roll Day.

00:11Kimberly explains how she will demonstrate making a quilt with one jelly roll.

00:28Kimberly shows her starched fabric strips and explains the benefit of starching.

01:35Kimberly begins sewing the strips together, using the log cabin design.

03:58Kimberly finishes sewing the strips and trims the quilt top to make it square.

06:32Kimberly shows the finished quilt top and discusses possible sizes.

09:55Kimberly starts working on the quilt backing, using leftover jelly roll strips.

10:31Kimberly finishes the quilt backing and discusses sending the quilt for quilting.