Jelly Roll Jam: A Quick and Easy Quilting Project

TLDRLearn how to make a beautiful quilt using a jelly roll with this step-by-step tutorial. The Jelly Roll Jam pattern is beginner-friendly and versatile, allowing you to create different looks with different fabric choices. Download the free pattern from our website and start quilting today!

Key insights

🧵The Jelly Roll Jam pattern is perfect for beginners and allows for creativity with fabric choices.

🌈You can achieve a variety of looks by mixing and matching colors and prints in your quilt.

✂️The pattern utilizes jelly rolls, which are pre-cut fabric strips, making the quilting process faster and easier.

📏The quilt blocks are made using a simple strip-piecing technique, and precise cutting is key to achieving accurate and uniform blocks.

🧺The quilt top is made by sewing together rows of blocks, and pressing the seams in alternating directions helps them nest together neatly.

Q&A

Can I use different fabrics instead of a jelly roll?

Yes, you can use any fabric you like for this pattern. The jelly roll is just a convenient option that saves time on cutting and allows for coordinated fabric choices.

How big is the finished quilt?

The Jelly Roll Jam pattern is designed to make two 36-inch square quilts using one jelly roll. However, you can easily adjust the size by adding more blocks or borders.

Are there any special techniques required for this pattern?

No, this pattern is beginner-friendly and uses basic quilting techniques like strip-piecing and pressing. It's a great project for quilters of all skill levels.

Can I customize the quilt by adding borders or sashing?

Absolutely! The Jelly Roll Jam pattern provides a versatile foundation for adding borders, sashing, or other embellishments to make the quilt uniquely yours.

Where can I download the free pattern?

You can download the Jelly Roll Jam pattern for free from our website at www.fatquartershop.com. Happy quilting!

Timestamped Summary

00:06Introduction to the Jelly Roll Jam pattern and its versatility

00:38Choosing and preparing the fabrics, including using a Moda jelly roll

06:14Cutting the jelly roll strips into blocks and labeling them for easy organization

11:55Sewing the blocks together in rows using the chain piecing technique

13:39Pressing the rows and assembling the quilt top

17:07Sewing the rows of the quilt top together

18:40Final steps, including ironing and labeling the rows

19:01Completing the quilt top and encouraging viewers to visit the website for more patterns