Quick and Easy Quilt Blocks with Jelly Roll Strips

TLDRLearn how to create three different quilt blocks using jelly roll strips for quick and easy quilting.

Key insights

🧵Sewing jelly rolls together is a quick and easy method for creating quilt blocks.

🔖Trimming the strips later allows for not worrying about taking off the selvages beforehand.

🔳The rail fence quilt pattern can be easily created by sewing the strips together in alternating colors.

🔀By changing the strip placement, you can create a pinwheel design or a checkerboard layout.

🌍The trip around the world block can be made by sub-cutting the strip set and sewing the pieces together in a specific order.

Q&A

What size strips should I use for these quilt blocks?

For these quilt blocks, two and a half inch strips are used.

Can I create these quilt blocks with other fabric cuts besides jelly roll strips?

Yes, you can create these quilt blocks with other fabric cuts as long as they are of the same width.

Do I need to press the seams open or to one side?

You can press the seams either open or to one side, depending on your preference and the desired quilt block result.

Are there other quilt patterns that can be made with jelly roll strips?

Yes, there are many other quilt patterns that can be made with jelly roll strips. The possibilities are endless!

Do I need advanced quilting skills to create these blocks?

No, these quilt blocks can be created by quilters of all skill levels, including beginners.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Sewing jelly rolls together is a quick and easy method for creating quilt blocks.

01:40Trimming the strips later allows for not worrying about taking off the selvages beforehand.

03:42The rail fence quilt pattern can be easily created by sewing the strips together in alternating colors.

09:13By changing the strip placement, you can create a pinwheel design or a checkerboard layout.

16:47The trip around the world block can be made by sub-cutting the strip set and sewing the pieces together in a specific order.