Do you need a vacation?

Is your idea of the perfect vacation one where all you have to do is get there? No planning, no figuring out where to go next, no worrying about what to eat or what to do. Just show up, relax, and enjoy yourself. Well, I’m doing it again — and you can join me on the Perfect Day Quilting Cruise!

Stitchin’ Heaven asked me to teach on another quilting cruise, and it is going to be amazing. Entertainment, food, exploring all within walking distance.

This time, I’ll be cruising out of Miami, which will ...

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to spend it with you! In addition to the Livestream, we have some fun “if you like __, then you’ll love__” style project recommendations. Whether this is your first time opening up a Jelly Roll, or you’re ready to roll straight into a new project, there is something on this list for you! Read all the way to the end of the blog for a special deal you won’t want to miss!

Did you catch the Livestream?

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The third Saturday in September is this weekend, and you know what that means: it’s time to celebrate National Sew A Jelly Roll Day! Those colorful little rolls of quilty goodness look great in your stash, but they look even better when you break them open to sew something dazzling. Keep reading to see all the details for our special Friday Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel and get some pattern inspiration for your sewing plans on Saturday.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Livestream

As mentioned at the top of the blog, Kimberly will be hosting ...

Today’s quilt is ready to shine and sure to be the gem of the season! The Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Pattern is available as a free PDF and comes with a FREE Fat Quarter Shop Video Tutorial for you to follow along.

The Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE JELLY ROLL GEMS QUILT PATTERN

The Jelly Roll Gems is a beginner-friendly quilt that finishes at a dazzling 60.5″ x 60.5″. With just one Jelly Roll and some background fabric, you can have a stunning quilt top in no time! It can even be just like ours ...

The 2026 Great Jelly Roll Bash Pattern Bundle

What do you get when you mix together 4 amazing designers, 5 fun new patterns, and a quilting holiday??

The Great Jelly Roll Bash, of course! read more

Learn how to make a simple jelly roll quilt that’s perfect for showing off your favorite fabric collection without spending weeks cutting fabric. Since the strips are already cut for you, you can get right to the fun part—sewing.

Jelly roll quilts are one of my favorite projects when I want something relaxing to work on. The coordinating fabrics do most of the work, and before long you’ll have a quilt top that looks like you spent a lot more time planning it than you actually did.

Whether this is your first jelly roll quilt or you ...

It's been so long since I've blogged!

But I have a few recent finishes and I want to record them here for my own future reference.  

First up is my Jelly Stars - I don't have a proper name for it yet, so I'll just refer to it by the pattern name for now.  

I’ve had this quilt in progress since last August. The jelly roll I found went nicely with a butterfly panel plucked from the rehome table at guild that I planned to cut apart. I thought it would be the perfect pairing for a Spotlight Pattern quilt. This quilt is available for purchase, skip to the end if you are interested.

I pulled some sets of strips and began sewing them together.

Then I cut the butterfly motifs apart. At this point, I realized that the butterflies would not trim to the size in the pattern. So, I set them ...

There’s something about woven fabric that just feels extra special—and this new quilt has completely stolen my heart.

A Quilt Made with Fableism Supply Co’s Charming Wovens

For months, each time I went into my LQS, Quilt Basket, I would buy a couple of half yards of some enchanting fabrics. I am absolutely smitten with them. I think most of them are from the Lucky Loom fabric line, but there are some from other lines as well. The colors are rich and dimensional, with the most incredible stripes and plaids woven right in. The purples, oranges, and ...

Are you looking for a new and exciting project to tackle? Do you find yourself staring at those perfectly coordinated jelly roll precuts… unsure where to even begin? Asking yourself: What can I make with one jelly roll? I get it!! That’s exactly why I am obsessed with designing jelly roll patterns. Yes, they look beautiful sitting on your shelves… but what if they were more?

What if they became something bold, modern, and completely satisfying to finish?

Introducing: The Wind Echoes Quilt Pattern

This month I have the perfect pattern for you — Wind Echoes. It was released a ...

Today’s quilt is totally off the rails and sure to be the star of the show in your quilt collection! The Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt Pattern is available as a low-priced PDF and comes with a FREE Fat Quarter Shop Video Tutorial for you to follow along.

The Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE JELLY ROLL RAIL STAR QUILT PATTERN

The Jelly Roll Rail Star is a beginner-friendly quilt that finishes at a dazzling 79″ x 79″. With just one Jelly Roll and some background fabric, you can have a stunning quilt top in no time ...

Meet Yamini.

Yamini

Designed in EQ8 and made using Island Batik fabrics, Yamini is a jelly roll quilt finishing at 60" by 80". Yamini was first published in Make Modern Issue 65. 

Sparkle & Sizzle

 "If you’re after a fun showstopper of a quilt for a gift, this one is a perfect choice. Grab a jelly roll, pair it with a high contrast solid background fabric, and watch the magic happen!" - Make Modern Issue 65.

Of all the quilts I’ve created over the years, this Diamond Quilt Set remains one of my absolute favorites. It’s not just the end result that makes it special—though the clean and simple lines are undeniably beautiful—but the process of making it is what truly left its mark on me. This quilt was more than just a finish; it was a great learning point in my quilting journey and the reason why I love jelly roll quilts.

Where Things Began To Click

When I made the rectangles for these quilts, I figured out how to keep ...

National Sew A Jelly Roll day is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to spend it with you! In addition to the Livestream, we’ve put together this pattern and project roundup to inspire you to sew a Jelly Roll today. All of the patterns and projects in today’s blog are quick, cute, and oh-sew fun, perfect for busy quilters and sewists who can only steal away an hour or two to celebrate. Read all the way to the end of the blog for a special deal you won’t want to miss!

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National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is one of our favorite quilting celebrations of the year. It’s the perfect excuse to cozy up with a fun precut and sew alongside the best quilting community we know, you! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20th, and join us for a full day of Jelly Roll joy. We’re kicking things off with a Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel, followed by a roundup of inspiring Jelly Roll projects here on the blog.

Keep reading to see the Jelly Roll quilt Kimberly will be stitching live, how you can ...

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Inspired by my Field of Flowers quilt from last year’s Great Jelly Roll Bash, this is Wind Echoes. I am totally into pinwheel quilts and have made many different types over the years.

One of my favorite parts of the drive to California is watching the wind turbines scattered across the landscape. These giant windmills spin slowly against layered mountains. They captivate me. It might be because my parents are from Holland, but I love all things windmill-ish and pinwheels are just mini windmills.

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Calling all thread enthusiasts—the Strippy Spools Quilt Along is starting! Spin into the bright and cheerful days of summer with us as we sew beautiful bobbins and stunning spools in Camille Roskelley’s  Summertime collection. So, wind your bobbins, thread your machine, and get ready for eight weeks of quilty fun!

Fabric Requirements

Kimberly is sewing hers with the Summertime Jelly Roll by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics. If you want to make one just like hers, you can pick up the Strippy Spools Quilt Kit and matching backing set. You can ...

Vielleicht hast du letztes Jahr auf meinem und Paulas @paula_handmade Instagram Feed gesehen, dass wir ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt gemacht haben? Um uns gegenseitig zu einem Quilt zu motivieren, hat Paula damals vorgeschlagen, die Bright Zinnia Blocks aus dem Midnight Garden Quilt von Lorie Holt zu nähen. Jeden Montag haben wir einen Block fertig gehabt und ihn dann auf Insta gepostet.

Genau so ein Projekt wollen wir jetzt wieder zusammen machen - Sabrina von @zeitimgarten ist auch dabei! Und wenn du magst, dann häng dich doch dran :-) Es gibt keine Vorgaben, keine Regeln und kein "Muss"! Mach nach Lust und Laune mit. Du ...

In meinem letzten Newsletter habe ich geschrieben, dass ich mir ein neues Projekt für Jelly Rolls ausgesucht habe. Frische Jelly Rolls hatten mein Regal im Quiltbüro gefüllt und mich direkt 'aufgefordert', endlich mal wieder was mit denen zu machen. Kann man verstehen, wenn man das Bild sieht, oder?

Mein Projekt 'Sprinkles on Top' stammt aus dem Buch 'Jelly Filled' von Vanessa Goertzen (lellaboutique.com)

Ausgesucht habe ich mir dafür einen Graue - und eine Schwarze Jelly Roll aus meinem Sortiment. Für den Hintergrund sind in der ...