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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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In this months Make Modern

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 ...

I first released the Fields of Flower quilt as part of the Great Jelly Roll Bash in 2024. I can’t believe it has already been six months! Jelly Roll Day falls on the third Saturday of September, and since I’m all about the quilting life, celebrating a quilting holiday makes perfect sense, I always throw a party for the occasion. But it just hit me—I haven’t shared Fields of Flower my row quilt on the blog yet!

One reason for the delay? This quilt is BIG. It wasn’t quilted initially, but that changed for QuiltCon ...

 My next free pattern is available! It's called Strip and Flip Jelly Roll Quilt and it's a digital download.

The following link will take you directly to the pattern: Strip and Flip Quilt Pattern

When you check out you will need to add the coupon code FreePatternStrip&Flip2025 to get it for free. The code will work from now through April 10, 2025 at 6pm US Mountain Time.

This is a great pattern for that random jelly roll you purchased without a plan. One jelly roll will make the whole thing, including binding. Or you'll need 27 ...

 I'm offering another free digital download pattern.

What I love about this pattern is that the top is made with only a jelly roll. You need 1/2 yard for binding and 3 yards for backing.

The pattern is available for free until March 13, 2025 at 6pm Mountain Time. To snag a copy for yourself click the following link: 

Chinese Finger Puzzle PDF Pattern 

You'll need to use the code FreePatternFingerPuzzle2025 to get the pattern for free. 

If you are reading this after March 13th at 6pm, you can still get a copy of the pattern for ...

Every year, we look forward to National Sew a Jelly Roll Day rolling around, and this year is no exception! We’ve put together a one-stop-shop of Jelly Roll inspiration here on the blog, and tomorrow, September 20th, Kimberly will be hosting a Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

Is this your first time hearing about National Sew a Jelly Roll Day? If sew, you’re in for a sweet treat! Moda Fabrics has officially made the third Saturday of September National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you ever needed a reason to unroll one of those ...

Quilt Love: Exploring the Joy of the “Tiddlywinks” Jelly Roll Pattern 

Are you ready for Moda’s Project Jelly Roll Day? 3rd Saturday of September every year.

But first……

I cannot help but dedicate this years Project Jelly Roll to a friend of mine that was part of the inspiration on the development of Moda’s Jelly Rolls, Daniela Stout. Daniela recently passed away from a 4 year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Daniela was the owner of Cozy Quillts, in El Cajon, California. She was the creator of a program and patterns named, The Strip Club. Daniela inspired us with ...