Congratulations to our two winners of our latest contest. They are:
Kristine Hanson who wrote:
I love to make quilts for gifts...ecspecially twin or throw sized...perfect for an adult to have, what adult still does not like to have a blanket on them while napping? LOVE your stuff..LOVE.LOVE.LOVE!
and Ariane who wrote:
I love these patterns. They are amazing. I like large quilt patterns and small projects. I always have a small projects on the go when I'm working on large quilts. Sometimes, I need a quick project, quick satisfaction to keep me motivated to get my larger project done. Thanks for sharing
Kristine and Ariane will both recieve our entire collection of Authentic patterns. Just e-mail us at info@sweetwaterscrapbook.com with your address and we will get them to you.
Thank you to everyone who entered! We certainly had fun reading your comments.
Now, for the Jelly Roll. This may be the quickest and most simple quilt ever! All the cutting is done for you, and you get all your quilting done while making the actual quilt.
For our quilt, we used one jelly roll plus about 1/2 of another. Of course, we would love for you to use the Authentic collection.
But any Moda Jelly Roll will do- such as this cutie from Camille and Bonnie:
Here are the instructions:
- Use 64 Jelly Roll Strips (this will make 32 rows).
- Cut 30 1.5” x 44” batting strips.
- Cut 2 pieces of batting 2” wide to be used at each end.
- Layer the batting between two jelly roll strips.
- Machine quilt down the center using a straight stitch or a curved one.
- The first and last rows use the 2” wide batting. Match the batting to the edges of the fabric strip.
- After quilting all the rows, sew together with a 3/8” seam allowance with a short stitch length.
- Clip the seam allowance 1/4” about every 1”. Don’t worry if the sides are not even- you will need to trim them after all the rows are stitched.
- Bind and wash on the gentle cycle.
- After removing from the washer, you will need to cut off the raveled threads.
- Dry and enjoy!
Congrats to Kristine and Ariane.
Posted by: Lisa | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 11:13 AM
Please send me info on the jelly roll quilt and where you can purchase the jelly roll fabric,never seen it around here .It's beautiful and cant wait to try it .Any other patterns would be appreciated .Thanks in advance .
Posted by: RITA | Sunday, January 06, 2013 at 08:04 AM
google rag quilts for more on the concept. great idea I will be making one. it should be about 46" x 44" and there is no binding the outside edge will be raw the the seams on one side. I rub my seam edge with a tooth brush to make it ravel more. Anna
Posted by: Anna Hanks | Tuesday, December 04, 2012 at 01:49 PM
love this tute!!! can't wait to make one ... have lots of scrap batting! thanx!
Posted by: ritainalaska | Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 09:34 PM
I think you would have to layer and quilt the fabric you would use for borders, and then I'm not sure how to attach them.
Posted by: Jennifer J | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 06:58 PM
why couldn't add strips to the sides to make it wider before washing it? the raw edge of the sides would be bound or sashed and the ragging would be in the middle of the quilt.
Posted by: kathy | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Not the best tutorial I have ever seen. Skips two or three steps. It looks like the quilt would finish to slightly smaller than 64 by 42. There won't be any batting in the seam allowances, because the batting is cut smaller than the strips of fabric. Samantha's comments sound right on to me. I just finished a "Jelly Roll Race" quilt (which was fun, fast, and beautiful), and I am looking for another jelly roll quilt to do. I think I might use 1 1/2 strips for each stripe, and just cut the batting from a longer piece - so the quilt would be around 60 inches wide, and as long as I want to make it. For me, the problem with these kinds of quilts is that I can't put a border on it to make it bigger (at least, I haven't figured out how, yet).
Posted by: Jennifer J | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 03:35 PM
This is so cute! I can't wait to try it! :)
Posted by: Tina | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 10:05 AM
hiya ladies, Okay so from looking very closely at the pictures it looks as if the batting is between Two pieces, also it looks as if they are sew together on the top layer leaving the bottom layer smooth. Someone (Stacey) also asked about dimensions, I took the batting 1.5 and times it by how many you need 30, I believe and then added 4 for the other two that you need that are 2" each and I believe this should be 49" by 44", give or take. If you wanted to make a baby quilt I think you could just cut everything in half or lay everything out and they cut to the desired length. The edging looks like Bias tape, here is a tutorial link I found... https://sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/bias-tape-how-make-it-attach-it I hope this helped, now, I could be WAY off about everything but I hope not. Happy stitching
Posted by: Samantha Marie | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Like another post I'm confused. What is on the back of this quilt. Do you sandwich the batting with the strips and sew all three layers together? It is a cute idea.
Posted by: Ginger | Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 06:58 AM
I must be missing something because as I understand it, you're sewing the strips wrong sides together and the back has exposed batting on it. Could you clarify -- how does the backing work?
Posted by: Cynthia | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Just letting you know I love this and plan to feature it on www.sewcanshe.com. Thanks for the tute!
Caroline
Posted by: Caroline | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 08:18 PM
How do you do the binding for this quilt. I am a beginner? Help.....
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 03:44 PM
Hi,
Am curious about how you did the edging? So one side of the quilt is a rag quilt and the back must be smooth correct?
If you could just help me with the edging-that would be great!!
Thank you! :)
Posted by: Desiree | Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 01:34 PM
do you think you could use flannel strips for the backing fabric regular cotton jelly roll for the front
Posted by: Pat | Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 09:58 PM
Hi, I just found your quilt via pinterist. I love the fabrics in your example. Is there a place I can purchase them? I've never quilted but I think you're calling the supplies an Authentic Jelly Roll.
Posted by: Janet T | Thursday, July 05, 2012 at 01:57 PM
So, are all the edge parts on one side of the quilt. Does that mean the other side of the quilt is totally smooth?
Dimensions, please?
Posted by: Lisamarch | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM
love the quilt. where can I find the jelly roll used in the quilt?
Posted by: Donna Allison | Tuesday, June 05, 2012 at 09:25 AM
love this..thanks for sharing..
Posted by: renee logan | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 05:23 AM
Great idea!
Posted by: Liz | Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Love this.... I might actually try to make a quilt now. This seems pretty easy.
Posted by: Stephanie O | Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 08:23 PM
I like this - a lot!
Posted by: Alice Kelly | Sunday, January 08, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Oh my gosh, I just love this!!!Now this looks easy enough for even me to do!!
Posted by: Kim Otto | Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Any tips on putting on the binding?
Posted by: Susan | Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:49 PM
This is genius!! Thanks, can't wait to try this
Posted by: stacy | Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Okay, this will be my first ever quilt...I think I can do this!! I have one question...it looks like you have some kind of edging on this quilt. What do I use and how do I do that? What is the finished size? I want to make this a baby quilt. thank you so very much for sharing!
Tami
Posted by: Tami Williams | Saturday, September 03, 2011 at 04:11 PM
I just shared this on my facebook page! This is a beautiful quilt...thank you for sharing the tutorial, can't wait to give it a go! :)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zazzaretti-Bridal/183287391722898
Posted by: Christina Devers | Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Hi there!
I reposted this tutorial in my blog:
http://oneperfectday-accessories-and-bags.blogspot.com/2011/06/tickle-me-tuesdays-blues.html
Hope that's ok
Posted by: OnePerfectDay | Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 05:34 AM
It's gorgeous!
I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: OnePerfectDay | Sunday, June 05, 2011 at 02:37 PM
This is fabulous so quick and so easy with such a great result! Thank you
Posted by: Lauren | Thursday, January 06, 2011 at 03:05 AM
I have made some rag quilts but never with strips. I really like this idea and I am going to try it.
Posted by: Shirley Atkinson | Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 09:34 AM
I finally got around to making the quilt and wanted to say thank you so much for sharing the "easy button"!
http://divabuzz.designing-diva.com/2009/12/13/jelly-roll-rag-quilt/
Posted by: Randi-Sue | Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I'm very new at this, but want to make this darling quilt. Should I trim off the selvages before or after the construction, or will the selvages be covered with the border??
Posted by: Christine Loeffler | Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Can you tell me the finished dimensions of the Jelly Roll quilt?
Posted by: Kristen | Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 01:39 PM
I love shaggy quilts but I never thought of making one with a jelly roll. I have several waiting to be used with lots of yardage - so I am guessing I will be cutting a few strips and making me a JR shaggy quilt.
Gail - Australia
gcom31@msn.com
Posted by: Gail C | Monday, August 31, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Totally gorgeous! I had ordered an Authentic jelly roll and a charm pack two days ago--wish I'd gotten two jelly rolls now!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | Friday, August 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Great idea for a jelly roll & some b-day's are just around the corner. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Randi-Sue | Friday, August 21, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Love the quilt and the tutorial! Congratulations to the winners...was hoping it was me but the tutorial definitely softened the blow!!!!
Posted by: dotti white | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Wow!! I sent you my mailing address. I'm so excited to receive your patterns. I jumped for joy, when I saw my name. Yeah!!!! Love the tutorial. I'm definitely going to try that.
Hugs
Ariane :o)
Posted by: Ariane | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 09:59 PM
hmmm....this looks like something i even could do. maybe.
Posted by: kribss | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 06:23 PM
What a great idea - quick and easy too.
Posted by: Mary | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Congratulations to the lucky winners!
Posted by: Stephanie | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Love this idea! Thanks. I have a jelly roll that I was looking for a project to use with it. Of course, why not also use Authentic??
Posted by: Erin | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 04:13 PM