Are you looking for an easy quilt to pass the time? Try this half-yard jam quilt from Fat Quarter Shop on Youtube. You will only need half yards, backing, and binding for this quilt project; super easy and beginner-friendly. Watch the video tutorial below to learn the step-by-step instructions.

Materials:

  • eighteen 1/2 yards
  • 7/8 yard binding
  • 8 & 3/8 yards backing
  • (click here for the free pattern)

Cut each 1/2 yard into:

  • 3 – 5 & 1/2″ x 32″ strips – 54 total (fabric A)

Cut binding fabric into:

  • 10 – 2 & 1/2″ x WOF strips (fabric B)

Directions:

Step 1

Take six fabric A strips and sew them together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press according to the pattern. (Use different prints within the unit). Make nine of these units. From your long strip, trim off one side, then sub-cut. Flip it to the other side and cut two 15 & 1/2″ wide strips. Make 18 of these jam units.

Sewing six strips together to make the half-yard jam quilt
Image credits: Fat Quarter Shop via Youtube

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Step 2

Now, pick two different jam units, and put them right sides together. Make sure that the seams are going in the opposite direction. Pin in every intersection so that your seams will match. Now. go to the sewing machine and sew with an accurate 1/4″ seam allowance. Make nine of these blocks, then assemble your quilt. Lay everything out, then sew all your rows together.

Sewing the jam units together to make the half-yard jam quilt block
Image credits: Fat Quarter Shop via Youtube

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Since I lover experiments, Iโ€™ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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