45-Minute Jelly Roll Race Quilt With Jenny Doan
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If there is one quilt pattern that I will always go back to, this jelly roll race quilt by Missouri Star will be it. How can you not love this pattern? It is super easy to make and done in less than an hour. Yes, you can finish the quilt top in just 45 minutes! It’s fast, right? Add border and backing, and you have the quilt. It’s definitely a great choice if you need a quick gift to give to your friend, family, or loved one.
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As the title suggests, this quilt is made using a package of jelly rolls. That’s all the fabric you need for the quilt top. You also need a pair of scissors and a lot of thread. Make sure you have enough thread before you start this project, as you will be sewing long strips continuously. It’s an easy and beginner-friendly pattern that anyone can make at home. Give this classic pattern a try.
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Easy Jelly Roll Race Quilt Materials
- 1 pack of jelly roll
- scissors
How to Make a Jelly Roll Race Quilt
Step 1:
Open the jelly roll and leave it intact the way it comes on the roll. Lay it down with all the strips stacked.
Step 2:
Get the first two strips and place the ends like in the photo below. Sew a diagonal line from corner to corner. Take the end piece from one of the sewn strips, lay it right side up, and place another one on top, right side down, just like what you did in the first two strips. Sew a diagonal from corner to corner. Repeat with the remaining strips.
Step 3:
Grab your scissors and trim the excess for each one 1/4″ away from the seams.
Step 4:
Cut about 18 inches of the strip and set it aside. Hold the ends of the strip together, place them right sides together, and sew them together on one side. You’ll have a very long strip. Find the two ends again, open them, and sew them together on one side. Keep repeating until you have 15 rows.
Step 5:
Cut it in half and you have the quilt top.
45-Minute Jelly Roll Race Quilt With Jenny Doan
