Jelly Roll Log Cabin Quilt

by JOANN |

Item # 302227297P83
Beginner Over 5 Hours

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • 2-20pc Jelly Quilt Rolls (one in light neutrals and one in brights, or use a 40 piece jelly roll and separate darks from lights)
  • 44"x 44" Piece of Fabric for Backing
  • 3/8yd Fabric for Binding
  • 44"x 44" Piece Batting
  • Rotary Cutter, Ruler and Mat
  • Basic Sewing Supplies
  • Iron and Pressing Surface
  • Sewing Machine

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

  1. Read all instructions before cutting and sewing. Sew with accurate 1/4" seams. Lightly press with no steam as you sew.
  2. Set 8-9 uncut strips aside to use for the longest pieces you will need then follow Diagram A and randomly cut pieces from the remaining strips in the sizes shown.
  3. Following Diagram B start to sew your pieces together. The center square will be #1. Sew #1 and #2 together, press seam, then add #3 to bottom of unit. Press. Continue sewing strips in a clockwise direction as shown in diagram.
  4. If you have extra at the end of the seam as you sew the top piece to the unit simply trim the piece to even it to the unit and continue sewing.
  5. Layer backing, batting and quilt top. Pin or baste and quilt as desired.
  6. From binding fabric cut 5 strips 2 1/2"x width of fabric. Join strips together and press in half lengthwise.
  7. Pin to edges of quilt and sew in place.
  8. Quilt finishes at approximately 40"x 40".

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