Quilting: Joy of Jelly Rolls

Discover the Magic of Jelly Rolls: A Comprehensive Quilting Course

For the past decade, Jelly Rolls have revolutionized the quilting world! These convenient rolls of pre-cut, coordinated fabric strips offer endless quilting possibilities, limited only by your imagination. Whether you're a beginner curious about using Jelly Rolls or a seasoned quilter looking to streamline your projects, this course is designed for you. Produced in partnership with the esteemed National Quilters Circle, this course, led by expert instructor ZJ Humbach, demystifies Jelly Rolls, providing essential quilting tips and tricks to get you started with proper techniques and simple quilting blocks.

Take your time mastering each session – revisit lessons as needed to build your skills. By the end, you'll be excited to work with Jelly Rolls and eager to create the included project!

Course Intro: Understanding & Utilizing Jelly Rolls

Get a solid foundation by learning what a Jelly Roll is, its benefits, and how to effectively use it in your quilting projects. ZJ Humbach will even show you how to make your own Jelly Rolls using your favorite fabric selections – a fantastic way to organize your fabric stash!

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Jelly Roll Techniques & Tips

This section provides the inside scoop on working with Jelly Rolls. Avoid frustrating quilting mistakes with ZJ's expert tips and tricks. From smart fabric shopping strategies to design guidance and essential preparation steps, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle any Jelly Roll quilting project.

Strip Piecing: The Efficient Quilting Method

Discover strip piecing, a fast and efficient quilting technique perfectly suited for Jelly Rolls. Learn how to avoid common problems when joining multiple fabric strips and unlock the versatility of these pre-cut segments for creating quilting blocks, sashing, and borders.

Building Blocks: Easy & Stunning Quilting Designs

This session teaches you how to create simple, fast, and beautiful quilting blocks using Jelly Rolls. You'll learn to make basic blocks that can be used individually or combined to create stunning quilts quickly.

Endless Design Options: Creating Beautiful Quilts with Jelly Rolls

Learn how to showcase your Jelly Roll blocks in stunning quilts. Even simple blocks can become the focal point with the right quilting design, sashing, and borders. ZJ will also share techniques for creating quilts without matching block seams – a significant time-saving tip!

Putting It All Together: Your Jelly Roll Quilting Project

The final session brings everything together! Grab a Jelly Roll and start quilting! You'll gain confidence in the perfect coordination of the pre-cut fabrics. ZJ will even encourage you to embrace a more relaxed approach and create a fun, scrappy throw quilt, letting go of rigid fabric placement.

Bonus Materials:

This course includes valuable bonus materials, including instructions for creating your own Sampler Quilt and additional strip piecing tips.