I’m thrilled to be a part of the book hop for my friend Michelle Cain’s (of From Bolt to Beauty) new book, Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts!
These aren’t your average strip sets sewn into simple jelly roll blocks. Each of the 14 projects in the book uses 2½" strips in a way that disguises their origin—resulting in fresh, modern designs that feel anything but typical.
From butterflies and whales to bold geometric stars, the book offers 14 quilt patterns ranging from wall hangings to queen-size projects.
To celebrate her book, I made the Five-Star Experience quilt—but with a little twist. The pattern in the book finishes at 73" x 73" and is made using 4 oversized blocks. I sewed up a baby-size version from one block using fabric scraps instead of a jelly roll. After I finished the block, I added some borders to give the block a little breathing room (and ensure the binding did not clip off the star points). The finished quilt measures around 40" square, which meant I could use a single width of fabric for the backing—always a win in my book (because I dislike piecing my backings).
From butterflies and whales to bold geometric stars, the book offers 14 quilt patterns ranging from wall hangings to queen-size projects.
To celebrate her book, I made the Five-Star Experience quilt—but with a little twist. The pattern in the book finishes at 73" x 73" and is made using 4 oversized blocks. I sewed up a baby-size version from one block using fabric scraps instead of a jelly roll. After I finished the block, I added some borders to give the block a little breathing room (and ensure the binding did not clip off the star points). The finished quilt measures around 40" square, which meant I could use a single width of fabric for the backing—always a win in my book (because I dislike piecing my backings).
I had fun mixing prints for this one: a few Anna Maria Horner fabrics, a yellow-green Cotton + Steel print, and a blue and green batik for the backing. The background is Moda Bella White, which let the star really shine.
I quilted the quilt myself on my domestic machine with a flower motif that adds a soft, playful texture. To make the pattern I started with a hook and added bumps to the outside and then echoed them. It was a relaxing and quick finish!
I loved that this pattern came together quickly, Michelle includes clear instructions and skill levels for each pattern, which makes the book great for confident beginners or seasoned quilters alike.
If you’ve got jelly rolls (or just love a smart pattern) Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts deserves a spot on your shelf. I’m so proud of Michelle, her book is so full of fabulous quilts and photography.
Ready to try one of her not-so-typical designs? You can purchase a copy from Amazon (affiliate) or get a signed copy from Michelle of From Bolt to Beauty.
GIVEAWAY
Want to win a digital copy of Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts book? To enter, simply leave a comment on this blog post. Any comment works, but if you would like a question to answer, have you ever made a jelly roll quilt?
Giveaway open now through Friday, May 23rd at midnight ET.
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I have made a couple jelly roll quilts as gifts. (psthimsen at Gmail dot com)
ReplyDeleteI’m always looking for patterns for 2 1/2 strips.
ReplyDeleteI love using jelly rolls! This books look awesome’
ReplyDeleteI love jelly roll quilts. Try and head to Shelby this weekend for the quilt show.
ReplyDeleteYes I have made several jelly roll quilts. They are so easy to make!
ReplyDeleteI buy jelly rolls because they look so pretty. But then I have trouble using them. Having a book such as this one would really be a great help.
ReplyDeleteI have made quilts from jelly rolls but I prefer to cut my own since the precut ones in my experience are thready and wonky.
ReplyDeleteI have only made one jelly roll quilt so far. Would love to see fresh ideas for more I have in my stash 🤩
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DeleteI love to see fresh ideas for making quilts from jelly rolls.
DeleteWould love new ideas for jelly rolls.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use up scraps.
ReplyDeleteYour new book looks amazing, like all your others. I have made 2 JR quilts and have a roll from
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I need this, I have so many jelly rolls (makenyon62@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteI've never made a jelly roll quilt. I've never even bought a jelly roll. This book could be the inspiration to start!
ReplyDeleteI have so many jelly rolls because I love the idea of them then get sick trying to figure out a pastel l pattern for them. I'm excited to take a look at these quilts for a fresh take!
ReplyDeleteI have made both traditional and also some un-traditional jelly roll quilts....
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great! I'm always interested in seeing different jelly roll designs.
ReplyDeleteJelly roll quilts are fun to make!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book. I have a tub of 2.5" strips and can see using a couple of the patterns in the book to empty that bin. I especially like the one with the hearts on it. Thanks for the heads up on this book. Rhonda-davrhon at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletelooks like a great book to add to guild library
ReplyDeleteYes! I have made many jelly roll quilts and I am always on the lookout for new patterns to make!
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I have used jelly rolls for bags but not for a quilt. The book looks like a great place to start.
ReplyDeleteI love Jelly Roll quilts and love how you can showcase so many different fabrics in one quilt.
ReplyDeleteJelly roll quilts are fun,
ReplyDeleteOh, I love a jelly roll quilt, even better with the scraps to use up!
ReplyDeleteI love jelly roll quilts, will look forward to new ideas to use them. jk74@bresnan.net
ReplyDeleteLove jelly rolls, but never find a pattern I like. These sound intriguing. maryquilter50@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love jelly rolls!! I am always looking for a new book.
ReplyDeleteI've only made one jelly roll quilt, but I've collected enough to stock a bakery! Love your unique patterns!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see your version of Five-Star Experience. Michelle's book gets five stars from me!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to inspire new quilters, and use up some of the stash that older quilters have! I will be looking for this book. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made many jelly roll quilts but it looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like new, fresh ideas! Nbod at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteJelly Rolls are a great way to sample a designers fabric line. It also can provide a challenge in using different prints and colors. Love to experiment with JR's.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have enough jelly rolls to make two of every quilt in the book!
ReplyDeleteI've made a few jelly roll quilts. I love this jelly roll star.
ReplyDeleteI have enough jelly rolls to do two of each quilt in the book. Drhodes9@cox.net
ReplyDeleteI’ve never use jelly rolls but would love it give them a try.
ReplyDeleteLove the Five-Star Experience quilt! 😍 I have an ombre jelly roll that would be beautiful in that pattern.
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy version worked out really well. What a fun and bright quilt for a baby. I really don't need another book of projects, but this one has so many fun quilts in it.
ReplyDeleteI've only made one jelly roll quilt, but I have several jelly rolls waiting for a new pattern! This book looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for a fresh, new pattern for jelly rolls!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Would like to make this as a baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have two favorite jelly roll full size quilt patterns. I would really, really LOVE to add to that decidedly short list. There are always jelly roll bits left over and it is such an easy cut to make to use up pieces after cutting other quilts. Can't wait to see some new twists and turns!
ReplyDeleteI won a jelly roll at our monthly guild meeting. Looking for fresh inspiration now!
ReplyDeletebasaran (dot) family (at) rogers (dot) com
I love this pattern! (Dellescj@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for great ideas for my 2 1/2 strips!
ReplyDeletelove your quilt
ReplyDeleteJelly Roll quilts are so fun. There are so many possibilities! The last one I made was a Halloween print for my granddaughter. She loved it with the minky backing! segbells@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful opportunity to own a copy of this amazing book. Good luck to all who enters.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is definitely not your typical jelly roll quilt book. I definitely want to create with it. I love making quilts with jelly rolls. I love the variety and compliment color and prints in jelly rolls and how they work so well in a quilt together.
ReplyDeleteI have made numerous jelly roll quilts. I love jelly rolls as there are so many patterns for them and very easy to use. Your baby quilt is adorable. Great fabric choice. Thank you. (Ritaanneh at gmail dot com).
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a few things in your book! I have used jelly rolls and have a supply of them I need ideas for. Thank you!
ReplyDeletei keep buying jelly rolls as an easy way to get a bit of fabric i love, but i'm not so great at using them!!! any ideas are welcome! s5821140@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI do like Jelly Quilts and this looks fun. (caspharm@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteI have some jelly rolls just waiting to be used! Love these ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove using jelly rolls! Fancinanci@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't made a jelly roll quilt. I am always looking for patterns & ideas to use up my scraps & stash (50+ year quilter here). Fingers crossed... Deb mdenders@msn.com
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a fun quilt! I love your FMQ, it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLuv to see all the book projects as I have a couple jelly rolls waiting for an idea.
ReplyDeleteI've made a couple of jelly roll race quilts, but would like to try something else. This book looks like if might work for that.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I’ve made several jelly roll quilts. Did a couple this year since I’ve been away from home and all my regular sewing stuff.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a quilt from a jelly roll—-but I have purchased several jelly rolls—they are still sitting on my shelf waiting for me to find a great pattern. I am a very happy follower and maker of Cheryl’s mystery quilts. Love them!!!
ReplyDeleteI have quite a lot of 2 1/2 strips from left over projects. Would love this book to put them to use. Thank you for the chance of winning this book.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a quilt with jelly rolls. Love that star!!! Would be thrilled to have this book!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the fresh approach these patterns offer. Thanks for sharing your sample Cheryl. I am a visual learner so seeing the sample is helpful to me.
ReplyDeleteWendy Ward
DeleteWonderful book I would love to own it
DeleteI have never made a jelly roll quilt, but I have a few jelly rolls waiting for a project to use them. I love the one you did.
ReplyDeleteThe baby sized quilt is terrific! I agree that it's always a win if you can avoid piecing a back for these smaller donation type quilts. No, I don't use jelly rolls because the variety of prints just stops me in my tracks.
ReplyDeleteJelly rolls are a great starting point for a quilt!! Yes, I have used them in quilts.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the cover quilt, I cannot wait to see the rest
ReplyDeleteI have "bought" many jelly rolls. I have "bought" jelly roll quilt patterns. I have even "cut" a few for patterns I have bought. I have jet to finish a single one of them!
ReplyDeleteI have not yet done a jelly roll quilt but would like to. I love your sew a longs. I completed the Macaron Mystery Quilt and entered it in my guild quilt show October 2024. Although I did not win a ribbon the judge made very nice comments about it. It was my very first mystery quilt. My email should show up for you but adding it here just in case. vpatterson934@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. Thanks for the close up on the quilting motif. I'm always looking for new motifs. I might give this one a try.
ReplyDeleteI have only made one jelly roll quilt and after seeing this book, I think it is time to make another one.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. I love how versatile the patterns seem to be. I don't make jelly roll quilts, but have a LOT of scraps. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love jelly roll quilts, I've got one waiting for the right pattern in my stash.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this book 🥰
ReplyDeleteI have never made a jelly roll quilt but would love to try! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteKathleen -- kakingsbury at verizon dot net
I love how you made this pattern your own. Yes, I've made a jelly roll quilt but I seldom buy them. Doesn't mean I can't cut 2.5" strips pretty easily and use the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering us this wonderful, opportunity to own such a great book
ReplyDeleteI have sewn a few jelly roll quilts. This bok will give some new ideas to try.
ReplyDeleteAlways love ro make different jelly roll quilts, made several and still have some jelly rolls left
ReplyDeleteI have never made a quilt with jelly rolls; I am not sure why either!
ReplyDeleteMy very first quilt used a jelly roll, it was a Fig Tree one I think.
ReplyDeletejen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
I love making Jelly Roll quilts, they are so much fun! Also, thank you for the opportunity to get this book. If I win, I know I'll be spending a lot of time quilting jelly roll quilts!
ReplyDeleteI have bought some Jelly Rolls but haven't yet made a quilt. This book looks great! Thanks for the chance! Betty McCall - bmccall 519@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love making jelly roll quilts…thanks for the chance to win this fun book.
ReplyDeleteMy first quilt was a jelly roll race. I was so inexperienced that I could t figure out how to join the strips at a 45 degree angle. It’s been 3+ years and I’m ready to tackle this precut in a more sophisticated way!
ReplyDeleteElysiaAlleman@gmail.com
DeleteCongrats to Michelle.
ReplyDeleteJelly rolls are deceptively versatile. Love working with them!
ReplyDeleteI like sewing with precuts, and jelly rolls are great!
ReplyDeleteI also have few Anna Maria Horner fabrics, your wall hanging is inspiring me to use them up.
ReplyDeletejoyfulquilter2 at gmail dot com
This looks like an amazing book! Yes, I make jelly roll quilts, some with precuts, others from my stash!
ReplyDeleteYes, I make jelly roll quilts, oftentimes from my stash! Love your patterns!!
ReplyDeleteI’ve never made a jelly roll quilt but I recently realized I have quite a few jelly rolls in my stash. I’m looking to make a few quilts that are more interesting than a basic jelly roll race. This book would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove jelly roll quilts!
ReplyDeleteCWHET66@bellsouth.net
This book looks like a winner...I have a couple of jelly rolls I bought bc I loved the fabric but I haven't really found a pattern that speaks to me and doesn't shout jelly roll at me. This looks to have really great ideas and possibilities.
ReplyDeleteI have several jelly rolls that I can’t decide what to do with - I want more than just a jelly roll race or similar basic quilt. I will definitely have to check this book out!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clean & fresh! Adding the book to my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteI made one jelly roll quilt, my first quilt, but would love to make more, especially after seeing this star version. I love stars in my quilts!
ReplyDeleteI have a jelly roll quilt in progress and a few more in the to do stack. I am always in search of jelly roll patterns that are more distinctive.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have done one jelly roll quilt and enjoyed using strips.
ReplyDeleteI have made 3 jelly roll quilts and have two jelly rolls waiting to be sewn up. Looks like a great book. Love the quilt you made! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteLove jelly rolls and the creative patterns that uses them!
ReplyDeleteJellies are fun!
ReplyDeleteThat design is great I love using jelly rols
ReplyDeleteYes, I have made a jelly roll quilt. I took a peek on Amazon. There are lots of unique quilts in this book. 😎
ReplyDeleteI have used jelly rolls and this review encourages me to recommend this book for my quilt guild library.
ReplyDeleteI love your five star experience quilt! I love that it's a clean design with a surprise. It's a pattern I would like to try.
ReplyDeleteI love using jelly rolls to make a quilt, but I love the idea of using them in new and different ways.
ReplyDeleteI love jelly rolls! But have been looking for the perfect pattern to use.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love you take on this pattern to make beautiful baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI’d love some new ideas for my jelly rolls!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks AMAZING! I currently have 20 Jelly Rolls that want to be quilts!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove to find ways to use my scrap strips!
ReplyDeleteLove the variety and as you showed, the variations..
ReplyDeleteI have made jelly roll quilts, but love stars, so I need this!! Love your quilting, also.
ReplyDeleteI have made several Jelly Roll quilts. Always looking for fresh ways to use those strips! Thank you
ReplyDeleteI just bought a jelly roll- can’t wait to check out this book!
ReplyDeleteLove fresh new ideas for jelly rolls!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pattern. Unfortunately I’m only a beginner and just completed piecing my first jelly roll. Would enjoy doing it after some experience under my “sewing machine”
ReplyDeleteI just bought a jelly roll for the first time. Can’t wait to check out this book
ReplyDeleteAlways looking for new jelly roll patterns!
ReplyDeleteHave only made one so far - but have a number of jelly rolls (and orphan strips) so am always looking for new and fresh ways to use them up!!
ReplyDeletefranski@rogers.com
DeleteI love that star and love missing leftover jelly roll strips, too!
DeleteI’ve never made a jelly roll quilt but I love the star pattern!! jleckvold@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh, I have so many jelly rolls! This book looks like a fun way to use them! I'm always up for new and creative ways to use precuts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteI would love a way to use smaller strips in my jelly roll quilts. Love your baby quilt version.
ReplyDeleteI have made quilts from patterns designed for jelly rolls -- sometimes I use purchased jelly rolls but more often I cut my own strips so I can mix things how I like. Michelle's patterns look interesting! They would be a great way to put some pretty fabrics into quilts that will get used.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a jelly roll quilt, but I love the pattern you made! It’s so pretty! I would like a chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI’m 83 and really a beginning quilter. I would love to have the book.
ReplyDeleteKaye@mccrory.us
I have made a few jelly rolls quilts - and I have a few more jelly rolls looking for the perfect pattern!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of jelly rolls and need some new patterns to use them with. Can’t wait to get my hands on a coy of your book
ReplyDeleteI finally participated in a jelly roll race this year; did not finish first by a long shot! I do have some jelly rolls and the book looks really interesting. Good luck to all
ReplyDeleteJelly roll quilts are fun and easy..............this looks like a great project!
ReplyDeleteI made a lone star quilt with a jelly roll.
ReplyDeleteLynne McCulloch LDM
ReplyDeleteI have created many unique jelly roll quilts by adding appliqués, sayings or bold prints to them.
DeleteI have made a few jelly roll quilts and I am always looking for fun patterns.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a jelly roll quilt, but I have a bunch waiting to be used some day.
ReplyDeleteWhile I do have one jelly roll and several patterns, I have not yet made a jelly roll quilt. I am planning on making one to use up the jelly roll soon - hopefully this summer. I do like that cover quilt. It is quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t really made a jelly roll quilt but have used the strips in other quilts. The book looks very interesting!
ReplyDeleteLove the baby quilt and I have made several quilts using jelly rolls but am always looking for unique patterns. I have several jelly rolls in my stash that are in search of the perfect project!
ReplyDeleteI made one jelly roll quilt as a baby gift. I HAVE jelly rolls but can’t ever decided what to do with them so they are patiently waiting for me to get my act together.
ReplyDeleteI have made a couple of jelly roll race quilts. I love the Five Star Experience baby quilt you made from the Not Your Typical Jelly Roll Quilts book-it’s beautiful!
ReplyDeleteseem to be living in scrapland so your version for the baby quilt was of interest to me. Not sure about the URL etc so I will add my name and email here: Tamara, hugh_tammy@rogers.com
ReplyDeleteI really like your example of the jelly roll quilt, definitely not the typical pattern and love the size!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute quilt. Love to use jelly rolls for quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love the variety of fabrics in your star. It makes it so interesting.
ReplyDeleteSad at Sue.lerch. Family
Love those designs, I would really like the book. Your posts are amazing. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI have a few jelly rolls just waiting for a neat pattern.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a jelly roll quilt. Would love to though!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like it has some good ideas for quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love your colors in the Jelly Roll Star baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have bought several jelly rolls (and acquired one from my late mother's stash), but have still not chosen any patterns to use them with.
ReplyDeleteMe encantaría ganar el premio para poder compartir con mis grupos de amigas que nos reunimos a hacer Quilting Soy de San José Costa Rica. gdiaz1607@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt on the cover.I'm looking forward to seeing the other quilts in the book !
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty Cheryl. Love your quilts !
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a jelly roll quilt for my grandson. It's patriotic as he is very patriotic.
ReplyDeleteI've made several jelly roll quilts. They are so quick and easy to make!
ReplyDeleteThis star would look great on my wall. It is a definite a must make. 😊
ReplyDeleteLooks very helpful. Kimsnow@msn.com
ReplyDeleteThe book looks interesting with an updated take on jelly rolls.
ReplyDeleteCheryl- thanks for bringing this book to our attention! I have many jelly rolls, but am always on the lookout for new patterns and from what I see in the previews, this book is a winner!
ReplyDeleteI've never made a jelly roll quilt. Perhaps this book will inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI was just commenting that I wish I could find a great jelly roll quilt pattern/book. And then this post landed in my email. LOVE the star.
ReplyDeleteI’d love to learn new ways to use jelly rolls. I especially love your version
ReplyDeleteI love using jelly rolls. This book looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for new patterns for jelly rolls. As I make many quilts for domestic violence charities I like things to be pretty and different. This book looks just like that
ReplyDeleteI love your Five Star Experience baby quilt! The colors are gorgeous! I would love to win the Jelly Roll book.
ReplyDeleteI have cut my own 2 1/2" strips and made a jelly roll quilt. Do love your cheerful baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made one yet but I have ideas so some day!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun! I’m always looking for innovative jelly roll quilts!
ReplyDeleteI've made the jelly roll race quilt. Thanks
ReplyDeleteMich sewwhatsmoo@gmail.com
I have not yet made a jelly roll quilt, but I'd love to try.
ReplyDeleteGanderson6898@att.net
DeleteLove jelly roll quilts. The cover one is gorgeous!2
ReplyDeleteHave not made a jelly roll quilt yet. I would like to try your star quilt! Karenjoy61@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have made a few quilts with a jellyroll. They're easy to piece with. I love your quilt you made!
ReplyDeleteI've made several quilts with jelly rolls. I'm a lukewarm fan due to the pinked edges. Your use of stash cut to size suits me. And making this block into a 40 inch square baby quilt is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThe Star Quilt is lovely and I’ve been sorting scraps for just this reason!! Fingers crossed for a “win” on the giveaway so I can find out what other patterns the book contains!! GayleSmithMD@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI have never purchased a jelly roll so I’ve never made one. I won a jelly roll from my local quilt shop and it is still in my stash. Maybe winning this digital book will give me ideas how to quilt with a jelly roll.
ReplyDeleteJust love this pattern as a baby quilt. Thank you for the giveaway and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteI’ve only made a quilt using a jelly roll once. It made it easier for a newbie to coordinate fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a jelly roll quilt, but that quilt on the cover looks like my next project...
ReplyDeleteOops... forgot my email... mca9801@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt you made from scraps. I am always looking for different baby quilt patterns and using scrap's is even more exciting. The book looks like it has many new patterns to try.
ReplyDeleteI've only made one jelly roll quilt before. I've used jelly rolls as shortcuts for 2 1/2" squares and rectangles. I have scraps I would love to use in this pattern. I'm also looking foward to your magnificent mystery quilt along in July!
ReplyDeleteI think the book looks great and would love to win a copy. Sewquiltynice@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy jelly rolls multiple at night. Always looking for new patterns.
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