Jelly Roll Kisses: Free Strip Quilt Pattern!
Get ready to pucker up for some serious quilting fun! I’m so excited to share the free pattern for Jelly Roll Kisses, a delightfully simple yet stunning jelly roll quilt that finishes at a generous 80” x 80”. If you’ve got a couple jelly rolls (or a stash of 2 1/2” strips) just waiting for the perfect project, then this is it! Let’s dive in and create some fabric magic together.
The Jelly Roll Kisses strip quilt pattern is all about the usefulness of those pre-cut 2 1/2” strips. The pattern comes together quickly, making it a fantastic project for quilters of all skill levels, from confident beginners to seasoned pros. The straightforward construction focuses on strip piecing, allowing the fabrics in your jelly roll to truly shine. Plus, the 80” x 80” size makes it perfect for snuggling up on the couch or adding a handmade touch to a queen-sized bed.
The Jelly Roll Kisses Quilt Pattern is included in the blog post below and is totally free to read, print, and sew! Just hit CTRL +P on your computer to print. The PDF download is inexpensive and optional. Did you know you can get ALL the Optimized for Printing PDF files organized in a library for you to access anytime you want? Check it out.
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I was inspired by chinoiserie porcelain when I picked bundles of blue Liberty of London fabric strips for this quilt.
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About this Quilt Pattern
This quilt pattern:
- Teaches how to sew easy strip piecing
- Is set ‘on point’ meaning the blocks are arranged on a diagonal
- Would make a lovely housewarming or birthday gift
- Is the perfect size to snuggle with on the couch.
If you love to use your AccuQuilt fabric cutter like I do, you can cut your own strips using the 2 1/2” strip cutter die. See all my Accuquilt-friendly quilts.
After all of your blocks are sewn, we’ll arrange them on a design wall or a bed, sew them together, and finish the quilt.
So let’s get started!
Jelly Roll Kisses Quilt Pattern
Finished quilt dimensions: 80’’ x 80’’. Finished block size: 8” x 8”.
You will need:
- 64 coordinating 2 1/2” x 40”-42” strips of fabric:
- That’s approximately 1 1/2 jelly rolls
- OR around 4 1/2 yards of other fabrics
- Your fabric strips may be all in the same color family or many different colors and prints for a scrappy look.
- 2 1/3 yards background fabric
- 5/8 yard binding fabric
- 2 1/2 yards of 108” wide quilt backing fabric, or enough to piece together an 85” x 85” square
- an 85” x 85” piece of quilt batting
- a rotary cutter, acrylic ruler, and mat
- sewing machine
- thread (I suggest thread matching the background fabric)
- print the template pieces below
Cutting the Background Fabric:
Note: the other fabrics should already be cut into 62 strips 2 1/2” x width of fabric (40”-42”)
From the background fabric, cut:
- 7 strips 4 1/2” x width of fabric (40”-42”)
- 49 rectangles 4 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Make the Rail Fence Blocks and Setting Triangles
Sew 12 Strip Sets With 4 Strips in Each
When making strip sets, I prefer to use a scant 1/4’’ seam allowance and a short stitch length such as 1.75-2.
1. Sew four different 2 1/2” x WOF strips together. The strip set should be 8 1/2” tall.
Tip: Press the top and bottom seams toward the center. The center seam may be pressed in either direction or open.
2. Repeat to make 12 strip sets.
Sew 1 Strip Set With 2 Strips
1. Sew two different 2 1/2” x WOF strips together. The strip set should be 4 1/2” tall.
The center seam may be pressed in either direction or open.
Cut 36 Rail Fence Blocks
Use 9 of the 8 1/2” tall strip sets to cut the Rail Fence Blocks.
1. Cut four 8 1/2” square blocks from each strip set. You will have a little bit of fabric left over from each strip set that you can use for another project.
2. Repeat to cut 36 blocks from the 8 1/2” tall strip sets.
Cut 24 Large Setting Triangles in Two Sets
It is important to note the orientation of the template in the diagrams below. There must be 2 different sets of large setting triangles in order to continue the design on the edges of the quilt.
1. Use the Large Setting Square template to cut 12 triangles from 1 1/2 of the remaining 8 1/2” tall strip sets. Pay close attention to the orientation of the triangles shown in the diagram above.
2. Use the Large Setting Square template to cut 12 more triangles from the remaining one and a half 8 1/2” tall strip sets.Pay close attention to the orientation of the triangles shown in the diagram above.
Cut 4 Small Setting Triangles
The 4 small setting triangles are for the corners of the quilt top.
1. Use the Small Setting Square template to cut 4 triangles from the 4 1/2” tall strip set.
Make the Kiss Blocks
Sew 7 Strip Sets With 3 Strips in Each
1. Sew two different 2 1/2” x WOF strips to the top and bottom edges of a 4 1/2” x WOF background fabric strip. The strip set should be 8 1/2” tall.
Tip: Press the seams toward the 2 1/2” strips.
2. Repeat to make 7 strip sets.
3. Cut the strip sets into 2 1/2” wide x 8 1/2” tall pieces. You should be able to cut at least 14 pieces from each strip set, leaving some room for error.
Cut 98 pieces.
2. Sew two cut pieces to the top and bottom edges of a 4 1/2” x 8 1/2” background fabric rectangle.
3. Repeat to make 49 Kiss Blocks.
Assemble the Quilt Top
1. Lay the quilt blocks and setting triangles out as shown on a bed or a design wall. Place the large setting squares along the sides and the small setting triangles at the corners.
Pay close attention to the direction of the strips in the rail fence blocks and the side setting triangles.
2. Sew the blocks and triangles into diagonal rows. Then sew the rows together.
Finishing the Jelly Roll Kisses Quilt Top
1. Cut or piece together a 85” x 85” piece of backing fabric and make a quilt sandwich with the backing, batting, and top.
2. Baste together with fusible batting, pins or basting spray.
3. Quilt as desired. Straight line quilting or cross hatch quilting with your walking foot would be fast and easy.
4. Cut 8-9 binding strips and bind using your favorite method. This is my favorite quilt binding method.
xoxo,
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