Craft a Perfectly Pixelated Jelly Roll Quilt with Creativebug’s Online Class!

Join instructor Ashley Nickels in Creativebug’s online class on crafting the Perfectly Pixelated Jelly Roll Quilt!

In just 29 minutes and 13 seconds, Ashley shares a simple yet innovative approach to designing your very own pixelated jelly roll quilt top. With plenty of time-saving tricks built into the process, you’ll learn how to effortlessly lay out your quilt using a design wall and chain-piece the squares without the hassle of pinning or clipping. Plus, with no ironing required until the very end, you’ll speed through the piecing process in a flash!

Gather your materials, including a Michael Miller Top 40 Solid Jelly Roll and essential quilting tools, and get ready to embark on a quilting adventure like no other. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this class is perfect for all skill levels.

But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of their thrilled students had to say about their experience:

“Great tip on cross-grain direction, for easy piecing! Thank you!” – Erin Saul

“This one is going in the library for future reference! It’s a really clear cut (no pun intended, lol) tutorial, suitable for beginners like me!” – Constance De Martino

“This looks so fun and what a great teacher!” – Rebekah Sommers

So, unleash your creativity and dive into the world of modern quilting with Creativebug’s online class on crafting the Perfectly Pixelated Jelly Roll Quilt! Enroll now and let your imagination run wild with fabric and color!

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Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into that last category. From the moment I opened the pack, it felt like stepping into a watercolor garden—soft, romantic, full of movement, and brimming with detail that invites you to slow down and really look.

This collection brings together an elegant mix of florals, garden motifs, and soothing color palettes that feel like they were created for spring quilting. Instead of loud novelty prints, the designer chose a gentle balance of botanical sketches, scattered blossoms, tiny seed patterns, and larger feature florals that work beautifully in both traditional and modern layouts.

What struck me most is how thoughtfully the color stories are arranged. Each print blends seamlessly into the next, giving you a spectrum that includes soft rose pinks, leafy greens, lavender tones, fresh sky blues, rich corals, and delicate neutrals. It’s the kind of palette that instantly feels “quilty” in the best way—inviting, calm, and incredibly easy to mix and match. You can tell the designer planned this for maximum versatility.

Layer cakes are one of the most beginner-friendly precuts, but this collection elevates them with a sense of sophistication. The prints are strong enough to shine in simple patterns, but subtle enough to support more complex designs. Whether you prefer classic half-square triangles, framed squares, modern grid quilts, or something scrappier, this fabric adapts beautifully. It’s also a wonderful choice for table runners, spring wall hangings, and even quilted bags or home décor projects.

One of the nicest surprises with this layer cake is how it manages to feel seasonal without becoming locked into one particular holiday or theme. While the palette is undeniably perfect for spring, the prints themselves are timeless enough to work year-round. A floral quilt made from this collection would look just as lovely on a summer sunroom sofa as it would draped over a guest bed in winter.

The fabric quality is exactly what you’d expect from Fat Quarter Shop—crisp, clean cuts, vibrant printing, and a smooth hand that makes piecing feel effortless. Nothing is too thin or too stiff, and the colors are even more beautiful in person than they appear online.

If you enjoy sewing projects that feel light, fresh, and inspired by nature, In the Garden is a collection worth adding to your stash. It has all the qualities quilters look for: balance, versatility, gentle movement, and that spark of creativity that makes you want to start a project immediately. Whether you’re planning a gift quilt, treating yourself to a new spring project, or simply building your fabric library with a set of prints that will play nicely with others, this layer cake is a thoughtful and inspiring choice.

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