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How to Make a Jelly Roll Race Quilt

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On your mark, get set, go!  It’s time to make a jelly roll race quilt.  If you check out social media you will see that these are all the rage right now.  This tutorial from Carol Lyles Shaw shows you how to make one for yourself.  It is not hard and it looks great.

In the tutorial Carol has a link to the video by the Missouri Quilt Company.  However, Carol’s blog post shows you all kinds of fabric tips and layouts to make your quilt shine.  I love the touch of tropical fabric in Carol’s version.

I have said it before and I will say it again, I love a jelly roll and find them hard to resist at the store.  A jelly roll race quilt is an easy and quick way to use one of them.

Get the tutorial here: Modern Jelly Roll Race Quilt Tutorial

[photo from Carol Lyles Shaw]

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Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales

Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on quality or creativity. That’s why I love Fat Quarter Shop’s Precuts of the Week Monday sale. It’s smart shopping at its finest.

Each Monday, a single precut is offered at a special price. It might be a seasonal collection, a bestselling designer, or a new release you’ve been eyeing. Precuts are already efficient — coordinated, pre-cut, and ready to sew — and a discount on top of that makes them even more appealing.

If you’re looking for smart, budget-friendly quilt inspiration, these CraftGossip resources are must-reads:

What I appreciate most about precut deals is that they eliminate the overwhelm. Instead of comparing dozens of bundles, you get one curated offer to consider. It takes the hesitation out of buying and makes it easier to build your stash intentionally.

It’s also a fantastic way to shop ahead for holiday sewing, baby quilts, hostess gifts, and charity projects. Precuts lend themselves beautifully to fast, reliable patterns — especially strip quilts and charm square designs. If you need inspiration, this list is a great jumping-off point:

If you enjoy stretching your quilting dollars while still working with high-quality fabrics, add the Monday Precut sale to your routine. It’s a little moment of joy and practicality rolled into one.

Shop smart this Monday