Jelly Roll Fabric Inspirations

I have been teaching myself all about patterns, fabric and how to piece them together to help me design better. You see, I am on a quest to learn all about what people might do with patterns, fabric and something called Jelly Rolls.

Amy Butler Fabrics Jelly Roll on Imagine Fabric on etsy


"A jelly roll is a roll of forty fabrics cut in 2 1/2 " wide  strips cut across the width of the fabric. All patterns assumed that fabric will be at lease 42 inches wide.   Moda introduced Jelly Rolls to showcase new fabric ranges.   How inspirational to have 2 1/2 inch wide strips of each fabric  wrapped up so deliciously!"

From Jelly Roll Iinspirations by Pam and Nicky Lintott

Here is a book I found to put on my Christmas wish list, called Jelly Roll Inspirations by Pam Lintott. Another book is Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts.

I had to find out more about Pam Lintott, author of several books on Jelly Roll quilts.  Turns out that she lives in the UK and has a blog and web site called The Quilt Room.

Here is a link to her many books on Quilting and her latest book called More Layer Cake Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts, written by Pam and Nicky Lintott.

and Oh, if that weren't charming enough...


"Pam has been running the Quilt room since 1981.  She started the shop above her husband's bookshop in Dorking." She lives in Dorking, Surrey in the UK. and is now working alongside her daughter Nicky.

Here is a video of Pam sharing some bits about Jelly Roll Quilts.

The music for this post is by Hans Zimmer and is from a favorite movie The Holiday.  Why you ask?  Well, the character Iris, lived in Surrey, and when I was reading all about Pam Lintot, I kept hearing this music play in my head.  I kept envisioning that amazing little cottage from the movie.

Back on topic.  Honestly when I am on an inspiration trail I often get off track.  I am in love with her books.  No marketing here, I promise, I just love them.  Aren't these Jelly Rolls the cutest?

From the gorgeous blog called Simplify and a Jelly Roll featuring her gorgeous fabrics

I would love to design fabric that will inspire quilters to sew their magic.  Jelly Rolls, I just love the idea of them.  Oh, and there are Charm Quilts, but I'll save that until next time.

Jelly Rolls, Hans Zimmer music,  and dreams of fabric patterns.  Seems to me, I am well on my way towards some designing inspiration.

Now if that isn't enough pattern inspiration, Moda has this A-dorable web site called Moda Bake Shop, and they list dozens and dozens of blogs and sites they feature to surely inspire.

The Moda Bakeshop, has Fat Quarter Bundles, Charm Packs, Dessert Rolls, Honey Buns, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Scrap bags.  I truly love this delightful presentation of delicious Moda Fabrics..  By the way, it is pronounced (Bey-kuh-ree), how cute is that?

HAVE A LOVELY DAY