It has been a while since I posted a FREE quilt pattern. Today I thought something fast and easy that was scrap friendly and precut friendly may be just what you are looking for. This jolly bar Bakewell Quilt is just that.
With all the gorgeous spring and summer fabrics out there, I found this light and bright short cut quilt that would look great in any home
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Designed by Fat Quarter Shop to be made with Jolly Bars, the finished quilt measures approximately 40″ x 48″.
What is a Jolly Bar? Jolly Bars are a Fat Quarter Shop exclusive that are precut 5″ x 10″ cuts of fabric sold in collections. As the selection of Jolly Bars is limited, you could also use these alternatives:
- Layer Cakes that are cut in half! Layer Cakes are 10″ x 10″ squares also precut and sold in bundles. Half of a layer cake equals a 5″ x 10″ Jolly Bar.
- The pattern takes the jolly bars and cuts them into 2-1/2″ squares and 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ rectangles. This means you can also use Jelly Rolls. Jelly rolls are 2-1/2″ strips of fabric also sold in bundles.
- OR, use your scraps!
If you want to make your quilt bigger, simply add more blocks!!
Can you tell, I am having fun with this!
To make the Bakewell Quilt, you will need the following supplies:
- One Jolly Bar or forty 5” x 10” rectangles
- 7/8 yard of fabric for background
- 2/3 yard fabric for borders
- 5/8 yard of fabric for binding
- 2-7/8 yards of fabric for backing. Check out Nana’s post for awesome quilt backing ideas
- Batting
- Coordinating thread
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