Not-Your-Typical jelly roll quilts
Book launch and review
I am back with another book review, this one shares some gorgeous ideas for those jelly rolls in your sewing area. Winning in many ways by not looking like typical jelly roll quilts!
I am really keen to dig out a jelly roll and have the opportunity to play with a few of Michelle’s designs in her new book.
I also loved poring over the pictures in the book and seeing how Michelle has quilted her designs. As a longarmer, this is always of interest. How can the quilting enhance the quilt design. Many options so it’s great to see how others have chosen to quilt them.
Fun fact: I will be able to give away a digital copy of this inspiring Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts book. Join the draw by heading over to Instagram and follow From Bolt to Beauty and Sunflower Quilting.
Not-your-typical jelly roll quilts… The official description
“AS A QUILTER, I LOVE JELLY ROLLS. It’s how they display—all neatly wound together,
with a peek of each fabric along the edge—that makes them so irresistible. They’re the perfect
fabric purchase because they offer a cross-section of a collection without taking up much
space in my stash or much money out of my wallet.
As a quilt designer, I welcome the challenge of developing patterns for Jelly Rolls. Doing so
works the part of my brain that enjoys a difficult crossword and does jigsaw puzzles without
looking at the box top. For me, designing with Jelly Rolls is a quilty brainteaser!”
—Excerpted Introduction from Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts
The book…
I like the Michelle has delved into the basics of a jelly roll. You might think that sounds a bit twee but there are some factors that are good to know to make the most of the fabric strips. We all like our projects to be successful, so this information is really helpful.
The projects range from wall hanging to large quilts, and various in between. There are 14 fun projects, plus the piecing methods shared in the book mean that you might not instantly recognise the quilt as being made from a jelly roll.
We all love that jelly rolls are made up from a range of fabric and generally work together well. Michelle encourages you to seperate and be choosy, then add in some other fabric and magic happens. I had to look carefully on some of the designs to see where the jelly roll fabric was placed. So clever!
The Author
Michelle Lander Cain has been sewing since 2002 and quilting since 2013. Her quilt projects have been featured at QuiltCon, in magazines like Curated Quilts and Love Patchwork & Quilting, and on websites like Moda Bake Shop. Michelle resides in Groton, Massachusetts
Want the book?
You can head over to C&T Publishing to grab your copy of the Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts by Michelle Lander Cain
or
Want to win a copy?
I am able to give away one digital copy of this fun book. Head over to Instagram and follow Michelle @frombolttobeauty and @sunflowerquilting. At the end of the book launch, 24th May 2025 I can choose someone to recieve a digital copy.
Add a comment below or on my instagram post when you have followed both accounts on instagram. C&T publishing will check all the requirements before sending the copy.
Feel free to share this blog post with a friend who might like to add their name to the draw.
- Saturday, May 10th: – Blog Tour Announcement on the C&T Blog (will be shared on the C&T Blog & IG/FB).
- Sunday, May 11th: Amy from During Quiet Time (@duringquiettime)
- Monday, May 12th: Lilo from Trace Creek Quilting (@tracecreekquilting)
- Tuesday, May 13th – Becca from Sugar Sand Quilts (@sugarsandquilter)
- Wednesday, May 14th – Yvonne Fuchs from Quilting Jet Girl (@quiltingjetgirl)
- Thursday, May 15th – Lynn from Create Whimsy (@createwhimsy)
- Friday, May 16th – Mary from Mary Quilts Blog
- Saturday, May 17th – Raylee from Sunflower Stitcheries & Quilting (@sunflowerquilting)
- Sunday, May 18th – Megan from Megan Collins Quilt Design (@megancollins_a)
- Monday, May 19th – Deb from QuiltBlox (@deb.quiltblox)
- Tuesday, May 20th – Cheryl of Meadow Mist Designs (@meadowmistdesigns)
- Wednesday, May 21st – Anne from Said With Love (@said_with_love)
- Thursday, May 22nd – Shannon from Shannon Fraser Designs (@shannonfraserdesigns)
- Friday, May 23rd – Concluding message from Michelle on @fromboltotbeauty IG
Have fun checking out everyone involved in the Book Launch and add your name where possible to have a chance to win a digital copy of Michelle’s fun new quilting book.
Happy Quilting
Raylee
I am following both on IG. The more I see of this book, the more I like it!! Cute quilts!!
I followed both quilters! Thank you for this chance to win. These quilts look like they will be fun to make.
Looks like a fun book to have. I see a couple of great projects.
What a great book with beautiful quilt patterns!
I have followed both IG accounts!
This book looks great, love a different approach, thanks for the review
Hi Michelle! A fellow Massachusian. 😂 I was born and raised in West Bridgewater, MA however I now live in Kennesaw, GA. This book is amazing!! I am floored when I see all these designs created with jelly rolls. So very far beyond strips in endless combinations. Congratulations on a beautiful book!