Jelly Roll Rigatoni Quilt: The Beginner Pattern You'll Love

Editorial Team · 2026-10-28

### A Quilt That's Good Enough to Eat If you've ever stared at a Jelly Roll and thought, "What can I make with this?" — you're not alone. The Jelly Roll Rigatoni Quilt answers that question with a resounding "pasta-bilities!" This beginner-friendly pattern from Fat Quarter Shop is part of their Shortcut Quilt Series, and it's designed to get you from fabric to finished quilt in no time. The best part? The pattern is free, and there's a YouTube tutorial to walk you through every step. ### What You'll Need - 1 Jelly Roll (40 precut 2.5-inch strips) - 3 1/8 yards of background fabric - Basic sewing supplies (rotary cutter, mat, ruler, sewing machine) - A free pattern download (link below) That's it. No fancy tools, no complicated templates. Just one Jelly Roll and some background fabric, and you're on your way to a large lap quilt. The pattern is available as a free PDF, and you can also pick up a kit that includes everything you need, including the backing. ### Why We Love This Pattern We sewed our version with Collections for a Cause: Magnolia by Howard Marcus for Moda Fabrics. The vintage florals and heirloom feel make it look like a family heirloom — even if it's your first quilt. The blocks come together quickly, and before you know it, you've got a cozy lap quilt that looks like you spent weeks on it. > "This quilt is proof that you don't need years of experience to make something beautiful. One Jelly Roll and a free afternoon is all it takes." ### Join the Jelly Roll Club If you love Jelly Rolls (and who doesn't?), the Jelly Roll Club delivers a fresh roll to your door every month. Each month features a new collection from Moda Fabrics, and you save 12% compared to buying the precut individually. It's a great way to build your stash without even trying. ### Share Your Creation We'd love to see what you make! Use #JellyRollRigatoni on Facebook and Instagram and tag @fatquartershop so we can cheer you on. Happy quilting!