This Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern Is So Easy, You'll Want to Make It Tonight

Michael Davies · 2026-10-28

### A Quilt That's Good Enough to Eat If you've ever thought quilting takes too much time or skill, the Jelly Roll Rigatoni quilt is here to change your mind. 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 a flash. The best part? It uses precuts, so you can skip the cutting and get straight to sewing. ### What You'll Need To make this large lap quilt, you'll need just one Jelly Roll (that's 40 strips of 2.5-inch fabric) and 3 1/8 yards of background fabric. That's it! No complicated templates or tricky measurements. The pattern is free, and there's a step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube to guide you through every stitch. > "With just one Jelly Roll and 3 1/8 yards of background fabric, you can have a large lap quilt baked up and ready to roll in a jiffy!" ### Why We Love This Pattern The Jelly Roll Rigatoni is perfect for beginners and anyone who wants a fast, fun project to show off their favorite fabric collection. The blocks come together quickly, and the result is a stunning quilt that looks like you spent weeks on it. We sewed ours with Collections for a Cause: Magnolia by Howard Marcus for Moda Fabrics, and the vintage florals give it a classic, heirloom feel. ### Get Your Supplies Ready to start? You can grab the Jelly Roll Rigatoni Quilt Kit and matching Backing Set to make a quilt just like ours. And if you love Jelly Rolls, consider joining the Jelly Roll Club. You'll get one Jelly Roll delivered to your door each month, featuring a new collection from Moda Fabrics, and you'll save 12% off the individual price. It's a great way to build your stash and discover new fabrics. - One Jelly Roll (40 strips, 2.5 inches x 44 inches) - 3 1/8 yards background fabric - Free pattern and video tutorial ### Share Your Creation We'd love to see what you make! Share your finished quilt on Facebook and Instagram using #JellyRollRigatoni and tag @fatquartershop. Happy quilting!