The Great Outdoors Jelly Roll Quilt

Jacquie
Jan 10
3 min read

Updated: Jul 27

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The great outdoors jelly roll hexagon quilt

Another day, another jelly roll quilt! I'm tackling another hexagon quilt, this time featuring a jelly roll from the Great Outdoors collection by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda. If you're looking for a great online tutorial and free PDF pattern for this hexagon quilt, head on over to Material Girl Quilts.

Hexagon / hexaround jellyroll quilt — My completed hexagon quilt top

Links to Project Supplies

Fabrics and Sizing

For the quilt top I used a single jelly roll, which was the perfect amount for a crib-sized quilt. I laid out my quilt top to be 13 rows of 6 half-hexagons which gave me a quilt top that came out to 38 x 50 inches. After squaring it up, getting it quilted, and giving it a wash, the final size was 34.5 inches wide by 46 inches long. For the backing, I purchased 2 yards of the Woodland Wonder Cloud Frolic by Gingiber. This was enough for both the backing and binding.

Supplies I Used

An essential tool for this project is a 60-degree triangle ruler. I used the Creative Grids 60-Degree Triangle Ruler for cutting the triangles needed to assemble the hexagons in this quilt design.

I also used the Martelli EC004 Ergo 2000 45mm Rotary Cutter, which I absolutely love! I often struggle with rotary cutting, but the ergonomic design of this cutter makes the process so much easier and more comfortable. It takes a minute to get used to this design if you're accustomed to using a traditional rotary cutter, but it's worth the learning curve!

Another tool I get asked about on my sewing videos is my magnetic seam guide. I butt it right up against my presser foot when quilting to help guide my fabric for a uniform 1/4 inch seam allowance, but since it's magnetic, it can easily be moved around depending on your required seam allowance for other sewing projects. Another option for keeping your 1/4 inch seam allowances even for quilting is a 1/4" presser foot. I have and use both but really love the versatility and ease of the magnetic guide!

Finished hexagon quilt — My completed hexagon jelly roll quilt

Final Touches

I quilted this on one of my home machines, a vintage Singer Touch and Sew 603E.

Quilting with my singer touch and sew — Adding the final touches

I inherited this machine from my grandma and it felt like a special touch to use this machine for a quilt being made for my nephew. Not only will the quilt be a special reminder of his titi (aunt) but also of his great-grandma. I used a walking foot and kept it simple, quilting along the both sides of the diagonal seams. I love the simple diamond pattern this creates.

Wrapping It Up

This is my second hexagon quilt, and I'm still in love with the end result! I really love the ease of working with a pre-cut jelly roll and find myself gravitating more and more to pre-cuts as I embark on this new quilting journey. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just getting started, I highly recommend giving this pattern a try—it’s straightforward, satisfying, and so rewarding. For all of the pattern details head on over to Material Girl Quilts where you can download the free PDF pattern and check out her step-by-step video tutorial.