My cousin Stephanie has a gift for planning beautiful parties. I have drooled over many a charcuterie board she has thrown together. There is an art to such a thing; a sense of order while making it appear effortless. This quilt is an ode to her and those who make magic for others. The placement of the blocks gives an illusion of overlapping stars – and it easier than it looks. In fact, the hardest part will be deciding how scrappy to go… Maximize the variety with a Jelly Roll – or simplify with fat quarters. No matter what you decide, this design is sure to impress – no magic wand required.

excerpt from the book, Jelly Filled – 18 Quilts from 2-1/2″ Quilts

Download the Free PDF

This is the “Smart Cookie” Jelly Roll quilt pattern and was written for my book, Jelly Filled – 18 Quilts from 2-1/2″ Strips. It’s a fun twist on a traditional log cabin design. (My obsession with log cabin blocks runs rampant here.) Thanks to the publisher, they have given me permission to give you a FREE PDF download of the Smart Cookie jelly roll quilt pattern. (Thanks, C&T!)

Layout

The full mockup of Smart Cookie below will give you an idea of my Flower Pot jelly roll strip placement. And good news – Flower Pot precuts are headed to indie quilt shops now, which means you can stock up on supplies to make it now. Click the button below for a full materials list. Share it with your favorite local/online shop and see if they can put a kit together for you.

Quilt Details:

• Pattern: Smart Cookie by Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique (found in the book Jelly Filled – 18 Quilts from 2-1/2″ Strips)
• Finished block: 14″ x 14″
• Finished quilt: 84″ x 84″
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Fabric: Flower Pot by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics
• Pieced by Vanessa Goertzen
• Quilted by Katie at Katie’s Quilting Co
• Pantograph: “Tuscan Wedding Ring” by Karlee Porter Designs

The Jelly Filled Book

If you like this FREE pattern, consider checking out my book, Jelly Filled – 18 Quilts from 2-1/2″ Strips. Here’s a preview of all 18 quilt designs found in the book:

Do you enjoy making Jelly Roll quilts? Let me know in the comments!

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