Today I’m sharing a really fun and simple free tutorial for a baby quilt using Jolly Bars – a bundle of 5″ x 10″ Moda pre-cuts that are exclusive to the Fat Quarter Shop. I’m using The Boat House collection, coming soon from Sweetwater for Moda.
This project makes a 40″ x 42″ quilt – perfect for a fun baby or crib quilt. I’m calling this design, “Stick-Shift.”
Fabric requirements:
- 30 Jolly Bars (5″ x 10″ rectangles)
- 30 white charm squares (5″ x 5″)
- 1 ¼ yard backing. (If you’re careful, the width of the fabric -selvage to selvage – should be wide enough for this quilt. If you’d like more wiggle room, get 2 yards and piece a back.)
- ⅜ yard fabric for binding
I chose the darkest prints from the Jolly Bar bundle because I wanted to use the fabrics that would have the most contrast with the white squares. You could also cut some of the light prints into 5″ x 5″ squares and use them in place of some of the white squares.
Sew a white square to the end of the 30 5″ x 10″ rectangles. Just chain them through and it will go really quickly! Press seams toward the print fabric. Cut each new unit into two 2 ½″ x 14 ½″ strips. (See above)
Alternating directions, layout three rows of 20 of these units. (Here is what one row would look like. I suggest laying out all three rows so that you can play with fabric placement.)
Sew strip units together. When adding a new unit, use the previous units as a guide to match up the seams on the new addition. This will help keep your row straight.
Press the seams to the right on the first and third rows and to the left on the second row. This will help you match up seams by nesting the seam allowances when you sew the rows together.
Mine is only a quilt-top at the moment. I’ll add pictures as soon as it’s quilted and bound. I’m thinking some simple straight lines to accentuate the long, skinny strips.
Jolly Bars would also be perfect with this easy bricks quilt tutorial I made for the Moda Bake Shop a few years ago:
Lorna McMahon
Stick Shift is a really sweet quilt. The name sounds as fun as it looks! Thanks so much for sharing the fabulous tutorial!
sew.darn.quilt
Wonderful quilt! Clean lines and beautifully simplistic 🙂
Kate
Stick Shift – love that name – and unique for a baby quilt. Thanks for sharing your how-to. ^^
Gill
Great pattern – I look forward to seeing the finished quilt!
Mary on Lake Pulaski
This and your tree design are both great Amy! Thank you!
Lauren
This looks awesome!!! I have to try it! Thanks for the great tutorial!!
Tracine Charest
What a neat pattern. I think it would look great with the Bandana Jolly Bar. So bright and pretty. Will definitely need to give it try.
Happy Cottage Quilter
Very cool! I am a flower lover, so I would pick Atelier or Somerset.
Susan L.
It's hard to pick just 1, but I would go with the Best Day Ever Jolly Bar first.
kristin hartwig
I can't decide between Persimmon and Somerset!<br />Such a cute quilt you made.
Linda Stutzman
I am drawn to Atelier Jolly Bar by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics.
Jo
A lovely quilt, thanks for sharing! I think I'd have to pick Persimmon.
Cherise Towrr
I love your quilt design! Very cute! If I could pick a Jolly Bar I think I would like Best.Day.Ever- I love all those colors! Thanks for the giveaway! cherisetower@gmail.com<br />
Julie in WA
Red, White, and Free by one of my favorite fabric designers, Sandy Gervais!
Hildy
Your quilt looks like a lot of fun! I love Daysail by Bonnie & Camille it's such a gorgous collection!
KMSC
I love the colors of Somerset. Thanks for the great pattern.
Andrea York
Great pattern! I think I'd choose The Boathouse but they are all nice!
Kathy H
I would choose the best day ever, looks wonderful for a really cheerful quilt.
Sandra
Thank you for sharing the darling Jolly Bars Baby Quilt Tutorial with us today. Can't wait to make my own quilt. I really like the 5th avenue because the name of the street where I grew up in Jamestown, CA was called Fifth Avenue. Thank you for the chance to win a Jolly Bars. This would look so cute using your tutorial.<br /><br />Sandi Timmons<br />sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Linda B
I live on close to the ocean in Nova Scotia…..so I would choose Lakeside Gathering, love the nautical fabric
friedturtle
I would choose Somerset.
Vicki H
I like Union Blues.
craftygramma
I have been eagerly awaiting Best Day Ever Jolly Bars to make one of their patterns. It is actually similar to your very cute one here! Thanks
Apple Avenue Quilts
I love the Best Day Ever! Thanks for the chance.
Denise Russell
I love your quilt! And thanks for a great tutorial…
Carri Smith
I would love Best Day Ever and Persimmon!
Sorcha girl
Thanks for the quilt pattern and the referral to the Bricks quilt. I'm always looking for quick projects. I'd love to win a Jolly Bar and Best. Day. Ever has caught my attention. Such bright, cheery colors. Thank you for participating in the blog hop!!
Lisa Marie
I would choose Best.Day.Ever.
Janet
What a versatile precut! I'd just love to win a Jolly bar of Atelier :0) thanks for the chance!
Jessica
I love the way the blues and reds go together in that line. Very cute quilt. Your blog gives such inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
BizyStitches
Love all the quilt ideas. Thanks. The first one I picked would be Petite Prints, French General. Thanks for the fun.
Hilary
What a cute quilt! I would choose Best Day Ever 🙂
StarSpry
What a great quilt! Thanks for sharing the tutorial 🙂 I would choose The Boat House Jolly Bar. Thanks for the chance to win!
delaineelliott
I like Persimmon best. Thanks!<br /><br />Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
Cindy
Love, love, love your pattern! Boathouse is beautiful!
Cindy Swoveland
Great quilt! I would choose Atelier.
Cheryl
I would pick Boat House if I won, thanks for the chance.
A Nudge
Hi, Amy. I would pick Best Day Ever. Thanks for the chance. Your baby quilt is so cute!
Havplenty
Clean lines, easy quilt with impact. I would chose Boathouse or Persimmon since I am in need of male neutral fabrics. But I also like Best Day Ever, such happy prints.<br /><br />tushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]
Daysail looks like fun 🙂
Kris
I think Daysail would make a great quilt for a baby boy!
Student Crafter
I really love Bandana Jolly Bar™ Reservation<br />Me and My Sister Designs for Moda Fabrics
Lorraine
I'd choose Daysail or Best Day Ever. And thanks for the quilt pattern/tutorial!
Quilting Tangent
Bandana Jolly Bar is my choice, nice happy colors. 24Tangent@gmail.com
Carol C Thomas
I really like these new (to me) Jolly Bars. Hard choice but I think Atelier.
Nancy
I like the Boathouse collection, as it is perfect for a little boy quilt.
jen
That looks like a really fun pattern to make! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Karen
Beautiful project. I would choose somerset. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Marisa Adams
Great pattern for a quick gift! I love the Daysail collection!
Carol
My favourite is Persimmon, but they're all great.
Peaches1003
I quite like the boathouse and would definitely like to get my hands on some daysail when it's released. Your quilt is lovely. Simple but effective
EmileeHope
Such a fun, cute quilt! I love the daysail fabric jolly bar!
Karen Lamport
in love w/ Persimmon Jolly Bar™ <br />BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics
Louise
I love the Red, White and Free fabric line. I'm already thinking about summer sewing and I still have tons of Christmas stuff to get done! Oh well, sometimes the planning is the most fun…
Debbie
I would pick Best Day Ever. I love your Stick Shift! What a great name!
T
I would choose Best Day Ever – so fun! Love the Stick Shift design!
lindawwww
The colours in Somerset really appeal to me so that's the Jolly Bar I'd choose.<br /><br />lin dot web dot 28 at gmail.com
CJ
Cute quilt! Always looking for ideas for baby quilts. I would definitely choose the Persimmon Jolly Bar. 🙂
Lee
I love Red White and Free! I love your stick shift quilt! Thank you!
Cassandra
This quilt is so cute! I love the jolly bars in Best Day Ever.
Cheryl
I think Bandana by Me and My Sister would make an adorable baby quilt using this pattern! Thanks!
JANET
I would like the Atelier package please. I like your quilt.
apple blossom
Red, White and Free Jolly Bar™<br />Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾
I totally love your pattern! I'd choose best day ever and I'm just going to preorder it anyway!
MC
Best Day Ever looks so bright and cheerful!
Jodie
Love your pattern! I'd like to use Persimmon.
Rachel
I would use Persimmon!
carolann
I would use Somerset! carolann427@aol.com
mlisshouston
Great pattern! Thank you!!
Emily
I love the Fresh Air Jolly Bar™ Reservation American Jane! Great pattern! Thanks!
Emily C
I love Atelier.
Judy in OKC
Maybe I could make this baby quilt. Gotta say, I love the Boathouse collection. Colors really pop!
Diane Beavers
Bandana! <br />I love your Stick Shift quilt and tutorial. Super easy and Fast…
scottylover
Your quilt is so fun! I would choose the Red White and Free jolly bar. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Sandy A
Audrey
A super quick quilt design. Thanks for sharing. Should I be so fortunate I would choose the Somerset Jolly Bar. Thanks for offering a giveaway.
Dawn
I would choose "Fresh Air". I love your quilt, have a great day!<br />dawnm1993 at gmail dot com.
Mary
I love your quilt! Such a fun design! I would love to make your pattern using a Bandana Jolly Bar. <br />Happy Thanksgiving!
Kathy E.
Best Day Ever! would be my pick…I love bright colors and happy designs!
Christine Puniello
I would chose Bandana-I love the bright colors!!
Karen
Can I have a 3-way tie? I am really looking forward to Ambleside, Daysail, and Fresh Air to be released!
Jocelyn
I would probably choose best day ever. Such fun, happy prints and colors. Thanks for the tutorial. And thanks to the fat quarter shop for a wonderful giveaway.
OhioLori
I would choose the "Union Blues" Jolly Bar! My son's 2 fave colors…and would love to make the Quilt shown made with it, for him. Thanks for the chance! :)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving Bessings!
Jennifer
You're going to choose the winner on my birthday, how fun would it be if I'm picked?! I would choose "Best. Day. Ever"; it's such a fun collection!!
Margaret
I would love to have Fig Trees Somerset
Deb
i like the Red, White and Free by Sandy Gervais.
Sandy W
Fantastic!! Will be making this one!!
Allison C
Best day ever please
Becky S.
Your Stick-Shift quilt is adorable!!! I would pick a Daysail or Ambleside Jolly Bar.
MoeWest
I like Atelier.
GranChris
I'd pick Persimmon but really any of them would be wonderful.
Jude
i would choose daysail or miss kate….thank you for the giveaway!
Ann Dunn
I'm liking the Day Sail fabric. I already purchased the Persimmon line and plan to use a dark blue charm pack to go with it. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
Barbara McD
I would pick Bandana by My Sister and Me – I always love their prints!!<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!!
Jen Barnard
Your quilt looks great. I'd pick an Atelier jolly bar.<br />jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
KathleenD
I would pick Persimmon if I were the lucky winner. Nice job on your quilt!
Di
Very cute, I'd pick atelier by 3 sisters for a lovely snugly soft quilt. Looking forward to seeing your quilted and bound quilt. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />
colleen
Best day ever or anything fig tree <br />colleen1990atyahoodotcom<br />Your stick shift is lovely and such a play on words
nicolesender
I would love to sew with the Best.Day.Ever Jolly Bar! Really like your Stick Shift quilt.
Rosemary
I love that pattern … Perfect for babies using some nice bright colors. As for favorite jelly bars? Tricky. Love them all. Would have to choose between Somerset one of my favorites and The Boathouse. Somerset, I guess … Great quilt .. great giveaway. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy Hilderbrand
great quilt little people love color
Andrea
Gorgeous quilt :-)<br />A great giveaway and so hard to choose just one but I would have to say Ambleside.
Penny
I would pick red white and free or. The boat house. It would be a hard decision as I like both of them.
Ellee
Bandana is the clear choice for me! It's so my style! — soparkaveataoldotcom
Ginny
Very cute! I would choose Somerset, since I just bought Boathouse!
Digiscrapations
I have never bought or used jolly bars. I like Country Orchard.
JoAnn Szark
I am trying to use more vibrate colors in my quilts, so I would choose Best.Day.Ever.
Jean
Hooray for the Fat Quarter Shop and thank you, Amy for the tutorial and giveaway! I think I'd choose either Somerset, Persimmon or Red, White and Free.
Janet Schultz
Persimmon has been on my radar for a while now! Thanks for the Stick Shift tutorial. I'd like to give it a try with Persimmon. Sorry if this is a double post. It didn't look like it came through the first time ;c) shopgirl7232(at)yahoo.com
Barb
I think I'd pick bandanna. Lots of nice options, thanks for the chance to win.
Martha Cook
Persimmon,basic grey appealed to me:)
Susan Smith
Great pattern! I would choose Boat House. It would be great for my 5 boys!
Leslie at the Sugarhouse
A new pre-cut, YEAH! My choice would be Daysail by Bonnie & Camille.<br />I like the simplicity & modern look of your quilt pattern! Thanks for sharing!
Diane (djuseless)
I love these new Jolly Bars! They are another great option available for people (like me) who love pre-cuts. My favorite one is Somerset!
I am Just One Mom
Of the Jolly Bars on FQS I would pick Miss Kate by Bonnie & Camille; of the 4 in the pic on your blog post I would pick Somerset. (Was not sure which was the "pick from"… maybe it is too early for my brain to be working correctly…:)<br />BTW, your patterns are always wonderful. Thank you for sharing!
Christine S
Daysail!
Janie
So cool! I love the bright colors of Best.Day.Ever the best.
Nancy
I like the Petite Prints collection
Carrie P.
i would choose Country Orchard Jolly Bar.
Rhonda Phillips
Love the colors of the Bandana collection! Would be great with your pattern!
Tara Cherry
Daysail would be my choice. These are such a fun precut!
Jennifer
Lakeside Gatherings!
Sylvia Anderson
Bandana Bars would be my collection of choice, since it contains all my favorite colors. Thanks for this giveaway opportunity. lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
DebbieS
Love this pattern! I would choose Day Sail.
Erica Cooper
I would choose The Boat House like you used since I love the colors, and it is new!
Patricia
Love you quilt and the pattern. I like their persimmon.
Chris Matsche
I can't wait to try your pattern. I think thank boat house would make a fun quilt for a little boy. Matsche.christine@yahoo.com
Tanya Simmons Weiss
It's hard to choose just one Jolly Bar but I would have to say Ambleside is my favorite!
Judi R
Very clever use
Colette W
I would pick a Best.Day.Ever!
Marsha L
Daysail or Boat House — how to choose?! So much potential with this fun new precut. Guess I'd pick Boat House.
Unknown
That is always so hard because so many of them are great, but I think I would choose Sticks and Stones. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
Holly Honeycutt
Can't wait to see this quilt completed! I love the pattern that comes with the BEST DAY EVER Jolly Bar and the colors as so fun.
Nena
Oh Boy! So Easy! So Cute! I'd love Union Blues! Great array of colours! Thanks Amy.
roberta mill
I would choose Best Day Ever. Thanks for the tutorial!
Aubrey
I love the Bandana Jolly Bar!
Jennifer
Daysail! I love your pattern :)<br />
Karen Jones
Boat House. Now have an idea for an easy quilt!
Lori
Your quilt is so pretty. Oh my so many to choose from. If I could I would buy one of each. I will pick Persimmon Basic Grey. this would go real good with the PP birds I am making for placemats.
Karen
I'd be glad to try out the Persimmon Jolly Bar. Thanks!
Michele T
If I won one of these Jolly Bars (love that name!!) I'd choose Sommerset!! Soooo pretty!!
Dee
I LOVE THE PERSIMMON LINE. BUT ANY BAR ARE BEAUTIFUL.
Brittany
I really cannot decide. So, I will say Red, White and Free.
Rina
I'd choose Boat House – your quilt is adorable! Thanks for the chance!
Jack_B
Oooooh. I went to their website. Ambleside would be my first choice of jolly bars. It is so fresh looking. Thanks to you, Amy, and The Fat Quarter Shop.
Kathryn
I think Daysail would be great.
Susan Paxton
Love, love, love the Persimmon Jolly Bar. Would love to may a Jolly Bar Quilt!!
Jeanne
I'd love to own Petite Prints or Best Day Every Jolly Bars!
Patti
Adorable! I think I really like the one you used, The Boat House. My favorite colors!
Betty
I think I would choose the Bandana Jolly Bar. I love the bright colors!
Paula Collins
Red, White and Free is the one for me! collinsscarboro@hughes.net
SCStephquilts
I love the bright colors in Bandana and that is what I would pick.
Barbara
I would choose Bonnie and Camille's Daysail. Thanks for the chance to win! Barbara — northshorequilter at gmail dot com
Sarah
I think I would choose Atilier, but it's a tough decision! sarah@forrussia.org
Debby
Really like the look of Stick Shift. I am torn between Somerset and Best Day Ever.
Sandy
I would choose Daysail! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win!
crazy quilter
I would chose Best Day Ever since I love the colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
Anita Gambrell
I would choose the Petite Prints Jolly Bar™ Reservation<br />French General for Moda Fabrics
juliehallfeldhaus
Best day ever!!!!
Quilting Momma
Best Day Every is soooooooo cute! Thanks for the great tutorial! Perfect for baby! Thanks for the motivation!
amiWRONG?
I never knew I could make my own quilts and I love the idea. These fabrics are all amazing. I specifically love the Somerset Fig tree jollybar.. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
Renee G
I would pick the Red, White and Free Jolly Bar™ <br />Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics
Veronika
Lakeside or boathouse! I'm loving these precuts!!
LethargicLass
That is a fun quilt thanks 🙂 I would choose Best Day Ever 🙂
Sue
Awesome baby quilt! I think I like the Persimmon. Thank you for the great chance to win this!
PK Sews
I love Somerset. Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for your inspiring blog!
magistra
I would enjoy the Persimman collection. I think the jolly bars look great! Magistra13 at yahoo dot com<br />Beth
Swedish Scrapper
I just adore both Lakeside Gatherings and Persimmon! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern for these 🙂
manicmumdays.com
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :)<br />I would choose the Fresh Air from American Jane Jolly Bar … so pretty!
Christi
Best.Day.Ever for sure…I love the bright colors!<br /><br />cjpike (at) indiana (dot) edu
Amy
Red, White and Free would be great for this quilt. It would be a fun Quilt of Valor.
Amy
Union Blues would be a perfect fit at my house. What a great quilt pattern–can easily go from traditional to modern!
Donna Herrmann
The Bandana or the the best day ever! Love the pattern, thanks so much.
lilyrose
What a cute quilt! I would choose the Persimmon jolt bars!
wendy
Would love to try out a Jolly Bar! Ambleside would be my choice. Thanks!
Melissa Miller
Probably daysail.
Tamie
I'd choose Daysail.
Rosa
I'd choose Peach Tree Terrace!
Karen Caves
I would pick Daysail.
darlene macdonald
I love Persimmon and the little birds 🙂 Reminds me of spring… Is it spring yet? haha
Jodi - usairdoll
What a great looking quilt! Thanks for the tutorial, looks like it would go together pretty fast. I'd love to work and play with some Jolly Bars. I might pick either Red, White and Free…or Daysail, the pressure to pick just one, hehe.<br /><br />Thank you for the super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Cathy
I'd love either Best Day Ever or Bandana.
Junia
I'd choose Sommerset – so pretty! Plus, your quilt gave me a lot of ideas… thanks!
Mokki
I like ambleside. I like the idea of these jolly bars!
Sandra Walker
Living on Lake Erie, I like Lakeside. But the hearts quilt is so cute, I also like Petite Prints!
quiltedbrain
I like the colors in Persimmon! Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
Nan
Great quilt design! I'd pick the Best Day Ever Jolly Bar…such happy colors! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Erin McSweeney
i would choose best day ever…. i love it.<br /><br />erin2470@hotmail.com
celticwoman55
So hard to chose. Either Atelier or Persimmon. I just hate making decisions!! sandybailey55@htmail.com
Carolyn A
Very difficult to choose – but I do love Atlelier – reminds me of the trip to France my hubby and I took just over a year ago where I found a cute quilt store in a countryside town called Sarlat. They had some fabric similar to this Jolly Bar Atelier – will make some great throw pillows and a lap quilt. carolynarmstrong208(at)gmail(dot)com
Erin Marie
I'd pick Best Day Ever. Such fun fabric.
Kelly Wilson
Persimmon or Boathouse (your quilt convinced me of the second). Thanks for the chance! notwendy gmail
Anita
I will say Persimmon. My Mom would love those birds in a quilt so I would make one for her. Your Stick Shift quilt is a great way to use these!
Michele
I'd choose Lakeside for my first Jolly Bar. Such a versatile cut and Lakeside is so beautiful.
LKimmell
I'd also choose Lakeside…..these Jolly Bars are going to be so useful for those QUICK and simple quilts we all need for gift giving !
MaterialGirlQuilts
This is so cute Amy!! Thanks for the great tutorial.
GwenDee
Your baby quilt turned out so nice.