Simple Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern: Clover Fields Strawberries

My favorite thing about a jelly roll is how simple and quickly you can whip up a quilt. When I bought this Strawberries & Rhubarb jelly roll by Fig Tree & Co I knew just the perfect simple jelly roll quilt pattern I wanted to make. There’s something about that warm, berry-sweet palette that just begged to be paired with the Clover Fields jelly roll quilt pattern. If you’ve been sitting on a jelly roll and wondering what to do with it, this simple jelly roll quilt pattern might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Why This Simple Jelly Roll Quilt Works

Clover Fields is a block-based pattern that works beautifully with jelly rolls, fat quarters, layer cakes, yardage, and even scraps. It finishes at a generous 57″ x 71″ throw size, so it’s actually useful once it’s done, not just pretty on a design wall. The pattern is written for beginners with a basic knowledge of quilting, but the blocks have enough visual interest to keep an experienced quilter engaged too.

Strawberries & Rhubarb brought all the charm. The prints from Fig Tree & Co. have that signature vintage-sweet quality that plays so well together in a scrappy setting. There are soft florals, little geometric prints, and that lived-in color story that makes every block feel cohesive without being matchy-matchy.

Putting It Together

I used a jelly roll from Strawberries & Rhubarb to cut my block pieces, which made the whole prep process feel low-pressure and quick. One of the things I love most about Clover Fields is that the blocks go together without any paper piecing or tricky points to match. You’re working with clean, straightforward cuts, and the block layout is easy to follow thanks to the diagrams in the pattern. It’s great for putting on an audio-book and chain piecing.

The binding came straight from the line too. I used a red dotted fabric that ties the whole quilt together without competing with the blocks. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite bindings I’ve done in a while. It gives the quilt that sweet little finishing detail that makes it feel complete.

For the backing, I went with a green plaid flannel. It’s cozy, it plays off the garden-y feel of the line, and it’s the kind of back that makes you want cuddle up under it. You can check out my Amazon store front for details on my favorite notions, quilting supplies, and my beloved sewing machine.

Custom Quilting

I sent this one off to Kelly Borns for custom quilting, and as always, she did not disappoint. The quilting adds so much dimension to the blocks and really makes the whole thing feel finished in the best way. If you’ve been thinking about sending a top to a longarm quilter, I can’t recommend it enough for a quilt you really love.

A Quick Tip for Working with Print-Heavy Jelly Rolls

When you’re using a fabric line as print-heavy and colorful as Strawberries & Rhubarb, I’d encourage you to lay out all your jelly roll strips before you start cutting. Spend a few minutes shuffling them around until the colors feel balanced across the strip set. You don’t want all your darks landing in the same corner or all your light florals bunching together. A little time upfront saves a lot of rearranging later, and your blocks will feel so much more intentional without any extra effort.

Grab the Pattern and Make It Your Own

If this quilt is calling your name, I’d love for you to give Clover Fields a try. It’s one of those jelly roll quilt patterns that truly works with just about any fabric you love, and the finished size makes it a quilt you’ll actually use. Grab the Clover Fields PDF pattern here and then pull out whatever jelly roll has been waiting in your stash. I’d love to see what you make.

To see Clover fields in other variations check out this scrappy version here. And this fall Fig Tree & Co version here.