Intro Blog for the Big Jam Quilt Along
A row‑by‑row quilt‑along that’s absolutely jam‑packed with joy
Join a fun, relaxed sew‑along as we explore the upcoming Jam Quilt Pattern together. This beginner‑friendly, row‑by‑row project is all about making something bright and satisfying at your own pace. Whether you’re new to quilting or simply looking for a calm, feel‑good make, you’re warmly invited to stitch along with us this March.
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The Big Jam Quilt Along
Welcome to The Big Jam Quilt Along
I’m so excited to finally share this with you. The Jam Quilt pattern is now live, and we’re kicking off a delicious four‑week sew‑along together. Think cosy Sundays, gentle stitching, and a quilt that looks good enough to eat.
Whether you’re brand new to quilting or you’ve been sewing for years, this Quilt Along is designed to be relaxed, friendly, and completely doable at your own pace.
How the Quilt Along Works
We’ll be sewing together over four Sundays, starting 1st March 2026.
Each week you’ll get:
A new blog post with clear step‑by‑step instructions
A pre‑recorded video you can watch anytime
Tips, close‑ups, and gentle guidance
A little story or two from my floating studio
There’s no pressure, no deadlines, and no live sessions to juggle. Just calm, cosy sewing whenever it suits you.
You can always buy a pre cut kit, and get jamming straight away.
The Schedule
Week 1 - Sunday 1st March
Pick your flavours and cut your fruit.
This week is all about choosing your favourite "flavours" of fabric to create your quilt.
You will have already purchased the pattern, which includes fabric requirements and a fun colour-your-own page to help you plan your palette.
Week 2 - Sunday 8th March
Make the fruit.
This week is about bringing your fruit to life by prepping your half square triangles. There aren’t too many in this pattern, but I always like to get them sewn together and trimmed to size before I start sewing my rows.
Week 3 - Sunday 15th March
Build your Jam Jar, row by row
This week, you’ll start assembling your jam jar by sewing the rows together. Here comes the satisfying bit. I love a bit of chain piecing, and I hope that you do to.
Week 4 - Sunday 22nd March
Put the jar together and finish the top.
Get the Pattern
The full Jam Quilt pattern is now available to download from my website.
It includes:
Step‑by‑step instructions
Diagrams
Cutting charts
Colouring sheet
Fabric requirements
The Jam Quilt Pattern, available as a pdf download for just £10.00.
Once you’ve downloaded it, you’ll have everything you need to follow along each week.
Fabric Requirements
To make the quilt exactly as shown, you’ll need:
Light Green = 1 3/4 metres (2 yards)
Saffron = 1/2 metre (1/2 yard)
Light Pink = 3/4 metre (3/4 yard)
Dark Pink = 1/2 metre (1/2 yard)
Burgundy = 2/3 metre (2/3 yard)
Cream = 1 metre (1 yard)
I have used Makower Spectrum Solids, and this is what is available in the kits.
Feel free to raid your stash, go scrappy, or choose a completely different flavour, blueberry, apricot, blackberry… whatever feels delicious to you.
You can buy the fabric kit directly from me, and there is even a pre-cut kit available for those that want to get stuck in straight away.
What You’ll Need
Sewing machine
Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler
Thread
Pins or clips
Iron and ironing board
The Jam Quilt pattern
Nothing fancy - just the basics.
Join In
I’d love to see your fabric pulls, your progress, and your finished quilts. Share your makes using #BigJamQuiltAlong so we can all cheer each other on.
This is going to be such a warm, gentle, joyful month of making. I can’t wait to sew with you.
To share your progress and connect with fellow quilters, we invite you to join the Made on The Cut Facebook Group, where you can post your photos, ask questions, and enjoy community support throughout the Quilt Along.
A juicy little quilt‑along to sweeten your spring
