Recently I’ve been learning new quilt block patterns and seeing what I can do with jelly rolls. They have been easier to acquire in this new post Joann Fabric and Craft Stores world. While scrolling online I stumbled upon a simple Hidden Wells quilt block tutorial and realized it was another one of those things that looks way harder than it actually is.
My first attempt at the pattern was with the Ruby Star Society Juicy by Melody Miller jelly roll. I was obsessed with every pattern that came in that pack, I knew it would look good no matter how it was laid out. I didn’t follow a pattern with the fabric, I just stuck to a similar color palette for each quilt block. I thought this would give some cohesion and pattern while still looking unplanned.
While on a fabric run in Lancaster, I took a risk on a light orange fabric for the front border and backing and to my surprise, it matched perfectly. Overall, I am really please with how this quilt turned out and inspired to use more jelly rolls.
The second Hidden Wells quilt I made gives off a completely different vibe. While the first one feels a bit more chaotic, this one has a sense of order even with the various fabrics that are used. Each block has a different fabric pairing but still feels like it follows the same pattern with the contrast of the shapes.
It was fun using jelly rolls for the first time and creating two very different quilts following the same quilt block pattern. Both of these quilts are on the smaller size around 42x42 inches and function best as wall hangings, lap quilts or draped over the back of a chair.
