Zip It Sew Along

The ZIP IT Quilt Sew Along has been completed.
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The original pattern includes one size, but the newsletters expand on this with:

• requirements and instructions for 6 sizes

• layout ideas

• tips for using all the precuts

• domestic machine quilting

Join the Sew Along Community

Come and join the Emma Jean Jansen Sew Along Facebook Group – a friendly space to:

Share your progress
Ask questions
Get ideas and encouragement

Sew-Alongs with Emma Jean Jansen
Facebook Group

Sew Along Schedule

Week 1 – Fabric Pull + Cutting (2–8 January)

Choose your fabrics – scrappy, rainbow, coordinated, or charm packs
Cut your 5" squares and background pieces
Share your fabric pull in the Facebook group (if you’d like to!)

Week 2 – Sewing Your Blocks (9–15 January)

Sew your blocks – they come together quickly
Press as you go
Start playing with your layout on a design wall or the floor

Week 3 – Assembly + Finishing (16–22 January)

Sew your rows together
Join your quilt top
Add borders (optional)
Quilt and bind – or finish later at your own pace

What You’ll Need

The Pattern
You’ll need the Zip It Quilt Pattern, available as:

PDF Pattern
Printed Pattern

BUY THE ZIP IT QUILT PATTERN HERE

Fabric & Supplies (kept simple):

5" squares – charm packs or cut from your stash
Background fabric
Backing and binding (as per the pattern)
Thread and basic quilting supplies

FAQs

Do I have to keep up each week?
No. This is very relaxed – sew when you can.

Where do I share my progress?
In the Emma Jean Jansen Sew Along Facebook Group, or on Instagram using #ZipItSewAlong and #EmmaJeanJansen.

Is this beginner friendly?
Yes – straight seams and simple cutting.

Do I need the pattern?
Yes – all instructions come from the Zip It Quilt Pattern.

Ready to Join?

Start the year with an easy, happy quilt and a welcoming community.