ffq-lar Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I saw a cute variation of the Jelly Roll Quilt on a blog a couple of days ago. After the quilt is sewn and trimmed, she sliced it into three columns vertically and used a dark color in 2 1/2" strips for sashings and a border. It mixed the colors up a bit because you can flip and arrange the columns and the dark between made the colors sparkle. Another plus was with the extra fabric added, the top was enlarged to a generous lap size. While these quilts are fun and a great use of jelly rolls, I always think they need something else--at least a border. Great solution and I'm going to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sounds interesting, will have to try that with my begginers, I am always looking for new things for them.... Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Was that Kim Stotsenbergs? I liked that one. There are so many great blocks that can be made from jelly roll strips. I personally (and it's just my opinion) think that the 1600 Jelly Roll quilts where people have a race to see who can sew the strips together are to total waste of fabric. I don't even think they should be called quilts! But that's just me - I find beautiful fabric needs to be used creatively. I was glad Kim cut hers up and flipped it around. Gave it a lot more interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 That's a cool idea to add a bit more interest to these quilts. I've now made three of them; added borders to all, and one with patriotic fabrics I also appliqued stars in two sizes to it. These are going to be donated to a charity. I also only used 20 strips, instead of the usual 40 strips, so I ran mine vertically, not horizontally. By adding borders they are a nice lap size. I had fun making them- like potatoe chips, can't (eat) make just one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Great idea! Be sure to post you pictures!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinchicks Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Good idea! I have made a couple where I used a solid color, cut into 2 1/2" squares and sew one on to the end of the jellyroll strips, then sew all the strips together like the race quilt. Gives it something different to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnlam Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Would be awesome to see a few of the pics from these!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 A friend made one using all lengths of 2 1/2" strips........most were leftovers from bindings. All colors, lengths........turned out really cool. Good way to use up those leftover pieces, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I would love to see a picture too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMMaynes Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That is a great idea, thanks for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Please share a piccy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Made one with co-ordinating fabrics. Did three rows with fabrics and then in next row, about 12" in from edge added, 12" cordinating pieced block. Had 4 blocks that worked with my 2-1/2" strips and staggered them around. The blocks all had unbleached muslin as a background and the strips I used had a lot of cream in them, so it worked. I liked it better than just strips. Don't take pictures and wouldn't have a clue on how to post them. Maybe I should learn that skill. Next one I am going to try adding the 2-1/2" squares as Amy did. Don't think I would buy a jelly roll for this; but it is an OK method to use up co-ordinating strips of fabric. I always buy more than a pattern requires. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 We are so visual. A picture is worth a thousand words...who said that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 And Boni, I do agree with you. I love to look at the pictures on this site. Guess I am gping to have my daughter teach me how to post them and even start using my camera. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm not certain, but I think this is the picture to which Linda referred. Cutting those strips apart and just flipping them over and adding a sashing can add so much interest as opposed to simply sewing strips together with no other design element. Kim Stotsenberg has been a friend of mine virtually from the beginning of my quilting career, and I salute her for adding interest to an otherwise overly boring quilt. It doesn't take much to turn simple strips into something with focus and interest. Sorry if I offend anyone, but simply sewing strips together does not a quilt make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Wish I would have had this hint before I quilted this last week. I participated in a class a week ago Friday on doing this version of the jelly roll quilt (adding the 2 1/2" square in between the strips), and it is one of the ugliest quilts I've made. I used 12 fabrics, 4 strips of each color. I was particular in keeping the colors in a certain order and later was told I shouldn't have because that's what caused all the same colors to come together. My friend did the same thing and she's like me and didn't want to waste any more fabric on adding borders or time in working on a quilt she doesn't like. So this is what NOT to do. I thought maybe an all over feather meandering would maybe make this quilt not so ugly. NOT so. I'll keep it long enough to show at show and tell to tell them NOT to do this and then it's outa here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Cindy, It is pretty in it's o wn way. It would be great for a beginner, someone who is numbering shy, or for a child to make, depending on their skill level, or eye sight towards the quilt. It would also make a good quilt for the residents to make.. and it is usually men who make the quilts! No, I wouldn't do that, but was seriously trying to figure out what to do with the one I'm putting together, and, the sashing and cutting into blocks, will do a great job. Thanks for the idea, Linda.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinchicks Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 If you google jellyroll race variation image it will pull up a lot of examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 cindy, donate it to a local childrens hospital. a kid will fall in love with it. i don't think it looks as bad as you think. it is after all, bright and cheery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietlifeaz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Originally posted by CindyT Wish I would have had this hint before I quilted this last week. I participated in a class a week ago Friday on doing this version of the jelly roll quilt (adding the 2 1/2" square in between the strips), and it is one of the ugliest quilts I've made. I used 12 fabrics, 4 strips of each color. I was particular in keeping the colors in a certain order and later was told I shouldn't have because that's what caused all the same colors to come together. My friend did the same thing and she's like me and didn't want to waste any more fabric on adding borders or time in working on a quilt she doesn't like. So this is what NOT to do. I thought maybe an all over feather meandering would maybe make this quilt not so ugly. NOT so. I'll keep it long enough to show at show and tell to tell them NOT to do this and then it's outa here. I am sure it is more "ugly" to you than others...it will make a great donation quilt to whatever organization you choose -- believe me-- the fact that it is "handmade" and given with compassion will be cherished by whomever receives it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The first one I did was really ugly, too. The batiks were beautiful, but the way they fell in line was ugly. I decided to cut them apart into large squares, then into triangles and re-position them. Then it looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I didn't mean that yours is ugly. It is bright and cheery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm not too sure jelly roll quilts should be suggested for beginning quilters. I have quilted more than one JR quilt that gets wonky...it's like that 1/4 seam gets either too narrow or too wide as they venture down the strips. AND then there is the pressing issue. I have seen some cute JR quilts and it does showcase those yummy lines of fabrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't think I would offer a Jelly Roll quilt for a beginner either. We had a "fun day" at my house last year and we made the Jelly Roll Quilts. One lady is fairly new and had a terrible time understanding what she was to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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