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I wasn't a big fan of the JRR until I saw one done a little differently on the MSQC board. Someone had taken her strips and cut half of them in half and the other half in thirds. She then threw them in a bag and grabbed and sewed them together. Yes, it did take more time but it turned out very scrappy and pretty. Sorry, I can't seem to find the link to show you!
When we did JRR we cut 18 inches off the first one.
The first Jelly Roll race I participated in, I cut my own strips, most others used Jelly Rolls. Mine was totally random and I was not a fan. It is still not a quilt, but I am starting to like the abandon placement quality it has. We recently did the Jelly Roll II, this time I used a Batik Jelly Roll and I find it more immediately pleasing. In both instances I placed all the strips in a large bag and mixed them up by hand and pulled them out randomly. I put immediate duplicates back in the bag, but other than that it was totally random.
Most quilts are an exercise in control, although it is difficult to let go and piece randomly, I think it is necessary from time to time for balance. At least, for me doing a Jelly Roll Race provides balance.
Aurora
"A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot." -Robert A. Heinlein
Put the strips together randomly. Make sure that you cut about 18 inches off the first strip so that your seams and the strips are staggered.
Thanks for the 18" information. Wrote it down in my book. Edie
Home is where the rags of your life are turned into quilts, lemons become lemonade and a few extra pounds are simply welcomed as "more of you to love."
I am so confused. I don't know if I found a rope or lost my horse."
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When I make my strip quilts I put a nice big applique on them it breaks up the strips.
all quilts so beautiful. why didn't I think of that 20 yrs ago??
put off till tomorrow what you can do today, and if you procrastinate long enough, you may never have to do it.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...&hsimp=yhs-001 here is a link to watch some videos
It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
I made one out of a commercial jelly roll just for fun. Not my thing. Never quilted it. Thinking I might cut it up and make some totes.
Luvstoquilt301
I'm with you on the jelly roll camp, but your link is great. I might have to try this. thanks
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