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Sherryj2003 , 01-23-2018 01:29 PM
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01-25-2018I have a jelly-roll question. I just bought my first jelly roll. It has 20 strips, 2 of each color. I want to try a borgello style quilt. Is it going to be enough or do i need to run back to joanns for a second roll?
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Jane Quilter , 01-23-2018 02:45 PM
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go to moda bake shop website, I think they tell you amounts such as 2 jelly rolls equals a twins size quilt. (don't quote me here) but they can give you an estimate even though different patterns uses different amounts. at least you can get closer than guessing.
this calculator might help....
http://www.joscountryjunction.com/qu...ce-calculator/
this calculator might help....
http://www.joscountryjunction.com/qu...ce-calculator/
#4
Hi, Sherry, and welcome to the QB. Is this your first quilt? If so, you might want to practice making some 9 patches with scrap fabric to make sure you like matching up all those seams and points. Finding out before you spend all that time and money on more jelly rolls would be my advice. Bargellos are all about precision.
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M.Elizabeth , 01-23-2018 03:47 PM
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You will be glad you joined in here to gain knowledge from all the expert quilters here. And welcome from the beautiful mountains of western NC.
#6
Hi and Welcome!
I haven't made one of those quilts yet. Agree with poster above to make sure you like working with all those cuts/seams. Best wishes on your adventure into quilting. It's one of the best hobbies!
I haven't made one of those quilts yet. Agree with poster above to make sure you like working with all those cuts/seams. Best wishes on your adventure into quilting. It's one of the best hobbies!
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Barb in Louisiana , 01-23-2018 06:05 PM
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Welcome from South Louisiana. I searched for Free Bargello Quilt Patterns. This was one of the sites that came up. Hope it helps you. https://www.favequilts.com/Monthly-Q...Quilt-Patterns
This site has instructions on the first page. https://www.stitchpiecenpurl.com/bargello-quilt.htm
A question....do you have a history of using a sewing machine and matching seams? If not, you may be happier if you start with a beginner pattern, just to practice getting that 1/4 inch seam down pat and understanding the directions. Rail fence is one that comes to mind. You still have to match seams and you can use the jelly roll if you want to. Here is a page with links to free patterns. http://www.freequilt.com/railfence.html
This site has instructions on the first page. https://www.stitchpiecenpurl.com/bargello-quilt.htm
A question....do you have a history of using a sewing machine and matching seams? If not, you may be happier if you start with a beginner pattern, just to practice getting that 1/4 inch seam down pat and understanding the directions. Rail fence is one that comes to mind. You still have to match seams and you can use the jelly roll if you want to. Here is a page with links to free patterns. http://www.freequilt.com/railfence.html
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TheMerkleFamily , 01-24-2018 04:37 PM
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Welcome to the board - I'm sure you already see how wonderful the folks on here are! Ask and they will share their wisdom with you - I'm new myself and am sure you'll love your time on here!
