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#41
The only pattern that I have used with jelly rolls is the grandmas flower garden. Two jelly rolls and matching charm packs plus a little yardage and I am set to go. Our LQS does not ever get compete lines, so this method gives me more diversity than what is in the shop bolts.
#43
Originally Posted by Crabby Patty
As I am more of a traditional quilter I don't usually buy fq,jelly rolls, etc. Why are they so much in demand? People go absolutely ga-ga over these things. why? How do you use them?
I never use them either...as far as I'm concerned you get so much more for your money buying yardage plus you have leftovers for scrappy quilts. I don't even buy fat quarters for this very reason. I too am more of a traditional quilter but do enjoy making many of the other style quilts.
I think many people buy them so they don't have to cut so much as it makes it a faster process for them. Imagine there are a number of reasons for buying them than not buying them as always different strokes for different folks......
#45
I too am a traditional quilter. I have not used a jelly roll but have used several layer cake collections. They make a great 10 minute quilt block and I also used one to make a the pattern called spinner. There are lots of patterns for the jelly rolls and layer cakes, I like Moda and they have great collections put together.
#47
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sullivan Ilinois
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these are my favorite rulers too. they make short work of cutting and it is accurate. When cutting many strips it makes short work of it. Can cut a whole quilt in short amount of time. They are worth the price.
#49
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dothan, Alabama
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I saw jelly rolls on sale at a LQS and thought it might be a good time to try them. Of course all you really see is the outside fabric strip. I was so disappointed with the selection when I got it home and opened it. I ended up making a small quilt for charity just to get rid of it. So I'm really leary of purchasing what I can see.
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