Jelly rolls & charms
07-18-2011, 06:14 AM
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I'm sure they are handy, BUT... I insist on pre-washing my fabrics (partly due to being allergic to the sizing and chemicals in new fabric) and it would be hard to do with those small pieces. Also, being on a tight budget, I would rather pay less for the fabric and cut it myself.
07-18-2011, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mollymct
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
Check out this site for many ideas and free patterns for jelly rolls and charm packs!
Check out this site for many ideas and free patterns for jelly rolls and charm packs!
07-18-2011, 07:11 AM
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In reply to the requests and PM's asking for the pattern for this quilt - I used the tutorial found here:
http://beesquarefabrics.blogspot.com...t-without.html
I used one package of Bali Pops in the Cotton Candy (soft pastels) colorway, and one package of Tonga Treats in the Meringue (off-white) colorway.
p.s. I purchased both of these items on sale, so the entire top was less than $46.
http://beesquarefabrics.blogspot.com...t-without.html
I used one package of Bali Pops in the Cotton Candy (soft pastels) colorway, and one package of Tonga Treats in the Meringue (off-white) colorway.
p.s. I purchased both of these items on sale, so the entire top was less than $46.
07-18-2011, 08:29 AM
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I use them some...less now than in the past. I like the convenience of a pre-cut but what you're also paying for is the full line of coordinating fabric...no worries about whether it will all look good together. But, the downside is that you'll have several of the same prints in different
colorways, which might not work in some patterns.
Anita
colorways, which might not work in some patterns.
Anita
07-18-2011, 08:42 AM
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If you are new to quilting, it might be helpful to get one of the books out there geared to pre-cut fabrics. And there are a lot of them. If you have lots of ideas running through your head, go for it. They are fun to use. I habe used the 10 inch squares, the half of a 10 inch square (I think they are called turnovers), the charm packs and jelly rolls. I have used them by themselves and combined them with other fabrics. Just go for it, have lots of fun!
07-18-2011, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by katier825
Originally Posted by quilting cat
I hate to pay extra for someone to cut the fabric for me. I've never purchased a jelly roll for that reason -- you are usually paying at least 50% extra for the fabric. I'd rather buy 1/8th yard of each.
Sometimes it's more practical to buy the precuts if you want a variety of the fabrics because many places, especially online shops, will not sell less than 1/4 or 1/2 yard. It would cost a lot more to get 40 1/4 yard pieces to get the variety you can get in a jelly roll.
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