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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.
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I'm a jelly roll girl. Go to Cozy quilt desgins they have boat loads of patterns for these cuts. They are having a sale thru 2-24-11.w
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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...... |
They are great if you are big into applique. Lots of colors, patterns, etc. all rolled into one pkg. Also, since they are all by the same manufacturer the prints and colors all coordinate.
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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.
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I think it is because a lot of the work is done when you use those things. They are already cut and ready to sew. that takes the "grind" part out and leaves the putting together part.
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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.
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Originally Posted by Candace
Pre-cuts are a big time saver for a lot of people. And all the fabrics are co-ordinated and ready to go.
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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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I am a tradional quilter too, but I love the varity in the packs. Could never buy FQs of all of the!
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