New To Jelly Rolls
 

Since I am a newbie quilter, I am new to precuts. I am anxious to use a jelly roll. I have seen some beautiful ones by Moda that I would love to have. The problem is I need a book/pattern to use. I don't have a LQS so I order my books from Amazon.com (they have everything). So I would lilke some suggestions for books.......which ones are your favorites. :sew::wave:

many easy videos with patterns - Check out Jenny Dolan...I just made the 3 dude quilt. I do better watching a video or looking at a picture on line to figure out how to do them.

I did a jelly roll race on Super Bowl Day at the LQS. This was a pattern that we attached a square at the end of each strip and added another strip and kept going until all 40 strips and the blocks were all in one long line. Then we cut off 12-20 inches off the first end and then attached the two ends together long way until we met the end again--you have to cut them apart at the end. Then you sew those two ends together again and so on and until you get the size quilt you want. I have one more border to add to mine and then I will take a pic of it and post it here. Also 3 Dudes one is awesome too.

Moda has a site with FREE patterns dedicated to precuts. It's called the Moda Bake Shop:
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
Look thru the patterns (recipes) & find one you like!
As far as books go, I like "Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts":
http://www.amazon.com/Layer-Cake-Jel...ly+roll+quilts
Amazon has several inexpensive used ones listed.

I've found some great free patterns here http://www.quilterscache.com/

Also read some of the quilters blogs, some have detailed instructions on how to make something.

If you're set on getting books, I like to read the reviews on Amazon to see what people have to say about the books. Maybe try your library to look at books to see if it's something you really need/want to purchase.

Have you tried to Google: free pattern with jelly rolls???

Lots of jelly roll books, kimberly einmo is very popular and has quite a few precut books out, she has a craftsy class as well but haven't taken it

http://www.kimberlyeinmo.com/

Liz Katsuro at www.jellyrollfabrics.net has free patterns made with jelly rolls and several books that feature customer's quilts made with jelly rolls. It is a great place for ideas and free patterns.

I love jelly rolls and all precuts - I have several books by Pam and Nicky Lintott - that are specifically for jelly roll quilts - I have made many quilts with their books - otherwise you can find many free patterns online - especially at Moda Bake Shop - that is one of the best sites for pre-cuts - lastly, check out Missouri Star Quilt Co. Jenny Doan has several youtube videos using pre-cuts - she has several great ideas. Good luck.

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts by Pam & Nicky Lintott is what I'm using too. This is my first jelly roll quilt, I'm really enjoying it.

You really don't need a book if you have access to the internet, as evidenced above.

You can also make your own jelly rolls. Or get together with some quilting buddies share the cost of the material. a jelly roll is 40 - 2 1/2" strips width of fabric. You can use anywhere from 10 to 40 different fabrics. You could use some ombre fabric and that would give you the sensation of shades of the same color.

Has anyone had a problem with pre-cuts? I've heard they are cut using a laser and can be a little "short".

I can't really offer you any suggestions other than what's been suggested, but personally, I don't buy any pre-cuts, although I have been gifted a couple jelly rolls and had to trim them all down to 2".

I'm beginning to think that precursor are not the way to go. What I liked about them is that they have the whole line in one. What would you buy in it's place?

I love quilting with the 2 1/2" strips. I can even get them in batiks, which I love!

Check out fatquartershop.com. There's a pattern and video for jelly roll jam -- cute pattern and one of the best videos I've ever seen -- I learned lots. Plus you can pause and watch as much as you like. Have fun!

Missouri Star Quilt Company has a LOT of tutorials on YouTube. Jenny Doan shows how to make lots of quilts using precuts. Hope you find what you're looking for and have fun!

Besides the Missouri Quilt Co try Cozy Quilts. They specialize in strip patterns

Check your local library too! Some have great selections of quilting books.

I request most of my quilting books from my library's website. If my local branch (just 6 blocks away) doesn't have it, they can get it from any of the others in the system. It's a great way to preview books without having to layout the cash!

I would suggest you buy Kim Brackett books: Scrap-Basket Sensations or Scrap-Basket Surprises. I have made her quilts and they are beautiful. They are easy to make and her directions are clear.

Library, library, library. Lots of books, lots of ways to do jelly roll things from easy to challenging. And you can always buy the books you find the most useful. Plus, you might just find something else interesting for your personal "next quilting step." Check the quilts on this board as well as the conversations. I am a jelly roll freak (that is another story) and this is the very best place with the most gifted, nicest people.

Have a good time!

Pat

I just finished my first Jelly Roll Race Quilt for my DGD. At first I was a bit skeptical but she had picked out the pattern. When finished, I absolutely love it. Seeing all the colors and patterns is just great. She picked a quilt that was pinned on Pinterest by Amy Hughes. This quilt is easy. Hannah picked bright pink minky for the back so no batting couldn't have been easier. The flowers I did, I used the fold under way and machine sewed them down before sandwiching.

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I agree, go to youtube to see Missouri Star Quilt Co. tutes using the jelly roll .. OR /AND go to your library system and see if they have (or you can put on hold) quilt books with jelly rolls, lots of books out there.