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huntersgrammie 07-16-2017 06:12 PM

Question about using layer cake vs. Jelly roll
 
I have a Tonga treat Natick in a layer cake but need a jelly roll. Can't find one anywhere. Would it be acceptable to cut the layer cake into strips sewing them into the required lengths which vary from 3 to 36 inches. I have an applique that could cover an are that may have a lot of seams.

QuiltnNan 07-16-2017 06:24 PM

we are piecers after all :)

cathyvv 07-16-2017 07:02 PM

You have my permission - but you don't need it! It's your quilt so you make the rules about how to make it! I'm sure it will be lovely.

Jingle 07-16-2017 07:23 PM

Do whatever you need to do to make it work. Your quilt your way.

MadQuilter 07-16-2017 08:06 PM

If you have enough, of course.

toverly 07-17-2017 04:12 AM

Seams seem to hide in batiks, if you can make enough fabric it should work. Give it a try.

susie-susie-susie 07-17-2017 08:30 AM

If you have enough fabric and don't mind the seams, go for it. Should work just fine. Just make sure you have enough
fabric. Nothing is more frustrating than being short a couple of strips.
Sue

Boston1954 07-17-2017 01:18 PM

I have done this before and have had no problem. I say go for it.

Wanabee Quiltin 07-18-2017 04:50 AM

I have substituted but I always read the pattern first to make sure I will have enough and that the seams will be where they should be.

klswift 07-18-2017 05:48 AM

If most of the strips are less than 10 ", then it makes sense. It could be a lot of extra seams if most are longer, but there is no reason you could not do it. I would be careful about strips that are 11" - 13". Try to place the seam closer to the middle of that strip (rather than sew a 10" to a tiny piece). Please let us know how it works out.


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