Strip Quilt -How fast
04-02-2012, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
I have made MANY of these with variations. I now have discovered I like them better when I use the strips cut in half instead of the full 40". I don't time myself, because I am like many of you, a little bit of a perfectionist to try to do it speedily. They go faster if you don't do the angle seam thing. I made several one weekend. I have a couple I still have to find backing for.
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I have a black and white jelly roll I'm considering using for the jelly roll race quilt. But I think when I'm done I'll use it for a "canvas" for a large floral applique. I'm thinking maybe California Poppies would look cool.
04-02-2012, 01:10 PM
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Yes, silly me as well.... I saw the youtube video of Missouri Star Quilt, Jenny did a race quilt and made it seem sooo easy. Supposedly it takes 45 mins. So I attempted it....they never tell you how twisted your 1600 inch strip would get and that it took me over 2 hrs to untangle it. Then I thought it would be better to pin the sides together so that it wouldn't get twisted again. Well I spent over 6 hrs on this 'quick easy quilt' and still haven't finished it. I'm at the squaring up and putting borders on part, so maybe the end is near?!
I'll post a pic when done.
Blessings,
MaryAnna
I'll post a pic when done.
Blessings,
MaryAnna
04-02-2012, 01:36 PM
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We did the "Jelly Roll Race" at our guild meeting. First we sewed all 40 strips end to end, which took about 20 minutes, then we started the timer and started sewing the actual top together. I won....in 55 minutes.
04-02-2012, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I have a black and white jelly roll I'm considering using for the jelly roll race quilt. But I think when I'm done I'll use it for a "canvas" for a large floral applique. I'm thinking maybe California Poppies would look cool.
Oh, Queen, I would love to see this quilt finished....bright orange CA poppies on a black and white background would be exquisite!!
04-02-2012, 01:52 PM
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I live in beautiful Bozeman, Montana and have seen a bumper sticker often that says "did you move here to be in a hurry?" Same way I feel about quilting races. I quilt because I love the feel of the fabric, I feel great when I have finished something that I have made (be it easy are more difficult), and I love to give gifts that cannot be a duplicate of somebody else's gift. I don't want to be in a rush as so much of the rest of life is a rush. Yes, there may be a reason to try to get a gift on time, but I have been know to just add a note to a card that states "interesting things come to those who wait" and give the homemade gift when it gets done. Last time it was getting a baby quilt out to a 3 month old (just made it a little larger so she can use it longer) I have made (not yet quilted) the stip quilt you are talking about. It took me all afternoon but I enjoyed every minute of it. We were "camping" in our trailer in Ennis and DH got me all set up to play sewing while he went fishing for the afternoon. He came back to a happy wife and a cold beer so he was thrilled too.
04-02-2012, 02:19 PM
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I did this quilt to out if jelly roll and it took me an hour to sew together the strips. After I did this I realized I had sewn them at wring angle and had to rip 40 strips and see again. Then another hour of sewing. Once they were sewn together I was able to do the race part and it took a hour and half. So so much for 45minute top.
Used a civil war fabric jelly roll and working on borders now.
Used a civil war fabric jelly roll and working on borders now.
04-02-2012, 02:30 PM
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Our guild did the jellyroll race as part of our sew-in for National Quilt Day--our winner did the sewing of the top together in 44+ min--but she sews FAST! I was that person that finally made it across the finish line at a slow walk! I didn't figure out a way to not get the twist when you doubled it, etc. I made this as a charity lap quilt (big one with 44 strips) but frankly thought it was pretty plain despite the bright batiks. So when I quilted it I started with a "sun" in the middle and then had sun rays going out to all sides. Not bad, although like the back (black with white and yellow sun/rays) better than the front!
04-02-2012, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sharon b
Mine is all from fabric I got from swaps here - I tried to stick mostly to florals - so when I am done I will have a HUGE Group hug from members here 
I just had a duh! moment...I really like the arrangement...will have to try one.
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