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    Old 06-09-2012, 08:03 AM
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    Actually, I can sew really, really fast. Problem is having to rip it all out.
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    Old 06-09-2012, 08:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by Neesie
    Actually, I can sew really, really fast. Problem is having to rip it all out.
    Me too!
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    Old 06-09-2012, 09:47 AM
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    I was asked to post a pic of my version of the jelly roll 1600. I cut my strips in half, so they are only half the width of the full strips. Then I cut one of the two ends in half again to stagger the seams. I have found I like this look better than the usual long strips.[ATTACH=CONFIG]340892[/ATTACH]
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    Old 06-09-2012, 09:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by grann of 6
    I was asked to post a pic of my version of the jelly roll 1600. I cut my strips in half, so they are only half the width of the full strips. Then I cut one of the two ends in half again to stagger the seams. I have found I like this look better than the usual long strips.[ATTACH=CONFIG]340892[/ATTACH]
    Well, that's cute! Very creative!
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    Old 06-09-2012, 11:03 AM
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    I like that (strips cut in half) better, too! Looks much more interesting, that way.
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    Old 06-09-2012, 11:27 AM
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    Thanks for posting the pic. I love it! I agree that your version is nicer.
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    Old 06-09-2012, 12:51 PM
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    I will takethe time at the end of each long strip sewing to straighten it out - at least somewhat. That way there isn't too much bunching at the end that has to be cut thru. It also depends on whether you sewing the strips on the diagonal or butt them together. We did it at a retreat early this year and the timing was between 1 hr 15 min for the fastest to about 2 hours. I also length the stitch one click. I think it is just as secure but goes a bit faster. I had rather take the time to straighten the strips each time rather than take the time fiddling thru the end to retain as much of the strip as possible. One or two at the retreat didn't even cut off the selvedge, that saved time but oh........
    I have even pressed each seam when it is sewed. I think it makes it easier to alighn the next strip.
    So guess the bottom line is just how much time you want to take. A local quilter did one for the center and then added a border made of squares all around. There were 4 rows of squares in a nice color arrangement. Looks great.
    I also made one from one fabric. It was an ombre printed in pastel stripes. I cut the sections length of the fabric rather than cross the fabric. I cut 42" sections from the fabric and then cut the strips. Made a very intereting jelly roll quilt.
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    Old 06-09-2012, 10:17 PM
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    Never thought to cut the long strips in half- but I do like the way it looks Thanks for sharing

    And how clever to roll the scrap strips until you have enough to do another top
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    I inserted a white block before each strip for a different look, which I really liked. It took a little longer but I liked the affect. I also did a little appliqueing on both sides.
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    How cute! I really like the applique! It adds so much.
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