Look What I Made Last Night! Ugly Jelly Roll 1600
 

I think the fact that it is busy, makes it all the more interesting. If you really didn't like the fabric, this was probably a good use for it.

Give it time it will grow on you . I like it .. all the colors and patterns in the fabric make it very interesting.

I agree. the finishing will make this quilt.

Definitely colorful! Great job though!

I really like the fabric and the combination - it looks Persian to me. I would add a narrow solid border and then a wider patterned border and a dark binding. If you don't like it, send it to me because it really appeals to me.

um, wait a minute! i think the first supportive post deserves the first chance at this quilt ;-)

I really like it!!!!!!

nicely done

Some huge white or any solid color flowers placed randomly would calm this quilt down. with a solid border.

I have had a couple that I didn't think I likes, so, I cut the at an angle //////, and made place mats and mug rugs and som I cut in a circle for candle mats. I like colors.

Actually, it kinda grows on you! I like it! :)

You did a nice job working with what you had. And you got to try something new. Now go finish it and show it to us so we can ooo and ahh over another quilt finished. :thumbup:

The more you look at it the better it looks. Once it is finished I think you will like it. I did one using Christmas fabric and appliqued a big Christmas tree on it and it helped. You might think about adding appliques. Think this pattern is not something I would probably do again.

I am positive someone will think this is "way cool".

I like those fabrics!

I probably would have made two quilts, interspersing each with less busy neutrals and purples and orange/yellow.

But it's cute- be proud!!

The more I look at it the more I like it. Hope you will post a pic when it's finished.

Here's a jelly roll race style quilt I made for a local charity collection for bushfire victims. I was given a small bag of cut pieces to use for my string quilt but when I opened the fabrics out they were 2.5 inch strips sewn together into 3s and 4s. I added some black/grey squares as I joined the pieces. I added some applique once I dscovered it came out with a largish light area. I pieced the outside borders with pieces from my precut 2.5 inch strip bin. The binding came from a scrap bag.

Forgot to say I like how yours turned out. I have never actually made a quilt using a jelly roll - just the equivalent in scraps.

I, too, like it. It is so colorful and reminds me of an exotic place.

Recently I think it was on here but I've seen them elsewhere too that I've seen quilts with large randon applique on them. I think the one on here was a little black dress. Maybe you could do something like that and then the background wouldn't be the main focus. You put so much work in it maybe you can find a way to not think its ugly

I happen to like the fabrics and the quilt top!

not the most attractive jelly roll I have seen but you pulled it off!

I can't believe you guys think that's ugly! I love those fabrics... Very bohemian.

eta: I would separate the two white with lavender strips that came out side by side, tho. Just remove one of the rows and flip it...

Canada Kate: I never made a jellyroll 1600 quilt but I love yours and you inspired me to make one to and I bet
mine is not as pretty as yours (by a long shot). I have a big box of 2 1/2" strips and I will put all these strips on the sewing block so to speak and see what happens. Wish me luck !!!!!!

It will look differeent after you add a border and quilt it.

Jelly roll quilt are haphazarded, that is their nature. I'd put a calm lighter fabric on the back (no more borders) and birth it w/o borders. Pick or make up a quilting design that suits your experience and preference (I'd go for one that isn't too close or fussy) and pillow case it, using big thin "S"es of Elmers on the one side to hold it steady while you turn it and pin the other side and stitch away. It is an awsome lap robe (or child's bed covering... I'm not sure of the size).

Well since I love those colors...I like it!!

I DON'T SEE A THING UGLY. I LOVE IT. I really do like it. Nothing ugly about it.

i think it looks ok you can always give to chARITY

Have you thought about adding a solid/almost solid border? This may help the ugly fabrics. Since the quilt top is small it could be a little larger making a nice size lap quilt.

Very interesting.....

Fantastic Art Quilt !!
 

LOVE IT!! I'll just bet at an auction with some young folks there this quilt will bring in the big bucks.. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I think it's just beautiful..

It is busy, LOL, but pretty:)

I love the fabric and it looks great in the quilt.

I think you should do a 1" border all around using one of the darker colors, followed by a 6" border of one of the larger floral prints. Then bind with the same fabric as the 1" border. I know you will have to order more fabric for this, but it really puts a pretty finishing touch on a 1600 quilt. Been there, done that.

Nothing wrong with it I think it is beautiful, love those colours.

It is busy but someone will love having it to snuggle under if you don't. Giving to charity is wonderful.