Originally Posted by
Quiltngolfer
Well, I researched the Jelly Roll Race yesterday, and made one out of a Moda Jelly Roll called, Rural Jardin. It was easy and loads of fun to make. I like the colors, kind of muted reds, creams, and blues. I starched and pressed it this morning, and I don't like it. It is very dull. I need to do something to perk it up like appliqué or what??. What color would add a pop? I want it to look nice because it is for a friend who has cancer. She is starting chemo treatments and is cold all the time. She has two blue recliners in her room just the color of the blue in the quilt. Please help.
When I do these quilts, I cut between 13 and 18 inches off one end of the long strip after all pieces have been sewn together. That way, when you are sewing the quilt top it does not result in striped rows. I would add a narrow border of red and then a wider border of a coordinating blue. Your colors are great and your friend is going to love this!!!