What Precut Do You Buy When You Have No Pattern Idea?
06-01-2010, 06:13 AM
#41
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This is a link to a nice jelly roll quilt. I've done this one and it is really cute.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm
06-01-2010, 06:28 AM
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This is a link to a nice jelly roll quilt. I've done this one and it is really cute.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-44258-1.htm
06-01-2010, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by upchurs
I like jelly rolls and am about to start a quilt with a set that I bought for about 15.00. I don't pay over 15.00 for jelly rolls. They are all batiks, color coordinated and (I think) very pretty.
I have arthritis in my hands and handling the rotary cutter and keeping the ruler firmly placed are a real problem for me. The jelly rolls are perfect, but can be very expensive. Hence, my dollar limit on the jelly rolls.
The quilt I'm starting this week uses the Roman Square. Not really a block but a great way to use scraps or jelly rolls.
I have arthritis in my hands and handling the rotary cutter and keeping the ruler firmly placed are a real problem for me. The jelly rolls are perfect, but can be very expensive. Hence, my dollar limit on the jelly rolls.
The quilt I'm starting this week uses the Roman Square. Not really a block but a great way to use scraps or jelly rolls.
Where do you find jelly rolls for $15?
06-01-2010, 11:08 AM
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Delilah, I love this quilt. Can you give complete directions for it by writing ea. step?[/quote]
I'll try, let me know if you need more information.
From each fabric cut (160) 3.5" squares
From each fabric cut (160) 2" squares
Draw diagonal line on back of 2" squares*
Sew 2" sq of fabric 2 on corner of each of fabric 1
Sew 2" sq of fabric 1 on corner of each of fabric 2
Trim excess off points using your preferred method
Press all units toward dark
Rotate & join 4 units to form one block (6.5" unfinished)
(attaching picture of 4 blocks joined)
Nestle seams when joining blocks for nice points
Quilt shown has 8 blocks across and 10 down
First border uses 2" strips, finished 1.5"
Final border uses 4.75" strips
(probably because I was running out of fabric?)
*I don't draw lines because I have diagonal line drawn on my machine to line points up when sewing. You can use painters tape for this, also.
Do let me know if you want more info and I'll try to clarify.
Please share your quilt with us when/if you make this one.
I'll try, let me know if you need more information.
From each fabric cut (160) 3.5" squares
From each fabric cut (160) 2" squares
Draw diagonal line on back of 2" squares*
Sew 2" sq of fabric 2 on corner of each of fabric 1
Sew 2" sq of fabric 1 on corner of each of fabric 2
Trim excess off points using your preferred method
Press all units toward dark
Rotate & join 4 units to form one block (6.5" unfinished)
(attaching picture of 4 blocks joined)
Nestle seams when joining blocks for nice points
Quilt shown has 8 blocks across and 10 down
First border uses 2" strips, finished 1.5"
Final border uses 4.75" strips
(probably because I was running out of fabric?)
*I don't draw lines because I have diagonal line drawn on my machine to line points up when sewing. You can use painters tape for this, also.
Do let me know if you want more info and I'll try to clarify.
Please share your quilt with us when/if you make this one.
06-01-2010, 11:19 AM
#46
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Melinda in Tulsa:
I only buy them when I have a 40% or 50% off coupon at Joann's. I've looked at them in the Hancock's of Paducah's catalog and they are really expensive but sometimes they do have them on sale for 17.00 or 18.00.
I only buy them when I have a 40% or 50% off coupon at Joann's. I've looked at them in the Hancock's of Paducah's catalog and they are really expensive but sometimes they do have them on sale for 17.00 or 18.00.
06-01-2010, 11:32 AM
#47
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I buy yardage but mostly jelly rolls, a few layer cakes and charm packs.
I like pre-cuts simply because I don't have easy access to fabric stores and
they are already matched for me. :) I buy my fabric online mostly. When
buying pre-cuts I find it more useful to choose the pattern first otherwise
you could get stuck with the wrong cut or not enough. For example, there
are patterns for jelly rolls that are not really suited for layer cakes...like
sewing long strips. You could use layer cakes and cut strips but you could
end up buying twice as much fabric and a lot of waste. Hope this helps.
I like pre-cuts simply because I don't have easy access to fabric stores and
they are already matched for me. :) I buy my fabric online mostly. When
buying pre-cuts I find it more useful to choose the pattern first otherwise
you could get stuck with the wrong cut or not enough. For example, there
are patterns for jelly rolls that are not really suited for layer cakes...like
sewing long strips. You could use layer cakes and cut strips but you could
end up buying twice as much fabric and a lot of waste. Hope this helps.
06-01-2010, 03:07 PM
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Location: Western Arizona
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Originally Posted by Delilah
Delilah, I love this quilt. Can you give complete directions for it by writing ea. step?
From each fabric cut (160) 3.5" squares
From each fabric cut (160) 2" squares
Draw diagonal line on back of 2" squares*
Sew 2" sq of fabric 2 on corner of each of fabric 1
Sew 2" sq of fabric 1 on corner of each of fabric 2
Trim excess off points using your preferred method
Press all units toward dark
Rotate & join 4 units to form one block (6.5" unfinished)
(attaching picture of 4 blocks joined)
Nestle seams when joining blocks for nice points
Quilt shown has 8 blocks across and 10 down
First border uses 2" strips, finished 1.5"
Final border uses 4.75" strips
(probably because I was running out of fabric?)
*I don't draw lines because I have diagonal line drawn on my machine to line points up when sewing. You can use painters tape for this, also.
Do let me know if you want more info and I'll try to clarify.
Please share your quilt with us when/if you make this one.[/quote]
Delilah, thanks so much for the pattern. It makes good sense with your directions. I'll let you know if I have a prob. though.
Thanks again.
Pat G
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