Jelly Roll "Race" quilt with a treadle ? yes or no
 

I have been thinking about trying a quilt to try to justify the existence of some of these machine, after much you tube surfing I have about decided that I think a jelly roll strip quilt is something I could possibly handle. That initial 1600 or 2400 or more inch seam has me wondering though if it is really something I want to attempt with a 114 year old singer 27. Bad Idea or go for it ?

I love sewing with my treadle so I would say go for it. Why Not? Hope you have a few bobbins to fill so that you won't have to rewind the same one. That would be the only down side since the old bobbins don't hold as much thread.

I made a extra large "jelly roll race" quilt. I cut into 2 baby quilts for my quilt club. I used my Singer red eye treadle. It was super fun and easy. Go for it..it's the perfect practice treadle quilt. Just sewing endless strips. It's a great way to learn how to use your treadle. Good luck. Kathy.

I have a dozen or so .. and my winder has been adjusted and works very well, I really enjoy watching it work ... so that does not bother me much. Thank you for your input... I really might have to give this a try.

I treadled the quilt I helped make for Ashlea (http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...y-t254240.html) on a 1908 Singer 27 treadle. A strip quilt is very doable. Go for it. I think it will go faster than you expect.
Rodney

I figured if practice is the key ... what better way than a continuous uninterrupted practice strip ? Sounds perfect actually if not just a little ambitious


Thanks !

sure would be good exercise!

Yes do it. It's great fun and really is easy. I did the cover for my #2 Singer 66 treadle that way. Wasn't huge, but was still lots of strips.
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Joe

When I was a newbie, the first quilt I made was a king size Trip around the World on my treadle. My only problem was remembering to slow down when reaching the end of the fabric!

thank you all for the encouragement! ow to figure out a ripping fence for my rotary cutter ( or how to do cloth on the table saw ) and I will be half way there.