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Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Jelly Sandwich Quilt



This week I started a Jelly Sandwich Quilt using Moda 's Coming Home Jelly Roll. 


Stitches Magazine
I got the fabric at the beginning of my quilting journey but never found a pattern/design that I wanted to try.  After I saw this design in a local magazine 'Stitches', I wanted to give it a go.  (The flash is a bit bright on the picture, sorry)


I just love how it came out so far.
I have to be completely honest when I say, I just cant afford 'designer' fabrics, but after using this, I know and understand exactly why everyone insists on using good quality cotton.  Although I am using 100% cotton, its not of the same standard, but I am happy with the results with my previous quilt.


YES, you save a lot of time using jelly rolls, no need for time consuming cutting and preparation as all the fabric is pre-chosen to fit and cut up precisely in 2½ inch strips.  But this specific design did not leave any room for error. One mistake and the whole thing will be ruined.  Luckily I was very attentive, and made sure,.. look once,.. look again, read the instructions, again and again, before I would slide the rotary cutter through the fabric.  It was quite stressful. 


I love the prints on the fabric,.. apples, sheep, flowers and roosters... its so cute!  I hope you can see some of it on these snapshots I took...


I got it done, without any mistakes, whoop-whoop!!!  All that is left to do is the border for this quilt top be done.  So watch this space...


Happy quilting

10 comments:

  1. Rosemary Dickinson16 May 2012 at 22:31

    That's such a great pattern! I really love how your quilt came out! Looks wonderful!

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    1. Marelize Ries16 May 2012 at 23:20

      Thanks Rosemary, I cant wait to start quilting this, not sure what FMQ design I will use, was thinking of trying feathers...

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  2. Marelize Ries16 May 2012 at 23:20

    Thanks Becky :-)

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  3. Danih0317 May 2012 at 05:05

    That's a very pretty quilt top! I love the colors. I have been wanting to try a jelly roll quilt. Just haven't gotten around to it. Probably because i have a long list of things I want to try :)

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    1. Marelize Ries17 May 2012 at 06:04

      Dont you just wish we had more hours in the day to spend on what we love doing?...

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  4. MalinisQuilts17 May 2012 at 07:34

    I love your quilt, its stunning. I have the same fabric line. Some fat quaters and 2 charm packs. May be I can do this design too. I'm excited.
    Thanks Marelize!

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  5. Doreen17 May 2012 at 22:29

    That pattern is really interesting....not as simply constructed as would first appear! Feathers, or some type of variation, would work wonderfully and would be a great opportunity to practice FMQ without it being the total focus! Very nice!

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    1. Marelize Ries18 May 2012 at 07:23

      Thanks Doreen, I made a few practice blocks yesterday to give feathers a go, much harder to get the 'flow' of it right. I'll have to practice more, before I can quilt this, the last thing I want to do is mess it up.... :-)

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  6. FarahLin18 May 2012 at 03:03

    Your quilt top turned out beautifully. Love the colours.

    I love reading your blog and I find your FMQ skills are amazing! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work!

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    1. Marelize Ries18 May 2012 at 07:21

      Thanks for popping by, and all your wonderful comments.

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