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Susan Laity Price
Mar 3, 2012, 8:55:22 PM3/3/12
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Thought I better but the word fabric in the subject line so we won't
waste time on all the pastry comments.
I sewed with a Jelly Roll package for the first time today. It was a
Hoffman Batik for which I pay $36! Every piece was to have been a 2
1/2" strip. I was very disappointed at how poorly they were cut. Some
had a wobble of 1/8" too narrow. Many were off by 1/16" especially
along the fold line.
Have others used these pre-cut strips? Did you find the widths varied?
Was it a problem with your piecing? I would like to hear how others
have dealt with the uneven widths.
The package always looks so pretty at the store. Thinking about the
prospect of cutting forty strips make them tempting. But after seeing
how they are actually cut I won't be tempted again.
Susan
waste time on all the pastry comments.
I sewed with a Jelly Roll package for the first time today. It was a
Hoffman Batik for which I pay $36! Every piece was to have been a 2
1/2" strip. I was very disappointed at how poorly they were cut. Some
had a wobble of 1/8" too narrow. Many were off by 1/16" especially
along the fold line.
Have others used these pre-cut strips? Did you find the widths varied?
Was it a problem with your piecing? I would like to hear how others
have dealt with the uneven widths.
The package always looks so pretty at the store. Thinking about the
prospect of cutting forty strips make them tempting. But after seeing
how they are actually cut I won't be tempted again.
Susan
Di Maloney
Mar 3, 2012, 10:47:12 PM3/3/12
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Hi Susan,
I used a jelly roll package for the first time last week and I too was
disappointed with the cutting.
At the fold there were some uneven ones and some were the same as you found.
The other thing I found was that they were not all the same length!
I have about 8 jelly roll packages but I will be extremely careful when
using them.
When I put my pictures up you will be able to see how some of the material
has been cut - there were strips that looked totally crooked which spoils
the look of the quilt (in my opinion).
Fortunately, I didn't pay as much as you because I only bought mine when
they were on sale.
Di
"Susan Laity Price" <slpde...@speakeasy.net> wrote in message
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I used a jelly roll package for the first time last week and I too was
disappointed with the cutting.
At the fold there were some uneven ones and some were the same as you found.
The other thing I found was that they were not all the same length!
I have about 8 jelly roll packages but I will be extremely careful when
using them.
When I put my pictures up you will be able to see how some of the material
has been cut - there were strips that looked totally crooked which spoils
the look of the quilt (in my opinion).
Fortunately, I didn't pay as much as you because I only bought mine when
they were on sale.
Di
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Polly Esther
Mar 3, 2012, 11:10:18 PM3/3/12
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IMHO the jellyrolls I've opened were discarded because they were shabby
fabric and sloppily cut. They make pretty good ties for tomato plants but
are too skinny for blotting up puppy accidents. I don't suppose anyone
would like to know how I really feel about them? Polly
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fabric and sloppily cut. They make pretty good ties for tomato plants but
are too skinny for blotting up puppy accidents. I don't suppose anyone
would like to know how I really feel about them? Polly
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Hanne in DK
Mar 4, 2012, 1:33:07 AM3/4/12
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Polly, this is a public group, and some of us do listen to what you have
to say, so I think you had better hold it - we can guess on this one!
On the other hand, I think I'll steer clear of the hofmann batiks, which
was the one kind of jelly rolls that I have been really tempted by...
Hanne in DK
to say, so I think you had better hold it - we can guess on this one!
On the other hand, I think I'll steer clear of the hofmann batiks, which
was the one kind of jelly rolls that I have been really tempted by...
Hanne in DK
Roberta
Mar 4, 2012, 9:01:46 AM3/4/12
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Never tried any, not tempted. Because they wouldn't be washed before
cutting. And considering that nearly every piece of cut fabric I ever
bought was at least an inch off the grain, I wouldn't expect much
accuracy in strips that narrow. IMO they serve no purpose beyond
decoration.
Roberta in D
cutting. And considering that nearly every piece of cut fabric I ever
bought was at least an inch off the grain, I wouldn't expect much
accuracy in strips that narrow. IMO they serve no purpose beyond
decoration.
Roberta in D
Polly Esther
Mar 4, 2012, 10:31:44 AM3/4/12
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OTOH, I enjoy the charm packs. They let me play with a style I'd otherwise
pass or add to my stash just a little without much of an investment. Polly
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pass or add to my stash just a little without much of an investment. Polly
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betsey
Mar 4, 2012, 4:18:03 PM3/4/12
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i'll report back.
Trish Brown
Mar 4, 2012, 7:29:51 PM3/4/12
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<snip>
I bought half a dozen black jelly rolls to sash a horse-flavoured quilt
for my sister. I'm quilting as I go and the backing pieces are alternate
squares of scarlet and cream ginkgo prints.
Anyway, yes, the jelly rolls are not entirely even, but for this purpose
they're just fine. I've fallen in love with QAYG and the precut strips
have allowed me to herb along at a great pace.
I don't think I'd use the jelly rolls for precision piecing, but I do
think they're a great idea for sashing and binding.
--
Trish Brown {|:-}
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
I bought half a dozen black jelly rolls to sash a horse-flavoured quilt
for my sister. I'm quilting as I go and the backing pieces are alternate
squares of scarlet and cream ginkgo prints.
Anyway, yes, the jelly rolls are not entirely even, but for this purpose
they're just fine. I've fallen in love with QAYG and the precut strips
have allowed me to herb along at a great pace.
I don't think I'd use the jelly rolls for precision piecing, but I do
think they're a great idea for sashing and binding.
--
Trish Brown {|:-}
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Polly Esther
Mar 4, 2012, 7:51:29 PM3/4/12
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I think what got my knickers in such a knot about jelly roll quality is that
I was making a Wounded Warriors quilt and those need to be as special as can
be. Polly
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I was making a Wounded Warriors quilt and those need to be as special as can
be. Polly
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Susan Laity Price
Mar 4, 2012, 9:41:27 PM3/4/12
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Now that I have cooled a bit from the frustration of yesterday's
adventure using a Jelly Roll I should report that the quilt looks OK.
Everyone around here has been talking about the Jelly Roll Race quilt
so I had to try one. The fabric in the package was the same quality as
one would find on the bolt. I have no problem with fabric quality. It
was that wobble, especially at the fold, that upset me. Any quilt you
make in less than an hour isn't a precision quilt. I was thinking of
all the beginners who buy the pre-cut fabrics because they are afraid
to cut into yardage. Several of the national instructors are
recommending they start with pre-cuts. New quilters will assume the
strip is 2.5" and re-cut as directed in the pattern. When they pieces
do not fit they won't realize it was the pre-cut that caused the
problem. Google "Jelly Roll Race Quilt" if you have no idea what I am
talking about.
I am currently working on charity quilts for children and thought I
would try the Jelly Roll Race pattern. The charity goal size is 40" by
50" which is smaller than the pattern. The math wasn't coming out the
right proportions when I tried using fewer strips to make a smaller
quilt. I finally decided to construct the quilt like the pattern until
the piece was 16 strips wide (32"). After all the seams were pressed I
cut two lengths at 42" each. These 32" by 42" pieces will receive
borders and magically be the required 40" by 50". This left several
inches of pieced strips which I cut 2.5", unsewed every third square
and re-sewed the segments into Nine Patch blocks. These will be
combined with other scrappy blocks for another quilt. Sorry no
pictures yet.
I am having great fun making the charity quilts. If you would like
more information on them see www.rosemaryyoungs.com. Rosemary is the
author/designer of several quilting books including "Civil War Diary"
and "Civil War Love Letters". She is collecting what she calls Blanket
Quilts to send to orphanages in Africa. There is no batting or
quilting. The bright fabric front is backed with flannel. The cuddle
factor is as important as warmth. So far I have made ten. They are
great fun and no pressure but soon I must return to finish the
miniatures I promised for our guild silent auction in April.
Susan
adventure using a Jelly Roll I should report that the quilt looks OK.
Everyone around here has been talking about the Jelly Roll Race quilt
so I had to try one. The fabric in the package was the same quality as
one would find on the bolt. I have no problem with fabric quality. It
was that wobble, especially at the fold, that upset me. Any quilt you
make in less than an hour isn't a precision quilt. I was thinking of
all the beginners who buy the pre-cut fabrics because they are afraid
to cut into yardage. Several of the national instructors are
recommending they start with pre-cuts. New quilters will assume the
strip is 2.5" and re-cut as directed in the pattern. When they pieces
do not fit they won't realize it was the pre-cut that caused the
problem. Google "Jelly Roll Race Quilt" if you have no idea what I am
talking about.
I am currently working on charity quilts for children and thought I
would try the Jelly Roll Race pattern. The charity goal size is 40" by
50" which is smaller than the pattern. The math wasn't coming out the
right proportions when I tried using fewer strips to make a smaller
quilt. I finally decided to construct the quilt like the pattern until
the piece was 16 strips wide (32"). After all the seams were pressed I
cut two lengths at 42" each. These 32" by 42" pieces will receive
borders and magically be the required 40" by 50". This left several
inches of pieced strips which I cut 2.5", unsewed every third square
and re-sewed the segments into Nine Patch blocks. These will be
combined with other scrappy blocks for another quilt. Sorry no
pictures yet.
I am having great fun making the charity quilts. If you would like
more information on them see www.rosemaryyoungs.com. Rosemary is the
author/designer of several quilting books including "Civil War Diary"
and "Civil War Love Letters". She is collecting what she calls Blanket
Quilts to send to orphanages in Africa. There is no batting or
quilting. The bright fabric front is backed with flannel. The cuddle
factor is as important as warmth. So far I have made ten. They are
great fun and no pressure but soon I must return to finish the
miniatures I promised for our guild silent auction in April.
Susan
Sandy E
Mar 5, 2012, 12:29:05 AM3/5/12
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Howdy!
Jelly Rolls- make my own, thanks. Never had any problems w/
quality in the pre-cut packs...so far.
Quilt Races:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EomX7t7to_o
I couldn't leave it at that; just stripes after stripes after more stripes.
Boring, to me. Of course, it's quick; it's just straight seams.
Fine: fast. I understand that. Has a nice scrappy look to it.
Then I'd have to cut that quilt top into triangles & re-piece into
something more interesting (to me).
But, for a quick quilt, sure, that would work. But I don't do quilts for
the fast-of-it, even charity quilts. <g> I just couldn't leave it alone.
Ragmop/Sandy - laughing at myself...
On 3/4/12 8:41 PM, in article pc88l7d7jpuagdhgh...@4ax.com,
Jelly Rolls- make my own, thanks. Never had any problems w/
quality in the pre-cut packs...so far.
Quilt Races:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EomX7t7to_o
I couldn't leave it at that; just stripes after stripes after more stripes.
Boring, to me. Of course, it's quick; it's just straight seams.
Fine: fast. I understand that. Has a nice scrappy look to it.
Then I'd have to cut that quilt top into triangles & re-piece into
something more interesting (to me).
But, for a quick quilt, sure, that would work. But I don't do quilts for
the fast-of-it, even charity quilts. <g> I just couldn't leave it alone.
Ragmop/Sandy - laughing at myself...
On 3/4/12 8:41 PM, in article pc88l7d7jpuagdhgh...@4ax.com,
Susan Laity Price
Mar 5, 2012, 1:48:52 PM3/5/12
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I have seen several Jelly Roll quilts where the maker added a few
large Prairie Points sprinkled along the long seams after the quilt
was sewn together. They make the quilt according to instructions then
decide where the Prairie Points would look nice and break-up the
lines. They open the seam at that point and insert the raw edges of a
Prairie Point and re-sew the seam. It really looks much better. I like
your idea of cutting the entire quilt into other types of segments
like triangles and re-sewing it back together. To each his own---I
couldn't imagine sitting in a large room and racing other quilters to
finish anything.
Susan
large Prairie Points sprinkled along the long seams after the quilt
was sewn together. They make the quilt according to instructions then
decide where the Prairie Points would look nice and break-up the
lines. They open the seam at that point and insert the raw edges of a
Prairie Point and re-sew the seam. It really looks much better. I like
your idea of cutting the entire quilt into other types of segments
like triangles and re-sewing it back together. To each his own---I
couldn't imagine sitting in a large room and racing other quilters to
finish anything.
Susan
J*
Mar 5, 2012, 6:25:05 PM3/5/12
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cutting and resewing like a Hidden Wells method perhaps.
i really like the addition of wee Prairie Points.
amazing how a few wee triangles can add so much visual interest.
j.
"Susan Laity Price" wrote ...
I have seen several Jelly Roll quilts where the maker added a few
large Prairie Points sprinkled along the long seams after the quilt
was sewn together. They make the quilt according to instructions then
decide where the Prairie Points would look nice and break-up the
lines. They open the seam at that point and insert the raw edges of a
Prairie Point and re-sew the seam. It really looks much better. I like
your idea of cutting the entire quilt into other types of segments
like triangles and re-sewing it back together. To each his own---I
couldn't imagine sitting in a large room and racing other quilters to
finish anything.
Susan
large Prairie Points sprinkled along the long seams after the quilt
was sewn together. They make the quilt according to instructions then
decide where the Prairie Points would look nice and break-up the
lines. They open the seam at that point and insert the raw edges of a
Prairie Point and re-sew the seam. It really looks much better. I like
your idea of cutting the entire quilt into other types of segments
like triangles and re-sewing it back together. To each his own---I
couldn't imagine sitting in a large room and racing other quilters to
finish anything.
Susan
Sandy E wrote:
>Howdy!
>Jelly Rolls- make my own, thanks. Never had any problems w/
>quality in the pre-cut packs...so far.
>
>Quilt Races:
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EomX7t7to_o
>
>I couldn't leave it at that; just stripes after stripes after more stripes.
>Boring, to me. Of course, it's quick; it's just straight seams.
>Fine: fast. I understand that. Has a nice scrappy look to it.
>Then I'd have to cut that quilt top into triangles & re-piece into
>something more interesting (to me).
>But, for a quick quilt, sure, that would work. But I don't do quilts for
>the fast-of-it, even charity quilts. <g> I just couldn't leave it alone.
>
>Ragmop/Sandy - laughing at myself...
see www.rosemaryyoungs.com
>Howdy!
>Jelly Rolls- make my own, thanks. Never had any problems w/
>quality in the pre-cut packs...so far.
>
>Quilt Races:
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EomX7t7to_o
>
>I couldn't leave it at that; just stripes after stripes after more stripes.
>Boring, to me. Of course, it's quick; it's just straight seams.
>Fine: fast. I understand that. Has a nice scrappy look to it.
>Then I'd have to cut that quilt top into triangles & re-piece into
>something more interesting (to me).
>But, for a quick quilt, sure, that would work. But I don't do quilts for
>the fast-of-it, even charity quilts. <g> I just couldn't leave it alone.
>
>Ragmop/Sandy - laughing at myself...
>> Susan
Steven Cook
Mar 6, 2012, 2:01:45 AM3/6/12
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I've seen a 1600 quilt, but with straight and not angled seams, and in
addition, using a contrasting color, say black, of various lengths, at most
six inches, randomly between all the strips. This before the doubling and
sewing began. Quite striking too.
I've only used one jelly roll and the main issue was consistency in length,
not width.
Steven
Alaska
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addition, using a contrasting color, say black, of various lengths, at most
six inches, randomly between all the strips. This before the doubling and
sewing began. Quite striking too.
I've only used one jelly roll and the main issue was consistency in length,
not width.
Steven
Alaska
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Susan Laity Price
Mar 7, 2012, 9:39:25 AM3/7/12
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Haven't seen that but does sound striking and much quicker than adding
Prairie Points after the fact. Was there a black section between each
length or every few lengths?
Susan
On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:01:45 -0900, "Steven Cook" <steve...@gci.net>
wrote:
Prairie Points after the fact. Was there a black section between each
length or every few lengths?
Susan
On Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:01:45 -0900, "Steven Cook" <steve...@gci.net>
wrote:
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