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But I love quilts, and love the piecing and the design, so I've gotten back into it. But I'm a planner and a matcher. I first stepped out of my comfort zone with my Sunburst quilted wall hanging that I strip pieced. And with the jelly roll (so yummy), I had to throw matching to the wind.
What's a jelly roll, you ask? Well, it's a collection of fabrics, all cut in 2-1/2" wide strips across the width of the fabric (42-44" long). The one I bought had 30 or so fabric strips, and no two were the same. I planned my design, but I had to just trust the colors to find their place. Full disclosure: I bought a book with patterns using jelly rolls, but I can't find it, so my design is based on one in the book, but is probably not exactly like it. And I'm making a table runner instead of a full size quilt.
The picture shows my first 4 blocks, and the part of the jelly roll that's left. Only 4 more, but with a twist, if that's possible. You'll have to wait and see. I'm pretty happy with my fabric combinations, and hope when they're all put together they have a real Bohemian effect.
More confessions to come...
8 comments:
Looking good so far Elle. I would have no idea how to even start and did not realize all the work going into each piece.
That is looking really earthy. I bet it's going to be gorgeous.
I love jelly rolls and anything precut because cutting is my least favorite part of the whole quilting process. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Oooohhhh....I am loving that!
Wow, that looks like a nice but easy quilt, I want a jelly roll!
Hand quilting is a true labor of love! I have a *almost* finished quilt in my closet ... it is one of several - but one that was intended for ME!
I may have to visit your blog for the inspiration I need to complete it!
Love the colors, they are some of my favorites. Looks like whatever it is, it will be beautiful.
Your first 4 blocks look very pretty! I bet the quilt will be beautiful! :)
tina
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