I am a beginner quilter. Thank you so much for the visuals of what the quilt will look like when it is finished.

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

I love my EQ8 design software… it comes with a library of blocks so you can quickly create a layout and play with different colors!

Trip around the world mystery solved. 😊 Thank you.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Happy to help 🥰

What manner of magic is this????!!!! Mind blowing and now I am headed to the sewing room to play. ♥

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great day! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

Luved all the combinations of the strips and the results of the blocks

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Do you like to sew with a monochromatic theme or more rainbow/scrappy?

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you creating those different types of blocks and I really really love ❤️ then all. Please stay safe and well too

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I have so much fun with fabric! My mind just exploded with so many ideas 😂

I love the rail fence designs and the checker board square pattern and your round the world design.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

So many fun options! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

I really like your version of trip around the world. Looks a lot easier than others I've seen, and made! Looking forward to making one this way❤

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Sewing the tube got me thinking of Bargello patterns. I’ll have to do a video about that soon! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

All of it is awesome! You outdid yourself. Thank you so much.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

You are too kind! 🥰. Thanks for watching. I have a live stream on the first Saturday of each month. I hope to see you then! 💙🎉💙

I love the scrappy multi colors!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong there!! 🌈💙🌈

New subscriber here, I've been sewing for over 50 years, and have been doing quilts for 36 years. I love the rail fence design. 😍

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

It’s fun to update classic patterns with all the pretty new fabrics 💙🎉💙 Welcome to the True Blue Crew!

Love your video!! Can't wait to try it!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Which block are you going to start with? No wrong answers!! 💙🎉💙

Wow the tube method is amazing and so clever, thanks for the tip 🎉

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Bargellos are fun with tubes too! I’ll have to do a video about that soon 💙🎉💙

I liked the checkerboard squares in the center of stars. Thank you

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Star blocks are my favorite!! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cynthia, how’s your day going with you?

Lots of good and useful information, well demonstrated! I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 🥰

6.15pm McLaren Vale, South Australia. Love the stars so far. Also good to see what the finished quilt would look like.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I 💙 this worldwide quilting community! Thanks for watching. Stars are my favorite ✨

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed your tutorial.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Welcome to the True Blue Crew. 💙🎉💙

I was noticing your coffee coaster behind the sewing machine and I have the same one that one of my kids got me for Christmas! 😀

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Good eyes! I’ll have to start putting more fun stuff in the background 😂

Love the trip Round the world ❤

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

That is fun to make as a scrappy quilt!

A very nice, patient, form of teaching a newbie how to make simple, but beautiful, variations of quilts using strips!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! Which design is your favorite?

@shirenen8807

Жыл бұрын

I’m drawn to the Checkerboard Star. Any pattern making stars ⭐️⭐️always catches my eye!

Stripology ruler a godsend for this applications. Thanks for your clear teaching/demonstration. I frequently intraseam snip to get seam allowances to conform. (I only press seams open under duress). Not many people demonstrate that, and I hope that you win some converts to that effective technique.

@TrueBlueQuilts

9 ай бұрын

Glad you are having success! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

You are a very good teacher showing each step. Enjoyed your video as I love geometric patterns

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words 🥰 Tell me, do you like scrappy rainbow quilts or just 1-2 colors?

@diannenaworensky6698

Жыл бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts I'm a more scrappy person. I haven't had time to sew in quite a while. I have alot of plants and have been doing lots of propagations for church and charity. It's about time for me to start doing things for myself like sewing. I'll be using your channel for inspiration !!!!!!

Good video! Love your shirt as I am working on a Blue Rose quilt at the moment. 💙

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

That sounds gorgeous! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

You make it look simple. Thx for showing this.

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

Well, I have had a lot of practice 😂 Let me know what else I should demonstrate!

First introduction on quilting for me, and thinking about all the geometric designs has gotten me invested. I already sew so I gotta try. Thank you for the inspiration.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I have suggestions for beginners here - Beginner Quilting Tips kzread.info/head/PLGHaRWS2ydus9ufLbBF4eF62wNq8ampvA

this is very good i just love it, travel around the world is my favorit!🎉

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Use ALL the fabrics! 💙🎉💙

Wow! Love this, thank you so much for sharing!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Which block was your favorite?

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Teresa, how’s your day going with you?

Thanks for this video. I need to do something with all my scraps. This was very helpful.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Ooh, I love working from stash! Happy Quilting 💙🎉💙

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lois, how’s your day going with you?

😊 HI, just love your sewing, it helps with color idea's. Thanks

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Choosing colors and fabrics is my favorite part! Glad it’s helpful 🥰

I like the checkerboard alternating with solid blocks

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

It would be a great layout for a big, bold print in those alternate squares! Send me a picture if you make one! 💙🎉💙

Just found your site. So glad I did! The ideas you gave, using jelly roll strips are really helpful. I have a number of jelly rolls and didn’t know what to make with them. I got great ideas from the tutorial. So thanks very much for these great ideas!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

So glad you’ve been inspired 💙🎉💙 What are you making first?

@lindamiller6955

Жыл бұрын

Genius idea with Trip Around The world

I love the checkerboard inside the stars!! and I loved your tutorial with the "tube" method for checkerboard! I'm new to quilting and I enjoyed this!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I have seen Star blocks with many fun “insides”. Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I am happy to answer any of your questions.

I love the colour combination in your blouse. Those same colours would make a wonderful quilt.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Blue, grey and green would be a fantastic color combination! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

I love it. I have been taking sewing lessons and learned more from you than I have from her. Thank you so much.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words! What pattern did you start with?

@austinoasis

11 ай бұрын

Pu cant go wrong w KZread, no need to pay anyone♡

Just found your channel.. love it. So easy to understand. Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the True Blue Crew! 💙🎉💙

Thank you. I am about to do a pizza box quilt challenge where we have to do two blocks a month for others and there is a lady I don't like so I want something easy. Ha ha ha I think the rail fence variations will be perfect.

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 күн бұрын

@@colleend2977 thanks for watching! What colors are you using for your rail fence? Choosing fabrics is such fun! 💙🎉💙

Thank you I am a new quilter this was very informative

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! Tell me about your first quilt. 💙🎉💙

Just came across your channel. Great information. Thank you for your clear instructions.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 💙🎉💙

@mwa6441

Жыл бұрын

This is so wonderful.

Very good instructions Thank you!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

This looks like so much fun. Just learning. Thanks. Ur awesome

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

There are so many great things about quilting! Keep learning 🎉 Thanks for watching 💙

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, how’s your day going with you?

Hi I’ve just discovered this video and thrilled as i have many scraps and strips. You have given me some great ideas. 🌻

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Do you save the “bonus triangles” when you trim corners? I love to make scrappy hourglass units. Here are some ideas for those blocks - Quilt Blocks from Bonus Triangles - sewing with scraps, classic blocks with half square triangles kzread.info/dash/bejne/qnWhw6OiecaXh6w.html

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth, how’s your day going with you?

I have always wanted to make a "scrappy" Checkerboard quilt. The concept of using small leftover multi-colored scraps to make a quilt, sounds & looks very primitive! 😍

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a fun long term project! How long have you been quilting?

@cynthiadodge3089

Жыл бұрын

@ True Blue Quilts-I have been sewing all my life. Mainly Costumes, doll clothes & crafts. I have never quilted before!

I just found your channel love jelly rolls!! ThaNk you❤

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

So much fun with jelly rolls! I had fun making Beaded Curtain from strips. You can watch here Beaded Curtain Stitch Story - How to make a Granny Square Quilt kzread.info/dash/bejne/hW16yryBibXMYcY.html

Thank you , it is beautiful I will make it soon ❤👏🏻

@TrueBlueQuilts

12 күн бұрын

@@NgaTran-hm8zu thanks for watching! Which pattern are you using?

Love the Bonnie Hunter scrappy Trip Around the World.

@TrueBlueQuilts

5 ай бұрын

That is a fun pattern! My friend BethAnn Williams just made a version with gorgeous Kaffe Fassett fabric 😍

@melodied4314

5 ай бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts sounds beautiful!!

Very clever. The best strip video I have seen in a long time. I especially like the Trip Round the World version.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! I love how the center strip can bring together a scrappy Trip Around the World quilt 💙🎉💙

Such fun! Thank you! ❤️

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Which block did you like best?

Mucha prolijidad y bella 🎶. 🇦🇷😘

Nice video! My favorite part about using jelly rolls,.though, is the scrap quilts the leftovers make, so I can look at it and see all the quilts I made.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

So much to love about scrappy quilts! They tell amazing stories 💙🎉💙

I like the Trip Around The World Quilt. Its the 1st time I've seen it. Scrappy version would be my choice. My 2nd favorite is Checkerboard and Solid square.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I think a Scrappy Trips quilt would be a lot of fun to make!

Love the tube piecing Think I’ll make scrapy

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Fun fun fun!! So many possibilities 💙🎉💙

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Connie, how’s your day going with you?

I never get tired of checkerboard quilts

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Do you like completely scrappy or color-blocked versions?

I love it❣❣❣ thank you!

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

This was fun!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Which block did you like best?

I’m a prewasher, so I don’t use precuts. However, I really enjoyed seeing the various combinations of the strip sets. Thank you!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

If I need to wash precuts I either soak them in a tub or use a lingerie bag. But, you could also cut your own strips from prewashed yardage! Tips in this video Top 3 Tools for DIY Jelly Rolls - Cut Your Own Strip Sets kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXaOztCYXZfaiaQ.html

@michaelbergstrom2721

10 ай бұрын

I prewash also. I buy the fabric then make strips after prewash. I've tried laundry bags, but didn't have much success.

Wonderful tutorial! ❤

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

@kathleenmillet4182

Жыл бұрын

I like the stars in the middle😊.

Very good tutorial

@TrueBlueQuilts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Which was your favorite block?

Thank you for sharing just found you and subscribed 😊👍🏻

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the True Blue Crew! What is your current quilt project?

I love your videos!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have a lot of fun creating them 🥰💙🎉💙

THIS IS AWESOME Wish there was a PDF print version. But I took pictures and will print everyone out. THANK YOU.!

@TrueBlueQuilts

6 ай бұрын

PDF download sounds like a great idea - why didn’t I think of that months ago?!? Thanks for the suggestion - adding to my to-do list 😂

Brilliant

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

Which pattern will you start with? National Sew a Jelly Roll Day is coming up soon!

Cool video!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

I love this video!!!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Which block is your favorite?

Wow so beautiful mam👌👌

Checkerboard stars!!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I love Star blocks of all kinds! I made a smaller version here 9-Patch Star quilt block kzread.info/dash/bejne/nouH0aSqitiej9I.html

@elizabethlarose3632

Жыл бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts thank you. I just found your site and have not explored around your videos. Thank you for the suggestion!

I found a way to get my “checker board blocks” to easily match. Use the Pellon gridded fusible. You just lay your blocks on each square and turn the panel over and sew 1/4 inch seams on the horizontal and the clip your corners and sew on the vertical. Voila all corners match perfectly! Good luck to newbies as I am one too!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I used the fusible grid for a project many years ago. Great suggestion! Thanks for being part of the True Blue Crew 💙🎉💙

@janewilliams3326

10 ай бұрын

​@@TrueBlueQuilts Pm

I love it

Muchas gracias.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

I usually put a clip on the end after I finish sewing so if I am interrupted I will remember which end I finished on. I remove it before starting at the other end and repeat.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Smart move!!

@Suezee66

Жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks🌻🙏

Wow It's amazing

@TrueBlueQuilts

8 ай бұрын

Which block did you like best? Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

@taranjeetkaurflora2807

8 ай бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts I liked all ideas but last one was very good

I love all of them😂

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I know! It's hard to choose. Just keep sewing and make them all :-)

I am sooooo addicted to pre-cuts.

@TrueBlueQuilts

11 ай бұрын

They do make it fun. Less time cutting means more time sewing! Do you have a favorite pattern?

@cyvonn

11 ай бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts Every pattern is my favorite pattern... until I see the next 😂 I'm trying to come up with something for my 4 year old granddaughter. She's a very girly girl. Just made a rag quilt for the 2 year old.

I finally get the trip around the world pattern. Just reading the instructions sometimes doesn't work in my Braine. Thank you.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

Thank you very much ,l'm learning how:to:sew a quilt .God bless.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! What color is your quilt?

I like the monochromatic version that you made.

@TrueBlueQuilts

6 ай бұрын

Monochromatic is my favorite…especially in blues 😍

Wild & crazy

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Lots of fun! Which block will you try next?

Really enjoyed this tutorial. New subscriber.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the True Blue Crew! Are you currently working on a quilt?

@barbarahoward

Жыл бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts several WIPs 😄

I’m going to try this trip around the world 🌎

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

That is a fun block! Do you have colors in mind?

@ellenreimer3915

Жыл бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts yes I’m partial to blues. I love your blues. Wondering if this works with strip you cut but not a jelly roll I have a blue jr I will use

I really enjoyed this tutorial

@TrueBlueQuilts

3 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! Which block do you like best?

@carlabattle8301

3 ай бұрын

@TrueBlueQuilts I love the nine patch in the middle of a star

@carlabattle8301

3 ай бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts I also enjoyed the trip around the world.

Thanks❤

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

I ❤ the tip to alternate sewing the strips so as to avoid 'waving' of strip-sets! Altho I am a seasoned quilter and my close friend is a quilt teacher, I somehow missed this tip somewhere along the line🤔. Thanx!

@TrueBlueQuilts

11 ай бұрын

No one can know everything! I’m glad you found useful information. What is your current quilt project?

@graciemaca6996

11 ай бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuiltsThank you for inquiring! I am currently working on an autumn landscape quilt with mountains and waterfall which winds down into a creek. A pieced rustic cabin with pines and white birch trees with an owl, red fox, etc. I also intend on applying embellishments. Right now I'm piecing the cabin. It's a fun journey!

I’m doing a batik Trip Around the World…not as pretty as it could be because I’m just using up old fabric, but still pretty.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

It sounds wonderful. Using your stash is always a good option 💙🎉💙

I’m new to your channel and quilting. Thanks for sharing

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Mona! What are you working on? I am happy to answer questions 💙🎉💙

@MonaDidWhat

Жыл бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts Ohio star quilt, Bargello and scrappy zipper pouches

Rail fence zig zags are my favorite

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Such fun!! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

@Thomasfrohwitter

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rebecca, how’s your day going with you?

Really good tutorial Jan😊

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Which block was your favorite?

@gisellejones1139

Жыл бұрын

@@TrueBlueQuilts All of them ate on my try list !!!

There's a free pattern called jelly roll relish that's lovely. I made a beautiful quilt for my granddaughter from it.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Ай бұрын

Lots of good resources online! 💙🎉💙

Oh soo gotta make the trip around the world quilt

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

It’s a fun one!! Will yours be completely scrappy or monochromatic? 💙🎉💙

@theartsypixie2771

Жыл бұрын

@TrueBlueQuilts definitely monochromatic the is just something about monochromatic colors schemes that I'm drawn too. I'm even a Sumi-e artist by trade berate they just calm me. Ohhh but could do a black white and grays but quilt with red thread.

I like them all but I really want to do the trip around the world

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

That’s a fun one! Pretty in any and all colors!

Oh this is great, thank you. I love Jelly Rolls. But after I sew a few together, I have no idea what to do with them.

@TrueBlueQuilts

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Now you have some new ideas. Happy quilting! 💙🎉💙

What is the white container with scissors to the right of your machine? Love the bright blue strips! The trip around the world block is so pretty.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I keep a lot of stuff in a repurposed kitchen organizer. I think I got it from Pampered Chef years ago 😂 thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

@azcojan

Жыл бұрын

I have two of them, one at my sewing machine and one in my longarm room. I bought mine from Pampered Chef nearly 30 years ago. They rotate and are invaluable!

I would love to do the checkerboard star quilt but I'm new at quilting and not sure I can do it unless I found a tutorial to work as I watch it!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

10 ай бұрын

You can do it! The checkerboard portion is obviously made with strip sets. Then you add star points with either flying geese or half square triangles. A bit of quilt math depending on what size you want your quilt to be then you are ready to sew 👍

I propably will start with the stripes because I'm a beginner.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Great choice! The rail fence block will help you practice those important quarter-inch seams 💙🎉💙

I made a Christmas quilt with this method. The rail fence method did not turn out the way I planned. I had swastika pattern! I had to change it all up!!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, that is one of unfortunate possibilities with this layout. Glad you were able to adjust!

Do you trim the edges of long sides, the ones that have pinking shear cuts? Those edges throw me off and my strips skew.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I don’t trim those pinked edges. I usually measure my quarter inch from the longest point of the fabric. This is one reason I cut my own strips! That video is here Top 3 Tools for DIY Jelly Rolls - Cut Your Own Strip Sets kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXaOztCYXZfaiaQ.html

What a great idea. I'm not really a "quilter", but have made a few baby quilts for the grandkids and now great grandbabies. Do you always use 5 strips of fabric to do a trip around the world?

@TrueBlueQuilts

7 ай бұрын

No, you can use any number. 5 strips make 10” blocks, and 6 strips will make 12” finished blocks. Have fun! 💙🎉💙

👏👏👏👏👏

I'm wanting to do a checkerboard quilt but I worry about getting the seams lined up. I'm a self taught sewer

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

If you press the strips and pin carefully as I showed towards the end of the video, you should be fine! Try a block and see how it goes. 🎉🎉🎉

@tracyburkart2950

Жыл бұрын

Pin every intersection.

@sandradummer4726

Жыл бұрын

Jburd,I too am a self taught and learning on my own to sew quilts together. There so..much to learn, and sewing classes of quilting can be pricy to take up.

@robertawestbrooks9531

Жыл бұрын

I have been quilting for awhile, and I still get nervous, when I get to that point

@alisonshanahan9529

Жыл бұрын

I saw someone who sewed or tacked the intersections first. She then looked at them to see if they were ok. It's much easier to undo a few tacks rather than a whole seam. I'm currently sewing blocks together and have been tacking them first. I've had to unpick a couple that I got wrong, but it's so easy to sew piece the larger blocks now.

Hi can you please tell me if I should keep the strips 18" long to make the trip around the world & also do I just continue making that same block until I get to the queen size quilt I'm making please and thank you. Awesome video. This will be my 2nd quilt. I really like the simplicity of sewing strips together & keeping the colors to a minimum I have no sense of color coordination it shows in my 1st quilt.

@TrueBlueQuilts

5 ай бұрын

Color choices can be tricky! There is some math involved in figuring out the length of strips and number of blocks. I don’t have a pattern written for a Trip Around the World quilt…for scrappy quilts I just sew until it’s big enough, LOL. Check Bonnie Hunter’s website, she may have more detailed information about it. Happy Quilting!

Do you have a preferred rotary cutter? I’ve bought two that weren’t sharp enough. Ended up with a very sore shoulder.

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I use Olfa. Sometimes the blades stick together and you end up with two, which doesn’t work very well, 😂 And, if your cutting mat is old it will affect the quality also.

HELP PLEASE - I sewed an entire jelly roll in sets of 4 strips (many years ago) and want to make a quilt now. What would you suggest? I only had one jelly roll so I will need to add sashings and borders to make it the size I want. I doubt this fabric is even around anymore.

@TrueBlueQuilts

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you are ready for a Rail Fence type design! You could find a focus fabric that coordinates with the colors from the jelly roll and mix that in as "plain" squares in between the stripes. Have fun with it!

I love the checkerboard but can I use all of the jelly row to do the checkerboard? Confused!

@TrueBlueQuilts

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t done the math for a whole quilt. If you use 4 strips to make a set, that should give you four blocks. There are usually 40 strips in a jelly roll, so that makes 10 strip sets (40 blocks). Then a 6x6 quilt would be about 54 inches square.