grannytx

Hi everyone, I'm new here and relatively new to quilting. I have made this quilt twice so far. The first one I made at a retreat in May similar to the directions on the other thread.The next one I followed a friend's suggestion, And cut 20 strips in half, then cut the other 20 strips into thirds (approximately 13 inches), which really helps with the scrappiness. Before sewing, I put the strips in the dryer on the air only setting for a few minutes to make it more scrappy. When ready to sew, I put the strips in a large bag and picked them out randomly to sew. Will try to figure out how to post pics of both.I have now started cutting my own strips using a June Taylor gridded mat. With this mat you can cut strips from 1/2 inch to 12 inches. Very easy to get perfectly cut strips with this tool and it is my new favorite tool.

majormom

Sounds very interesting and I hope you will be able to figure out posting pics because I am very interested in how the second quilt you described turns out. I'm going to print your explanation on how to do this because I would like to make another quilt using a jellyroll or two and I think your friends idea may just be a winner! Thanks

grannytx

[ATTACH=CONFIG]360154[/ATTACH]Here are the pics of the 2 that I have done so far. They still need binding

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erstan947

I love your quilts. They look great!! I have one that needs finishing.....thanks for the inspiration")

ArtsyOne

Those are beautiful! And so much better than the jelly roll I made - your color choices are wonderful.

SallySaidSew

Very nice! I like your friend's idea on cutting some the strips into smaller pieces. It makes for a nicer looking quilt, IMO.

Fabricbug

neat idea it really helps to break up the colors. I use my strip to do a quilt as you go back. Make a top and just quilt the strip in lines on the back. Two sided and everyone I've given has been liked.

crafty pat

I love the colors you chose for your quilt's. You did such a good job, they are beautiful.

grannytx

Thanks sew much for the compliments!!!

Ruby the Quilter

Love the idea of cutting the strips. I have a Christmas one that is I am going to applique some poinsettias on it. Now I'll do another one using the shorter strips. Both are great quilts.