smaller sized jelly roll quilt - can it be done?
03-12-2012, 05:48 AM
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It's tough to dictate the finished size. The best I could come up with is 640" of 2 1/2" fabric. This would sew up in these rounds (considering finished size of 2" for length), with a finished size of 32" x 40". I'd start with some extra length, because when I did this I found it difficult to get clean cuts when I ended a seam. I had to straighten my edges.
Round 1 4" length x 320" width
Round 2 8" length x 160" width
Round 3 16" length x 80" width
Round 4 32" length x 40" width.
If I needed 36" x 40", I think I would make the above, and then add two additional strips.
Round 1 4" length x 320" width
Round 2 8" length x 160" width
Round 3 16" length x 80" width
Round 4 32" length x 40" width.
If I needed 36" x 40", I think I would make the above, and then add two additional strips.
03-12-2012, 07:49 AM
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do any size you want. I'd suggest that if you do a shorter than 36" width, you simply cut your 40" strips in half. That would allow more motion/changes of color. It will work. I did one using my own strips from my stash. I cut them 3" instead of 2-1/2 (better for stash-busting).
03-12-2012, 07:55 AM
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I keep looking at the jelly roll quilts and a while back i attempted one but it was just too overwhelming to me. ( i did save it though in case i want to try it again!) but my question is would it be possible to make a smaller version (more like a lap size) using strips from my stash? I am talking about the one where you sew all the ends together and keep sewing and sewing and sewing and cutting them in half and then sewing them together again until its done. they all look so large and i was thinking it might make a cute one for a charity quilt but it would have to measure roughly 36 -40 inches square before adding borders to it. I am trying to figure out if i would cut the strips shorter and not use as many? any ideas would be appreciated.
03-12-2012, 08:01 AM
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I think some here are over-thinking this project. String together a bunch of strips. Cut the first strip whatever length you want---------40" is what you want. Keep adding strips until you reach 36" wide.
If you are using from your stash-----------you can make individual strips from just a few inches to however long you want-----------cut only after you've sewn a few strips end to end. When complete, they'll be sort of willy-nilly when sewn together.
If you are using from your stash-----------you can make individual strips from just a few inches to however long you want-----------cut only after you've sewn a few strips end to end. When complete, they'll be sort of willy-nilly when sewn together.
03-12-2012, 08:40 AM
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just start making the blocks and quit when it's the size you want..... all quilters did this till the past couple of decades... i think GrannieAnnie has it right.... don't overthink it.... either quit sooner or use smaller strips...either will get you a smaller quilt.
03-13-2012, 03:31 AM
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Say, it's your quilt! Make it any size you want. I had a bunch of flannel samples that another quilter gave me. I cut them into 3" strips and sewed them end to end. I decided my sewing table was a good width, so I just cut them off there as I went along. Looked just fine and made a nice baby quilt. If I'd gone a little larger, it would have been a nice throw.
03-13-2012, 04:44 AM
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I'm working on my jelly roll quilt now and what I like is you can make it any size you want You say you want it 36 x40 so make it 40 x 40 and then cut it down to 36 and you already have strips that you can cut down for a 9 patch for a doll quilt or whatever you may need it for. There would be a use for the part cutoff somewhere down the line. Just a thought
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