Summer Breeze by Moda - jelly roll, layer cake, charm packs x 2, white & blue yardage
03-01-2012, 07:00 AM
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Summer Breeze by Moda - jelly roll, layer cake, charm packs x 2, white & blue yardage
I have bought all this material in hopes of creating something beautiful for my newly married daughter's spare room bed - it is a double. I bought a book called jelly rolls, layer cake etc but didn't find quite what I was looking for. Has anyone have any ideas? I am an intermediate quilter. Thanks in advance.
03-01-2012, 07:16 AM
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It's hard to choose a pattern without knowing how many fabrics, how much of light, middle & dark value prints you have, how much of the accent print, etc.
If the mix is balanced, a log cabin is a good choice - they always look like they're "more" than they are, if you know what I mean.
It's a traditional pattern, but looks fresh and new when you use modern prints or it can look old-fashioned and cozy when you use vintage-look prints.
Use the charms cut once into 2½" strips for the shorter "logs," the layer cake cut three times into 2½" wide strips for the medium-length logs, then the jelly rolls for the rest of the logs. Cut some of the coordinating yardage into strips, then use the rest for borders and four pillowcases.
Eleanor Burns has a book called "Orion's Star" - the block is a log cabin with a variable star in the center. Pretty easy, but looks intricate when it's done.
Have fun!
Elizabeth
If the mix is balanced, a log cabin is a good choice - they always look like they're "more" than they are, if you know what I mean.
It's a traditional pattern, but looks fresh and new when you use modern prints or it can look old-fashioned and cozy when you use vintage-look prints. Use the charms cut once into 2½" strips for the shorter "logs," the layer cake cut three times into 2½" wide strips for the medium-length logs, then the jelly rolls for the rest of the logs. Cut some of the coordinating yardage into strips, then use the rest for borders and four pillowcases.
Eleanor Burns has a book called "Orion's Star" - the block is a log cabin with a variable star in the center. Pretty easy, but looks intricate when it's done.
Have fun!
Elizabeth
03-01-2012, 07:20 AM
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03-01-2012, 10:09 AM
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The Jelly Roll Magic book might have something for you. Here's a link to it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/160...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/160...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
03-01-2012, 10:26 AM
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I have bought all this material in hopes of creating something beautiful for my newly married daughter's spare room bed - it is a double. I bought a book called jelly rolls, layer cake etc but didn't find quite what I was looking for. Has anyone have any ideas? I am an intermediate quilter. Thanks in advance.
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03-02-2012, 08:44 AM
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Thank you so much Cat for this pattern - I love squares and this will really show off the beautiful designs in the Summer Breeze by Moda fabric. I am really excited to make your quilt design. I will post a picture when it is completed.
03-02-2012, 08:49 AM
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Cat I was going to leave a positive feedback for your kindness but that is not possible only buy, sell or trade. If you would like some fat quarters for your kindness please PM me and I can get your snail mail and send you 4 fat quarters fro your help with this and then I can leave feedback!!
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