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“Gooseberries”, a Jelly Roll Quilt

The Jelly roll pattern we are featuring today is called

“Gooseberries”

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This was inspired by a quilt I saw several weeks ago though but I don’t know who to credit for it or even it’s original name.  This is somewhat different than the original though, what I loved about the original quilt was how the geese flew through the blocks!  So I took that idea and ran!  I framed them in a jelly roll friendly pattern that I thought would look good with our geese and decided on the “Berry Delicious” jelly roll by Sew Treasured for Moda.   It worked perfectly!  The colors and patterns split just right and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!

Just so you know I used 40 different fabric strips on this quilt with scraps leftover to fix a few mistakes 🙂  (Always cut and sew carefully!)  And I completed the top in 2 afternoons with only a few whining children and 1 helpful husband!Gooseberries2

To start you need to separate your strips.
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Tube Quilting Technique!

So this is an AMAZING, fun and fast way to make a block, that has the look of a “string quilt” block or  an hourglass block.   The cool thing about this idea is that you are able to either make it very matchy-matchy or you have the freedom to make it very random and scrappy.  Their are also a lot of other ways to put it together, and you achieve a totally different look however you choose to lay it out!

All kinds of ideas are mulling around in my head of what else is possible with this technique.   Jelly Rolls make this so easy, too!  (I already have plans to piece one with honey bun strips.)  I can’t wait to show you!  I swear, once you try it you will be SO hooked.

Here is the ‘Main’ tutorial for the technique…..Oh man, you are gonna love it.
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Objects of OUR Desire!

Quilting Tutorial
Natalie LOVES coming up with new things to try and do with all of our Moda precuts.  This project went together in a snap.  It was fun and fast.  A must for us here at MSQC.  🙂

All you need is  a Jelly Roll and a layer cake….make a few slices and stitches and wha-la.  DONE.

Just how we like it.

**Hi, its me, I just noticed that I made a BIG measurement mistake! oops! 🙂 The correct measurements for this jelly roll/ layer cake quilt are…

1) cut your layer cake into two pieces…one 6″ x 10″ and one 4″ x 10 “

2)cut your jelly roll into strips that measure 2.5″ x 10″ and 2.5″ x 12” (I said 13 in the video!) I guess I was a bit nervous! Sorry!

Don’t forget to send us a pic (you could post these in the forums or send us an email!) if you try this quilt out!

Thanks, Natalie

Remember to comment away for our giveaway.  We will be keeping track.  (and don’t forget to tell your friends about it either!)  🙂

*quilt was made using one Objects of Desire (by Sandy Gervais) jelly roll and one layer cake.  (by Moda, of course)

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Jelly Roll Week…all about coins

Coins, coins, coins……I bet you’ve seen them all over the ‘world wide web’ this summer, and you are dying to make one!!  They are easy peasy, and you will love the end result!

Using a jelly roll makes it so much easier, because your 2-1/2 inches are already cut, all you have to cut is your desired length.  We chose 5 inches for our example, here. Then you use a coordinating fabric for your sashing and BAM, your done!

If you have made one before, or if you make one after watching this video, upload a photo of your finished project to the forums!!  We’d LOVE to see it!

Thanks so much for joining us this week, for Jelly Roll Week!  We have lots of fun in store.  Videos everyday, a giveaway or two and lots of fun ideas to get you thinking for the holidays!  🙂  Stay tuned…..this is gonna be fun!

*fabric used was one Zippity Doo Dah Jelly roll (by Sandy Gervais) and Bella Solid (Navy) by Moda

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Are you ready? Update: *we have a winner*

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The winner for this giveaway is Mel!  Congratulations Mel.  We hope you enjoy your delicious jelly roll.

Do you have your machine oiled, your bobbin filled and an endless supply of thread?  We are so thrilled to kick off jelly roll week.

For your info, we are going to have short video clips, with ideas and examples.  Our main purpose is to get you excited about all the possibilities you have working with jelly rolls.  (hello?  2-1/2 inches of PRE-cut Heaven, if you ask me)

I am gonna go out on a limb here, and start  a little early  and kick this off with a GIVEAWAY! This giveaway will last through the week. I will choose a winner, using the random generator a week from today!

What I want you to do, to get in on the action is :

1. Blog about our Jelly Roll Week. Let your friends know how awesome this is gonna be, and link back to us.

2. Leave me a comment and a way for me to visit your blog!

That’s it…that is easy as ever…..considering I am gonna GIVE you a JELLY ROLL! Yup, you read that right…..a jelly roll.  For. Free. Just for leaving a comment and linking to us on your blog.  🙂  How great is that?  Which Jelly Roll, you ask!?  Hmmm, how about I let you pick the one that suits your taste.  IF you win, you will get to choose between an Arcadia, Spring Magic, Caroler or Wonderland Jelly Roll.    WHICHEVER ONE YOU WANT! (I know!  Hard choice, huh!)