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Layer Cake Jelly Roll Charm Qu
17 beautifully diverse quilting projects show you how to get the most from the latest irresistible pre-cut fabric bundles. Created from one layer cake jelly roll or charm pack each quilt offers ingenious ideas to use pre-cut fabric collections with little or no waste. Softcover F&W Media Inc
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First published May 18, 2009
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September 8, 2011This is almost a pure project book and I wouldn't even have picked it up if Frances and Sandy hadn't talked about it over and over. Frances has definitely picked my favorites out of the quilts in this book.
One pattern I can't get out of my mind is Stepping Stones, pg.72-79. It is one of the more complex patterns and includes four patches. If I made it, I would want to use fabric on hand, so I have spent some commute time daydreaming about various color variations, whether I would start cutting 10" squares and then start the quilt when I was done or what.
There is a lot to like about this book. There are a variety of patterns for every skill level. The authors clearly state how many precuts are needed to make the quilt. A lot of the quilts have colors that really appeal to me, but there are also reproduction and more muted fabrics used, so that the book covers a lot of bases in terms of tastes in fabric. Each quilt is made twice with the second quilt using very different fabrics. I like this aspect, because it is hard for me not to be influenced by the fabric choices in the photos. Seeing a second quilt in different colors reminds me to the design of the quilt rather than the colors.
I liked the border on the Raspberry Ripple quilt (pg.14-17) because it has the 'self-bordering' effect that I like so much. High Flying Geese (pg.30-35) is very similar to Serendipity Puzzle, a classic Dutchman's Puzzle pattern. The colors are so fresh and appealing in the Lintott version that I would consider making another version just because of that freshness.
Some of the blocks are so easy and so large that you could do a quilt really quickly. Those quilts don't appeal to me. some of the photos aren't very crisp. I was disappointed in the photo of Damask Rose (pg.48-53), because the piecing is very hard to see with the fabrics the authors chose. This is one of the more complicated quilts and I would want to show off the piecing. This is one of the few quilts in the book that does not have a second colorway.
Hexagon Hip Hop (pg.64-71) is version of a hexagon quilt, like Attack of the Hexies, but using half hexagons. It has a really interesting and well thought out border. I also like that the second colorway shows how nice a gift a hexagon quilt would make that special guy in your life.
There are small introductions to each quilt, which are similar, if not as detailed, as the color stories in The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking. They suggest other options, talk about the fabrics chosen and encourage the quiltmaker, as in the description of Little Houses (pg.102-109) where the pieces are on the small side.
If you want a wide variety of patterns to use with Jelly Rolls and other precuts, then you might enjoy this book.
One pattern I can't get out of my mind is Stepping Stones, pg.72-79. It is one of the more complex patterns and includes four patches. If I made it, I would want to use fabric on hand, so I have spent some commute time daydreaming about various color variations, whether I would start cutting 10" squares and then start the quilt when I was done or what.
There is a lot to like about this book. There are a variety of patterns for every skill level. The authors clearly state how many precuts are needed to make the quilt. A lot of the quilts have colors that really appeal to me, but there are also reproduction and more muted fabrics used, so that the book covers a lot of bases in terms of tastes in fabric. Each quilt is made twice with the second quilt using very different fabrics. I like this aspect, because it is hard for me not to be influenced by the fabric choices in the photos. Seeing a second quilt in different colors reminds me to the design of the quilt rather than the colors.
I liked the border on the Raspberry Ripple quilt (pg.14-17) because it has the 'self-bordering' effect that I like so much. High Flying Geese (pg.30-35) is very similar to Serendipity Puzzle, a classic Dutchman's Puzzle pattern. The colors are so fresh and appealing in the Lintott version that I would consider making another version just because of that freshness.
Some of the blocks are so easy and so large that you could do a quilt really quickly. Those quilts don't appeal to me. some of the photos aren't very crisp. I was disappointed in the photo of Damask Rose (pg.48-53), because the piecing is very hard to see with the fabrics the authors chose. This is one of the more complicated quilts and I would want to show off the piecing. This is one of the few quilts in the book that does not have a second colorway.
Hexagon Hip Hop (pg.64-71) is version of a hexagon quilt, like Attack of the Hexies, but using half hexagons. It has a really interesting and well thought out border. I also like that the second colorway shows how nice a gift a hexagon quilt would make that special guy in your life.
There are small introductions to each quilt, which are similar, if not as detailed, as the color stories in The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking. They suggest other options, talk about the fabrics chosen and encourage the quiltmaker, as in the description of Little Houses (pg.102-109) where the pieces are on the small side.
If you want a wide variety of patterns to use with Jelly Rolls and other precuts, then you might enjoy this book.
February 16, 2021
I enjoyed this book and it's something I hope to be able to do someday. It's on my big list of things I want to learn. :)
May 25, 2025
Nice book with lots of very pretty pictures. Only selected it because I recently acquired a few jelly rolls during the Joann Stores' going out of business sales.
Gave me some good ideas, but I certainly wouldn't have bought it (I only chose it because it was free to borrow). Most of the projects, I'd already thought of. It was good, however, to see how the patterns were made up. I'm always up for looking at pretty quilts.
Recommend to anyone who is like minded, who might need some inspiration. A plus here: all of the designs can easily be made with yardage fabric at a much better price point.
Gave me some good ideas, but I certainly wouldn't have bought it (I only chose it because it was free to borrow). Most of the projects, I'd already thought of. It was good, however, to see how the patterns were made up. I'm always up for looking at pretty quilts.
Recommend to anyone who is like minded, who might need some inspiration. A plus here: all of the designs can easily be made with yardage fabric at a much better price point.
February 15, 2025
Too busy for me.
Fabric selections were too indistinct for these intensely packed designs. This caused the effect of stew and mashed potatoes visually. Needed more careful attention and thought for construction and layout to make the blocks pop. Also, some of the fabrics were of intense and beautiful color, but should have been left out of the design, because they were distracting and pulled your attention from the overall pattern.
Fabric selections were too indistinct for these intensely packed designs. This caused the effect of stew and mashed potatoes visually. Needed more careful attention and thought for construction and layout to make the blocks pop. Also, some of the fabrics were of intense and beautiful color, but should have been left out of the design, because they were distracting and pulled your attention from the overall pattern.
January 18, 2024
Very Informative
I really enjoyed this quilting book. It is filled with some awesome patterns that include clear, easy to follow instructions, as well as very helpful and insightful tips that apply to specifics in the quilt patterns and for general quilting practices. I highly recommend this well organized guide.
I really enjoyed this quilting book. It is filled with some awesome patterns that include clear, easy to follow instructions, as well as very helpful and insightful tips that apply to specifics in the quilt patterns and for general quilting practices. I highly recommend this well organized guide.
November 30, 2024
This book is proof positive that I'm a slave to color, and I lack imagination.
They use a lot of old-timey fabric in their quilts. Not my thing. All the quilts just look way too busy for me, and I lack the imagination to visualize them in different color schemes.
I did like the Stormy Weather one.
They use a lot of old-timey fabric in their quilts. Not my thing. All the quilts just look way too busy for me, and I lack the imagination to visualize them in different color schemes.
I did like the Stormy Weather one.
February 16, 2018
Pretty fun and easy.
February 12, 2021
Bellissimo libro con un sacco di pattern interessanti e spiegazioni esaurienti anche per chi è semi-principiante come me.
March 1, 2021
Several good patterns! Will definitely be returning to this book!
August 7, 2023
I found lots of interesting ideas and I love that there are examples of different colour ways as my taste isn’t the same as theirs. The instructions for the blocks are well illustrated as well.
March 15, 2024
great information
There are lots of wonderful diagrams and designs that are interesting and appealing. This book makes it look so easy!
There are lots of wonderful diagrams and designs that are interesting and appealing. This book makes it look so easy!
July 15, 2024
Layer cake jelly roll and charm packs
Wow! An excellent book on pre cut fabrics! Creative and variety in sizes and fabric choices. Love the colors and the ease of the blocks.
Wow! An excellent book on pre cut fabrics! Creative and variety in sizes and fabric choices. Love the colors and the ease of the blocks.
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September 6, 2024Arlington. 746.46 Lin
final pages give detailed information on hexies
final pages give detailed information on hexies
March 24, 2017
Would have given it 5 stars but
The Jitterbug quilt appears twice. Wants, in the early part of the directions it morphs into some other quilt, and then appears again as the next quilt which following the directions you then get an actual jitterbug. Anybody else have this snafu?
The Jitterbug quilt appears twice. Wants, in the early part of the directions it morphs into some other quilt, and then appears again as the next quilt which following the directions you then get an actual jitterbug. Anybody else have this snafu?
December 8, 2012
I've come a little late to the pre-cut party but lately I've become obsessed. I enjoyed looking through all the ideas here. There are a few things I especially like about the book : 1)they tell you what pre-asembled pre-cuts you can use, but they also tell you how many pieces to cut if you are making your own and not buying a pre-asembled pack. Since I have quite a bit of stash, I like the idea of cutting my own. They also mention somewhere that you can cut fat quarters to make 2 layer cakes and a jelly roll, leading me to look up that very fact and find a cutting chart online. Very useful info! (http://piecefulliving.blogspot.com/20...) Note that this chart uses a lot of space for charm packs but you could increase the number of jelly roll strips instead, depending on what you want to work with. I also really liked that almost every quilt is shown in a different color way, so you can see how changing the style of fabric or using different contrasts can change the look of the quilt.
Becuase most of these using only one precut pack and maybe a border or sashing fabric, most are not bed-sized quilts, but of course you can make more blocks to make them bigger.
I've been using the Scrap Therapy method of trimming up my scraps into useable pieces and especially like seeing the quilts using charm packs, as that 5" square is a scrap therapy size, so I have a number of them waiting to get used up.
I particularly liked: Blossom Time, page 18 (c); Diamonds at Large, page 24 (lc); Hexagon Hip Hop, page 64 (lc); Twisting the Night Away, p88 (lc). Interesting that though I checked it out for the jelly roll patterns, those aren't the ones I liked. Most of the Jelly Roll quilts were subcut too much for me, but that's personal preference.
Becuase most of these using only one precut pack and maybe a border or sashing fabric, most are not bed-sized quilts, but of course you can make more blocks to make them bigger.
I've been using the Scrap Therapy method of trimming up my scraps into useable pieces and especially like seeing the quilts using charm packs, as that 5" square is a scrap therapy size, so I have a number of them waiting to get used up.
I particularly liked: Blossom Time, page 18 (c); Diamonds at Large, page 24 (lc); Hexagon Hip Hop, page 64 (lc); Twisting the Night Away, p88 (lc). Interesting that though I checked it out for the jelly roll patterns, those aren't the ones I liked. Most of the Jelly Roll quilts were subcut too much for me, but that's personal preference.
September 20, 2011
There are some lovely quilts in here made with pre cuts.
I did have a problem making a block using their directions for a couple of the quilts. I would want the size of the units written in the directions that would save me trying to figure it out and give me a check to make sure I am making the units correctly. I think all patterns/ book should have sizes for their units.
I cut my strips from my stash or add self cut strips in neutral / lights and darks to the precuts to make the blocks. My biggest problem with pre-cuts is the lack of contrast and value changes. Most pre-cuts are medium value fabrics and make a color-wash style of quilt if you only use the pre-cuts. I have begun to see jelly rolls in basic colors/ solids / white on white / neutrals and light fabrics that can be used to provide balance and contrast to your quilt blocks.
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I did have a problem making a block using their directions for a couple of the quilts. I would want the size of the units written in the directions that would save me trying to figure it out and give me a check to make sure I am making the units correctly. I think all patterns/ book should have sizes for their units.
I cut my strips from my stash or add self cut strips in neutral / lights and darks to the precuts to make the blocks. My biggest problem with pre-cuts is the lack of contrast and value changes. Most pre-cuts are medium value fabrics and make a color-wash style of quilt if you only use the pre-cuts. I have begun to see jelly rolls in basic colors/ solids / white on white / neutrals and light fabrics that can be used to provide balance and contrast to your quilt blocks.
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July 30, 2011
Interesting projects:
Charming Flowers
Raspberry Ripple
Jitterbug
Stepping Stones
Stormy Weather
Charming Flowers
Raspberry Ripple
Jitterbug
Stepping Stones
Stormy Weather
November 22, 2011
Like the raspberry ripple and a few other patterns.
July 15, 2012
Interesting combinations of blocks. Easy designs but visually interesting.
March 26, 2012
I probably won't do any projects directly from this (still only interested in English paper piecing) but I'm trying to learn the basics of building a quilt.
October 25, 2012
There is a couple I might consider trying, just not sure which first.
May 30, 2013
Ideas: High Flying Geese (for a busy fabric),Stepping Stones,
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September 17, 2014Love the Hidden Stars and Diamonds at Large. Worth buying.
August 1, 2016
The hexagon quilt where you sew half-hexagons together in strips and then sew the strips together was pretty interesting. Mostly I just enjoyed looking at the pictures!
February 14, 2016
There are at least 4 quilts in this book that appeal to me.
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