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A complete guide to quilting and sewing using Jelly Rolls by Carolyn Forster
This redesigned collection of three of Carolyn Forster’s bestselling books Twenty to Make: Jelly Roll Scraps, Sew Jelly Roll Quilts & Gifts and Little Quilts & Gifts from Jelly Roll Scraps is ideal for any quilter wanting to bust their Jelly Roll stash with 44 gorgeous gift projects and 24 quilts.
There is a mix of hand and machine quilting, and full instructions are given for backing, binding and finishing your quilts. All the techniques needed are clearly explained step by step, and all the required templates are given at the back of the book.
Introduction 8 What is a Jelly Roll? 10 Fabrics & threads 12 Basic sewing equipment 14 Cutting fabric 16 Layering & tacking/basting 29 Quilting 32 Binding 38 Displaying quilts 44 JELLY ROLL GIFTS Patchwork Dog 48 Dolly 50 Covered Folder 53 Bookmark and Book Cover 56 Drawstring Bag 58 Manx Log-cabin Mat 60 Olly the Octopus 63 Mini Bunting 66 Hanging Fish 68 Hexagon Pillow 70 Flower-power Coasters 73 Flower Hair Snap 76 Stacked Pincushions 78 Spring Door Wreath 80 Coffee and Tea Coasters 83 Hair Scrunchy 86 Patchwork Placemat 88 Plastic Bag Dispenser 90 Flower Tablecloth 92 Russian Dolls 94 Berries Table Mat 96 Needle Book 98 Button Pillow 100 Zipped Pouch 102 Tiny Bag 104 Lavender Ravioli 106 Tissue Pouch 108 Cut Diamond Pincushions 110 Sunshine Pot Mat 112 Doorstop 114 Tabby Cat Pillow 128 Beach Hut Key Fobs 130 Nine-patch Biscornu 133 Hot-water Bottle Cover 136 Bluebirds 139 Coin Pouch 142 Crochet Hook Roll 144 Tablet Case 147 Thread Pot 150 JELLY ROLL QUILTS Hexagon Flowers 154 Flower Garden 156 Wonky Stacked Coins 160 Woven Dreams 162 Zigzag Diamonds 166 Sunny Days 168 Bordered Garden 172 Log-cabin 174 Ripples 178 Soft and Faded Vintage 182 Spring Brick Wall 186 Sewing Spools 188 Hidden Crosses 192 Ohio Star 194 Framed Four-patch Medallion 198 Tea Time Treat 200 Sawtooth Medallion Star 204 Double Nine-patch 216 Sweet Sixteen 218 Hourglass 222 Sampler 226 Templates 230 Glossary 238 Index 239
Carolyn Forster is a best-selling quilting author, with over 150,000 books sold worldwide. She started making quilts when she was a teenager, and her passion for patchwork and quilting led her to study Textiles at Bath Spa University, UK. Since then, she has taught patchwork and quilting both in the UK and the USA and has had her quilts featured in a number of books and magazines, including Today‘s Quilter and French magazine Magic Patch. Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK.
www.carolynforster.co.uk @quiltingonthego
A bumper book, compiled from Carolyn's best sellers. It includes 44 gift projects and 24 quilts to make use of the ever popular jelly rolls for quilters. This is super value, especially if you do not have the previously published books. Gifts include patchwork and quilt home accessories such as coasters, bags, bunting, toys, hanging decorations and key fobs. The quilt designs include hand and machine sewing and use a variety of techniques. The latter are clearly explained with step by step instructions and good photographs. Backing, binding and finishing instructions are also included with templates. There is lots to love about this book including good tips and techniques. Projects I like include the patchwork dog, Manx log cabin mat, hanging fish, flower power coasters, Russian dolls, sunshine pot mat (my favourite), beach hut key fobs, thread pot and of course the quilts.
This is a fantastic resource that will provide inspiration for beginners and more experienced quilters. Loads of advice, many different techniques clearly explained, stunning photos, clear diagrams, cannot fault this book at all. It is a combination of three of Carolyns previous books but has a fresh new feel. Cannot wait to get started but my only problem is deciding which design to begin with. My favourites are ( in no particular order ) FLOWER. GARDEN, TINY BAG, COIN POUCH and LOG-CABIN QUILT. Fantastic value and a great gift ( for yourself or a quilting friend. )
As someone who is new to Jelly Rolls, this book has made me realise that they are not just for quilts and are incredibly versatile. I have a Jelly Roll of beautiful fabric which has been living in my stash for several years as I have not found a project to justify the colours but thanks to The Joy of Jelly Rolls I don't think they will be staying in my stash for much longer.
Lovely collection of techniques and projects from Carolyn Forster for Jelly Roll lovers. However many of the projects are on a smaller scale and would do well as scrap busters. It is worth noting that this is a collection based on three previous books and I have worked from two of the books before so a lot looked familiar. The techniques section is clear and covers quite a lot which is extremely useful for beginners and a handy reference or reminder for others. There are then two other sections one for useful smaller projects and then a section on quilt projects. There is a lovely combination of photographs of completed projects and diagrams to illustrate key stages of the projects. I was surprised when I lifted this book as it is heavier and thicker than many sewing books of this type. It is crammed full of projects, not padded out with filler pages and for the price is excellent value. I think this would be a brilliant resource for simple projects to sew with learners or for school fete or charity fundraising. The only problem will be deciding what to sew next :-)
The instructions on how to cut and sew the fabric are clearly written and also include colour photos showing the steps and I feel that this book is excellent for beginners as well as providing projects for the more advanced crafter.
The Joy of Jelly Rolls starts with an explanation of what a Jelly Roll is and advice on choosing thread colours which is an important consideration due to the variety of colours the fabric comes in. Next is a list of equipment needed which is always handy as you can prepare by gathering everything you need before starting your project.
There are many types of project and plenty of ideas for gifts for all ages and by resizing the templates this would give more flexibility to use any left over pieces of fabric.
Fabric manufacturers want to make it easy for quilters to combine colors and patterns; Moda, for one, branded their Jelly Roll, a precut bundle of fabric strips that are designed to go well together (other companies use similar names for their bundles). This book, which contains content from three of Forsters previous books (Little Quilts & Gifts from Jelly Roll Scraps, 2015; Jelly Roll Scraps, 2014; Sew Jelly Roll Quilts & Gifts, 2012), provides a typical introduction to basic quilting techniques and materials followed by 68 projects (24 of which are full quilts) made using Jelly Rolls or scraps from them. Each project includes a materials and supplies list, the items finished dimensions, and a list of instructions. A knowledge of basic quilting techniques is assumed; the instructions are minimal. Some feature process photos, but most do not. Some of the items, including all of the quilts, include diagrams for piecing. A treat for Jelly Roll enthusiasts, this will find use where quilting books are popular.
For anyone like me, who has sewn for years, but is only now learning to do patchwork and quilting, or for someone who has used jelly rolls before, this three-books-in-one volume is a boon.
The book starts with the basics. What a jelly roll actually is, what threads are recommended, the equipment needed and all the sewing techniques you will need to make any of the 24 quilts and 44 gift ideas in the book. Some of the gifts use such small pieces of fabric, that they will be wonderful for using up the scarps that we all keep without really knowing what the can be used for. Coasters, and pin cushions I might have thought of, but Russian dolls? I never would have thought of those!
The book is crammed with beautiful photographs, illustrations and diagrams with lots of templates at the back. Most of these can be used at the size they are printed, while a couple are printed at 50 per cent and will need enlarging. the colours used are mostly bright and cheerful, with some slightly more muted.
All in all I love this book. There is so much inspiration in it .
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