Make Your Own Jelly Roll | Episode 126

[@dianagrant9479]

ahh Maureen, my favorite "opinionated quilter". I've made 6 quilts where i've cut my own strips. I've used jelly rolls and have nothing against them but it is more fun to choose and cut your own. Now the real reason you are my favorite... Last August I had a heart attack and a stroke the next day. My sewing room became everyone's junk room. It wasn't my happy place anymore. The stroke left my right side useless. I wanted to get rid of all my fabrics, just get rid of it, there was no joy when looking at it. But my friend, Julie, said give it a few months instead. Well I saw your ultimate scrap quilt and I can do that. I got the pattern in May. I made 12 or 16 blocks, a nice start, when Fathers day was approaching I finished my husband's quilt which had been languishing since 2020. I've completed three other quilts with three more in the works. I have recovered my ability/mobility. I"m about 90-95%. Thank you for bringing back my joy. Diana

[@valeriebigley8759]

I have made more quilts than I can count. I have never bought any precut fabrics. I find that choosing the fabric is the so much fun that i would never bypass that step. I also enjoy the cutting. My mindset in making a quilt is never to just get it done as quick as I can. I love the process and its great "therapy" for lifes stressed. ❤

[@brigitte1215]

I look forward to seeing your quilt coat! Re. Budget methods of printing sewing patterns - many public libraries have digital projectors that can plug into your laptop computer (or use one of the library's computers) available to use on site, and in some cases, they may possibly allow you to borrow the projector to take home. There are several KZbin video tutorials that teach you how to trace the projected pattern so that you trace the right size. If you're going to use it often, video projectors have gone down in price and can be purchased new for $50 US. As for cheap pattern paper, I've retrieved flip chart paper (from past workshops and training sessions) out of the office recycling box, big sheets of wrapping paper used for packing breakable items (bought at truck rental or moving supplies stores), and rolls of cheap newsprint from big box office supplies stores. Even Ikea carries rolls of paper for under $5 (in their kids' section).

[@staylor6913]

Precuts are the convenience foods of quilting. Quick and easy, but usually including ‘ingredients’ you don’t want or need. 😂

[@darleneweyde1590]

I have to admit I have just found you on YT a couple of weeks ago. I am a beginner sewer and I am looking to get started on my first "real" project. Your videos are easy for me to understand and enjoyable. I look forward to watching more of your videos while learning on how I too will be able to sew a quilt someday soon. Your giveaway, the "scrap box", will help me accomplish making a scrap quilt which was always my favorite, looking, quilt. Thank you

[@n.sleator2746]

Scrap box! Love the scrap box for scrappy quilts. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. Topic for a future video: organization of quilting notions and supplies.

[@romonaelrod7870]

I love scrap boxes. I don't have enough scraps,I only have a few scraps.❤ Have fun making your quilt coat. I want to make a quilt coat for myself. I need to make some baby quilts asap,several friends have had babies recently. I also have plans to make quilts for members of my family. Happy sewing.😊

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Thank you, once again Maureen for discussing the importance and money saving aspect of cutting our own strips, rather than purchasing precuts ! Yes! The most fun of quilting is picking out our own colors and patterns for our projects🧡 I’ve purchased precuts that were beautiful but had fabrics that I wondered how in the world did those pieces get in here🤦‍♀️😂 The scrap box will be SO much fun to dig thru and make something beautiful. TY once again for sharing your expertise with us!

[@ryansterner5101]

Scrap box!!! My favorite way to sew is with scraps. Thanks for another wonderful episode. I really enjoy watching you every Monday morning. Keep sharing your opinion and thoughts.

[@nursekate6772]

I almost NEVER buy a fabric line. It's too "matchy matchy" for me and there's always 1 that I can't stand. Picking my own allows me to add a variety of values, prints, and textures, and every fabric I pick is what I love. BTW, I use my accuquilt to make my own jelly rolls. I always buy 1 yard, use what I need and turn the leftovers into jelly rolls. I have TONS of strips now that would have cost me a fortune if I had bought them in sets, AND my scrappy quilts are oh so scrappy! Another bonus for me.....I get to spend HOURS in a quilt shop choosing from tons of beautiful fabrics!

[@lynnlockardquilting]

Scrap Box !🎉🎉 Love scrap quilts. Have a wonderful day 😊❤

[@Dkaye1]

Scrap Box! What’s not to love, in a box of wonderful scraps of fabric. Love your posts Maureen!

[@karenwhitley7211]

Hahaha. The Kleenex of tissue paper. That's funny. Love your videos.

[@KathyTheden]

Scrap box! I love scrap quilts and donate 95% of the quilts I make. Making a scrap quilt keeps every quilt new and exciting!

[@teresaallen4550]

The scrap box is a great idea. I love all the different colors. I really enjoy scrap quilting.

[@kerryl4031]

Oh yes I love choosing fabric! I've only had one jelly roll and I really don't like it at all - I find you have little wiggle room if you are doing HSTs. I had an idea for it, but got cheesed off very quickly! Now I have several fabrics that I have grouped together to make something, but so much left overs and I now make scrappy quilts - I love scrappy! Now that I'm more confident with colour choice, it's really fun! Especially when you throw in something daft like a little pirate, or a shark or a penguin!

[@wandawalker4191]

A scrap box sounds intriguing! Thank you for another great video!

[@charlenemorris6391]

Scrap box. You quilted coat is going to be beautiful and what an idea. I have. Jelly roll race quilt I just never quilted that I just bought a pattern to make a coat. You are my quilt inspiration.

[@CindyOgilvie]

New quilter here and I see so many videos for crumb quilts! Love the idea of a scrap box.

[@luellacalkins6739]

I actually just finished my second quilt top in a row that is from 2 1/2” strips. All were cut from my scraps with the exception of the background which I purchased to pull the colors together. I do have some jelly rolls in my stash but I by far prefer to use my stash and pull from fabrics I love. Scrap quilts are my favorite type of quilts. I donate a great deal the most recent place I have been giving to is the cancer center that has wonderfully cared and treated my husband 3 times. We get to give to others that may need a quilty hug. A scrap box would be wonderful to add to my bins for some additional colors and patterns.

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

That scrap box of fabric is great! About the quilt cutting, well it’s your quilt, so you get to decide! The Quilt Police don’t get to decide!

[@ronniesusiehall619]

I always enjoy your videos and would love to add this scrap box to my stash. Scrap quilts are my favorite. Thanks for sharing your love of quilting with all of us.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Scrap boxes!!! I love them. In our area, I'm known as the scrap lady. In fact, a friend from ND sent me some yardage and I still haven't processed because I've used scraps for so long.

[@wendydonenko3655]

Over the last few years, I've become a scrappy quilt maker. I would love the option of the scrap box to add some lively colors to a couple of quilts I work on randomly. I do really like the braided quilts and have only made table runners so far. Have really been considering making a lap size quilt with this pattern though. Thank you for the pros and cons of buying jelly rolls. Very well thought out points to make.

[@deettavincent9993]

Your scrap box of braided scraps would be a welcome project. Literally, in the last week, I was looking through a couple of different patterns for making braided table runners and considering using some of my own scraps to make up a couple as potential gifts to have on hand. I've been on a 5 year quest to use up all of my mother's and grandmother's quilting scraps. Finally, I'm seeing the end of the quest and thought a braided project would be a good way to utilize a whole bunch of 5" strips. Cut in half, a lot of interesting braids could be created. Appreciate you weekly opinions and "no=-nos" as well as recommended approaches. First thing every Monday morning, my week gets started with your wisdom and experience. Thanks.

[@marksams4290]

I love watching your tutorials, especially the perfect scrap quilt pattern. Your giveaways are really generous. The giveaway this week, “scrap box”, would be great to start my new perfect scrap quilt. Thank you for all your opinions, they’re greatly appreciated.

[@victoriastewart2152]

Scrap box sounds like so much fun. Thanks for breaking down the yardage for a strip set. I will have to look at my 1/4 yards differently from now on.

[@sydneysotor3664]

I love your comments/opinions. You have great tips and "how-to"s. And being a scrap quilter, I'd love to get your scrap box.

[@peggykennedy9]

Great episode! The scrap box would be such a treat! And I am definitely guilty of spending hours laying something out then mixing it up during the sewing process. Oh well that’s why seam rippers were invented!

[@GraceSanchez-us1no]

Thank you for all the helpful tips. For me, buying precuts takes away the challenge of finding fabrics that go well together. And, talking about challenges, I would love to win the "scrap box" to see what I can come out with it.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I love scrap quilts. The scrap box would be so much fun! Thanks for your videos. I truly enjoy them.

[@ragnar1439]

Scrap box!! quilts are always fun to make….great feeling that a person has managed to use that piece you once thought was great but now you don’t like it! It would be fun to get your scrap box and see what’s in it!!

[@ginaolive4853]

Re the like fabrics in your coat back- it’s a gorgeous example of a crumb quilt and nobody would notice if you didn’t point it out. Someone once told me if you’re going to point it out, be prepared to rip it out. Love your channel even though I’m a crumb quilter!! I make my own crumb jelly roll strips and use with solid fabric.

[@montanacowgirl7643]

Scap box I'm so happy you shared this topic. I love to choose my own fabric!! Sometimes I just dont like all rhe fabrics.. Before opening the jelly roll I vacuum the top and bottom to get rid of most of the fuzz.

[@monkeymary3497]

The Scrap Box is a great prize to win because you can create anything you want with the scraps! I liked today's lesson on jelly rolls. I haven't made a JR quilt (yet) but I've cut many 2 1/2" strips for other applications.

[@catslikewitches1332]

Thank you for breaking down, the yardage/strips relations. It is that part I have the most problems with. take care - Europe

[@gwenlehman5911]

I would love to win a scrap box! Thank you for your videos. I've been quilting for 30+ years. There is always something new to learn.

[@fernie5128]

What a fun video and I appreciate the opportunity to get a scrap box. Thanks for all the great videos you do! I am a newer quilt maker and am learning wonderful tips from you each week. Cheers from Minnesota!

[@annehorton3716]

Love your episode! I would love to win the scrap box. This is my favorite variety of quilting project. Currently working on a little house scrap quilt. I have been subscribed for a long time and never miss an episode. Thanks for your hard work putting these videos together.

[@stevemcmillin2737]

On and Off and google. You should have been able to hear me and my parrot laughing at that! So true. Sometimes there are quilts that are just too far gone to do anything else with but cut them up and use the pieces for something else. What good are they doing if they are folded up and hidden away? I have a stuffed bear that I bought about 45 years ago that was made from a piece of a quilt and I love it as much today as the day I bought it. My uncle was a chiropractor and on the board of a chiropractic college and my aunt ran there auxiliary. The auxiliary had a shop where everything in it was hand made, mostly from leftovers or remade from something else. Everyone who donated items was retired. It had the greatest stuff in it.

[@suebennett3715]

I would love the scrap box. Thanks for comparing precuts. After 6 years quilting I still struggle with matching fabrics that’s why I love getting advice from my local fabric store staff!

[@pooie0116]

Scrap Box!! Thanks for another great video, Maureen!

[@marylynneturner5290]

Scrap box? Be still my heart! I rarely buy precuts. It's fun to find just the right fabric from my stash, my strips and other scraps, and then a store.

[@sandycampbell6087]

Would love to work with a fabric scrap box-so much creativity can come from scraps, no matter what project you’re working on!

[@jo-annevandermey2704]

I totally agree with you about precuts and picking your own fabric. And I hate the picked edges. Also I am a prewasher. I have been following you for quite awhile. And I would love a scrapbox. I think I would pass it into my sister who is new to quilting. She needs a stash! Thanks for putting out such great content.

[@robintaylor8421]

Scrap bags is something I like working with. Thank you

[@Whatsnormal637]

Pre pack - premium price, variety 💥 🤺💐

[@KnuklHed]

This SCRAP BOX would be wonderful fun to make a quilt with!! ❤

[@GayleHallAZ]

Scrap box!!! Woohoo!! Love watching your videos, too! 🥰🎉

[@littlejoan7473]

Love that scrappy coat panel! Such bright energetic colors! Believe it or not, I had the same idea! I'd bought a pack of FQ flannels on a whim and later ordered a template set to play with. One day the two popped together in my mind to make a light housecoat, only I'm thinking of doing ragged edge piecing. You know, your idea of a post office box of scraps is genius. I, for one, would be thrilled to pay shipping plus extra for the time spent to pack up some scraps. But only from Quilter's Heaven, your scraps always tug at my heart strings. Forgot the name to use for the give away, but that's ok, it will find a loving home from one of us who watch your videos.

[@pamelalight7775]

Love the fabric so beautiful!

[@kristinsmixedmediaart6151]

Scrap box. Thank you so much for featuring the stripology ruler in recent videos, the cutting is what I least enjoy so I gave stripology a go and am so happy I did! I’ve pieced some blocks with those pieces and I’m so much closer to getting my sizes right now to master a consistent quarter inch. Take care!

[@torinannie9701]

Scrap Box. I love scraps and buy them from stores and any other place they turn up.

[@janemctavish2666]

I had wonderful scraps from 3,generations of quilters. Moma came to visit and had kist/misplaced one of thw 14 (yes 14) tops she brought so she'd have my help layering and basting. I'd love a scrapbox again, we used the generational scraps to replace the blocks/top she'd "lost". My daughter learned to sew by piecing replacement blocks.. After all that she found the original blocks zipped into one of the many pockets in her suitcase. Needless to say, she took 15 quilts home ready for the machine quilter❤.

[@maryseaman312]

SCRAP BOXES/BAGS !!!! I LOVE scraps ... I would rather buy a scrap bag/box than yardage, though I do not hesitate to purchase yardage if I see something I really like. I cannot tell you how many quilt shops that I have encouraged to put their scraps into grab bags .... WONDERFUL !!!

[@valjusp]

I think our quilt guild would love the scrap box! Love your videos ❤

[@suehorn4182]

Scrapbox…..what an exciting opportunity. Happy sewing. ❤

[@bettypolasik7137]

Scrap Box! Very good videos with useful comments.

[@tonitoland]

I’ve just finished several quilts using my scraps and modesty aside, I like them much more than those I’ve made from coordinating fabrics. One actually turned out large enough for a king bed (I have no idea how I’m going to quilt it on my Bernina 770, though!). Your scrap box will likely produce a wonderful piece because your color palettes/fabric choices are so unique - the jewel toned pieces you held up were definitely colors I’d choose. For what it’s worth, I’ve only experienced disasters with precuts so avoid them (usually it’s because I don’t like half the pieces in the package). Although I did break down and purchase 2 “jelly rolls” of the Gustav Klimt fabrics and now have no idea what to do with them. Can’t find a block or pattern that could handle 2.5” strips that all have so much gold! Any thoughts/advice/suggestions welcome! Thanks for sharing your opinions & expertise 😊

[@mariavaldez7147]

Thanks so much for all your great tips. I would use a scrap box to create a quilt for my favorite pet charity.

[@deafsetter]

Love your practical videos and your ideas to save $ by using scraps. Your white board teaching is very helpful. I've never entered your scrap box giveaway until now. Thank you.

[@virginiagorham1529]

scrap box. I really appreciate your comments about quilting. I learn something eevery time. Thank you

[@lauraraymond1435]

I'm loving the scrap box plan! I've been working on developing mine because I love them as sources of inspiration. I liked the opinions expressed today, too!😊

[@HongKLee-v1g]

Scrap box❤❤❤ Scraps are surprises and so fun to make something up. Thank you and I am always looking forward to your episodes.

[@marlapolley3227]

Thanks Maureen!! So helpful. That scrap box sure is tempting!!!

[@sharonnowak5942]

Thanks for making this scrap box available. I love your channel!

[@TheGranChris]

I would love the scrap box. I am in charge of donation quilts for my guild so I use all the scraps. Last year 140 quilts went out the door. That's a lot for a small group of ladies. I do find that pinked edge a pain but when I'm trying to get the ladies to make a quilt to donate those jelly rolls can come in handy. I can often find great sales and add a solid or tone on tone, get two lap quilts out of one jelly roll. They can line up the pinked edge with my edge and everyone is happy. Love all your helpful hints. Do you have a quick Christmas gift show coming? Need some fresh ideas. 20 years ago I lived close to you. Now I am retired in NC. Thank you, great show.

[@susanscheffel5008]

I didn't know how much fabric to purchase to create my own jelly roll. Thank you for that bit of information!

[@debrawilson6083]

I loved both buying jelly rolls and making my own. Great ways to use up large leftover fabric

[@cindydriedger7797]

Scrap box I love your videos - they are so useful and well explained. Thank you for taking the time .

[@MelanieRichards-h9j]

Scrap Box. I will very much enjoy winning your box of scrap fabrics. Thanks you. (My very first comment on a post!)

[@sewntype]

Thank you! This supply list is great. I fell in love with a moda jelly roll and noticed it had 3 colors in various strengths. Then i went to my stash and made my own by copying how many lights and darks and mediums. -Anitamadeit

[@lcsd863]

Great video as always. Love the fabric in the scrap box.

[@lynnschick-xm1lz]

Scrap box. I learn so much from you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@dypick]

The scrap box is fun. As always thank you for your opinion. I enjoy watching you.

[@DesigingJ]

I’m interested in the scrap box. Love your videos. I learn something every time.

[@C123abc]

Thank you for another great video! Lots of useful information and ideas as usual but I love this one. It would be great to visit your shop. Maybe one day!

[@valeriec4426]

Scrap Box, Love your channel appreciate your honesty and perspective

[@4GiveN4get]

Excited your quilted coat is in the making, Maureen, and looking forward to it's debut. The perfect fabric backing is in my stash, should you choose me for your SCRAP BOX. Thanks for your always informative and delightful respite.

[@knittynancy]

I enjoy your videos very much. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished jacket! I love Scrap Boxes.

[@peggysanders487]

Scrap box... First time viewer and can't wait to see more of you!!

[@deborahmalinowski7437]

This video has taught me a lot about 2 1/2" strips. The scrap box would wake anybody imagination. Up I look forward to the video where you show off the quilt coat. Have a great day see you on the next video..

[@genawalter401]

Scrap Box Looking forward to seeing how the coat turns out. 😊

[@markwilhelmson5228]

Thank you for the videos and the offer of scraps. You are terrific. Don't give up saying your opinion.

[@jeannehoffman1060]

I would love a Scrap Box! So much fun with scraps! I don’t buy pre-cuts. I like choosing my own fabrics!

[@ArleenKomondoros]

Scrap Box. Love the scrap crazy quilt.

[@sharlabrechbill5768]

That scrap box will be amazing! I always enjoy your opinions!

[@pamplummer9028]

Love the quilt jacket. Box of scraps!!!

[@jeane.2722]

Scrap box, I really love your video's. You always give me so much info, thanks again.

[@water2.018]

Love your channel. Can't wait to see the coat!

[@jeannettebodner6012]

Love the idea of scrap box. ❤ I need practice with piecing 😊 and would be fun to use.

[@PeggyPratts]

Scrap box. I decided I had to get rid of some scraps and now I can’t make enough scrappy quilts. I just think they have so much character. Now I need more scrapes .🎉

[@SherrysSheShedSewing]

Good morning! Can you please post a link to the print shop you used for your pattern? I can’t seem to find any that doesn’t fold the pattern to ship. I love fabric you have created for your coat! I can’t wait to see the final product! ❤

[@cynthiairish-er1ip]

Scrap Box. I love watching your videos every week!

[@michele6708]

I have two more downsides to 2.5” strip rolls. First, precuts are a pain to store. They don’t play nice with yardage or other scraps unless you unroll them and mix them in with your other scraps. But my biggest beef with precut 2.3” strips-they are so very often .Even when they are reasonably accurate, I loathe and detest pinked edges because it is a pain to get them to line up properly. My blocks are generally reallly accurate if I cut my own fabric but if I use precut 2.5”strips they are often too small or uneven either because they are cut wrong, or because some are 2.5” from peaks and some from valleys and some half and half. I decided to cut my own and only buy batik strips because they weren’t pinked. Now they are switching to pinked edges, and the last one I used that wasn’t pinked was also miscut with wild variation in strip width. I’m done with any precut smaller than a fat quarter or MAYBE a 10” square if it is an exceptional fabric line on a really good discount. I am cutting my own strips of different widths every time I cut out a quilt, and I cut scraps down with my Accuquilt or my Stripology ruler. I even cut HSTs out of scraps for (controlled) scrappy quilts in my future. Scrap box would be a dream!

[@yvonnehopper5035]

Scrap box...love your videos. Those straps would be great. What a great idea.

[@tink5265]

Scrapbox! KZbin suggested your channel to me a few weeks ago, and I have told several friends about you. Cheers!

[@lorihamby60]

Scrap box! What a fun giveaway. Maureen, thanks for the opportunity to win.

[@beckypetersen2680]

I am always surprised how hard picking fabrics is for so many quilters! They don't have problems getting dressed in the morning but seem to not be able to choose fabrics themselves.

[@cindyg5064]

Scrap box! Informative video!!! Thank you!