Saturday, April 9, 2011

Jelly Roll Wonderland

My grandmother used to make the best Jelly Roll. Actually, come to think of it, she was the only person I've ever know to actually make Jelly Roll, but it was fantastic! Each time I hear the words, I am thrown right back to my childhood, sitting at her kitchen table savoring every last bite of my slice! I really wish I had her recipe so I could recreate that same pleasure for my daughter, but I doubt I'd be brave enough for the rolling part. I could see my cake cracking in more places than one!




This wonderland was my first ever fabric Jelly Roll purchase. I got it on sale when Fat Quarter World was closing out. It's just been sitting on top of my stash for the better part of a year, so I decided to sew it into a simple strip quilt before the fabrics and colors went completely out of style! It sure did make for a quick finish! Gotta love those pre-cuts!


As you can see, I straight line quilted about 1/4" on either side of each seam. I love the effect this gave the solid pink back. I also used two different shades of pink thread to give it a little more interest on the plain back.

This one is going to the next one of my (many!) pregnant friends who announces she's having a little girl.


~Sara

4 comments:

Casey said...

it looks great!

Donna said...

i cant imagine that line going out of style ever --so pretty! wish i was in line to get this one! love the quilting on the solid back too.

Holly said...

Love this one! Girly, without being too girly or precious.

I love the idea of using a jelly roll to make this quilt up quickly. Very clever.

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

Lovely baby quilt. Jelly rolls rock!