Sew Jelly Roll Quilts and Gifts
By Carolyn Forster
An ideal book for beginners and experienced quilters
Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781844487547
Size: 216 x 280 mm
Illustrations: 120
Pages: 128
A jelly roll is a roll of pre-cut fabric strips, manufactured and marketed through United Notion's hugely popular Moda division. The fabric strips in a jelly roll are a standard width and length (2½ x 44in) and there are usually 40 strips a roll, enabling quick and easy piecing for craft projects. All of the quilts in the book can be made using a single jelly roll, through extra fabric is needed for the edging and backing fabric.
This book contains information on materials and equipment, as well as basic stitching techniques, layering and basting, quilting (by hand and machine), binding, labelling and laundering. There's even a section on cutting your own strips for those who prefer to use their own fabric choices rather than a pre-cut jelly roll. Each of the nine projects consist of a different quilt design, together with a gift item made in a coordinating fabric, including stylish bags, a cushion, pot holders and key fobs. Full instructions for each quilt are provided, together with step-by-step photographs for the accompanying gift. Stunning photography throughout and clear, step-by-step instructions make this an ideal beginner's book.
• Jelly rolls offer a quick and easy way in to the world of quilting, making this an ideal book for beginners as well as more experienced quilters
• The added bonus of coordinating gifts sets this book apart from its main competitors
• The clear instructions and beautiful photographs make this a wonderful book for those who are new to sewing but who also want to achieve stunning results, quickly.
About Carolyn Forster
Carolyn Forster started making quilts when she was a teenager and went on to study Textiles at the University of Bath. Since graduating, 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 Fabrications, Popular Patchwork and Patchwork and Quilting. Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK with her husband and son. www.carolynforster.co.uk.
