Friday, July 22, 2011

Jelly Roll quilt beginnings

While in NY in the spring, I picked up my very first Jelly Roll: Moda's Modern Workshop by Liesl Gibson.

I started thinking about what I wanted to do with it. Sketch #1:
Sketch #2: I liked this better.
But in fabric...too much of good thing?
So now I'm thinking about this...
and this.
Once I got the idea of doing some single color blocks I dipped into my stash a little. :)

I'm just going to make some more scrappy blocks and then I'll put it back on the design wall and decide which way I want to go. (Did you notice the light switch: my design wall is truly a wall-I just stuck a little masking tape behind the blocks and stuck them on the living room wall.

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8 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

yes I would add some white in with it to set the colors off more - bright colors you have there!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Barb said...

I love the jelly roll your chose, the colors are awesome!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Jelly rolls are one of my favorite indulgences. Looks like you got a really pretty one. I'm sure you'll get that perfect quilt out of it! Can't wait to see.

Mindy said...

I've really enjoyed plundering around your blog this evening. I am not sure how I first arrived, but it was a sewing link of some sort. Anyway, I particularly have enjoyed reading your Tuesday Tomes! I love old books, especially ones written for older children. I've read several of Louisa Mae Alcott's and my most current favorite is Freckles. I can't remember the author off the top of my head, but I've recommended it to several friends who also really enjoyed it. I bookmarked your site and will be back to visit soon.

Chris said...

Looks good so far. I like the layout with horizontal and vertical blocks. Thanks for sharing your design process.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

whenever I try to send you an email lately it is sent back as undeliverable - I wonder if you are having problems or is it mine - I thought I would try leaving a comment again on your blog as that seems to go through. The e mail I have for you is milkandhoneyquilt@gmail.com
is that correct?
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

AnnieO said...

I like all the squares together, and I like them spread apart. Either way, it's lots of scrappy goodness. Hope you find the right look for your quilt :)

Roslyn said...

I like either of the last two, the first as you say, too much of a good thing! it will be lovely with a nice WOW Miri.