Rolling Along: Easy Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips : Jelly Roll Friendly (Paperback)

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Product Description

Grab a bundle of the latest fabric goodies Jelly Rolls! and join designer Nancy J. Martin for a batch of quilted treats. Jelly Rolls are made up of assorted 2½" strips, all rolled up and ready to go. Discover Nancy s special tips for making the most of these creative cuts.

* Use prepackaged strips in 12 traditional designs or simply cut your own strips!

* Make quilts three ways use strips only, combine strips with scraps, or salvage leftover strips from past projects

* Rely on Nancy s easy cutting, sewing, and construction methods for quick quilts from start to finish

About the Author

Nancy J. Martin has written numerous books on quiltmaking. She and her husband, Dan, founded Martingale & Company, which is widely recognized as the foremost publisher in the quiltmaking industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place; illustrated edition edition (April 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156477841X
• ISBN-13: 978-1564778413
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars subtitle a bit misleading, June 25, 2008

By	L. Pochedly "obsessed quilter" (MO, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has a number of good designs, but I think it's misleading to call it Jelly Roll friendly. Very few of the designs would make efficient use of the number of strips contained in a Jelly Roll -- you'd either need more strips, or additional fabric (FQs or something) or you'll end up with strips left over. A much better book, with designs which use the Jelly Rolls more efficiently, is Jelly Roll Quilts by the Lintotts, mother and daughter. I can't remember the mother's first name, but the daughter's is Nicky. It's available here on Amazon.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have fun with Jelly Rolls, May 29, 2008

By	Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Have you seen those "Jelly Rolls" in your favorite fabric store? Ever wondered what on earth you could do with them? Ms. Martin gives you a whole book on just that subject---10 quilts and 3 other projects --- a tote bag, a pillow and a Table Runner. With the 13 projects, you will be busy for a long time.

OK, so you don't have Jelly Rolls and you don't want to spend the money on getting one. Grab some of your favorite fabric and make your own 2 ½ inch strips. The first 17 pages provide you with basic techniques on how to make your own strips, the tools you will need and how to appliqué and quilt. There is even a suggestion for a quick and easy "light box".

Each project shows a photo of the finished item and a paragraph about the item. It gives the finished size and finished block size. A materials and cutting list is provided as well as how to put the blocks together. There are LOTS of graphics so you can be sure you are following the written directions correctly.

The final pages provide the templates needed for one of the projects as well as several paragraphs about the author. All in all, this is a wonderful book that will have you sewing far into the night.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jelly rolling -- interesting concept, May 21, 2008

By	N. Hubbard "cross 2 cross" (Walla Walla, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this book as a surprise...and then I was surprised when I read through it. I've been aware of Jelly rolls offered in the quilt shops, but wasn't all that interested, until now. What I like greatly about this designer is that you cut the WOF strips in two so that you are just working with a 22 inch strip as opposed to the 44-45 inch width...therefore it will make for better managabiltiy of the strip sets. I have not tried any of the patterns, but I am totally interested in the concept. It is best to read the instructions when previewing a book, not just looking at the designs of the quilts...but that's difficult to do on amazon....