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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Vintage Jelly Roll

I decided to make my Jelly Roll quilt a little different from the others by using 2 1/2" strips cut from my vintage sheet collection.  I love how the different floral prints blend together and give it a watercolor effect!  The pattern doesn't call for borders, but I thought that the top needed a little splash of color so I added a narrow pink border and then finished it off with a wider floral border.  Now to get it put on the frame and do a little quilting...
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16 comments:

  1. AnyaNovember 9, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I like your idea of the borders...I was thinking mine was a bit drab. Not sure if I'll take the time to add anything to it because I still have a number of quilts to quilt before this one gets its turn. Anyway, yours looks good!

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  2. TerryNovember 9, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I've been thinking of doing one of these jelly roll quilts! Yours is just beautiful! I love the borders too! :0)

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  3. HeatherNovember 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I've seen several of these quilts but yours is, by far, my favorite. That inner border of pink is just perfect.

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  4. Needled MomNovember 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    It looks fabulous!!! I love it. What a great use of the vintage sheets.

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  5. QuiltdivajulieNovember 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Very pretty, VERY!

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  6. imquilternityNovember 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    The borders certainly make the quilt "pop" and give it that extra little sparkle. Beautiful fabric from vintage sheets...you must have a wonderful collection. It's a keeper! :)

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  7. DeannaNovember 9, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    The narrow border is TERRIFIC! I agree with the several comments above that this might be my favorite jelly roll quilt ever.

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  8. MelindaNovember 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love your jelly roll quilt. The vintage strips are beautiful.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Just love this quilt and I too agree that the border sets it off so well. I really want to use up my stash but I may have to start collecting vintage sheets.

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  10. BarbNovember 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Sweet, I do like what you have shared with us, just really blends so beautifully. Yes I agree the borders are a nice finish to the whole look. Thank you for sharing, time to dig out a Jelly Roll, or just cut up some strips...yep I like it! The secret is chosing the right Jelly Roll or fabrics, and you have!

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  11. Madalene Axford MurphyNovember 10, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    The border keeps accentuating colors in the main body of the quilt. Perfect addition!

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  12. BarbNovember 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    OH....I love your quilt!!

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  13. MaryannNovember 14, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful! This one caught my eye in the picture of all on the deck.
    Good work- as usual.

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  14. Joanne LendaroNovember 14, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    very pretty...love those 1600 quilts, quick and easy!!

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  15. Julie B.November 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I agree - the pink borders really makes it sing!

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  16. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love this, that border print is one of my favorite sheets ever!

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