September 19, 2020 was National Jelly Roll day and I decided to tackle two projects; 1 UFO and 1 new project. Since September 19, fell on the weekend I figured I would have plenty of time to at least have 1 completed or have both completed to the point of labeling and binding would be left to do.
DESIGNS
TABLE RUNNER: you can find the pattern and instruction on the Youtube channel of Missouri Star Quilt Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjGifl2m_3k&t=407s
JELLY ROLL BRAID BY TINY ORCHARD QUILTS: you can find the pattern and instruction on her Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-f1tLIaErM
CUTTING and PIECING
TABLE RUNNER: I think it took me longer to cut the fabric than it did for me to sew it together. My only suggestion would be to lay the set out before sewing. I did find myself sewing a few sets to the wrong side. I did purchase the binding tool. I must say it had been a great investment because I can use it for other projects and assistance with making my own binding.
JELLY ROLL BRAID: While this was the easiest project, it took the longest for me to piece together because I am a pin person; I have to pin everything.
QUILTING
TABLE RUNNER: I will quilt this with the stitch in the ditch method.
JELLY ROLL BRAID: I am still debating if I want to send this quilt to the long armer, or straight line quit it myself. If I quilt it myself, I will follow the chevron pattern.
LABELING
I am still searching for the perfect label, but I will be printing them from my home printer and a cute design. I will take left over scraps and create a boarder for the labels so they will not look so plain.
BINDING
I will hand bind both projects. Yes I knew there is at machine version but I want to practice and perfect my hand sewing skills. I also have noticed when I bind by the sewing machine I still have to go back and hand stitch a few sections.
DELIVERY
TABLE RUNNER: this project did not have to travel far because I gifted it to my father to add a little TLC to his living room table.
Baby Crib Quilt: this project will be packaged and delivery to my cousin and husband as they await the arrival of their second daughter. The entire family is excited.
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Stay tune for an upcoming post as I break down in full details my two projects. I will post the links here as well.
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