miffy Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi, I had booked onto a 2 day course to learn how to make a jelly roll quilt, sadly it has been cancelled as there were not enough booked onto it. I have zero knowledge/experience of any quilting/patchwork. They do offer a drop in session once a week, which I am thinking of using whilst teaching myself from a book. I have 2 questions, a) Is this a good idea? b) Can you recommend a book, my library has nothing on jelly quilts. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 If you google jelly roll on Amazon it comes up with a variety of books. I liked the look of this one Book Link. They all seem to have basic instructions as well. It's good to learn with others though and pick up ideas and get encouragement so joining the drop in session would be a really good thing to do And don't forget to come on and share from the first seam to finished quilt I'm trying really hard not to press the buy with one click link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Thanks, for your thoughts. I too thought that looked good so have ordered it and another one too. I will try to keep you posted but am hopeless at uploading pics . Went into the shop today and they may run a beginners class in the new year.....I WANT ONE NOW!!!!!....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I use photobucket to upload, then resize to medium and copy and paste the Img code. Egluntyne shows how with pictures really well on this thread Which jelly role have you got. They often have the fabric range on the label, never bought one but they are so tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 I bought a mode roll called Sophie. I was rather shocked by the price but I can see its good quality fabric. I also bought a cheap roll in another local fabric store to practice on. Can I ask what is the advantage of buying a "proper" 1/4 inch foot? I realise its the usual seam allowance when quilting, my foot measures 1/4 inch from centre position to edge of foot. I did ask ES to measure it as he's a cabinet maker and is used to precision measurements. Thanks again Miffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 A quarter inch foot has a little guide on it, which in the case of my sewing machine, means you can disengage brain and just feed the fabric through and perfect quarter inch seams every time. Even LMW can manage perfect seams using it. You will also need a walking foot for doing the actual quilting. I was lucky enough to buy a sewing machine that came with a whole pack of quilting accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Thanks for that, seems like buying one would make life a little easier. My machine is 32 years old (I was expecting ES when I bought it in the singer shop in exeter ) but I have found a place that sells get for it. So my next question is metal or plastic?? This is the web page, are these the right sort of thing? (hope link works) http://sewingparts.co.uk/machines/singer-522.html Miffy Edited October 20, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 My machines quarter inch foot is metal. The walking foot for your machine looks much the same as the one for my machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 If your foot measures 1/4" I wouldn't bother getting another one. For years I put a piece of masking tape on the plate to mark the 1/4". Love the pinks, blues and greens of your fabric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Books have arrived foot ordered (with my eyesight I need all the help I can get) I am having a play with my cheap fabric...just don't look at the waste bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 I don't believe it......1st course was cancelled now .....my foot control has broken....smoked and stank the house out will I ever get to try quilting ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Can't believe you burnt it out, were you sewing all night You better order two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 all I did was stitch 5 strips together lol Ys is going to try to fix the foot pedal, a new one is around £40 which is cheaper than new machine but still seems a lot to spend on such an old machine..especially in the run up to christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I am hooked on quiltiung at the moment, close to finishing DD2s Christmas Quilt. I only started quilting this summer and the best advice I've had is off You Tube. Check out missouri Star quilting company. There are loads of tutorials which are so helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi AJ Yes thanks I have watched a few of their tutorials and picked up a few tips, there are some fab projects too. I was hoping t make a "coins" quilt using a jelly roll...I managed to sew 5 strips then....the foot pedal went up in a puff of smoke quite literally ....its quite maddening really. I have a local shop who are going to see if they can attach a new foot pedal to my old leads, fingers crossed it works...I'm taking it in tomorrow. I shall undoubtedly be picking your brains on this forum if I can ever get going.... Would love to see pics of your work ??? Can I ask what machine people use?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I use a janome 918 but I wish I had an all singing all dancing one that embroiders names! Couldn't afford that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 is an embroidery machine useful for quilting ?? If I had any money (I don't ) I would consider a Janome 601/603/605 as they seem good for the money. I must say I had never heard of them until a couple of weeks ago, I guess the are a good make, there are plenty in the shop and on the web. My machine is a 32 year old Singer 522 so its done pretty well although its not really had a hard life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 I knew I'd be asking more questions soon.... is it ok to use a steam iron when setting the seams etc when quilting? I have been using a dry iron but there are some stubborn creases from being in the jelly roll. I have cut the pieces for my coins quilt and am joining them together, just over half way now. Just need to decide on the colour for the border and binding.... hoping OH will help me take and upload some pics tomorrow....(where is the smilie of flying pigs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 You're really cracking on. I use a steam iron but press rather than iron and watch the seams on the bias or they'll double in size. Follow the grain of the fabric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks for that...I had noticed some pieces are longer than others...guess thats due to my ironing I have been really careful with measuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Don't worry it'll work out you'll be able to ease it in. My first quilt was 12" squares some are 11 and some 13, just let them overlap at joins when I joined the rows and it worked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 You could always trim them the correct size if you have a rotary cutter and cutting mat. I must get round to photographing my quilts for you but I'min the middle of my first 8 days with OH away and I'm constructing a household chores weekly list!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I quilted for years making an awful mess and nothing ever came out to size, till one day i went to a seminar courtesy of PDO (oil company whilst living in the gulf) . The lecturer was Mary Helen Hopkin a master quilter from America. She has many a book in print and everything she taught me that day works. 1/ forget everything you know about sewing and dress making this is quilting. 2/ Not Every machine will sew the perfect 1/4 in seam no matter how much you fiddle or tug on your fabric, or mess with the machine will make it do it. 3/ Sew your blocks to your machine and everyone will turn out the same size , and each block will fit together as it should. 4/ adjust the edge bindings in width to allow for the size of quilt you are making so it complies with the design. 5/ Always use 100% cotton nothing else will last for the duration. 6/ don't wash the material first as the stitching in the ditch looks better when it is washed after completion. Once i got my head round this i made my first quilt and couldn't believe how effortless it all was. I learnt strip cutting, piecing and chain sewing, it made it easy . An absolutely lovely and talented woman. I have made quilts for all my family and friends. The grandchildren have had quilts in their cribs , cots and beds, my most challenging quilt was a double wedding ring quilt for my ED wedding, but it turned out well and it goes on her bed every winter.13 yrs on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 My Janome is a Memory Craft 6500 - it has a larger gap between the side and the needle so that big bulky quilts can go through easily. It also does basic embroidery - will write a message or names, although it isn't easy when going through lots of layers - but it's possible. I still prefer stitching by hand though - and quilting by hand - it takes longer but I can curl up in the chair all comfy! A friend bought me "Two from One Jelly Roll Quilts" by Pam and Nicky Lintoff, but I'm not too keen. I do like Jinny Beyer (but she's a hand stitcher). And to blow your mind if you can get hold of Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book - that's amazing from beginner to advanced. I also like Sue Teegarden Dissmore books. Very easy to understand. But a course is the best way (yes I have "Quilting for Dummies" too) to learn - having made the mistake of finding 101 different ways not to make a quilt, it's like the EUREKA moment when it all becomes clear! Good luck and I'm sure you'll be fine. Er I have another Janome machine too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I bought that new magazine Quilting for 99p - just to try & I liked the green fabric. I won't buy any more! I've only got a 27 year old Singer machine - so it will have to do, but it's a start. Will cut the squares out later & then it will be pure luck as to whether it works or not. Got lots of fat quarters & fabric to play about with & turn into nice things. Quilting is something I'd like to learn. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
