Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam Lintott. Jelly rolls are the new fat quarter bundle! They consist of 2 ½ inch strips of cotton quilting fabric. Jelly Roll Quilts is a great example showing quilters the best ways to use these gorgeous fabric packs. Jelly Roll Quilts includes 15 Jelly Roll quilt patterns – perfect for using jelly rolls. Jelly roll quilts are suitable for quilters of all skill levels, especially those quilters with a passion for a variety of fabrics. I highly recommend this excellent inspirational quilt pattern book. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are phenomenal!

Rolling Along from Nancy J. Martin. This is another easy to follow book that makes use of jelly rolls. The book features 12 quilt patterns, easy to follow instructions. This book also shows you how you can make your own jelly rolls easily from your own fabric stash. This is a great all around book by a very experienced quilt pattern author.

Layer Cake, Jelly Rolls, and Charm Quilts by Pam Lintott. This book looks really good and has 17 quilt patterns. Layer Cake, Jelly Rolls, and Charm Quilts is due to be released in June 2009. You can pre-order this book here.

20 - 2-1/2" x 42" MODA PRETTY WHITE RED "FRESH FLOWERS" JELLY ROLL FABRIC STRIPS
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Jelly Roll 18 strips misc 2½" wide 100% cotton scrap quilt store fabric scrap
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Island Punch Tonga Treats 40 Strips 2.5" Jelly Roll Timeless Treasures Fabric
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Hello Luscious Layer Cake 30280LC - Basic Grey 42- 10" Quilt Fabric Squares Moda
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Layer Cake Quilt Fabric Winter Fun Stack 42 10 Inch Squares
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If you are looking for a little inspiration this little video should do the trick.

Bargello Quilt Top 66" x 70"
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Hand embroidery quilt top #Z-7
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THIMBLEBERRIES COTTAGEWOOD PATCHWORK QUILT TOP KIT 53 3/4" X 53 3/4"
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star patchwork quilt top #554
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Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Quilt Top PRO Electric Guitar Translucent Blue
US $280.00 (14 Bids)
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I’ve been wanting to try this method of designing with thread for quite some time but I didn’t know how.  This morning I found this – how to paint with thread video that makes the method look so simple! Painting with thread looks a little time consuming but the results look like they’d be worth the effort. I love this look!  Be sure to check out the second video, towards the end she shows a bunch of little rugs she made with this thread painting method. I’ve never seen anything like it before. Enjoy the videos!

NEW 25 LARGE 3PLY 1000M QUILTING SEWING SERGER THREAD Piecing AppliqueP
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3PLY 100 SPOOLS NEW POLY SEWING/ QUILTING/SERGER THREAD FREE SHIP $300 value
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Madeira Trhead 18 count embroidery/quilting thread 100% polyester, 220 yds each
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NEW 25 LARGE 3PLY 1000M QUILTING SEWING SERGER THREAD Piecing AppliqueP
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NEW MEGA LOT 400 POLY ALL SEWING / QUILTING / PIECING SERGER THREADS 327yards
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For the past several years I’ve been trying to make Christmas less about buying gifts and more about family and being thankful for all we have. Sometimes less is more.  I’ve cut back my Christmas spending and we still manage have a fabulous Christmas. I still buy my kids stuff for Christmas but for everyone else on my list I try and make them something special rather than buy them a gift. My efforts are appreciated more than store bought stuff and best of all, come January, I won’t have to worry about getting a nasty credit card bill and struggle paying it off for the next 6 months.

Here’s my ultimate list of great DIY project that would make perfect Christmas gifts for all the special people on your Christmas list. With a little time and effort you can make this a truly special Christmas that won’t be hard on your wallet.

Ultimate Homemade Christmas Gifts List

I’m definitely going to make a book safe, I know my mom will love it!

I’d be happy to add more homemade Christmas gift ideas to this list, so if you have a suggestion, please let me know.

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There are so many great free patterns from MODA, I don’t know where to start. One of my favorites that really stands out is the sock monkey quilt, titled “Funky Monkey”. I’m not sure what I’d do with a quilt like this, I guess I’d give it to one of my kids or nieces. Funky Monkey is a fun quilt and sure to get a few laughs.

I think my favorite free MODA quilt pattern would be a tie between “Quilt Pink II” and “Pathway Batiks”.

Here’s the link to all these great MODA patterns and a whole lot more!

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I was surfing around yesterday evening and found FREE Amy Butler Patterns! I feel like I hit a jackpot! LOL

I found so many Amy Butler patterns that would make perfect gifts for Christmas, now if I could just find the time to make all these great items. Of course, I’m especially excited about the quilt patterns. I’m in love with Amy’s Lotus Brick Path Quilt and am shocked it’s a free pattern.

Free Amy Butler Quilt Patterns

  • Amy Butler’s Ginger Bliss Quilt
  • Amy Butler’s Charm Quilt
  • Amy Butler’s Belle Quilt
  • Amy’s Lotus Brick Path Quilt – a gorgeous quilt, definitely on my to do list!
  • Amy’s Nigella Quilt
  • Pink Bliss Quilt
  • Thea’s Puzzle Quilt
  • Amy’s Mid Mod Quilt
  • Daisy Chains Strippy Quilt

More Free Amy Butler Patterns

  • Business Card Keeper
  • Nigella Yoga Bag
  • Sweet Greetings Portfolios
  • Sash with Beaded Fringe
  • Lavender Eye Pillow
  • Bridie the Cat Pillow – my niece would LOVE this pillow
  • The Cozy Scarf
  • Hour Glass Pillow – these pillows would make great Christmas gifts!

Here’s the link to all these great Free Amy Butler Patterns! Enjoy!

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