Day 1 Giveaway
Stash Bandit is celebrating with 10 days of giveaways and this is Day 1!
I have two great books on quilts made from 2-1/2″ strips and a specially-curated bundle of those strips in blues and neutrals.
I have been doing a monthly Facebook Live with Annie’s so it is fitting that I feature one of my favorite books of theirs: Time-Saving Quilts with 2-1/2″ Strips.
In case you’re wondering, I’m not being paid for this and I don’t get a commission on the books. I really just like this title and want to share it with you. 😊
And if you’re a scrap quilt lover like I am, I hope that you’ve discovered Susan Ache.
She makes amazing scrap quilts and then she writes books about them. Today I’m sending the winner a copy of Start with Strips: 13 Colorful Quilts from 2-1/2″ Strips. I think you’ll like it.
Books are more fun if they come with fabric, so I went through my 2.5″ strips and pulled a bunch of blues and neutrals and they’re part of the prize package, too. They’re like a soup starter to which you can add your own blues and your own spin!
Before we get to the giveaway, have you heard about my Scrap Quilt Secrets one-hour complimentary playshops? I hope you’ll come. It’s a great opportunity to get all fabric savvy!
Read more or register right here.
Giveaway:
To enter this giveaway, leave a comment before midnight on Thursday, 2/18/21 and tell me if you’ve made anything with precuts yet, especially 2.5″ strips. I will pick the winner randomly and post it here and email the winner. This giveaway is for US addresses only. The winner of the giveaway is Liz H, who I have emailed. Another giveaway coming up soon!
It may take a while for your comment to appear but rest assured that if you click “submit comment” I will see it and approve it.
I’m also running specials for quilt guilds: Read More Here!
Tags: 10K celebration, annie's, giveaways, martingale, precuts, scrap quilts, susan ache
Rhonda Briggs
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Precuts make easy and quick baby Quilts!
Diane W.
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I’ve made TONS of quilts with precuts and I have lots of precuts sitting in my stash just waiting for me to use them! but what I don’t have is a book specifically to use for them, so I would love to win this book. Thank you!
June Dodge
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I’ve just been working on a quilt made with mostly 5 inch squares- it’s really fun. A 3-D Bow Tie. All the blocks have a yellow center, but the other pieces are randomly pink, green, aqua, or orange. Will be set on point.
I have made a few rail fences, but didn’t have precuts – I cut 18 inch strips then cut 2.5 inch strips – following the directions on Jordan fabrics. The quickest top I have ever made. Bet it would be faster with precuts.
I’m going to be making a variation of your wreath quilt for my group’s Christmas block exchange. Instead of having the sashing, my blocks will just have the wreath in the 9.5 inch block. Made a test pillow in December. Will be making the blocks in the next few weeks. Thank you so much for sharing that block!
Vikki Lundin
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I have made several quilts with 2 1/2” stops. They make quick work of your project! Precuts are fabulous!
Julie Huffman
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I have made a few quilts with precuts. My favorite is sewing strips 4 strips together and using my Creative Grids 60 degree ruler to cut strip sets and alternating with a plain fabric.
Darlene
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I use jelly rolls often. Great time saver.
Michelle Taylor
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I’ve only recently ventured into quilting with pre-cuts but I’ve been collecting them for years. Hidden wells and scrappy trips are oldies but goodies that I use 2.5 strips to make.
Geri
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I work with precuts a lot, especially 2-1/2” strip sets, and 10” stackers. Love to get a coordinated assortment without adding to my stash.
Anne Buckley
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Just finished a modern quilt project using 2.5” strips I cut from a fat quarter bundle! It was a great use of fabric. Almost no waste!
Rebecca
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I’ve made a couple and am working on another now.
Faye
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I have made several quilts with precuts. 2.5 strips are my favorite.
Kitty pittman
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Made baby quilt using 5 in squares. Have some jelly roll strips but haven’t used yet. Need to get busy, and stop procrastinating 😉
Peggy Savage
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I love precuts for speeding up my quilting.
Kim
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I’ve made a jelly roll race quilt with pre-cuts. Congrats on 10k followers.
Jean
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I’ve made lots with precuts…….one of my favorites is a “wave” quilt I made with a jellyroll of navy and tan batiks I purchased at my local quilt shop. In the past I’ve purchased lots of charm squares. Recently I made a charm tablemat from a pattern by Country Threads.
Nancy Rose
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I have not made a quilt using precuts but I love scrap quilts. I work with leftover bits from Aloha shirts that I’ve made as well as from other quilts. (Crumb blocks are a favorite go-to for me because I don’t have to put any thought into them!) I finally finished my Two-fer Tango quilt from when you visited our Maui Quilt Guild back before the pandemic!
Shirley Wells
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Cutting is my least favorite part of quilting, so precuts are great…except for the picked edges. 🌝
Connie
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I recent made a rail fence with 2 1/2″ strips.
Caryn S
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I have made jelly roll quilts and charm pack quilts.
Sally H
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I’ve made several projects with precuts, and have a 2.5″ slotted ruler to make my own strips and squares. Preemie quilts are really fun with leftover jelly rolls.
QuiddityRox
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I am using 2.5″ strips to create nine-patches. And 5″ squares to cut the white squares that get paired with the 2.5″ squares cut from the strips.
Jackie Stevens
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I have made 17 beach bags using 2.5 “ jelly roll strips from various collections. Follow your blog and Instagram. Thanks for the giveaway.
Karen Lee
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I’ve made a Jelly Roll race quilt that turned out so cute. And I have a couple jelly rolls that I’m wanting to make something with. Would be great to have more inspiration to use those jelly rolls.
Marty
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I’ve used 2.5”, 5” and 10” precuts. The 2.5” precuts for my first try and hexies, love them all!
Liz Horgan
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I like to collect jelly rolls–but have trouble opening and using them!! Your books could help me!
Thank you!
Diane Harris
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Hi Liz, you’re #22, the winner of this giveaway! I will email you.
Cheryl
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I like jelly rolls for flying geese!
Alyson Danford
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I have made some strip quilts, usually with my own “precut” straps. I really am trying to get more scrappy! Hopefully, you can come back to Maui, again, and inspire us (me) more!
June
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A pineapple quilt with a free laundry basket quilts pattern
Sue Heisler
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I use precuts because I love scrappy quilts and they give me lots of variety.
Jess Greni
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I have made a few quilts with precuts including a Judy Neimeyer table topper I am still working on.
Kathy G
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I’ve used precuts for so many things. Jelly rolls rugs are so much fun to make! Charm square quilts, “cupcakes” and “cake mix” papers, Honey buns to make bags. So much fun!
Julie Lechner
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I have a nice collection of them, I do like to collect them. Have made a couple of small kids quilts. Made a jelly roll quilt. I love the scrappy look.
Diane O
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I have made lots of quilts with scrappy 2 1/2″ strips, but not with a fabric line bundle. I love to just let all fabrics play together. I love following you and seeing all that you present in social media!! Thanks.
Elvie
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I am making a fast rack quilt with a batik jelly roll. I would like to make more quilts with the rest of my jelly rolls (4) and want a simple design.
Julie M
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I am new to quilting and I love to experiment with the 2.5″ precut fabric. There are so many block patterns and I am eager to try them all.
Deb McD
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I started a Quilts of Valor using 2 1/2 inch strips at a virtual retreat last weekend. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Mary Crowther
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I’ve dine quilts with 10″ squares. Fun precuts! Thanks! Yes I’ve heard about your guild program.
Bonny
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The last project made from a jelly roll was a jelly roll rug. I made an oval one but cannot name the designer.
Candi Lennox
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I enjoy working with 2.5” strips. Finishing up a diamond strips pattern by Sara Bond using a jelly roll, and currently cutting up 2.5” scrap strips for a scrappy 9-patch quilt.
Whitney Bischoff
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I have used a lot of precuts, currently QAL with Emily Dennis. Shimmer hibiscus hearts!
Marianne Stana
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I like to make scrappy quilts with jelly rolls, 10” and 5 “ squares. I like having the cutting done for me.
Mary D
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Yes I have several strip quilts in progress (AMH & KF). I have postage stamp quilts, strip quilts, etc. I love this precut. Plus I cut 2.5″ strips from all my yardage and remnants.
Juls E
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I love using 2.5” strips for charity quilts. I have a half dozen patterns I rotate through. Current project is a jelly roll log cabin with happy fabric from Me and My Sister Design.
Barbara
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Strips are a basic “always on hand” part of my stash. Have made several quilts from them over the years.
PatG
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I have made several jelly roll quilts and frequently use layer cakes.
Linda G
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To date, I have only made 2 quilts with Jelly Rolls, and 3 with Charm Packs. However, I have recently purchased 3 Jelly Rolls and have several Charm Packs waiting to be used. If, when, I win your giveaway I will have plenty of patterns to pick from!
Cheryl
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2.5” strips and 10” stackers are my fave! I love being able to use all the prints from a collection
Liz A.
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I’ve made several quilts with 2.5” strips from Kim Bracket’s books.
Linda Jacobson
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I just finished a great Fresh as a Daisy from Pen and Paper. I loved it and the jelly roll made it so fast!
Nicole
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Precuts saved my life when I needed to make a quilt that required precise cutting and my original cuts were crooked (blooming fields quilt pattern)
I’ve also made binding a few times from my 2.5 precuts and plan to make a rainbow jelly roll quilt using 2.5 precuts
Verna A.
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I’ve made quite a few quilts using precuts. I have quite the collection of jelly rolls, so there will be many more to come!
Tiff O
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I make my own 2.5” strips when I buy yardage, I ask for 1/4 yd extra and feed my scraps with a couple of 2.5” strips
Linda Theriault
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I usually cut my own strips. Scrap quilts are my favorite!
Janna Remond
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The last thing I made was a Christmas quilt with jelly rolls.
Alice Erickson
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I made a quilt of honor out of 2.5 inch strips.
Diane B Paul
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I don’t use actual precuts but I do have loads of 2 1/2 strips that I have saved and use them in loads of quilts.
Judy Spomer
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I have used them and find them a quick way to complete a quilt.
Glenda Stanton
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2.5 inch strips are a favorite. books look inspiring. Thanks for making us aware of them.
Karen
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I did make a log cabin with purchased jelly rolls and I cut a strip or 2 when I am cutting for something else. They add up fast!
Cathy
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I love making quilts with jelly rolls. I can make a quick and easy quilt with them. Hugs
Joan J
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Just finished a white, black and yellow “Bali Sea Star” from “Scrap Basket Surprises.” All 2.5 inch strips.
Beth Ennis
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I’m a relatively new quilter and I have not made anything yet with precuts. I’ve found a few patterns I like but I’m trying to finish up the memorial t-shirt quilts for my brothers family that really got me into quilting.
Laura Rimmer
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Since starting quilting 3 years ago – I found precuts the easiest to work with as I don’t enjoy the cutting stage.. love the piecing and quilting though.
Linda P
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I haven’t used very many precut strips, etc.. I usually cut my own.. most recently I finished a scrappy trip around the world.. frugal .. love visiting your site! Thank you for all the info you share!
Deanne
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I love precuts! My least favorite part of quilting is cutting fabric so precuts are a godsend to me! I have made several patterns with precuts. The 1st was a jelly roll race, then I found charm squares and layer cakes . . . heaven!
Cathy Kohlman
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I love pre-cuts and will pick a pattern based on that alone. Working on a Tea Time Quilt from Donna Jordan using jelly rolls and fat quarters right now.
Clara R Haessig
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I have never made anything with precuts yet. I haven’t found a pattern yet that I like to try a pre cut quilt. Thanks for everything you do. Stay warm everyone. its cold here in Indiana
Nikki DeRamus Moshier
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I have made several quilts with precuts. Since COVID arrived I have made 4 with 10 inch squares. A few years ago I made the jelly roll race quilt with 2.5 inch strips.
Melody
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I love charm squares for baby quilts or other small quick projects.
Kathy C.
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Hi Diane, I like pre-cuts because my cutting hand isn’t in good shape, so less cutting is a good thing. i am so impressed by all that you make and get done. And you are so fun to watch too. Keep kicking those quilts out. Inspire me! Thanks
Cheryl Wittmayer
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Yep. Made a few. At the moment, I’m cutting 10″ stripe for later cakes. So far I have cut the handyes, stripes , black an whites.
TAMMY JO ALLISON
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I have never used pre-cuts, but have though about it. There are so many quilts in my head to do, but no matter, never enough time.
Mary C
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I find I enjoy the versatility of strips… I have made rugs, placemats, runners and quilts with them.
Carol Cook
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I have made a couple of quilts from 2 1/2″ strips and am looking for inspiration as I have about a half dozen jelly rolls that need to be put into quilts. Thanks for the recommendation of these 2 books and the give away!
Karen Anderson
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My first precut quilt was a Log Cabin in red, black, and white. It is still my favorite. My 70 y/o hands love precuts!
Dorothy Lange
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I’ve made the same jelly roll pattern 3 times. Saw you at Omaha Quilters Guild
Hope you come back
Helen
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I made a jelly roll quilt at a retreat and LOVED it. It was holiday fabric — I finished it with lights appliqued around the border. A fun quilt.
Vicki Bartels
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I’ve made one jelly roll quilt. That’s about it with precuts.
Marty Link
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love, love, love precuts!
Jen B
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I have not used precuts.
Karen Emerton
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I enjoy precuts. I cut my own stash into 2.5 strips to add in.
Terri S
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I have made several quilts with Jelly Rolls.
Sandal Keeffe
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I have used 2 1/2” strips to make a baby quilt. I’ve also used other precuts in quilts.
Beth T.
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I’ve made some log cabin table runners and some “braid” table runners and mug rugs with 2.5″ strips. So handy to have the cutting done for me.
Michelle Cooper
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I made a throw size quilt during sew along done Ruby Star Society last summer. It’s a very fun pretty quilt. First time that I ever attempted chain piecing . Yeah!!! 😀
Michelle Boswell
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I just finished a Hip to be Square top with a jelly roll of green batiks. I loved that there was almost no waste. And, green makes me think spring is coming!
S B
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I’ve made a few quilts using pre-cut jelly rolls, and others using my own-cut 2-1/2″ strip sets. They make fun “scrap” quilts!
Mary Ellen winter
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Oh my yes. I love precuts. I made a cute library Quilt for my new grandchild’s room. It was precious.
Robbin Golden
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I make many charity quilts and jelly roll quilts are easy. I have pre-cut jelly rolls, but I also have cut my scraps down to 2 1/2″ strips to make even scrappier combinations. No waste here!
Kathy Dillon
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I have purchased a jelly roll but have not used it. I’m not quite sure what to do with it. Hopefully soon!
Joye Cox
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I have made a few quilts with 5 inch squares cut into 2.5 inch rectangles. Thanks for sharing.
Kathi B
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I love precuts and have made many quilts using them
Carole Henell
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I’ve been stockpiling my 2 1/2 inch strips, but I recently have seen some delightful patterns I want to try.
Sandy
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Love love 2.5″ strips and precuts! I’ve made the jelly roll rugs and bags and several strip quilts. So quick!
Barb Kaup
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I have made several quilt tops with jelly rolls and one finished quilt with my own jelly roll strips cut from my stash–They are so much fun!!
Cathy Killiany
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Love 2 1/2” strips and have done lots of scrap quilts and precut quilts! Love doing rail fence, 16 Patch, log cabin and others!
Lisa Garrett
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I have made jelly roll race quilts.
cathy k
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I have made several quilts using pre cuts I have used 10 inch squares, 5 inch squares and 2 inch strips. They take a lot of work out of creating.
Monica Gerhart
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I have used precuts for a scrappy bedquilt. No special pattern
Cynthia Kirk
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I have made a couple quilts using precut 2 1/2 inch strips. Really love scrappy quilts.
Janiece Goin
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I have done a few scrap quilts. I have been cutting my leftover fabrics into strips so I can do more with them. I’ve enjoyed hearing you at LQG and getting inspiration.
Donna Petrmichl
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I’ve used pre-cuts off and on. Always looking for new and different ways to use them.
janet schmell
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I’ve made several quilts, table runners and wall hangings with precuts. I have a mini I’m almost done with, just have to quilt it.
Donna Gillespie
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I have made several jelly roll and charm quilts for auctions to raise money for dogs needing medical care. Did a class with you in Maui which I really enjoyed!
Mary Pacey
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I love using 2 1/2″ strips in modern wall hangings.
Pam Goode
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I cut all my leftovers into precursors sizes to use in scrap quilts.
Donna Amos
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I have made several quilts with precuts. Many with Jelly rolls, but my favorite is the 10” Layer Cake. They are so versatile, you can get the 2 1/2”, the 5” and the 10” which all complement each other so well in many patterns.
One of my favorite patterns is the Hidden Nine Patch, using 4 matching 5” squares cut from a 10”, and then complementary squares to finish the 9 patch. Cut the finished 9 patch in half horizontally and vertically, rotate the pieces and sew it back together as a 4-patch. It looks so hard, but is very easy and looks so pretty since all fabrics come from a precut package.
Karen
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I’ve made some super cute bags with jelly rolls. Love pre-cuts!!! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Vicky H
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Using precuts is my favorite way to make quilts. I am making my first Irish Chain Quilt now, and guess what? The jelly roll is all blues!! Would be perfect to win to add to my quilt. Thank you for great giveaways.
Julie Sanders
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I’ve been fawning over 2 1/2 strips and layer cakes recently but haven’t ever bought any. I’ve used a couple of FQB and love the variety they give. With me it’s all about making it look scrappy! I love seeing all that you come up with. You have a great creative mind when it comes to using scraps!
KarenAnn
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Had collected a few jelly rolls and not utilized them yet. My 8 year old granddaughter came to stay this last weekend and we grabbed one of gradated rainbow colors and used it to give her the quilting bug. It was fun for her to arrange strips according to her liking (she told her Mom about making “design decisions”) and very easy to sew together in 22 inch strips as she learned to use Grammy’s sewing machine. We had such fun inside on a minus 20 degree day. Even though I wasn’t such a fan of the pinked edges on the jelly roll strips, it was so nice to be able to grab and go on the spur of the moment. I love the idea of cutting a few strips off of each fabric you add to your stash and set aside for future scrap quilt use. Keep warm everyone!
Meloney J Funk
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I don’t use precuts often. I tend to like to cut my own.
I did use a layer cake to make Kimberly Einmo’s Perfect Pines this year.
Judy Forkner
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I haven’t made anything with precuts yet. I do have a couple of jelly rolls.
Barb Hovie
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I have a special jelly roll just waiting for the right quilt!
Brenda Ackerman
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I would guess that close to three fourths of the quilts that I make are made from scrap fabrics and most of those have all been pre-cut and organized by me in some fashion. Right now, I am making some Patchwork Christmas Stockings with pre-cut two and a half inch scrap pieces. Thank you for this fantastic chance to win these gifts!
Jill Ann Bauer
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Precuts got me started in Quilting. Fabrics choices were picked out for me!! Easy and beautiful!!
Beth Schneider
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One of my favorite quilts, the Keyhole, is made with 2.5” strips. I’ve made several. They go together quickly.
Susan Shay
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Can’t wait to try this! Just getting started with pre-cuts.
Anna M Landthaler
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I have a lot of great precuts i could use!
Judy Stamm
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Precuts are such a time saver. 5” squares exchanged with friend, coasters and pincushions, baby quilts are the tip of the iceberg. Jelly roll race quilts are fun! I really enjoy collecting small collections for scrappy quilt projects. The books are so inspiring, especially now without in person contact with fellow quilters.
Faye
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Love precuts