Fourth at Home

Happy 4th of July to all.  For us, it is a quiet day at home.  I just got back from a nice show in Reno--the Quilting, Stitches & Crafts Expo.  Had a great time selling kits and meeting RoseCard fans.

Most fun was seeing Cheryl at Sew Kwik Quilter.  Along with her wonderful kits, she carries Jelly Rolls, including some original combos that she puts together and sells on her website and shows.  Cheryl told me about Jelly Roll Races.  See the quilt on her table there?  It is made by sewing your entire Jelly Roll into a 1600 inch long strip.  To start the races, cut 18" off one end.  Then you bring the far end up to the beginning and sew down the 800 inch length (2 strips deep).  Then bring the end up to the beginning and sew down the 400 inch length (4 strips deep)--and so on, until you have a piece about 48"x 64".

The races and instructions are on a YouTube video by Heirloom Creations from Sioux Falls SD.  What a great idea for a retreat or guild workshop for community service!