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Want to make a quilt in a jiffy? Using precut color-coordinated strips can help speed up your project .Some of the quilts in this book use only Jelly Roll Strips, while others combine the strips with additional scraps of fabric .With Rolling Along - Easy Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips discover Nancy J. Martin's easy cutting, sewing and construction methods from start to finish.

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Rolling Along
Easy Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips

Author: Nancy J. Martin
Pages: 80
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Martingale and Company
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Explore the latest fabric craze—Jelly Rolls—and make a batch of quilted treats!

Grab a bundle of Jelly Rolls and join designer Nancy J. Martin as she shares special tips for making the most out of these versatile 2 1/2" strips.

  • Use prepackaged strips—or simply cut your own—for 10 traditional quilt designs plus three smaller projects.
  • Make quilts three ways - using strip collections, strips combined with scraps or leftover strips from past projects.
  • Discover Nancy's easy cutting, sewing and construction methods for quick quilts from start to finish.

Author Nancy J. MartinAbout the Author

Nancy J. Martin is a talented teacher and quiltmaker who has written more than 45 books on quiltmaking. An innovator in the quilting industry, she introduced the Bias Square cutting ruler to eager quilters Nancy was the 2002 recipient of the prestigious Silver Star Award. This recognition comes from Quilts, Inc. sponsor of the largest trade shows in the quilting industry, International Quilt Market and Festival. The award is presented annually to an individual whose artistry, enthusiasm and promotion of quilting has made a lasting impact on the quilting industry as well as quilters everywhere.

Nancy and her husband, Dan, founded Martingale & Company, the publisher of America's Best-Loved Quilt Books®, in 1976. After 31 years of leadership at Martingale, The Martins sold the publishing company to their employees in 2007. They remain on the Board of Directors at Martingale, while enjoying more time for local activities in the hometown on the western shores of Puget Sound.

Table of Contents

 
Introduction 9
Quilts From Strips 10
Tools Of The Trade 11
Quiltmaking Basics 12
Finishing Techniques 20
Quilt Projects  
Magic Carpet 28
Sunny Days 32
Around the Town 35
Posy Pots 38
String Square 43
Strip Pinwheel 46
Boxing Day 49
Barn Raising 52
Holly Stars 56
Forties Four Patch 62
Small Projects From Leftover Strips  
Tote Bag 65
Boudoir Pillow 71
Autumn Leaves Table Runner 74
About The Author 80

 

Autumn Leaves Table Runner
Autumn Leaves Table Runner

Tote Bag
Tote Bag

Forties Four Patch

Holly Stars

Barn RaisingBoxing Day

Strip PinwheelString Square

Posy PotsAround the Town

Sunny DaysMagic Carpet

Basic Bias-Square Technique

Basic-Bias Square Technique

 



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