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Thursday, September 9, 2010

A New Quilt Along?!?!

I had a productive couple hours waiting for children in the dentist's office this morning.  I made some decisions and came up with what I think is a fun idea for the next quilt along.  This is just preliminary information for those who want to get started thinking.  A formal announcement will be made along with more information when I get everything more formalized.  So for now. . . .

Layer Cake Quilt Along 
2 Nov 2010 to 3 May 2011

Fabric Requirements:
1 Layer Cake (or 12 fat quarters)
1 1/2 yards accent fabric
1 2/3 yards outer border
4 yards backing
2/3 yards binding

Size of Quilt:  64" x 80"

There will be 12 sampler blocks with a fun new layout and new designers!  Boy, I can't wait to get started myself! 

Why wait until November?  Well, I still have to round up a few designers and give you some time to get your fabric.  Then there is this little thing called Quilt Market the end of October that designers are all very, very busy with.  So we will get started right after Market. 

P.S.  More quilts are being added to the Jelly Roll Sampler Flickr group.  Fun, fun, fun!!!  All of your creativity inspired some creativity of my own with the layout of our quilt, but it will be a while before we get to see that!
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37 comments:

  1. JoannaSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Woo Hoo! I just happen to have 12 fat quarters that need using! So excited for this!

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  2. JaneSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Just finished putting the JR Quilt together, looking forward to the next one

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  3. JulieSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Can't wait!

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  4. Anne DSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    I really enjoyed the last one- I will have to do this one too. Thanks. Cant wait

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  5. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    Yes!!! Looking forward to this! I have several layer cakes to choose from.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:52 AM

    Maybe a silly question, but what do you mean by accent fabric?

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  7. Bec ClarkeSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:59 AM

    Oh I have some Layer Cakes needing a good pattern, I am in.

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  8. Gene BlackSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    I will say a tenative yes! But I may do mine scrappy.

    I would love to design a block for this!

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  9. CindySeptember 10, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    The Jelly Roll Quilt Along was so much fun, I SEW look forward to the new Layer Cake Quilt Along.

    Thank you.

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  10. SequanaSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    I know that once I saw the new blocks being designed, I'd kick myself for not joining in. *S* So I'm in again.

    Besides, I think I have a better idea about how to choose the fabrics to use this time.

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  11. StaciSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Very excited about this! Thank you so much! I love love love my JR quilt! I pieced backing for it yesterday and will layer it up this weekend!

    I'm so glad you are doing another quilt along!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    If you still need designers I'd come up with one for you if you like!

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  13. BarbieannSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    yeah! You can count me in!

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  14. Lee Ann L.September 10, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I may end up just doing this! Sounds like fun!

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  15. Kimmy BSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I'M IN!!! SOOOO EXCITED!

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  16. Gari in ALSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Great! And November is good for me, too. We have a quilt show in mid-Nov and then I will be ready to go. Loved the last one so this one should be good too. And, I have never bought a layer cake so I will get to try something new.

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  17. NancySeptember 10, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Hooray! And I just need to check in my stash and choose my fabric. Thanks for doing this again.

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  18. Vickie ESeptember 10, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Konda, Can I design one? I am not going to market! I have some time on my hands (insert twiddling)!!

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  19. Keep Your Sunny Side UpSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I am very excited to join in.

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  20. BeckySeptember 10, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Yes! I so enjoyed the jelly roll quilt along. I have several layer cakes and FQ's. Just have to decide on one of them.

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  21. CoriSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    I just received a layer cake, did not know what to do with it. Now I know. Yippeee thanks

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  22. WilmaSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Count me in!! I just loved the JRQA so I know a LCQA will be just as much fun! I'm so looking forward to it!!

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  23. cricketsSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Woo hoo! I cannot wait to start, and the time frame is perfect. I'll finish up the layering and quitling of the Jelly Roll QA top and then be ready for this new one.

    YOU ROCK!

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  24. SandySeptember 11, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Love to!! Should have my JR quilt all finished by then. 12th block and finishing is all I need to do.

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  25. Coisas da LauraSeptember 11, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    I have some fat quarters too. They're tired of beeing left alone!!!

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  26. Coisas da LauraSeptember 11, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    I have some fat quarters too. They're tired of beeing left alone!!!

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  27. SheilaCSeptember 11, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Me!!! Me!!!! Sign me up!

    The JR quilt along was SO much fun, I can't wait :)

    SheilaC

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  28. CindySeptember 12, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    I just placed an order for some fabric to go along with the layer cake I'll be using.

    I'm set for the new Quilt Along, Konda. Looking forward to it.

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  29. luvtoquiltSeptember 13, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Count me in -- can't wait -- getting my fabric today!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    The JR quilt was FUN!! Can't wait to begin. Just got a layercake and now I know what to do with it!
    Keelybird

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  31. Moose on the Porch QuiltsSeptember 15, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    The accent fabric is a fabric that will be used in some small borders. You do not want the fabric to blend. This fabric will add a "pop" or "wow" to the quilt. You want to pick a color that matches, but stands out from the rest of the fabrics.

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  32. dokiquiltsSeptember 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    hooray! i'll have to make the momentous decision of which layer cake to use--fun :-) i actually did finish the jelly-roll quilt and it's beautiful (if i say so myself)--i'm too lazy to get around to taking a picture--but do want to say thank you for organizing these quiltalongs!

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  33. VickiM35September 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I had such a blast with the JR Quilt, will be looking forward to doing this one...will do 2 again, 1 with fat quarters & 1 scrappy. The scrappy will be donated, like the last one. I'm happy it's not starting till Nov. as Oct. will be too busy to start for me. Thanks for doing these, fun!

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  34. Lee Ann L.September 17, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    I've been eying the "Pure" by Moda Layer Cake... But, I'm don't know what I would use for an accent fabric. What would any of you suggest?

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  35. The Mighty MinersSeptember 21, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    shoot I bought christmas!! I thought you would be starting in October! lol...guess I will have it for next year eh! can't wait! I should have my quilt back this week from the last one

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  36. sauberfrauSeptember 22, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    This is a really good news. Thanks. I saw als these nice quilts from the last JRQA and I'm looking forward to this one.

    Regarding the fabric requirement I have one question. Can I also use long quarters instead of fat quarters or wouldn't work it that well?

    Thanks a lot!
    Alex

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  37. HeatherSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    I'm ready to roll on this one. Just got my layer cake and yardage in the mail today. I'm very excited.

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