Jelly Roll Sampler Quilted and Bound

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I've had my Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt back from being machine quilted for a couple weeks now but I've been consumed with market projects. I am still working my next deadline before market but I took an afternoon to get my Jelly Roll quilt bound. I needed a break.
I had the sampler quilted with strawberries since that was the theme of the quilt. It is hard to tell from the photographs but I really like it.
You might be able to pick out some blossoms and leaves from this photo.
I used a vintage sheet for the back. Maybe you can see a strawberry here or there in this shot.
I bound the quilt in a scalloped fabric that makes it look like the edge of the border goes into the binding. I really love that look.
I have the fabric by Michelle Blackhurst in pink and green and it is especially great for bindings, but tricky to cut.
Allison came to see us Sunday. She is trying on the new hat Shelbie made her for fall. Allison LOVES cookies. Yes, it is a bit messy but impossible to take away from her, and she loves them. So it is cute to watch her eat a treat now and then.

-nanette
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31 comments

Nedra said...

That binding is the cutest thing ever! I've seen scallops on borders, but never on a binding.
You truly are the Fussy Cut Queen!
How do you keep coming up with so many amazing ideas?

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Your quilt turned out wonderful. your little Allison is darling, what a cute hat and a Halloween Oreo!! Lucky little girl!

Des said...

I love seeing this quilt done! We're doing this quilt as a little guild activity. I wasn't too super crazy about some of the blocks, but wow, they look great all together!

And I love the strawberries!!

Needled Mom said...

Your jelly roll quilt looks wonderful.

Allison is adorable. Love the hat!

Darlene said...

You quilt is fabulous, Nanette.

Miss Allison is growing like crazy - what a doll-baby. Love your hat. :-)

Staci said...

Wonderful binding! What a clever idea!

And what a cute, cute ,cute baby!

I'll bet those sweet chubby cheeks get lots of kisses!

Retrogirl said...

Incredible quilt! Love the strawberries, the vintage sheet backing, the scalloped edge, you name it. Fantastic fabric choices, as always, Nanette. You're so talented!

Cookie eating Allison is adorable!!
Happy Quilting,
Heather =)

Lynn said...

Now seriously why would anyone want to take a cookie away from that angel. Really?
Your quilt is beautiful!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Your jelly roll quilt turned out gorgeous Nanette! Strawberry quilting is perfect.
And little Allison with the hat on and cookie is the cutest!

Dresden Quilter said...

The quilt is beautiful and your granddaughter is so sweet.

Jana said...

Love your quilt! The binding is darling! I am still working on mine!

Your granddaughter is sure a cutie!

Unknown said...

Wonderful quilt. And your grandaughter is too cutie. Kxx

jenny said...

That binding is super rad.

(And I am impressed that you made it work because I know that if I tried something like that it would be all wavy style and misaligned.)

Unknown said...

it's absolutely beautiful - and I love the binding! So clever!

Allison is growing up so fast - she's eating cookies already!!! Still as cute as ever!

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

Love your binding and the strawberry quilting. Allison looks like a sweet pumpkin treat! Glad you had some break time from market preparations.

Jennifer said...

Your quilt is beautiful and the binding is perfect! Love the vintage sheet backing too...

Jennifer :)

jen duncan said...

Gosh that blue eyed girl is so adorable. You must love her to pieces! I really like this quilt Nanette, and SO appreciate the scallop binding tip. Just bought some of the fabric at The Fabric Shack. Thanks!

Catsngrams said...

What a lovely quilt. What an accomplishment. You should be so proud.

Carrie P. said...

that quilt is definitely you. I love it and the binding is so unique and cute. Well done.
Cute hat on Allison.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Looks like the filling in Allison's cookie matches her hat! And how very clever of you to use that fabric for your binding. It is great! Your jelly roll quilt turned out SO pretty!

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

LOVE the quilt! Love the strawberries! AND Allison is adorable!!

Momoo said...

Allison looks so cute in her orange knit cap. She's growing up so fast.
Isn't Grandma's house always a place for cookies and other goodies :)

Dionne said...

I love those scallops and aren't strawberries the best! I don't see strawberry fabric often but get oodles of it when I do! But seriously Allison is adorable!!
Cheers,
Dionne

Alice Regan said...

Well, first I have to say Allison is adorable! Look at those chubby cheeks! I love chubby cheeks!

Love your Jelly Roll Sampler quilt, well, I just love everything you do!
You make the most gorgeous quilts.

Can you tell me ...you mentioned that you had just gotten it back from being machine quilted. I'm looking for someone local who does machine quilting. If you don't mind, if you have a name and location you could share..
email me via my blog.

Thanks - Alice

Thimbleanna said...

Little Alison is getting so big -- what a little cutie. And how on earth do you have time to finish a quilt when you're in the middle of market madness???

Janet said...

I love the quilt and the details like the binding make it extra wonderful. I adore the strawberry fabric. Alison is growing really fast.

Elaine said...

Now I'm going to be looking for stripes with scallops! Great idea! Maybe stars too!! Opened up a whole can of worms! My how Allison has grown - sweetie pie delux!

Browndirtcottage said...

I'm glad to see this all finished up. It really turned out didn't it! Especially with that oh so perfect quilting and binding fabric...just toooo good for words.....just like miss Allison!!!

pratima said...

Just love the way you finished the binding, Nanette! PErfect fabric :)
The quilt is so delicious with all those juicy berries all over. The quilting is great too! How sweet that Allison is enjoying cookies... so cute :)

Mel said...

Brilliant binding trick!!! Love it!!

amy smart said...

That binding is fabulous! I have a little bit of that fabric in the green - now I'm wishing I had more. You're amazing. Hope your quilting retreat is a fun one!