Joy of Jelly Rolls

Carolyn Forster started making quilts when she was a teenager and went on to study Textiles at the University of Bath. Since graduating, she has taught patchwork and quilting both in the UK and the USA and has had her quilts featured in a number of books and magazines, including Fabrications, Popular Patchwork and Patchwork and Quilting. Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK with her husband and son. Visit her website www.carolynforster.co.uk.

A bumper book, compiled from Carolyn's best sellers. It includes 44 gift projects and 24 quilts to make use of the ever popular jelly rolls for quilters. This is super value, especially if you do not have the previously published books. Gifts include patchwork and quilt home accessories such as coasters, bags, bunting, toys, hanging decorations and key fobs. The quilt designs include hand and machine sewing and use a variety of techniques. The latter are clearly explained with step by step instructions and good photographs. Backing, binding and finishing instructions are also included with templates. There is lots to love about this book including good tips and techniques. Projects I like include the patchwork dog, Manx log cabin mat, hanging fish, flower power coasters, Russian dolls, sunshine pot mat (my favourite), beach hut key fobs, thread pot and of course the quilts.

• Introduction 8What is a Jelly Roll? 10Fabrics & threads 12Basic sewing equipment 14Cutting fabric 16Layering & tacking/basting 29Quilting 32Binding 38Displaying quilts 44JELLY ROLL GIFTSPatchwork Dog 48Dolly 50Covered Folder 53Bookmark and Book Cover 56Drawstring Bag 58Manx Log-cabin Mat 60Olly the Octopus 63Mini Bunting 66Hanging Fish 68Hexagon Pillow 70Flower-power Coasters 73Flower Hair Snap 76Stacked Pincushions 78Spring Door Wreath 80Coffee and Tea Coasters 83Hair Scrunchy 86Patchwork Placemat 88Plastic Bag Dispenser 90Flower Tablecloth 92Russian Dolls 94Berries Table Mat 96Needle Book 98Button Pillow 100Zipped Pouch 102Tiny Bag 104Lavender Ravioli 106Tissue Pouch 108Cut Diamond Pincushions 110Sunshine Pot Mat 112Doorstop 114Tabby Cat Pillow 128Beach Hut Key Fobs 130Nine-patch Biscornu 133Hot-water Bottle Cover 136Bluebirds 139Coin Pouch 142Crochet Hook Roll 144Tablet Case 147Thread Pot 150JELLY ROLL QUILTSHexagon Flowers 154Flower Garden 156Wonky Stacked Coins 160Woven Dreams 162Zigzag Diamonds 166Sunny Days 168Bordered Garden 172Log-cabin 174Ripples 178Soft and Faded Vintage 182Spring Brick Wall 186Sewing Spools 188Hidden Crosses 192Ohio Star 194Framed Four-patch Medallion 198Tea Time Treat 200Sawtooth Medallion Star 204Double Nine-patch 216Sweet Sixteen 218Hourglass 222Sampler 226Templates 230Glossary 238Index 239