Random plank #4 measures 64" x 96" at this point. I used 70 strips of Kaffe collective fabrics and 118 spacer squares (which = 5.5 strips). Around 20 of the strips were left full length (42-44") and the rest were cut into half, quarters, or thirds/two-thirds. This (plus straight joining seams vs. angles on the original) is what makes it into random plank instead of jelly roll race which is all full length (width of fabric) strips.
This quilt is almost twice the size of the jelly roll quilt and took me 6 hours and 5 minutes to sew it. That doesn't count the time of pulling out 70 different fabrics and cutting 1 strip off each of them.
I have a chart on this post which gives you an idea of how many strips makes what size quilt.
That is amazing! Time saver and gorgeous to boot! You always know how to work the colors--I don't think I would have chosen the checkerboard but I have a feeling you wouldn't have seen it as anything but that print!! I'll have to check previous posts to see if you mentioned anything about that choice so I can learn to "think" like you.
I love the checker board! And, can you address what to do to keep blocks from repeating in the next row - where you don't want them too? Is is just math and impossible??
You did it again ! Random Plank is indeed SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC ~ EXPIALIDOCIOUS ! Everyone else used the best descriptive verbs for your Random Plank. (*._,*) And I had to look up the spelling.
Oh, Wanda, this is luscious ! The addition of different length strips to begin with, plus the spacer squares makes this so much nicer than all those long strips that sometimes don't wind up cut in the original jellyroll quilt, in my opinion.
I'm collecting greens and blues right now, not knowing what I'll use them for, but this just became a lead contender. I think that yellow or gold spacer squares would be neat......or maybe hot pink or deep orange.
Beautiful job, girl ! Thanks for being an inspiration in quilting and in life.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI must try this one time but I have so much trouble with curving seams on long strips! Yours looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the color. Of course hot pink is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever had to "walk the plank" this is the plank I'd want to walk on. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!Like it!
ReplyDeleteinteresting
ReplyDeleteI've made one of the jelly roll race tops..I like yours much better.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like the black and white dot spacer square! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love the polka dot in there. This is one hot awesome quilt.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was WOW! I've seen a few of these quilts and wasn't sure what I thought but this one is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteFABulous! I'm going to try this your way--really like the random planks, and the spacers!! Thankyou Wanda.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fanstastic!
ReplyDeleteJudy
That is amazing! Time saver and gorgeous to boot! You always know how to work the colors--I don't think I would have chosen the checkerboard but I have a feeling you wouldn't have seen it as anything but that print!!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check previous posts to see if you mentioned anything about that choice so I can learn to "think" like you.
Gorgeous, Wanda. Must have taken as long to pull 70 fabrics, cut a strip from each, refold, etc. as it did to sew the quilt.
ReplyDeleteGlorious colors! Like this design approach SO much better than the basic JRR version.
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Really dresses up the basic jelly roll race premiss.
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out beautifully and I love the dotted patches in there.
ReplyDeleteI love the checker board! And, can you address what to do to keep blocks from repeating in the next row - where you don't want them too? Is is just math and impossible??
ReplyDeleteI love this! The colours are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYou did it again ! Random Plank is indeed SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC ~ EXPIALIDOCIOUS ! Everyone else used the best descriptive verbs for your Random Plank. (*._,*) And I had to look up the spelling.
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Love this so much!
ReplyDeleteI see so much new potential now in my random-and-leftovers 2.5" strip bin...
Oh, Wanda, this is luscious ! The addition of different length strips to begin with, plus the spacer squares makes this so much nicer than all those long strips that sometimes don't wind up cut in the original jellyroll quilt, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI'm collecting greens and blues right now, not knowing what I'll use them for, but this just became a lead contender. I think that yellow or gold spacer squares would be neat......or maybe hot pink or deep orange.
Beautiful job, girl ! Thanks for being an inspiration in quilting and in life.
Love this with the different lengths and spacers.
ReplyDeleteSupercalifragilistic Wandalicious!
It is just perfect! I don't see one thing about it I don't like.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so colorful and fun to see! I'm falling in love with bright colors for quilting. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating technique. I like how the color distribution came out.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. I have loads of Kaffe fabrics, I think I may just make one of these. thanks so much for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteNow that is a cool plank quilt! It's amazing what the little black and white square does for those strips! Wow!
ReplyDeleteOh your quilt is beautiful! I love using this jelly roll technique to make backgrounds but I think with Kaffe no applique is needed!
ReplyDeleteOh! It`s beautiful!
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