Jelly Roll Mail

My mailman had to get out of his warm little truck yesterday, in temps that registered 12 below F. I did feel a little sorry for him until I saw what he had for me. It was my prize from Debi's 100th (112th) post giveaway! Now for those of you who are not quilter's, a jelly roll is a cake or donut. To a quilter, a jelly roll is SO much more. I like the quilty kind better....and that is saying ALOT!! The jelly roll (2 1/2 inch strips of a coordinating fabric line, rolled into a what would appear to be a slice of jelly roll) came in this wonderful tin. I will have lots of uses for it in the future. Also, coordinating "Essentials" Egyptian Cotton Satin Thread to go with the jelly roll. Will I become a thread snob too?? We will see. Just look at the rich colors in the jelly roll....I think this would have been my first pick of jelly rolls. Debi has great taste in fabric and we are both huge lovers of Thimbleberries fabrics! This Moda line is gorgeous. It is called Fresh Air by Chez Moi.Not the best pics, but there are pumpkins, purples, browns, fuchsias, teals, and golds. Mmmmm. There was also a pattern included.

I plan to use the jelly roll with this pattern. When? When I get another jelly roll to replace this one! I am now obsessed. I HAVE to have a jelly roll at all times. I have not stopped playing with it since it arrived. A new quirk I did not have yesterday. Add it to my list...I play with jelly rolls.

Thank you Debi. What an unbelievably generous giveaway!!!! I am very grateful and look forward to another 112 posts from you!

I also ordered the background fabric for my weight loss quilt. There will be 2. Here they are. Both are Henry Glass Classic Shirtings. Thank you for the links to all the shirting fabrics. I was able to order several 1/4 yard cuts for my project with Linda.

I figured out exactly what I am going to do with my weight loss quilt. I will share it as soon as I get the first step done and can show you. I was very confused and in turn confused most of you. Thank you for all your help. Today I plan to do some housework and work on an apron. My 4 Seasons piece is close to done, but will need some attention this weekend. I have some homeschool planning to do and some stress relief to figure out. I am going through "Rachel and TJ" withdrawls. Rachel has been feeling "yuk" (morning sickness) and it has been so cold here. I have seen so much of Bud (my son) since he has been driving Kyle to and from work. I will miss seeing him everyday. Kyle's transportation starts Monday....they will be here at 7:15 AM!!!! Nuff said! Hope your weekend is peaceful and productive.