So when my husband heard I had to have surgery, his first response was....
"I am still going to Indy!"
I had to laugh and say, "Of course you are honey."
Although I am completely heartbroken, all my boys just drove out of our driveway for Indy without me.
Oh how I wish I could have gone along too!! However, doctor told me today that I am having some problems with the recovery stages of my surgery and I am stuck in bed for another 2 weeks. YUCK!!
We can NOT let the guys have all the fun! We need our own race.
Ladies and Gentlemen.... Get Ready to Start Your Sewing Engines!!
This Sunday, May 29th, when those Indy Cars start racing... we are going to have our own race... a Jelly Roll Race!! (Thank you know who and you know who which I will post on race day *wink*) No peeking!!
Fabric Needed:
1 Jelly Roll
I know you have a Jelly Roll sitting around the house that you just can't seem to find the right fit for. It has been waiting ever so patiently for you to pull it out and play with it.
Guess what?
This weekend... it is time to play!
PLUS... there are going to be PRIZES. You know how much I love to give away some prizes. (I hope you are entered into our current super duper giveaway too)
We will be giving away prizes here on our blog just for helping us spread the word AND we will pick 3 random winners from those who complete the Jelly Roll Race within the time specified.
Easy as pie right?
**Updated** Slammmmmmmmmmm on the brakes!!
Don't have an extra Jelly Roll? No problem! Create your own :) Cut 42 Strips 2.5" x 44"
So here is how it will work:
- Tomorrow I will be posting your pre-race prep work.
- The official Jelly Roll Race will kick off at 12:00 PM Eastern
- The full directions for the race (quilt top pattern) will be posted on our blog 10 minutes prior to start time.
- You will have
12 hours24 hours to complete your assignment. The fastest time completed was 35 minutes so you will have PLENTY of time to make the finish line. Got a party to go to during the day? Race at night! Anyone can enter this race!
**Updated** Changed to 24 hours so we can fit in all time zones :))
- After you complete your quilt top, snap a picture, upload it to our Flickr Group, and post the link on our blog - WE WILL HAVE A SPECIFIC POST FOR POSTING PICTURES.
That's it.
OH
And to help you finish up your quilt and make it absolutely beautiful, we are having a HUGE Sale this Memorial weekend...
Take an extra 10% off your ENTIRE purchase of $50 or more using coupon code memorial
Our prices are already marked down 20%-30% off and now you get an EXTRA 10% off :)
Make sure to grab up the fabric you need for backing and binding!! We have a large selection of Bella Solids in stock and with your coupon code; it's about $5 a yard. That is an awesome price.
PLUS - Well... I got in some really amazing goodies. You know how much I love to put goodies in your orders? Well... I just received a HUGE box of brand new goodies. I had completely ran out and this is a HUGE box!! *gigglin*
I love sharing :)
Speaking of sharing... let's get our first part of this contest going. Let's spread the word about our Jelly Roll Race!!
Here is how to help and 5 chances to enter the first part of our giveaway:
1. Leave 1 comment by answering the following question - What do you think about the Jelly Roll Race?
2. If you decide to follow our blog (left column under what's new) or you already do follow us, leave us another comment letting us know you have.
3. If you spread the word about our Jelly Roll Race on Twitter, leave another comment with your Twitter name.
4. If you pass on the information on Facebook, leave another comment.
5. If you blog about our giveaway, leave another comment with a link to your blog.
There you go, 5 chances to win.
Good luck everyone and let's get ready to race!!!
P.S. Make sure your pit crew has your sewing machine nice and clean for race day :)
From: Nicole
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Well, hopefully, it doesn't have to be an official "Jelly Roll" I don't have any pre-cuts and I live in a small town with no quilt shop. However, a couple of weeks ago I did see some "rolls" at Wal-Mart. If that is okay and they have one tomorrow I might play along. Hubby is working this weekend so I was planning to sew anyway and this sounds like fun.
Ooooeee! This sounds like fun, fun! I have some time set aside to sew Saturday morning, AND I have a jelly roll, so count me IN :)
And I totally follow your blog!
GREAT idea, Shawna!!! I'd love to sew along this weekend, but don't know if I'll have time. We're getting ready for a 3yo birthday party and I have a dress to make. I'm so excited that you're doing this, though!
Sandi -- a jelly roll is just 40 2 1/2" strips. I'm sure you could make your own!
I already follow the blog with my Google Reader and on Facebook.
Of course, I follow your blog!
Tweeting as aggiebabe1
Sharing on FB!
Shawna, you come up with the most creative ideas! I will be sure to check back for the instructions and I hope I will be able to give this a go. Like Sandi (comment #1) I hope we can cut our own strips if we choose to since my jelly roll collection is pretty limited.
BTW, blogger has been giving me fits the last few days so I can only post as Anonymous. I know I'm not the only one having this issue.
Lisa Marie
jklmengland(at)windstream(dot)net
I was born in Indy and my big sis was born on race day...my dad had waited years to get tickets to the race and couldn't go because my mom was in labor! Lisa in Texas
I follow your blog.
Lisa Marie
jklmengland(at)windstream(dot)net
And I do follow you here and on FB! Lisa in Texas
Boy, wish I was going to be home this weekend so I could join the race. Oh, well, at least I can join the contest!
I'm a follwer (love your blog!)
Put this on my facebook page!
The JR race sounds like it will be fun:) I can't wait to see what everyone makes:)
I am already a follower:) Love it!
Our local quilt shop just did this tonight, and I was one of 10 participants! It is GREAT fun, and I have a beautiful "Sunkissed" quilt in an evening! Definitely advise anyone to follow along!
I'd play along too, if I had the materials and time. School is out and my bundle of kids call.
This sounds fun!!! I know it says anonymous but It's ME!!! Janet Davitt Yatska!!! YEA!! I got 1 to post LOL
Follow.
Shared it on FACEBOOK!!! says....Janet Davitt Yatska!!
This sounds like a blast! Hope there are no serious injuries during our race LOL
I am so glad I am a follower :)
Hmmmm... Jelly roll race. I think I need to rest up for this one!
I'm already a follower!
I tweeted @Lealee33
I posted on Facebook!
I blogged here: http://itsmelealee.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html
The Jelly Roll Race sounds like fun Shawna, but yikes ... I don't have a jelly roll.
I tweeted as MoeWest.
Of course I follow your blog!
BOO hoo! I can't b in it! I don't actually own a jelly roll! *cry* and I wont b able to get one in time! It's soooooo not fare! I soo wanna be in it! I'd soo win! ;)
Re tweeted... @Trixy_Trisby
I shared this post on FB.
U know I follow ur blog too! Lol!
This sounds like a lot of fun! I have a gift card to my LQS, so I think I may just have to use it for a new jelly roll....
I'm a follower too! :D
When I was a kid, we listened to the Indy 500 every year ON THE RADIO! How weird is that? (vroooom, vroooom, vroooom, only 95 laps to go, vroooom, vroooom, vroooom....) I think the jelly roll race sounds like a lot more fun!
...and I am a follower!
This sounds great fun! though I'm in the UK and have no idea what an indy race is!!!
I'm already a follower!
I am one of your followers
Soo you are married to a petrol head too. My hubby will watch anything on two wheels or four wheels. Not sure if I will be in the JR race, I only have one JR and bought it for a specific quilt, but will watch with interest at what others produce.
Sorry to hear about your condition but I hope you will recover soon!
Jelly roll race sounds exciting, but unfortunately I don't have a jelly roll with me. If I can make one of my own I'd be glad to join but I'm not sure whether it will be really possible since my sister and family has come to visit us too.
If all fails, I'd be glad to 'watch' the race!
Thanks for coming up with this amazing idea :D
I follow!
Tweeted;
http://twitter.com/#!/thepeachrainbow/status/74022789576794112
I think the jelly roll race is a very cute idea! I just hope I can time it right so that I can get it done during nap time.
Shared on FB:
http://www.facebook.com/PeachRainbow/posts/201028859942108
I am a follower. Good luck with your surgery and recovery.
Blogged;
http://peachrainbow.blogspot.com/2011/05/jelly-roll-race.html
I blogged about your raceday quilting challenge/giveaway at
http://new2quilting.blogspot.com/
I love this idea. And you are right, I just got a a jellyroll and can't find any yardage of it anywhere. So this will work perfect.
Sha :)
I follow you already!
Unjust tweeted the giveaway. @shapernes
Oh Shawna, your jelly roll race sounds so much fun. I can just picture people sewing like crazy and putting car drivers to shame with the speed of their machine (sewing machine that is!). Jacinta
I already follow your blog. Jacinta
I have tweeted it. My user name is embracingitall. Jacinta
I don't have any jelly rolls to play with...what to do? I supposed I could cut one...ugh. I will figure something out. ideas? LOL Regardless of my dilemma I think this sounds like great fun. Your mind is amazing to me.
I am a follower of your blog.
I tweeted about your race @gaprhonda
I shared your race/giveaway on FB
Sounds really fun! I might join the race if my machine cooperates!
I follow your blog..but blogger is acting up so I think I have to post anonymous..Shannon from Wildwood!
I am a new follower of your blog.
Jelly roll racing sounds like a blast. I wish I had time this weekend, maybe next time....there will be a next time, RIGHT???? I cannot get the comments to work so I am posting anonymous...Shannon from Wildwood. shannonkhoffman@gmail.com
Jelly roll racing has piqued my interest. I need to see the final quilt pattern before I sign up. If I can't live with it or my daughter Cor would hate it, it's not going to happen.
Jenny @ http://craftycanary.blogspot.com/ email in profile. I'm having a hard time commenting on a number of blogs. Login to the comment form is failing.
Following on FB.
Jenny @ Squawk, http://craftycanary.blogspot.com/ email in profile.
Tweeted @jennydas
Jenny @ Squawk, http://craftycanary.blogspot.com/ email in profile. This blogger issues is painful.
Blogged @ http://craftycanary.blogspot.com/2011/05/check-it-out-jelly-roll-race.html
Jenny @ Squawk
I love the mystery of the jelly roll race.
gr8dmbfan@hotmail.com
I already follow your blog.
I just posted a link on Twitter to this giveaway. My Twitter name is renegadequilter.
gr8dmbfan@hotmail.com
Sounds like a fun alternative for non-Indy fans. I, however, must do my race day ritual of listening to the race live on the radio, with the scorecard, just like I did growing up. We lived about 40 miles west of the track and the race still is not televised live in Indiana. I was in college before I saw the live broadcast. The TV coverage stinks, watching the lead car go round and round. The IMS Radio Network is so much better and up to the moment with everything that is going on.
The only time I had tix to the race it rained on Sunday, it rained on Monday, they ran the race on Tuesday. By that time I was back in Missouri at work, listening to the IMS radio network on the radio!
I am a very happy follower.
This Jelly Roll Race sounds such fun, Shawna! I really hope to join in although I find it difficult to get chance to sew at weekends and we have a public holiday here in the UK on Monday too - maybe I can get OH to take the little one out!!
The jelly roll race sounds like a hoot - unfortunately, I will be away from my sewing machine this weekend and will not be able to participate :(
I am a regular follower of your great blog!!!
Of course I follow your lovely blog!
So sorry your recovery isn't going to plan. Hope you feel better soon x
I retweeted about the fab Jelly Roll Race @wandafish11
Sounds like fun. I hope you are taken care of yourself...... I get to go back to work Tuesday but no heavy lifting, none of this none of that. So basically I'll be answering the phones :) It's all good.
But not till after I make this quilt :) We have a new quilt store openning today in town ~ a New Jelly Roll is what I will buy. Think baby ~ I have a baby shower to go to in June it will be fun.
See u on facebook.
Thanks for making th Indy fun...... husband watches it. I like racing but watching it on tv is just not the same. :)
Thanks again
Jeanette
How fun! Not sure I'll be able to participate, but its a great idea!
I love the idea! It'll be lots of fun!
I follow!
Retweeted about it! caraquilts
I love races and although I am like the tortoise, I usually don't finish first. You make life fun Shawna and I so like that about you. Thanks kiddo!!!
I follow! Of course I do, I am the "stalker" LOL
Just getting my machine oiled and ready to race!
pshanks(at)sasktel(dot)net
I follow in Reader
I tweeted your fab giveaway
@jeannegwin
I posted your giveaway on facebook
facebook.com/jeannegwin
I blogged your giveaway over at The Learning Curve http://jeannegwin.blogspot.com
I think this is a great idea, but unfortunately I won't be able to participate this weekend..I have company coming. and if it's the pattern I think it will be, it's one that I wanted to do so I may pick it up in Aug when all my coming and going company has stopped for a bit...I'm disappointed to miss out on the fun.
Our shop hosted a Jelly Roll Race with donated fabrics, all quilts to go to the local Humane Society. It was ridiculously fun and some of the, er, less-than-beautiful donated fabric (Dick Tracy and golf tees??) made surprisingly pretty quilts. It's a great way to use up the 'what was I thinking' fabrics without making a quilt that looks like Walt Disney threw up on it!
I a follower and I hope your recovery goes smoothly and without complications.
This would be fun! And a surprise pattern for a jelly roll quilt - exciting! thanks!
i am a follower of your blog too. thanks!
A jelly roll race sounds fun, and FAST... my favorite type of sewing! I can't wait to participate! Thanks for picking a long weekend to do this!
I am a follower of your blog, also. I can't wait to get started!!!
I think the Jelly Roll race is an awesome idea!!! =)
I follow your blog! <3
The jelly roll race sounds like fun, BUT for the first time ever, I get to go to the Indy 500!!! I'm so excited! So maybe I'll use one of my days off next week to have my own race... :)
I think the jelly roll race sounds like Fast Fun = hah
I already follow your blog !
I tweeted about it !
http://twitter.com/harleywife
I facebooked at it !
http://www.facebook.com/harleywife
I think you are a genius for finding such a fun challenge. I need to get my engines going again. Very sorry to hear you are having a tough time recovering, I pray that your healing will be thorough and you'll have the stamina you need for each day. (You're going to need it for this race!!) I'm going to get my roller cutter out and have a go!
I blogged about it !@
http://harleywife57slife.blogspot.com/
I think it'll be a blast! I actually happened to cross paths with a video on this and thought it'd be a hoot to try. Plus, no pressing and yes, it's quick as you mentioned. I dont have a jelly roll but I have a bali pop just sitting waiting for a great use.
Sounds like a fun challenge!!! And I happen to have a jelly roll laying around.
I am a follower!
I am already a follower, thank you!
I tweeted your Jelly Roll race @LisaT63 - thanks!
I blogged the JellyRoll Race - woo hoo! http://ilovescruffydog.blogspot.com/p/giveaway-galore.html
I absolutely love this idea! i wish I had time to participate but we have a very busy weekend so don't think I'll be able to :( I cannot wait to see everyone's quilt tops though!
Loving the idea! If you can't be at the race bring the race to you!
I follow you too :D
I think this race is really a cute idea. Unfortunately, I will not be able to particpate. :( I hope you all have a great time and good luck to all the racers!!!
I'm a follower!!
Shawna, i think this is A great idea to have A jelly Roll Race, You come up with the greatest ideas!! I have A jelly Roll just waiting for the Race.
I follow your Blog
What a fun thing to do...a Jelly Roll Race...can't wait to see what they thing is :)
This is such an awesome idea! If we weren't going to be out of town (and away from my sewing machine) this weekend I would definately be a part of it...darn!
i am a follower too
This Jelly Roll race is going to be a blast! Can't wait!
Of course I follow the blog! I feel like a stalker I look at it so much! haha
Shared the Jelly Roll race on Facebook!
Shared the Jelly Roll race and 1 Choice for Quilting on my blog
http://txfarmgal.blogspot.com/
This is an awesome idea!! I live in a small town and can't run out and get a jelly roll but I'll try to participate in the race somehow!!
I am a follower of 1 Choice 4 Quilting! Love it!!
I tweeted your fun giveaway @mimistarquilter! (I am also following you on Twitter!!)
Oh this is a fantastic idea! I can't really participate this time around ( I go to college year round and its finals week, so no time for sewing :( ) BUT! I can spread the word so maybe others will be able to participate!
I do follow your blog! I love it here :)
The race sounds fun, but between work and school and we are starting a new church, I am just way too busy right now..Thanks for a giveaway. I would like to win sew I could try next time!!
Hi Shawna, I posted twice on my Facebook because I dont have A Blog and I dont tweet, so I hope thats alright! Thanks
Great idea. Sounds like fun!!!
I follow your blog.
The race sounds like fun - we'll see if I can squeeze ANOTHER project into my weekend! ;)
I follow the blog!
this sounds like fun. I can squeeze in one more project this weekend right?
I already follow your blog
I blogged the race
http://quiltnutcreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/looking-for-something-fun-this-weekend.html
and I tweeted it @QuiltNutone
thanx for all the chances!
This sounds fun and I have jelly rolls so why not?
I am going to become a follower right now. Awesome deals on Moda yardage!!!
I joined the group on facebook, can't figure out how to become a follower off your page - not working...
Ok...Shawna....blogged about the Jelly Roll Race ;)
www.digigrum.blogspot.com
I follow your blog :)
Blogged about it! http://www.caraquilts.com/2011/05/sew-together-with-1-choice-4-quilting.html
facebooked it also....what a fun race
I love this idea! I kicked the boyfriend out tonight, the boy is with his dad, and I'm all alone tomorrow! Yeah! Thanks
What a great idea! I don't know if I'll be able to join in, but it sure sounds like fun, and I have a few jelly rolls just waiting for a fun project!
MGM
I'm a new follower too!
MGM
Race sounds like tons of fun....sorry I cant take part, have other commitments.
I have made one of these...they are great!
I am a follower already :)
I have blogged about this jelly roll race:
http://butterflyquilting.blogspot.com/2011/05/cold-nighthot-deal.html
I have signed up for your newsletter! (was that one choice to win???) Excited to get the newsletter anyway!
Already a follower
Just mentioned the jelly roll race on my blog.
http://farmgirltransplant.blogspot.com/2011/05/race-day-and-stash-report-week-22.html
already a follower.
Jelly roll race sound like fun. Must hurry up and get going
This is such a great idea. I love the concept. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
I am a follower.
What a fun idea for a last minute quilt!
Kell
shadowwalker83(at)msn(dot)com
I'm a new follower!
Kell
shadowwalker83(at)msn(dot)com
I think it's great for using up a jelly roll! I got to the race late and trying to read all the directions!
I already follow your blog!
I am really excited about the race! I LOVE jelly rolls and haven't found a lot of patterns I like. so THANK YOU!
I just became a follower! :-)
I just posted on my blog about the Race! http://tinyurl.com/3gl2c9n
:-)
I just posted on my facebook page about the race!
I already follow your blog.
This sounds like fun - no jelly roll and no time to cut so many strips.
Will file this away for the future - know it would take me much more than a half hour though. Thanks for the introduction. Sorry you missed the Indy races. Get well soon.
I am so excited about the jelly roll race...mid race as we speak!
katrina_hertzer2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
I am a follower!
katrina_hertzer2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
I spread the word on Twitter: abc123kh
katrina_hertzer2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
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