Chocolate Cake or Jellyroll?

Would you rather have a piece of chocolate cake or a jellyroll? The lucky pattern testers at The Calico Hutch in Hayward Mn didn't have to choose - they got both! Carolyn made a yummy chocolate cake - with crushed Oreos in the middle for the testers of our "Popsicle Sticks" pattern. 

We also tested the pattern at Bear Patch in White Bear Lake and at Grubers in Waite Park. I got lots of great feedback on the pattern instructions, but the best part for me was seeing all of the wonderful color combinations. The lap size uses 2 Jellyrolls/Balipops or 25 fat quarters (including binding) and we had testers try it both ways. Some of them even cleaned out fabric from their stash. Here's some show and tell:

 

   

Another favorite part of testing patterns is watching how different personalities approach the same project. Which kind of quilter are you?

 

 

 

Comments

[angie/sweetbabies00]

The first quilting class I went to, one of the ladies had hangers to hang her strips as she pieced.... I am completely opposite.
I can't wait to make your little purse insert... maybe it will help make me organized. :)

[Elaine/MuddlingThrough]

I like! The jellyroll and the chocolate cake. :)

[Vicki]

I'd feel right at home next to the lady in the bottom picture:) That cake looks really good!

[Terry Nixon]

Where can I get that cake recipe?? Wow! Looks sooo good! Really...I'd love to have the recipe!

[Alycia]

I love all the color combinations!!

[Healthy Foods Blog]

As Terry had mentioned, I'd like to have the recipe for the Chocolate cake too. It looks so delightful and delicious. Can't wait to taste it!

[Kathy]

I too would like the cake recipe and I love the pattern...so many ideas are going around in my mind...Thank you!!!

[Anita]

I'd choose the chocolate cake. But I bet my mom chose the Jelly Roll. She's in your pic of your test class wearing the bright pink. :) She said she had a blast!

[Linda]

Do you think that they would share the recipe for the cake----perfect for a day of sewing......

[gift to Philippines]

Hmm... that chocolate cake looks so yummy! Wish I can also taste. Thanks for sharing.

-pia-

[2ne]

I love your cake. Nice sewing too :-)

[Eileen]

Wondering ---I saw the picture of the chocolate cake with oreo filling --is there a chance I could get the recipe. My sewing friends and I would love a chocolate break when we get together to sew. Thanks.