Diy Jelly Roll Strips

Moda fabrics originated the term jelly roll so just be aware that different fabric makers may call these bundles by different names.

Diy jelly roll strips.

In this quilting video earl is going to show you how to precisely cut twelve layers of quilt fabric into forty two 2 1 2 wof strips in less than 10 minutes. Not all strips in a jelly roll have to be the same fabric. So in case you re not familiar with the term jelly roll it s a collection of fabric strips each measuring 2 5 wide by 40 45 inches long that s rolled into a bundle resembling a jelly roll cake. A lap quilt can easily be made with half a standard jelly roll 20 strips.

Pre cut means that you don t have to sit there slicing up all of those strips although of course you can if you want to. Jelly roll race quilt. Create your own unique jelly rolls with scraps new or vintage fabric. Mix and match patterns.

You just buy them ready made and pre cut strips of fabric that are roughly 2 1 2 inches by 42 inches the number of strips can vary but they usually contain about 40 strips. Your jelly roll does not need to consist of 40 strips the choice is up to you. How many strips do you need. Diy precuts cut forty two 2 1 2 inch wof strips in under 10 minutes.

Begin sewing the jelly roll quilt strip ends together. Make a jelly roll race with jenny doan of missouri star. You can zig zag or sew some tassel trim to the cut ends to finish them off. You will want to finish the edges of the ends of the rug since there will be fresh batting on the cut edge.

Just be sure that all the pieces of fabric are the same width. To make a rectangular jelly roll rug cut strips the length you want your rug and then stitch them together. Make sure that the right sides print or color sides of the material are facing each other. Take two different color strips and sew the short ends together.

You can use leftover irregularly shaped pieces of fabric by quilting them together and cutting 2 1 2 by 45 inch strips from the quilted sections. Next you will need to sew the ends of your strips together to start making the quilt top.