Wider Jellyrolls??
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Wider Jellyrolls??
I'm kinda new to this so will take any and all advise. I'm using Moda "Over the Rainbow" jellyrolls. Two of them in fact. All the strips are wider than 2 1/2. They are advertised as 2 1/2 but in actuality they are a little over 2 3/4. Anyone ever heard of this? I'm measuring from side to side, from the outside cut of the pinking sheer cut. Am I doing that right?
One reason I ask is I have bought fabric (not enough jellyroll fabric) to complete my quilt. Obviously if I cut my fabric into 2 1/2 strips they wont fit the jelly roll strips and if I use just the cut strips, those squares will be larger. Correct? I'm doing a nine patch.
Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Greg
One reason I ask is I have bought fabric (not enough jellyroll fabric) to complete my quilt. Obviously if I cut my fabric into 2 1/2 strips they wont fit the jelly roll strips and if I use just the cut strips, those squares will be larger. Correct? I'm doing a nine patch.
Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Greg
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It's a common problem with a lot of the pre-cut strips (one of the reasons I never buy them).
Here's a solution to use when sewing:
http://www.bearpawproductions.com/us...May%20Vary.pdf
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Here's a solution to use when sewing:
http://www.bearpawproductions.com/us...May%20Vary.pdf
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They are called peaks and valleys. It's important that they measure 2 1/2" from peak to peak. If it's larger, you need to cut it down to the size you are cutting your fabric or cut your fabric the size of your jelly roll. Has to be continuity.
#5
I think you have two choices. Either start your 1/4" measurement in a place that gives you 2.5" or re-cut the jelly roll. At least your problem is that it's larger than you expected, rather than smaller! The pinked edge cuts down on ravelling, but it's not as easy to sew accurately.
#7
I went to the BearPaw website. What a wonderful idea to fix the problem. The Quilt Board never ceases to amaze me with the helpfulness and problem solving that is offered here. Thanks again to everyone. Greg, that fix will solve your problem.
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What disturbs me is that a jelly roll strip can be different measurements along the strip! In that case one would have to cut the strip. These things are supposed to help us and cut down on the time we would have to spend cutting strips, instead they are adding time and frustration, IMHO
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What disturbs me is that a jelly roll strip can be different measurements along the strip! In that case one would have to cut the strip. These things are supposed to help us and cut down on the time we would have to spend cutting strips, instead they are adding time and frustration, IMHO
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