Originally Posted by
Prism99
I like either 2" strips or 1.5" strips. The only time I would 2.5" strips would be for an uneven log cabin, in which case the narrow strips would be 1.5".
By cutting jelly roll strips in half, do you mean cutting them so they become 1.25" strips? First off, I think it would be very difficult to cut them straight. Secondly, they will make quite narrow finished strips -- which means more sewing, more cutting, more fabric, and a heavier finished top.
My recommendation would be to start out with 2" strips and use a June Tailor Shape Cut mat to cut them from yardage.
I made one using a jelly roll cut down to 1.5 in. strips. I used the June Tailor mat to cut my strips. I fold the strip in half and half again. Make sure the sides are even and use a nice , new, sharp rotary blade
