Cheap Jelly Rolls?
01-19-2012, 08:03 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by katier825
They are very pretty! Their prices look ok at first glance, but remember, it's 1/2 the amount of fabric in standard jelly rolls. You might do better price wise to watch for sales on other brands for the larger jelly rolls. I've seen some of those fabrics in Joann's and Walmart. Personally, I don't consider most of what I find at Joann's or Walmart to be quilt-shop quality.
This quote is from their website:
"All fabrics are 100% premium cotton. Fabric manufacturers include Marcus Brothers, Debbie Mumm, Legacy Studios, VIP/Cranston and Keepsake Calicos by Joann. All fabrics are hand-selected and are guaranteed to be quilt-shop quality."
This quote is from their website:
"All fabrics are 100% premium cotton. Fabric manufacturers include Marcus Brothers, Debbie Mumm, Legacy Studios, VIP/Cranston and Keepsake Calicos by Joann. All fabrics are hand-selected and are guaranteed to be quilt-shop quality."
01-19-2012, 08:14 AM
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It is interesting that the site includes Jo 'Anns Keepsake line in its jelley rolls and states it is LQS quality. I would run from any site that makes that claim, and no way of knowing how many of these are going to be in your jelley roll . So you could end up paying the equivlant of $11.50 per yard for the same stuff you can buy for less than $5.00 per yard ( with coupon or sale) .
01-19-2012, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by deemail
go pick out 20 fabrics that you like and have a quarter yard cut... you will be paying for 5 yards, and you will have 3 jelly roles a leftover strip that goes into your scrap quilt bag... meanwhile, you will have 3 rolls ...ALL with fabrics that you love... get a June Tailor strip cutter ruler while you're there, it will be free if you count what you're saving on the jelly rolls...
Thank you....people just don't do the math when it come to PREcuts...they are a HUGE waste of money!
01-19-2012, 08:55 AM
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This is probably the best answer for you. 20 fabrics is only half a jelly roll and when you double it, it isn't a bargain. Cut your own from your own fabrics and you'll be better off!
Originally Posted by deemail
go pick out 20 fabrics that you like and have a quarter yard cut... you will be paying for 5 yards, and you will have 3 jelly roles a leftover strip that goes into your scrap quilt bag... meanwhile, you will have 3 rolls ...ALL with fabrics that you love... get a June Tailor strip cutter ruler while you're there, it will be free if you count what you're saving on the jelly rolls...
01-19-2012, 10:15 AM
#29
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Hmmm, most jelly rolls have 40 strips. Check out http://greenfairyquilts.com/catalog.php?category=28
30% off
Some deals at cottoncharm.com
Also, watch Fat Quarter Shops sales and there's also ebay.
30% off
Some deals at cottoncharm.com
Also, watch Fat Quarter Shops sales and there's also ebay.
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