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Old 07-21-2012, 08:39 AM
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There a several websites now that specialize in precuts like jelly rolls and charms. They sell either the precuts or make their own from major lines. Just query precuts. Green Fairy is one I know off the top and many shops do carry precuts. Other shops are making their own, like Cozy Quilt shop, whicn designs a lot of patterns for strips.
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Old 07-21-2012, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by caspharm View Post
There a several websites now that specialize in precuts like jelly rolls and charms. They sell either the precuts or make their own from major lines. Just query precuts. Green Fairy is one I know off the top and many shops do carry precuts. Other shops are making their own, like Cozy Quilt shop, whicn designs a lot of patterns for strips.
I was trying to get a great product for a low, low price. . .
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Old 07-21-2012, 10:05 AM
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I buy jelly rolls and charm packs from Connecting Threads. They call them strips and squares. Just bought a pack of 24 5" squares in clearance for $1.56.
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Old 07-21-2012, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Lee in Richmond View Post
I recently made two jelly roll quilts to use up stash, and they are fine. If I can, I will append a picture of one of them. They use a lot of thread, but there are no complicated points to match up! BTW I like the look of that group I saw on your link.
That's a pretty quilt there. Thanks for asking the question as I learned some info I wasn't even aware I needed to know.
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Old 07-21-2012, 12:52 PM
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Almost all the Moda charm packs have 40-42 in them. Other fabric lines often less. Have bought charm packs from Connecting Threads at a ridiculously low price and they usually have around 20 so I pick up two packs. Hard to go wrong with either two companies.
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Old 07-21-2012, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AUQuilter View Post
I have seen charms with 40-42 pcs and some with half that. Just take a look at this page and you will see some with 21, 30, 40 and 42 pieces http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/...=&Search_Text= I would definitely want to know the number of charm pieces too so I would call or email them to get the info. When I went to Hancock's, it looks like they put the number of charm pieces at the end of the title.http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item...packs--srcin-1
And I saw one with just 12 in it so you really have to know before you buy.
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Old 07-21-2012, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee in Richmond View Post
I mostly shop online or at Hancock's for my fabrics, and only once have even purchased a jelly roll. The other day I saw some very reasonably-priced 5" charm packs online, but could not tell how many "charms" were in a pack. Is there some easy way to tell and I just missed it?
I was just thinking the same thing when I was looking at the sales yesterday. Some of the packs listed 40 and some did not, same with the 10" squares as well. Normally the pack has 40 pieces, but I like to see that listed in the description just to be sure it is really a bargain, .
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Old 07-22-2012, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by crafterrn1 View Post
Here is a site you maybe interested in. I am not sure the other fabric compaines do the same. They would be close to these amounts as Moda set the standered on precuts.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/p/bakery.html
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It would be great if all manufacturers would follow the same standards. I have found in the past when purchasing pre-cuts, the sizes very. For example, fat quarters according to Moda are 18 X 22 but in reality the amount of usable fabric varies as the width of fabric on the bolt is any where between 40-45 inches. Not to mention if they leave the selvage edges on reduces the amount of usable fabric.

I have found out the hard way when purchasing pre-cuts for a particular pattern, buy extra as the sizes can very and the pattern makers are usually write the fabric requirements from the standards. And it's hard to find extra a year or so when you get to making that project.

I also think that pre-cuts are great if you are planning on making a scrappy quilt because you can mix and match and you do not have to worry about having enough of one particular pattern/color. Also, if you do a lot of applique.
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Old 07-22-2012, 09:15 AM
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My Tuesday Mornings store has just about gotten rid of the sewing & crafts dept. Very disappointing. I could find some great books & sewing items at great prices. So what's a girl to do?
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Old 07-22-2012, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Pat625 View Post
I am not expecting the greatest fabric, .... snip.....
I realize the variety is not great, but will serve the purpose I have for it
Wow, that's a gorgeous color mix. It looks like it's a little on the loose weave side, but it may work out just fine for you.

Check it out when you receive it. If you have a linen tester (looks like a jeweler's loupe) you can count the threads per inch - 50 or 60 will give you a durable enough fabric that your quilt will hold together.

Here's hoping - I really do love those colors!
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