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Originally Posted by katier825
(Post 4883943)
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." |
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) .
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Originally Posted by deemail
(Post 4884876)
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! |
the big problem pre cuts is they are inaccurate -at least the few jelly rolls I bought were.they were off by up to a half in end to end.
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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
(Post 4884876)
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...
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deemail --- I like your idea of making jelly rolls.
Some people may be unable to cut their own, however. |
I bought rolls once from Hancock Fabrics and they were cut very poorly. Some were wider than others by an inch. All were crooked. I'll never buy jelly rolls again.
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I always keep watch on Ebay, every once in awhile you get a great deal on Jelly Rolls.
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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. |
Missouri Star Quilt Co has 44 strips for 23-33(Kaufmann, Kona, Bella)-that is more than 2x the strips that this co is selling for 15. Shop around
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