Here's a tip for using jelly rolls
 

For those who like to use jelly rolls but have problems getting everything lined up.
Took me a while to figure this out. I've made half a dozen JR quilts but the last one
was giving me fits. Anyway, when you sew the first two strips together, press then
trim each side so that it becomes a perfect 4.5". It's that zig zag edge that throws
everything off. After you've trimmed those edges, everything will go smoothly
(assuming you've made a test for the perfect 1/4" seam with your fabric and
thread). Hope it's clear.

Thanks for the tip, I am waiting for my first jelly roll to come in, cant wait to make my first jelly roll quilt!

I've never worked with jelly rolls - this is something I would like to do ! There are so many wonderful quilts using jelly rolls.

I've never had a problem with the pinking edges. I don't even think about them when I sew them together.

That makes sense for sure. I am going to try that out when sewing strips together. Thanks for sharing.

The pinked edges drive me nuts. I think next time I use pre-cuts, I'm going to cut off the pinked edges. I just never know where the edge of the fabric truly is.

Oh, I do love posts that start with "here's a tip for......"! :thumbup:

Jan in VA

I assume this is an excellent tip for all precursor with zigzag edges.

Thanks for the tip. I haven't made one yet but it will be very helpful when I do.

Thanks for the tip. Just got through piecing a top using a layer cake and some of those edges were weird!