Here's a tip for using jelly rolls

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04-14-2013, 03:58 AM

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quilterpurpledog

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The problem with many precuts is that they are not on grain and when you sew them together your have off grain pieces that oppose each other and you get weird edges. I bought and used one jelly roll from a well known manufacturer and it gave me fits-I will stick with yardage that I can cut to my preference and keep it on grain. Precuts are not always time saving and not always well coordinated.

04-14-2013, 04:41 AM

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Suzette316

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Awesome tip!! I thought I was the only one that found those pinked edges a bit awkward to work with. I get the job done, but this tip will certainly make working with them easier and even more fun!!! Thanks!!

04-14-2013, 05:39 AM

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skjack

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the precut strips with the pinked edges are measured all the way to the tip so becarful cutting off the edges then they won't be the correct size measure 1/4 inch seam from the tips ...

04-14-2013, 05:47 AM

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cpcarolyn

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Thanks for the info.

04-14-2013, 05:49 AM

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stchenfool

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Thanks so much for sharing!

04-14-2013, 06:05 AM

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red-warrior

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Thanks so much! I just was working on my 2nd quilt which was made with jelly rolls and was ready to give up as nothing was coming together right!

04-14-2013, 06:43 AM

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CraftyBecka91

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I've been having an issue with the Strips packages I've gotten from Wal-Mart, I end up with rows that are a good half inch to inch longer/shorter than others. Anyone else have this problem?

04-14-2013, 06:51 AM

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GramMER

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

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.

perfectly clear! good idea! but...

What if the two you have stitched together only come to 4.25 and not 4.5? I think you will find that most Moda jelly rolls are barely 2.5" width with the zig zag left on. In fact my seam for any two strips can never be a full quarter inch.

04-14-2013, 07:19 AM

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Gabrielle's Mimi

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranchwife

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.

If you are making something like the 1600" jelly roll quilt trimming would not be a problem, just very messy to clean up. However, if you are using pinked charm packs or other precuts, cutting off the "points" will result in block that is too small. Lay your strip or charm or layer cake on top of your cutting mat. You will notice that the points on either side reach to the 2.5" or 5" or 10" line. This is why you don't want to trim them. When sewing, just know that the outermost point is actually the edge of the fabric.