I have this ruler and never used it - will have to give it a try

watch out for jelly rolls. at full price (i've seen shops charge $35) the per-yard cost is approximately $14 before shipping.

charm packs are waaaaaay pricey, too. they don't all have as many as 40 squares per pack. at 40 squares, average price around $8 (have seen them for $10 or more) ... $15 or more per yard before shipping.

if you can catch them on super-sale, though, they're a good way to see all the fabs in a line in person before you start investing in real yardage.

i must adminth, though, that i've been buying charm packs for my Stickle quilt to achieve greater variety. i buy only what i can find on super-sale. i still cringe at the per-yard cost but 1/4-yard cuts of that many fabs would end up costing me tons more.

check out the Missouri Star Quilt Co. They have lots of them....

I was just noticing this. The Jelly Roll to go website is cool but when I figured out for the build your own roll that you get just over 2.5yds and it is on sale for $28 that makes it over $10/yd! I can't afford that kind of cost. I guess this means I'll stick to cutting my own strips and really watch to see if I need a jelly roll before I invest that kind of money.

Dakotamaid you don't know it, but are my new best friend. I purchased a June Taylor ruler almost a yr ago. It is has been gathering dust in the closet.

I have been frustrated with irregular cuts. Thank you so much for posting that link.

Although the cost of a jelly roll can be pricey, if you were to by a 1/4 or even 1/8 yard of 40 different fabrics, it may end up costing you more to get as much variety. Are there ever any swaps for strips? I haven't even looked, but it would be a good way to get a variety of prints.

I've worn out one of these but mine is 18 inches wide. I'm now on my second one and use it for most all my cutting. I highly recommend this - worth the money, especially when using a coupon at Joanns.