whats the difference
08-26-2010, 12:59 PM
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OK so i usually have been using old clothes for my quilts but i was wondering what is the difference between Jelly rolls, charms , fat quarters etc, i know charms are small squares, but don't know about any of the others i read fat quarters etc but i am dumb on this would someone enlighten me please and thank you
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08-26-2010, 01:02 PM
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I created this thread with links about the different cuts of fabric, have fun reading to learn all about them
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-40785-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-40785-1.htm
08-26-2010, 01:03 PM
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That's not a dumb question, we all have to learn sometime.
jelly rolls are 2 1/2 in strips that are the width of fabric (WOF) or 42 to 44 inches
fat quarters are pieces of fabric cut 18" x 22"
I believe charms are either a 4" square of a 5" square
there are also layer cakes, they are larger squares, but I'm not sure the size, maybe 10"???
and there is another one that is strips like the jelly rolls, I think they are called Honey Buns and are 1 1/2" by WOF.
Hope this helps!
jelly rolls are 2 1/2 in strips that are the width of fabric (WOF) or 42 to 44 inches
fat quarters are pieces of fabric cut 18" x 22"
I believe charms are either a 4" square of a 5" square
there are also layer cakes, they are larger squares, but I'm not sure the size, maybe 10"???
and there is another one that is strips like the jelly rolls, I think they are called Honey Buns and are 1 1/2" by WOF.
Hope this helps!
08-26-2010, 01:19 PM
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That is not a dumb question at all 2 years ago I couldn't wrap my brain around just what a fat quarter was, now I have more than enough. I like making table runners out of the charm packs. It is all coordinated and I don't have to match anything up. There are nice patterns out there for the precut fabrics.
Everyone here is so helpful. I have learned a lot reading the answers to other peoples questions.
Everyone here is so helpful. I have learned a lot reading the answers to other peoples questions.
08-26-2010, 02:25 PM
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And if you want to know what to do with all those pre-cut fabrics... here's a link to Moda Bake Shop. Lots of great ideas!
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
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