Jelly Rolls for Quilters
“Jelly rolls for quilters!” I wondered, when I first saw this term used at an online store. “Are they selling foods for quilting bees online or sustenence for quilters when they’re working long into the night on a project?”
Further research revealed that these jelly rolls consist of fabric pieces. They’ve been introduced by Moda Fabrics and consist of a roll of fabric, tied with a ribbon. These jelly rolls are comprised of forty 2 1/2-inch strips from a particular collection, then rolled up. Some of the collections in Jelly Roll form mentioned at Quilters Buzz include Kansas Troubles, Gervais, Minick & Simpson’s, and Fig Tree Quilts.
At the Fat Quarter Shop, you’ll even find a Moda Jelly Roll Club and a selection of Jelly Rolls.
It appears Jelly Rolls are the fabric fad of the moment and in demand along with fat quarters and charms.
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4 opinions for Jelly Rolls for Quilters
Jan Allston
Oct 15, 2007 at 5:17 am
Thanks for the information. Been looking for how jelly rolls got their name for ages.
Jen / domestika
Oct 16, 2007 at 9:35 am
There, now I’ve learned something today! And here I thought for sure it had to be something to do with eating sweets… :)
Mary Emma Allen
Oct 16, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Hi Jan,
Pleased you found out about Jelly rolls on my blog. I was puzzled when I first saw the name, until I researched further.
Mary Emma Allen
Oct 16, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Hi Jen,
One would think of food first when they heard the name jelly roll and wonder what it had to do with quilting. Then I discovered it referred to rolls of fabric rolled up like a jelly roll.
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