Hello Quilters!
My name is Krista and I am an editor over at FaveQuilts.com. I asked Melanie if I could
share our Ultimate Guide to Precut Fabric with you all today because I found it
so helpful when I was just starting out with quilting. Buying precut fabrics
are often a time saver as well as a budget-friendly way to make a handmade
quilt.
Whether or not I have a quilt idea in mind, I know I find
myself swinging past the remnants and precut fabric section of the craft store
every time I’m shopping just in case they have something good. If you aren’t
familiar with precut fabrics, don’t know the differences in style or how to
incorporate them into your work, then I think you’ll find the information below
quite useful.
Even if you are a precut master, there could still be
something helpful to you. We even have an infographic with the most common
precut sizes and styles, which is handy for any quilter to have around!
The Ultimate Guide to Precuts
If you're overwhelmed with all of the different types of
precut fabrics, then sit back and relax because FaveQuilts is here to save the
day! Our Ultimate Guide to Precut Fabric breaks down each major style of precut fabric, from
charm squares to layer cakes, so that you can confidently find the right type
of precut for your next quilting project.
Precuts 101
Steer clear of fabric shopping anxiety with this guide to
precut fabrics. Perfect for beginner quilters, or even more experienced
quilters wanting to brush up on their skills, this list of precuts is your
go-to guide for fabric shopping!
*Note: Honey buns are not included on this list. Honey buns
are smaller than jelly rolls and typically measure 1.5″ x 44″. They’re also
great for strip quilts and similar projects!
Different Types of
Precuts
·
Mini Charm
Packs – These precuts typically include about 42 pieces and are perfect for
patchwork projects. Mini charm packs measure 2.5″ x 2.5″.
·
Charm
Packs – One of the most popular precuts, charm packs also contain roughly
42 pieces and are great for patchwork quilts or patterns that call for half-square
triangles.
·
Jelly Roll
– Jelly rolls are a long-time favorite with quilters and usually contain
about 40 strips of fabric. Jelly rolls are great for strip quilts and are often
used for bed-sized quilts.
·
Jolly Bars
– Jolly bars are a rarer precut than most and come in 5″ x 10″ rectangles.
These precuts are great for yellow brick road quilts and can also be used
similarly to charm packs.
·
Layer
Cakes – Layer cakes are common precuts that are typically used in larger
quilting projects. These precuts typically contain about 42 pieces and measure
10″ x 10″.
·
Fat 8th
Bundles – Fat 8th bundles are half of a fat quarter and are rectangular in
shape. They’re great for smaller quilting projects and come in pretty colors
and prints.
·
Fat
Quarter Bundles – The crowning jewel of precuts, fat quarters are extremely
budget-friendly (you can even find small fat quarter bundles for $1 at stores
like Wal-Mart). Fat quarters were the first specialty cut available and are the
most common precut.
·
Half Yard
Bundles – Measuring in at a half a yard of fabric, half yard bundles are
the big sister of fat quarters. Perfect for larger quilting projects, these
bundles measure at 18″ x 44″.
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