Jelly Rolls for Quilters
March 12, 2007 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Home & Living
“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.
Thanks for the information. Been looking for how jelly rolls got their name for ages.
There, now I’ve learned something today! And here I thought for sure it had to be something to do with eating sweets…
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.
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.