Precuts can be quite spendy, but if you are crushed for time,
will give you a great time savings. $$$
savings come with learning how much fabric to buy for your project and what
form those take for you. Approximate
yardage for each type precut is listed here.
BUYER BEWARE: There
are a lot of resources for learning about pre-cuts. They can Each manufacturer has their own
twist on precuts. Examine them for
straight edges… most are fairly reliable, but there are also some real lemons
out there… unevenly cut fabric is NOT a time saver. If the precut is well done they are a joy,
but on the other side of the coin can cause untold hours of frustration.
Guide to Quilting Pre-Cuts
Fat Quarter Bundle/Stone Roll:
-Approximately 18 inches by 22 inches
-A half yard of fabric cut on the fold to make 2 fat quarters
-4 fat quarters equivalent to 1 yard fabric
Fat Eighth Bundle:
-Approximately 9 inches by 22 inches
- quarter yard of fabric cut on the fold to make 2 fat eights
-8 fat eighths equivalent to 1 yard fabric
-Easy fabric bundle quilt pattern
Color Story:
-One yard pre-cut bundle
-Similar to fat quarter bundle but in a larger size
-Usually one piece of each fabric in the collection
Dessert Roll:
-5 inches by 44 inches
-Cut into long strips
-Usually 20 fabrics per roll
-Equivalent to approx. 2 3/4 yards fabric
Jelly Roll/Bali Pops/Strip Pack/Rolie Polie/Design
Roll/Pixie Strips/Roll-Ups/Double Scoop/Pinwheels/Karats:
-2 1/2 inches by 44 inches
-Cut into long strips
-Usually 40 fabrics per roll
-Equivalent to approx. 2 3/4 yards fabric
-Easy strip quilt pattern
Honey Bun/Skinny Strips:
-1 1/2 inches by 44 inches
-Cut into long strips
-Usually 40 fabrics per roll
-Similar to a Jelly Roll but thinner strips
-Equivalent to approx. 1 2/3 yards fabric
Charm Pack/Bali Snaps/Single Scoop/Karats:
-5 inches by 5 inches
-Pre-cut squares
-Usually 40-42 fabrics per pack
-Equivalent to approx. 1/2 yard fabric
-Helpful hints to slice a charm pack
-Easy charm pack quilt pattern
Mini Charm Pack/Candies:
-2 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches
-Pre-cut squares
-Usually 40-42 fabrics per pack
-Equivalent to approx. 1/4 yard fabric
Layer Cake/Bali Crackers/Stack Pack/Patty
Cake/Sundae/Karats:
-10 inches by 10 inches
-Pre-cut squares
-Usually 40-42 fabrics per pack
-Equivalent to approx. 2 3/4 yards fabric
-Helpful hints to slice a layer cake
Honeycombs/Hexagons:
-6 inches by 6 inches
-Pre-cut hexagons
-Usually 40-42 fabrics per pack
-How to sew hexagons by machine
Twice the Charm:
-5 1/2 inches by 22 inches
-Pre-cut rectangles
-Usually 15 fabrics per pack
-Equivalent to approx. 1 yard fabric
Turnover:
-6 inches
-Pre-cut half square triangles
-Usually 80 per pack
Frivol:
-7 inches by 7 inches
-Pre-cut squares
-Usually 42 fabrics per pack
-Specific to Moda Fabrics
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