PRECUTS AND BLOCK REQUIREMENTS

Here is the scoop:  



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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