What Is a Jelly Roll

A jelly roll is a bundle of fabric strips that measure 2 1/2″ wide by 44″-45″ long. Most jelly roll bundles contain 40 strips of fabric in a variety of coordinating colors and prints. The packaged fabric looks like a cinnamon roll or donut – which is how they got their name! …

What are jelly rolls?

A jelly roll is a bundle of fabric strips that measure 2 1/2″ wide by 44″-45″ long. Most jelly roll bundles contain 40 strips of fabric in a variety of coordinating colors and prints. The packaged fabric looks like a cinnamon roll or donut – which is how they got their name! …

Why are they called Jelly Rolls?

The name Jelly Roll was coined by Moda Fabrics to Identify pre-cuts from its designer lines of quilting fabric check out the link above to see all our Moda Jelly Rolls. Moda Fabrics commonly bundles 40 2½ inch strips to make a Jelly Roll which is just shy of three yards of fabric that’s ready to sew.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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