Sew Precut Fabric Strips Into Amazing Projects
Convenience. My guess is that word is important to many of us. We search out ways to streamline our lives. In the sewing and quilting arenas, fabric manufacturers took our needs to heart, producing precut fabric bundles. Ahh, convenient!
On today’s episode of Sewing With Nancy, Maria DeGroot, a teacher of the convenient, works with the many sizes of precut bundles and is here to share precut quilt projects in our third and final program of our mini-series. If you missed parts one or two, watch them online.
Precut Reference
We’ll be using precut fabrics throughout this three-part series of Sewing With Nancy. If you’re curious what we mean by “precut fabrics,” here’s a quick reference:
- 5″ Squares: Charm Packs or 5″ Stackers
- 10″ Squares: Layer Cakes, Ten Squares, or 10″ Stackers
- 2-1/2″ Squares: Mini-Charms
- Fat Quarter: 18″ x 22″
- 2-1/2″ Strips: Jelly Rolls, Roll-ups, Design Rolls, Rolie Polie
- 5″ Strips: Dessert Rolls, Charm Rolls
- 1-1/2″ Strips: Honey Buns, Skinny Strips
- 6″ Triangles and Hexagons are also available, but not in this series
We’ll be starting out with Maria’s favorite tote pattern. A precut package of 2-1/2″ strips is what’s needed for this tote. I’ll be showing a quilt as-you-go technique that is ideal for all levels of sewing.
Quilt & Go Tote
Start out with this favorite tote pattern and a precut package of 2-1/2″ strips. Learn how to use the quilt-as-you-go method to create this bag on today’s new episode of Sewing With Nancy.
Strip-by-Strip Reversible Quilt
Strips sewn end-to-end are the first step in making our next project from 2-1/2″ crosswise strips. We call it, the Strip-by-Strip Reversible Quilt. Two packages of strips are used, one for each side of the quilt. It’s a speedy quilt project that results in a lightweight quilt, ideal for warm climates or summertime naps.
Here’s a peek at the quilt’s back, though it is so striking, either side might be the front or back.
Split and Spin Pinwheel Quilt
Most of us are familiar with half-square triangles, but what about half-square rectangles? Hmm, not as common. Learn how 10″ precut fabric bundles are ideal for creating this unique design that Maria calls, Split and Spin Pinwheels. There’s a secret to assemble this block, which we’ll share with you on this new TV show! Watch Online and learn the secret.
Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects Book includes:
- Nancy Zieman and guest Maria DeGroot showing how to use precut fabric packages for a variety of projects
- Incorporating precut fabric options—5″ squares, 10″ squares, 2-1/2″ strips with yardage to quickly create coordinated projects
- Easy techniques that give 9-patch blocks a whole new look
- Quickly making volumes of half-square triangles from 10″ precut squares to arrange in modern blocks
- Giving a new twist to a traditional Log Cabin block, complete with on-point layout and setting triangles
- Creating gussets to form totes
- Using alternative fabrics (flannel and fusible foam) as batting
- “Quilt-as-you-go” using the wobble stitch
- Making and positioning straps for totes
- Projects:
- Charm Pack Scramble Quilt and variations
- Four’s the Charm Quilt
- Chocolate Cake with Sprinkles Quilt
- Quarter Log Cabin Quilt
- Charming Tote
- Strip by Strip Reversible Quilt
- Split and Spin Pinwheel Quilt
- Quilt & Go Tote
Watch Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win a copy of the new book, Precut Fabrics for Speedy Projects from Nancy’s Notions, leave a comment sharing which type of precut you purchase most often.
The randomly selected winner of a copy of Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares from Nancy’s Notions is Heather.
Her comment was, “I have used old jeans, fabric scraps, and quilt batting scraps to make different projects.”
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Robyn
I love precut fabric, but I’m never sure what to do with them. Hence, they seem to just pile up! This book would give me ideas and the directions I definitely need! Thanks for the chance, Nancy!
Ann West
I really like working with jelly rolls. Thanks for this opportunity.
Nancy
I like all precut fabric. I tend to use more charm packs than anything.
CAROL L.
I love Fat Quarter bundles and Jelly Rolls! The colors are already coordinated and are perfect for the color challenged sewist, me! One problem though, actually using them in a project.
carol S
I usually buy jelly rolls and seem to have a bin full but never quite figure out what to make with them…they always look so nice in the store….
Louise
Most often I purchase a combination of 5″ squares and 2.5″ strips. I would love to try the variation on Irish chain glimpsed on the cover of the Precut Fabrics book!
Carolyn Kramer
I tend to procrastinate doing precuts, but would love to see your book to get ideas.
Leah
I purchase fat quarters. I have made a jacket and apron from them. I also use them for other small craft projects. They are not only time savers but also so versatile.
Ilana
I tend to buy jellyrolls the most but I am amassing a small collection of charm squares and layer cakes as well.
paulette
love the rectangle quilt – am going to try it with next quilt I start & see how it goes. would love your book to help with the project as well as the others you have shown:)
Cyndi D
I often purchase fat quarter bundles but I don’t always know what to use them for. Thank you for the great ideas.
Thank you for the give away.
mary johnson
I usually try to find jelly rolls to make fast projects as well as the 10″ squares. Love watching Sewing with Nancy online and on my PBS station. Keep up the great work.
MaryAnn Buske
I use the jelly rolls mostly, charm squares are fun too. I feel the precuts save alot of time.
Elaine Howsley
I love the Charm Packs (5″) because I can back them with a piece of flannel and then hand stitch or bead designs on them before using! Easy “take with you” project!
Judith Peterson
I am fast becoming an ardent fan of layer cakes. They are very versatile!~ I find them most useful for small machine embroidery projects and they always work for regular quilt blocks. They are so much fun.
Yvonne Halley
I often use jelly rolls for sashing or binding. They are so handy. Thanks for ALL your inspiration Nancy.
Susan Spiers
I like to buy Fat Quarter collections-the best of everything-the choice is mine! Thank you, Susan
Marilyn Logan
2 1/2 inch strips
Joyce West
I purchase fat quarters. They can be used for so many projects from scrappy quilts to potholders. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.
Cindy M
I like jelly rolls. I can make quick, easy last minute gifts when needed. This book would be a great help!
Tracy
I enjoy working with all manner of precuts and usually buy based on whatever “top fabric” catches my eye – it doesn’t matter to me whether it’s fat quarters, jelly rolls, layer cakes, or charms – even quarter yards are useful precuts. I’ve found the same fabric lines throughout my stash several times. I love the versatility!
Thank you for the giveaway chance, Nancy!
Linda Nelson
I buy fat quarters mostly, but also love charm packs.
Jean Long
I love them all- I tend to use jelly rolls but have turned more and more to fat quarters and charms. The trick for me to buy enough to make a really stunning project. Love these ideas and want to try the reversible quilt. I have a great jelly roll and some yardage that would coordinate well. Thank you for inspiration.Nancy. You have wonderful ideas and find others with wonderful ideas too. Thank you so much.
Sharon Koepper
I would have to take an inventory, but I probably have more jelly rolls,or maybe charm packs, or …, than other precuts.
Patty Coulter
I love buying the jelly rolls, it’s like a box of chocolate, you never know what you’re going to get. So fun to see all the pretty colors
Kathy Luehrs
fat quarters
Terri D'Ambrosio
I usually buy one of each of the different precuts of the same fabric line.
carolyn montgomery
i buy a lot of fat quarters but, am also a fan of strips and layer cakes.
Laura
I buy fat quarters because I like to prewash fabric. The FQ size also gives more fabric to use for projects.
Susan B
I purchase the 5″ charms. They are so easy to use and I love the colors. Your TV segment on using Precut squares inspired me to want to make a quilt from them. I share craft time with my grand daughter. She is learning to sew and loves doing crafts.
Ruthi Henrichs
Fat quarters, but I want to purchase jellyroll to make the tote!
Donna W
I purchase fat quarters the most.
Nancy
I am very new at quilting, but I am going to purchase fat quarters next month as I delve into making quilts. I am very excited as I have never used pre-cut fabrics in the past.
Jean
I use jelly rolls to make quick quilts to give away to organizations that give comfort quilts to children who have undergone adverse situations (illness, fire, poverty, etc.) I am a fabric-a-holic so I use all fabric I can get my hands on including scraps.
lynn jarzombeck
Charm packs have a pile along with jelly rolls in my quilting room. I think the fun shapes are inspirational and use them as a wonderful decorating object too.
Jan Drzonek
I like the jelly rolls. Thank you both for some new ideas.
Martha Hood
New to quilting- I mean in starting and getting one finished- have done 2- in first 6 months decided to learn to quilt- they look great- well I think so- my daughters have them- now grand daughter wants one – Rainbow- how do I start- well jelly roll- have have couple – really about dozen- fat quarters – who knows- 5″ and layer cakes- wow – all the colors and choices- then the yardage- why do you have to have 1 favorite- make all the others feel bad- can-t do that- love them all- you also all your ideas and suggestions- love to have your book to “help” me get them all going and useful and feeling loved – thanks
Lillian K
I most frequently purchase fat quarters.
Sheila
Charm squares and fat quarters
scarter
I love to buy fat quarters and jelly rolls, but then have no idea what to make with them, so this book would be perfect to help me get started to empty my stash. Thanks, Nancy for your programs.
Tina
I buy fat quarters mostly. Thanks for the great ideas.
Karen
I have quite a stash of fat quarters but have now starting accumulating jelly rolls and layer cakes. I like to use precuts because they are much easier to handle in a smaller space.
Brenda Ackerman
5 inch Charm Packs are my favorite Pre-Cut. They work so fabulously with almost all projects!
Clovis
I buy a lot of fat quarters. Good ideas for the precuts. The tote would be great.
Dawn
I use mainly jelly rolls and get quarters, though I am trying later cakes more often lately. My problem is trying to figure out where to use them. This book looks like jusy what I need.!
Josephine Edwards
I buy layer cakes on sale when possible. If I need to cut them for strips, cornerstones, or 5″ squares I don’t worry about running out of the same fabric colorway.
Starla
I buy fat quarters to get a large variety of colors and patterns. But if I could have my wish, I’d wish for jelly rolls.
Diana
I seem to like to buy jelly rolls the most.
Sharie
Layer cakes are my favorite but it’s hard to pass any of them up!
Janet Fedor
I buy 2 1/2 ” strips and 5″ squares most often.
Pat
I use 2 1/2″ strips and fat quarter bundles most often. Thanks for the chance to win and for the valuable information your blog always provides.
Jackie T
I buy lots of fat quarters, but I also use jelly rolls. I am about to try a new quilt with a layer cake. I’m excited to try it.
Ruth Peterson
I purchase them all! Jelly rolls, fat quarter bundles and charm packs get used for many projects. I love seeing the entire line of fabrics.
Catherine Dorsey
I love using the charms and the ten inch squares to make yuck projects.
Susan Croinex
I haven’t bought any precut projects, but this book would give me the nudge to get started.
Linda Martindale
I have more charm packs than any other precuts, but I also have many jelly rolls, and layer cakes. I love the convenience of the precuts. They make projects go so much faster and also allow for less cutting for people with arthritic hands.
Kalen
I end up with a lot of charm packs
Casey Swanson
I would like to wave a magic wand over my 30 year stockpile of material and have a new precut stash. Never having to cut again,
Donna Ohl
I have just begun to buy pre-cut strips. I, too, would like my entire stash to be ready to sew.
Dawn
I usually pick 2 1/2 inch strips.
Joann
I’m constantly cutting up material scraps into 2″ squares, 2 1/2″ strips, 1″ strips & 2 1’2″ strips for any and all designs that accommodate my sizes. Would love this book to begin my prizes!
Jeanette withrow
I seem to gravitate to the layer cakes and I have made some quilts from them. I just love touching the fabric. Thanks nancy
beth d.
I mostly purchase jelly rolls, I have a few layer cakes, but like to do quilts with jelly rolls.
Susan T
Layers cakes for me, please!
Linda Rupe
I seem to collect jelly rolls and charm packs. Are fat quarters considered pre-cuts? I love bundles of fat quarters! They always look so pretty tied up in ribbon.
Kathy Renz
This will probably expose me as the math nerd that I am but I think the shape in the pinwheel quilt should be called half rectangle triangles.
I’m sorry but I couldn’t help myself. I teach math so correcting is second nature.
I love your newsletters and videos!
Anne Z.
I typically purchase fat quarters; however, with this new inspiration, I will now begin to purchase other precuts.
Diane Hubbard
I love to buy fat quarters! They’re just the right size for so many projects, and prices are often quite reasonable.
Linda TN
I seem to buy charm packs and jellyrolls. Then don’t know what to do with them. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Laurel Lee Pedersen
Love all kinds of precuts! I usually buy fat quarters, but buy them all!
Shaela
I’ve only bought the strips so far but have been given the 5 inch charms
Maureen Brown
I usually purchase 5 inch squares but recently tried some jelly rolls. It’s fun looking at the different ways to use them.
Linda Perkins
I love Fat Quarters and Jelly Rolls. You can do so much with them. I especially am loving the White on White Jelly Rolls. They make everything else pop.
margaret
this is great – need some new ideas for pre-cuts – would love to have this to get started
Gail Beam
I have some charm packs and jelly rolls that I couldn’t resist, because they were on sale. So far I have not used any of them. This book would me figure out what to make with them.
Jan N.
I purchase fat quarters and jelly rolls more than other precuts.
Terry
I like layer cakes since you can get many coordinated fabrics and cut them into various shapes. I found it hard to get a good 1/4 inch seam with pinked jellyrolls.
Susan Nicol
Generally I pick up fat quarters for my collection, I mean fabric hoard, um stash!
Virginia Dumouchelle
I like to use fat quarters and jelly rolls for most of my projects.
Suzanne Tobey
I like jelly rolls best but seem to find cute charm packs and buy them too. Only don’t know what to do with charm packs so they seem to be a collection.
Judy Valentino
I love 2 1/2 in strips!!!!!!
Liz Brittle
I am just realizing the fun you can with fat quarters! I’ve been collecting them like crazy cuz they are so yummy!!
Kaye M.
I like to buy fat quarters the best and have gotten some 5 Inch squares that were fun to experiment with.
Christine M
I usually buy Charm packs but lately I have also been purchasing jelly rolls!
Anita P.
I LOVE FAT QUARTERS!
Donna
I have used Bali Pops or 2 1/2″ strips to make beautiful aprons and would love to use the projects in the book to expand my knowledge of quilting.
Doreen Linehan
I mostly purchase jelly rolls.
Lynn Again
I love the idea of precut strips in color coordinated fabrics but I haven’t used them in any of my projects yet! I have a new baby niece who would be the recipient of this prize if I won!
Bonnie
What a wonderful book with great quilting projects! I have purchased a variety of precuts, especially fat quarters and would love to win this book for creative ways to use my precut fabric stash. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Michele Cariveau
I love jelly rolls. They come already coordinated, in so many colors and patterns, I can spend hours deciding which kind to buy!
Kim
I always seem to use the same quilt pattern every time I use a jelly roll, and would love to have some more project ideas for using the 2 1/2″ strips. I have also been trying to decide what to do with some charm packs that I have had for a while. I’m always looking for new project ideas for precuts.
Mary Wippold
I buy jelly rolls most often. They’re great for quick quilts, totes and table runners. And there’s so many patterns that use them.
Lois Maciej
I haven’t sewn much with precuts, but have a couple of jelly rolls which I should put into a quilt or other project. This helpful book would really come in handy. Thank you for the chance to win it.
Lois Maciej
I have more 2 1/2 inch strips than other precuts. However, I haven’t made very many projects with precuts, so this book would be very helpful. Thank you for the chance to win this useful book.
Beverly
I love the versatility of layer cakes and they are the precuts I most often purchase.
Christi
I really like jelly rolls but honestly I will buy any of them based on design and color.
Suzanne
Seems my jelly rolls are multiplying! How great to have a book with so many good ideas.
Joan Palmer
I love the versatility of the charm packs! I use them for baby quilts for the NICU at our local hospital. The quilt block patterns are endless. Because some are pinked on the edges, they can also be topstitched and make for textured edges on top of the quilts.
Sha-Leine
I have purchased fat quarters in the past because I liked the fabric and there wasn’t any yardage left and have yet to use it. I LOVE jelly rolls! I’m disabled and haven’t been well so getting some motivation to sew which is my favorite hobby would be great. Some new patterns, and being able to use some beautiful fabric is just what I need to boost moral! Thanks a Bunch Nancy, for the opportunity!
SANDRA NETTLES
I usually use jelly rolls, but would love to try some of the other precuts.
deb
I cut my leftover fabrics into 3 inch strips…………I now have quite a stash ready for these projects!!!!
Linda Edwards
I like charm packs for charity baby quilts and layer cakes for other quilts.
Carol
I have used 5″ squares but I see possibilities with jelly rolls next.
Jennifer Reinke
I love all the ideas shown–I usually buy charm packs, but have used jelly rolls as well. Would love to try the reversible jelly roll quilt using flannel as the batting!
Brenda
I purchase fat quarters the most because my granddaughter loves them. She makes all kinds of things with them. Tissue holders, burp cloths, small quilts, etc.
joyce
Fat quarters seem to be my most go to precuts. 2 1/2″ strips would be second.
ANKE
I like to buy fat quarters. This gives me a good sampling of a fabric line with pieces large enough to make a quilt , table runner or any other project that I decide to make.
Melanie
I tend to buy fat quarter bundles. It gives me a starting point to incorporate fabrics in my stash into a new project.
Jeannie Wellman
I have used fat quarter bundles for years. However recently I have started to used jelly rolls, especially when making small LaMoyne stars. Now I think I might rethink the star and go for the strips and log cabins. Thank you!!!!
Judy
My favorite precut fabric to use is fat quarters.
Patricia
I love them all, but I’m discovering that the charm squares are probably my favorite. So many possibilities!
Kathy
My favorite pre-cuts are jelly rolls, though color or print seem to catch my attention no mater which type of pre-cut it is.
Virginia Lyle
I use the jelly rolls to make new and exciting items for tbe home and for my friends.
Virginia Lyle
I love the jelly rolls to make new and exciting projects for family and friends.
Sharon
I love all the precut. I make quilts, table runners, purses, totes and anything else I can think of with them. I use the layer cakes, jelly rolls charms, fat quarters and even the mini charms (they make cute little baskets). My sewing room is full of them and yet more and more are being made that I just can’t resist! They are becoming my hoard! Love it! Love it! Love it!