Quilt as You Go With Precut Strips
Convenience. It is a word important to many of us as 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. Nancy will show 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 they’ll share with you on this 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.
Happy Sewing,
Team Nancy Zieman
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Ginger barlow
I love fat quarters but lately I’ve been buying 2-1/2” strip sets and 5” charms. I guess I like them all!
Adelle J.
I love the convenience and precision of pre-cut fabrics. I buy more 2 1/2″ strips sets for Log Cabin and Bargello-type quilts. Fat quarters would be next on my shopping list, I use them to make fancy burp cloths for new baby gifts and small kennel pads for pet rescue.
Gloria Pullin
I like fat quarters because I can get a more variety of prints, colors, etc.
Anne Z
I love jelly rolls. They are so versatile.
Deborah
I purchase fat quarters the most, and then jelly rolls and layer cakes. I’ve almost used up my supply, so I need to go back to the fabric stores.
BevM
I have purchased fat quarters of fabrics, because they are so versatile.
Nancy
I probably purchase more charm packs than anything; however, I do love precuts and purchase a lot of jelly rolls and layer cakes also.
Sandra N
I love precuts! Charms are my favorite!
Marilyn Logan
I usually purchase jelly rolls or other 2 1/2″ strips.
Laura
Jelly rolls! All colors!
Margaret Muse
I purchase jelly rolls most often, looking forward to working with layer cakes and charm packs!
Max
Jelly rolls or layer cakes seem to jump into my basket when shopping.
Susan Spiers
The quilt & Go Tote is just too sweet! I usually buy fat quarters, especially in bundles, as I get a good combination of fabrics & colors!
Leslie Schmidt
I have an abundance of charm squares, but what I actually buy the most of is fat quarters. They are what I use more of, too.
Susan
I have just started using precuts. I have a quilt kit that is waiting for me to get started on it.
Karen
I started out with fat quarters but now I love jelly rolls and layer cakes.
laura
I love charm packs!
Julie A Craven
All of them. hehe, but fat quarters are really my favorite.
Rosie Glenn
I use the 2.5 inch strips the most of precuts, and the fat quarters too, if they count! The strips are so nice already cut, saves time and they are cut well.
Betty Tolan
I love designing with the charm packs when I am not in the mood for following someone’s else’s ideas
Lorraine Alves
I have a library of pre-cut fabrics including fat quarters, jelly rolls, and 5″ charm packs. I tend to buy more fat quarters because I am able to sub-cut them into strips and squares as needed.
Savannagal
I use fat quarters most often. Thanks.
Grannie Connie
I usually buy 2 1\2 ” strips because I don’t know how to use the others .
Sharon
I enjoy charms, strips, and fat quarters–don’t have a favorite.
Jo G
I use jelly rolls and fat quarters
Clovis
I like to work with fat quarters. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sally Maxwell
I’m a first-time quilterand need all the help I can get. HELP!
Charlotte Brown
I love them all, but I like charm squares most of all.
DeAnna Stanga
Great projects. I love using precuts. The tote is adorable.
Marsha
I have mostly used Jelly Rolls and am real interested to try the “quilt as you go” method using the Jelly Rolls as I have two graduation quilts to do by end of May and this looks like a doable quilt that I can finish by end of May.
Margaret Scott
I purchase more fat quarters. But I am currently making a quilt with jelly rolls. I also have a project lined up for layer cakes.
Beverly
The pre-cuts I purchase most often are 2 1/2″ strips, aka Jelly Rolls. I find these useful for many projects using 2 1/2″ strips and saves so much time and arm-power not to cut these myself. However the 10″ and 5″ squares are quite useful for several quilt patterns. Because these come in packs of either one color or a design pack it is also easier to have everything color-coordinated.
Donna W
Fat quarters are my favorite, but lately I have started buying way too many jelly rolls. this book would be a great help to use some of them up. thanks
ReneeS
One really nice thing about pre-cuts is that the fabrics are already coordinated. I have a couple of jelly rolls waiting for their turn to become a quilt or other project. Lately, I’ve been looking at fat quarter bundles.
cindy m
I’m an equal opportunity buyer:) A lot depends on sales but if it’s a fabric I truly love I’ll buy it in different cuts! None goes to waste!
Pat
I use 2 1/2 inch strips most often. After seeing these episodes though I am definitely going to expand my horizons to 5 in and 10 inch squares. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
Mary Green
I have a stash that could last a lifetime but I do buy fat quartets to fill in when I need a new color or print. I am cutting up my yardage into jelly roll strips tho I have to do my own coordinating. This book sounds as tho it could be a great inspiration to getting some done.
Elda Gay Elkins
I started with jelly rolls, but have begun to purchase layer cakes. Each precut has it’s own unique uses, and these intrigue me. Of course, when in doubt get the fat quarter bundle. You can cut it into whichever precut you desire, and still have some left over for a future project.
JoanneTillery
I started my first quilt using 10 inch squares, and have used other precuts, but prefer the 10 inch squares.
Ruth Peterson
I have all 3 in my stash, but jelly rolls are my favorite. I would put this book to good use! I have several of Nancy’s books and feel blessed to have taken classes from her at SewExpo in Puyallup, WA.
RITA
I purchase mainly fat quarters but have been slowly increasing my stash with 2 1/2 in strips. I love that they are already color coordinated for me.
MoeWest
I purchase more fat quarters. Also, I cut my scraps into common pre-cut sizes.
Peggy V
I purchase jelly rolls most often although if the truth be told I have many charms as well. Would love to have the book to help eliminate some of my stash.
Kellie Campbell-Mulkey
I have so many 5″ charm packs that I don’t know what to do with them. This book would really help. Thanks for the chance to win.
Beverly
Although all precuts are versatile with today’s many patterns designed for their use, I most often purchase fat quarters because I find them the most versatile of precuts.
Leah Wolfe
I use more fat quarters, but I am sure I will start using other types of precut fabric.
Barbara Susan
I like to use charm squares since I enjoy making smaller projects.
Donna
Charm packs and jelly rolls are fun to create many projects.
Cynthia T
I haven’t used many precuts so this series will be very interesting. I have used 2 1/2 strips to make a Scrappy Trip Around The World Quilt. They worked really well.
Virginia Severson
I love precuts.
Judith Huber
My daughter and I have gotten into the precuts. I’m excited to try these.
Donna Fecteau
i love precuts. Lately it has been jelly rolls.
Joanna
21/2 strips are the best!….so many different ways to use them!
Louise Fredieu
I use more fat quarters than anything else. Clothes for babies, little girls, toys, little girl purses, doll quilts, there are just so many things I have made with fat quarters.
Mary
10 inch squares are the most versatile!
Helen
The charm packs and layer cakes seem to work best for me because they are color coordinated.
Bonnye
I usually purchase fat quarters, however after seeing theses quilts I may buy jelly rolls.
Christine M
I tend to buy charm packs since I make smaller quilts. But I have also bought Jelly Rolls, but never used them… Now I am motivated to finally unroll them!
Susan
Great projects! I usually buy fat quarters. If my project doesn’t use all of the fabric, I make a smaller version of it to keep.
Karen A
I buy mostly fat quarters. They work for so many projects.
Roxanne
I usually purchase 5″ squares.
Marilyn D.
I have not purchased a layer cake yet. These pre cuts are good for so many projects and waste is minimal.
Peggy Shepherd
Would love to do some quilt as you go
Helen Grantham
Most often I choose fat quarters, however, jelly rolls are very convenient. I just love fabric!
Karen
I have many fat quarters. They come in handy for so many projects. This way I can have a variety of fabrics.
Sunni
5″ squares and fat quarters are what I’ve used. After seeing some projects I can’t wait to select a jelly roll.
Linda E
I collect all sizes of precuts. I especially enjoy the fat quarters.
Gail Beam
Charm packs and fat quarters, although I do have a few small layer cakes.
mary
fat quarters and yardage
Judith Campo
Right now I am in kind of a rut with charm squares since our Project Linus chapter does a charm square exchange at Christmas. I would like to take the next step in learning to maximize the use of other precuts.
Lynn
I usually buy jelly rolls and charm squares.
Joanie Wallrich
Jelly rolls and fat quarters are my favorites. I am teaching my granddaughters to sew and they all love the fat quarters.
Margaret
I am so happy with jelly rolls! With such little time left for sewing, having the fabric already cut and coordinated is a great time saver and allows one to sit down even in short blocks of time to keep the project going. Love seeing these new ideas for using them!
Linda
I mostly have jelly rolls and fat quarters. I want to get this book so I can use some of the other product fabrics.
Barbara Zabel
I enjoy working with jelly rolls and fat quarters. I like all the creative ideas we get from Nancy.
Linda
I mostly have jelly rolls and fat quarters. I want to get this book so I can use some of the other precut fabrics.
Ola Norman
I like using jelly rolls.
Dawn Hollingsworth
I used to just buy fat quarters, now I purchase all types of precuts. I think FQ’s and Charm Packs are tied for “excessive” (obsessive?) in the amounts I have.
shirley marvin
My pre-cut buys is mostly fat quarters. Do have some 2-1/2″ stripsbut mostly made them myself from remenents.
shirley marvin
My pre-cut buys is mostly fat quarters. Do have some 2-1/2″ strips but mostly made them myself from remnants.
Michelle Hall
I have mostly fat quarters and jelly rolls
Susan Putman
I primarily buy Layer Cakes, but when I finish a project, I turn left over fabrics into charms and 2 1/2″ strips, so I probably have more of those by volume.
Becky Canuteson
I purchase charms and 2 1/2″ strips. I use the strips for a scrapping binding on my quilts. They certainly save time cutting !!
Linda K Edwards
I prefer to buy fat quarters, but mostly buy jelly rolls.
Judy G
I have a stack of charm packs. I have good intentions, but keep looking for the just right pattern.
Linda De
I use mainly fat quarters and have lots. I can’t seem to find enough so I purchase a pack when ever I’m shopping. Lots of fun to think up new uses for them.
Lillian K
I mostly collect Fat Quarters, but also like charms and layer cakes
Barbara
I seem to buy charm packs and jelly rolls equally. Love the built in coordination.
virginia olsen
Love anything made with strips, 5 inchers, 10 inch layer cake and anything quick. Life is short, buy precuts!
Martha
My favorite precuts are 5″ charm squares.
Emily
Fat quarters because I can typically cut what I need!
Laura Geyer
I have 5 ” and 10 ” squares.
SHIRLEY Hopper
I love Jelly rolls. I buy them all the time. And I also buy 10 inch squares just about as often. I just LOVE fabric!
Bonnie
I usually purchase fat quarters, but I do have a few jelly rolls. This book would inspire me to branch out and try a variety of precuts. Thanks for the great giveway!
Kathryn Englebretsen
I buy fat quarters the most. i would love to win this book and learn new ways to use precuts.
judy
I have mostly fat quarters, followed by jelly rolls and charms. I even have a couple packs of mini-charms which my quilt shops hands out occasionally. Don’t have any of the others. I look at layer cakes and think I’d rather buy yardage to make my own, not that I need to buy anything more. LOL
Peggy S
I buy fat quarters but my favorite is 5″ charms. I am currently doing a table runner with them and am very interested in leaning the quilt as you go method. I love all the helps Nancy has given us in her books.
Joy Baetz
I miss Nancy so much but am very pleased that her videos continue on. There is always so much to learn and lots of projects to try. Thanks you, Joy Baetz
Rosalind Gutierrez
Charms (5″ squares) are my fav as they are so versatile.
Kathryn Smotryski
I purchase jelly rolls most, then fat quarters.
GIna M
It would depend on the project… they are ALL favorites, just some are more sized-perfectly for one project than another!
Susan
I have all sizes of pre cuts. I loved making a jelly roll quilt the best of all.
Sherry Laferriere
I love them all, but I seem to use layer cakes the most, because I like to make throw quilts.
Sherry Laferriere
I love them all, but I use layer cakes the most because I like to make throw quilts, and donate them to charity.
Joan Hanson
I love all kinds of pre-cuts but use more fat quarters than any other type.
joan Hanson
I love all types of pre cuts but use more fat quarters than anything else.
Dawna Kurian
I have several packs of 5 in. Squares I would like to make a quilt as you go quilt.
June
I love all precuts, but am partial to layer cakes. There’s so things you can do when you start with a big square!
Carole
I have all sizes in my “fabric collection”, mostly batiks.