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Jelly roll quilt patterns
A jelly roll is forty 2 1/2" strips cut across the width of fabric. These patterns are made for it, and each size below tells you how many to buy.
How many jelly rolls for each size
| Pattern | Size | Finished | Jelly rolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail fence | Baby | 35" x 53" | 1 |
| Rail fence | Throw | 48" x 66" | 1 |
| Rail fence | Twin | 68" x 92" | 2 |
| Rail fence | Full | 88" x 106" | 3 |
| Rail fence | Queen | 88" x 106" | 3 |
| Rail fence | King | 106" x 106" | 4 |
| Log cabin | Baby | 33" x 47" | 1 |
| Log cabin | Throw | 48" x 62" | 1 |
| Log cabin | Twin | 64" x 92" | 2 |
| Log cabin | Full | 80" x 108" | 3 |
| Log cabin | Queen | 94" x 108" | 3 |
| Log cabin | King | 108" x 108" | 4 |
Counts cover the pieced top only. Borders, backing and binding come from yardage; each pattern lists them.
A jelly roll to start with
What this quilt takes beyond the fabric. Prices on Amazon as of October 22, 2026.
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Jelly roll, 40 cotton strips 2 1/2"
Forty precut 2 1/2" strips in coordinated prints.
$25.98
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OLFA 45mm rotary cutter (RTY-2/DX)
The standard size for cutting strips up to six layers deep. The blade retracts when you let go.
$20.99
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OLFA 24" x 36" self-healing mat
Long enough to cut a strip folded once across the width of fabric in one pass.
$59.99
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