Specialty cut fabrics and what they are

I am sure you have heard about all those delightful specialty cut fabrics such as charm packs, jelly rolls, layer cakes and so on, and have wondered what each of these specialty cuts are. I sure have. So I thought it would be helpful to have a list of what each of these specialty cuts.  You will find most of these specialty cuts in your quilting stores.

Mini Charm Packs

Size of Cut:  2.5″ x 2.5″ squares

What is a Mini Charm Pack

Mini charm packs, also know as Moda Candy, is a new precut from Moda. These specialty cuts are great for small projects or for reference.

Charm Packs

Size of Cut: 5″ x 5″ squares

What is a Charm Pack

The Charm Pack is one of the smallest specialty cuts and are relatively reasonably priced. They are very popular as they are easy to use, affordable and they are often used in quilting. Charm Packs usually have one square of each fabric from a collection – this however does vary by manufacturer.

Jelly Rolls

Size of Cut:  2.5″ x 42″ strips

What is a Jelly Rolls

A Jelly Roll is product made by Moda Fabrics (not something you eat). They are a selection of different prints from a single collection rolled together and cut length-wise into 2.5″ x 42″ strips. They are available by collection. Jelly Rolls generally include 40 strips of fabric but this can vary from time to time

Honey Buns

Size of Cut: 1.5″ x 42″ cuts

What is a Honey Bun

A Honey Bun is another great product manufactured by Moda Fabrics. The Honey Bun is similar to the Jelly Roll. It has an assortment of strips of fabric from a collection rolled up. Each strip measures 1.5″ x 42″. These are great to use for sashing and strip quilting.

Layer Cakes

Size of Cut: 10″ x 10″ squares

What is a Layer Cake

A Layer Cake is manufactured by Moda Fabrics and are similar to Charm Packs – only the size is bigger at 10″ x 10″.  They are available by collection and generally include 42 pieces of fabric, however, this can vary depending on the collection.

Fat Eighth Bundles

Size of Cut: 9″ x 21″ rectangles

What is a Fat Eighth Bundle

A Fat Eighth piece of fabric measures 9″ x 21″. These are great for larger projects

Fat Quarter Bundles

Size of Cut: 18″ x 21″ rectangles

What is a Fat Quarter

Fat Quarters are the most common specialty cut available. The cut is called a Fat Quarter as it refers to a quarter yard of fabric cut into a rectangle. Most Fat Quarter Bundles are made up of a collection and has a piece of every print. Also, some collection will have a variety of Fat Quarter Bundles that a selection of coordinating prints.

Half Yard Bundles

Size of Cut: 18″ x 44″ cuts

What is a Half Yard Bundle

A Half Yard Bundle is a selection of fabrics from featured collections. They are a great way to buy half yard cuts of collections at discounted prices.