Moda Jelly Rolls FAQ

If you’re new to quilting or just curious about Moda Jelly Rolls, you’re not alone! These colourful rolls of pre-cut fabric strips are a favourite with UK quilters, but it’s not always clear how they work or what you can make with them. To help, we’ve put together this Jelly Roll FAQ page answering the most common questions – from how many strips are included, to the size of quilt you can make, and even the history of Moda’s famous Jelly Roll.

Where can I buy Moda Jelly Rolls in the UK?

You can shop all the Jelly Rolls and strips rolls from The Cotton Patch here, with a wide range of colours and themes to suit any quilting project.

What is a Moda Jelly Roll?

A Moda Jelly Roll is a bundle of forty pre-cut fabric strips, each measuring 2.5" x 44". They are rolled together into a neat “jelly roll” and tied with a ribbon. Every roll comes from a single Moda fabric collection, so the colours and prints are perfectly coordinated.
How many strips are in a Jelly Roll?

A standard Moda Jelly Roll contains 40 strips. Occasionally, some collections may include 42, but 40 is the usual number.

What size quilt can I make with one Jelly Roll?

One Jelly Roll provides around 2.75 metres (just over 3 yards) of fabric in total. That’s usually enough for a small lap quilt, baby quilt, or quilt top centre. For larger bed-sized quilts, you’ll likely need two or more rolls.
What can I make with a Jelly Roll besides quilts?

Jelly Rolls are incredibly versatile. As well as quilting, you can use them for:

• Bag making
• Cushion covers
• Table runners

Scrap projects like patchwork pouches or organisers
Their pre-cut size makes them perfect for strip piecing, log cabins, rail fences, and borders.

Why do quilters love Jelly Rolls?

Jelly Rolls save hours of cutting and guarantee perfectly matched fabrics from a Moda collection. They’re great for beginners who want easy colour coordination, and for experienced quilters looking for speed and accuracy.

What other strip rolls are there from different fabric brands?

While Moda Fabrics created the original Jelly Roll, many other fabric companies now offer their own pre-cut strip bundles. These are usually the same size — forty 2.5" x 44" fabric strips — but they’re sold under different brand names. For example, Robert Kaufman calls them Roll-Ups, FreeSpirit offers Design Rolls, and Hoffman sells Bali Pops. Whichever brand you choose, they all work in the same way as Jelly Rolls and are perfect for quilting, patchwork, and strip-piecing projects.