Pellon Cotton With Scrim Jelly Roll Batting 2-1/2" x 25 yards is the shorter-length version of Pellon's pre-cut jelly roll batting strip — 25 yards of 2.5" wide all-cotton scrim batting sized precisely to match standard jelly roll fabric strips for jelly roll quilts, rag quilts, and quilt-as-you-go strip construction, in a convenient half-length roll for quilters who don't need the full 50-yard quantity.
Top 10 Questions About Pellon Jelly Roll Batting 2.5" x 25 yards
Q: How does the 25-yard version differ from the 50-yard version?
A: Identical product — same 2.5" wide cotton scrim batting. The 25-yard roll provides approximately half the project capacity of the 50-yard roll, making it the right choice for quilters who make occasional jelly roll quilts rather than high-volume production makers.
Q: How many jelly roll quilts does 25 yards provide?
A: Depends entirely on the specific pattern — check your jelly roll quilt pattern's batting yardage requirement to calculate projects per roll. As a general guide, a standard jelly roll quilt pattern might require 15–25+ yards of 2.5" batting.
Q: Why use pre-cut jelly roll batting instead of cutting from a wide roll?
A: Precision and efficiency. Cutting accurate 2.5" strips from a wide batting roll requires careful measurement and clean cutting — often resulting in slightly uneven strips. Pre-cut jelly roll batting provides factory-accurate 2.5" strips that match jelly roll fabric strips perfectly every time.
Q: Is this batting 100% cotton?
A: Yes — Pellon Cotton With Scrim uses all-cotton fiber with a lightweight scrim stabilizer for improved handling and quilting distance.
Q: What is the scrim in jelly roll batting?
A: A thin stabilizing layer needle-punched through the batting that maintains the narrow strip's integrity during handling and sewing — particularly important in a narrow 2.5" format where unscrimmed batting would be difficult to handle cleanly.
Q: Does jelly roll batting shrink when washed?
A: Expect cotton shrinkage on first wash. Pre-washing the batting before cutting is recommended when precise strip dimensions are important for the project construction.
Q: Is this batting good for quilt-as-you-go strip methods?
A: Yes — QAYG strip techniques frequently use 2.5" batting strips, and the scrim construction provides better strip integrity for the handling involved in QAYG assembly than unscrimmed batting would.
Q: Can I use this in rag quilt construction?
A: Yes — for rag quilts using strip construction, pre-cut 2.5" batting eliminates the need to cut batting strips separately, significantly speeding up assembly.
Q: Is the 25-yard roll easy to store?
A: Yes — at 2.5" wide, the 25-yard roll is compact and easy to store alongside jelly roll fabric strips in a small space.
Q: Is Pellon Jelly Roll Batting 2.5" x 25 yards in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. Jelly roll batting in both 25 and 50-yard lengths is stocked at Linda's Electric Quilters.
Strip-perfect batting for your jelly roll projects — shop Pellon Jelly Roll Batting 2.5" x 25 yards at Linda's Electric Quilters.
