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Christmas Precut Fabric – Fat Quarter Bundles, Jelly Rolls & Layer Cakes

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Christmas precut fabric in red, green, gold and snowy white – fat quarter bundles, jelly rolls, layer cakes and charm packs cut from this year's holiday collections, so you can skip the cutting and get your gifts, runners and quilts done before December. read more

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Christmas Precut Fabric – Fat Quarter Bundles, Jelly Rolls & Layer Cakes

Why Buy Christmas Fabric as Precuts?

Christmas sewing always runs on a deadline. A precut gives you every print in a holiday line, already cut and coordinated, so a table runner, tree skirt or stocking can go from box to finished in an evening or a weekend. Holiday collections also sell through fast once the season starts, and a bundle is the easiest way to get a little of everything – the Santas and snowmen, the plaids and stripes, and the quiet tonals that hold them together.

Which Christmas Precut Should I Choose?

  • Fat quarter bundles – the most flexible option. Big enough for fussy-cut Santas and ornaments, and easy to cut down into any size below.
  • 2.5" strips (jelly rolls) – strip-pieced quilts, scrappy borders and quick table runners.
  • 10" squares (layer cakes) – half-square triangle trees and stars, wedge-ruler tree skirts and big-block lap quilts.
  • 5" squares (charm packs) – ornaments, pillows, placemats and small table toppers.

Why Do the Names Change?

Every manufacturer has its own name for the same precut. "Jelly roll", "layer cake" and "charm pack" started with Moda, and you'll also see names like Roll Ups, Ten Squares, Stacks, Strips and Tiles. The size is always on the label: 2.5" strips, 5" squares, 10" squares or fat quarters.

Find a Christmas Pattern

Match the precut to the pattern, not the other way around. Browse our Christmas quilt patterns, or get ideas from our Christmas table runner patterns with free tutorials – one precut is often the whole runner. Planning a bigger quilt? Our guide to Christmas quilting fabric covers color, scale and mixing prints, and you can shop Christmas fabric collections by the yard for backing, borders and binding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Christmas precuts?+

Precuts are bundles of fabric cut to a standard size – 2.5" strips, 5" squares, 10" squares or fat quarters – with one or more pieces of every print in a collection. Christmas precuts come from holiday collections: Santa, snowman, poinsettia, holly, gingerbread and plaid prints in classic and modern Christmas colors.

Which precut is best for a Christmas table runner?+

A charm pack or a roll of 2.5" strips is plenty for most table runners, and a layer cake works well with wedge rulers. Check the pattern's supply list, since some runners call for two charm packs or a little extra background fabric.

How many precuts do I need for a Christmas quilt?+

It depends on the pattern, but a single jelly roll or layer cake makes many lap-size quilt tops, while charm pack quilts usually call for two or more packs. Always go by the supply list on your pattern, and add background, border and backing fabric as needed.

Should I prewash Christmas precuts?+

We don't recommend prewashing precuts. The small pieces fray and shrink unevenly, and you'll lose the accurate size. If you're worried about deep reds bleeding onto white, toss a color catcher in with the finished quilt's first wash.

When should I start my Christmas quilt?+

Earlier than you think. Small projects like ornaments and runners can wait until December, but a lap quilt that still needs quilting and binding is best started by October or early November. Popular holiday bundles also sell out as the season goes on.