The rail fence or split rail fence is an old block and used 2.5" strips of fabric. Some quilters make them very scrappy and that would be a fun way to use up leftover fabric. I like to make these quilts because they are quick and easy.
In this case, another quilt for one of my granddaughters, the fabric is coordinated and came from a batik jelly roll. Batik fabrics are dyed in a manner that gives them a very distinct look. They differ from traditional printed cottons. In this case, the quilt is very vibrant.
A jelly roll is a coordinated group of 2.5" strips, usually 42 strips. There are duplicates in the roll but they are precut and that is what makes this project a quick one. They are called jelly rolls because they are rolled up when you purchase them.
The quilter sews long strips together and then sub-cuts them. In this example, they are sub-cut into 6.5" sections and turned to create the layout.
New quilters can achieve success with this easy block.
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