Quote Originally Posted by Meli View Post
Leigh, here's what I know: You need 1600 inches of jelly roll strips. My understanding is that the cutting off of 18" ensures that your seams are staggered. If it were me, I'd sew all the strips together to get the needed 1600 inches, then fold it in half and see where the seams lie. If they look staggered, go for it. If not, cut a chunk off one end. Can't wait to see your quilt!
That's the impression I got as well. If you don't cut off the 18", your seams will line up and not be staggered. Of course you can always sew it to the other end and use it.

I personally would cut them from the 22" side. It's going to make for less strips you have to sew together in the long run.