Simple Quilt using 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! First in a series of scrappy projects to use your stash!

First project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! This will be a great way to make beautiful, scrappy, quilts. My goal is to use up strips that have accumulated in my lifetime of quilting!

I've challenged myself to do a new project each month using only 2 1/2 inch strips from my scrap buckets. I have always saved leftover strips from projects and cut up small leftover fabric from yardage into 2 1/2 inch strips and put them in a bucket for some "future" project . The future is now! It is time to tame the scrap bucket and use up these strips. I'll always have a scrap bucket of strips because I'm constantly adding to it but I want to get it down to just ONE bucket instead of three! This series will last until I'm down to one bucket. Let's be honest, it will take at least 2 years to use up enough strips to make a difference! So join me on this project adventure to use up fabric scraps!

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[philliperay]

I'm 83 and have TONS of scraps. But I make any size little blankets and donate them to my local animal shelters, I can't take my fabric stash with me so I'm making random style quilts. Besides the animals don't complain. Besides now they have something that belongs to them. Use towels as batting. They will love you for it.

[SC-hjhr]

I've just watched this again. It's a shame I can't give another thumb up. 👍 I'm re-enjoying the series. Thanks🥳

[NanaKathy]

I've been quilting for over 20 years and I don't even have half a bucket of scraps, much less enough 2.5" strips. (I don't buy pre-cuts.) but I like this so well, I am considering cutting one strip off of each of my yardage pieces just to have enough. Thanks for the idea.

[margaretswann]

I really enjoyed your video and way of teaching. I am new to quilting. The donated fabric scraps I was given I quilt together into totes and purses. I take half the money I receive and buy broad cloth solid colors with to to make the backing for scrappy quilts. I then give those quilts to the homeless shelter nearby. I live in Mississippi, and between the hurricanes and tornados, many people of all walks of life find themselves in a shelter. The workers see my truck and cone out eagerly to help me unload. It is contagious to give to others. I'll try your scrappy quilt suggestion. I subscribed so I can learn more from you.

[rosincox]

I enjoyed this tutorial .No endless chatter .The whole video was pecise and to the point .Beautiful end results .Subscribed .

[lynnkraus]

Great video. So clear. Color suggestion: what I call 'juicy' - orange, yellow, green, and I throw in some raspberry for the punch of color.

[carmenfelts]

You saved me from insanity! I have been a quilter for 30yrs. You can imagine how many buckets of scraps I have collected. I saved them to make a scrappy quilt someday, but until now I didn’t know where to begin. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I look forward to the next project ❤

[karenstclair]

I am one of those people who has trouble sewing random strips or squares together. You are so right that it takes a lot of time to not be random!! I am tryin this technique with my strips! Thanks for making it look easy to randomly come up with something lovely if you keep the color palette small. Can't wait to see more of your ideas!

[joantabb]

Fantastic!!! I make scrappy quilts for charity, Foster kids.
Each month I choice a different theme. August is 2 1/2" strips. You have given me some good ideas. I look forward to more videos. 👍👍👍

[Woodchuck]

First time I have come across your channel. Loved the simplicity of your directions and the unique creation using various fabrics left over from other projects. Nicely done. Looking forward to more of your pieces.

[patriciaemeigh]

I think a scrappy quilt using shades of autumn leaves would be beautiful.

[malusantos]

Very clever way of using left over fabrics. Thank you for showing us how to do it. 👏🏻💕

[romonaelrod]

Very pretty quilt. I have always loved blues and greens together. I am looking forward to your future projects. I love scrappy quilts.

[donnastjules]

It turned out really nice. Who would have thought that all those scraps would become such a nice quilt!

[paulineshaw]

Greetings from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊
Really enjoyed watching your video - so much so that I have subscribed and look forward to more lessons in taming the scraps! I like your style - no “faffing” around, straight to to the point ❤

[lindapoe]

I too enjoyed this tutorial. Never even thought about making a scrappy quilt, but after watching you make this one I am hooked!

[zenaduran]

Love how the colors look beautiful together ❤️ the little scraps make GREAT pillow stuffing. I just made 2 pillows and added some essence oils that will offer a nice aroma in the room
Thanks for sharing 👍

[patriciacclark]

What a wonderful way to sew up those strips. I sew for a group that donates quilts to needy groups. Thank you so much for this idea. Love it.

[ojtfxge]

Brilliant video! Thank you Shelly, I needed to be inspired to use up my 2.5 strips making charity quilts. Looking forward to the next in the series. I follow your monthly UFO challenge and monthly basket quilt blocks. Keep up the good work.

[celieaguayo]

I absolutely love that blue and green. Those are like my two favorite colors was beautiful. Nice job using up your scraps.!!