Simple Block Quilt using 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! Second in a series of projects to use your strip stash!

Second project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! These videos will be a great guide to making beautiful, scrappy quilts. My goal is to use up some of the strips that have accumulated in my lifetime of quilting!

One block is made of an "A" Set and a "B" Set. Each block will use about 1 1/2 strips.
"A" Sets are made from one fabric strip and include: one square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2", two rectangles 2 1/2" x 6 1/2", and two rectangles 2 1/2" x 10 1/2".

"B" Sets are made from a different fabric than "A" and include: two squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and two rectangles 2 1/2" x 6 1/2".

Make as many blocks as you like using any color combination that you like! Imagine it in Halloween Fabrics! Oh no...now I want to make another one using Halloween fabrics!

Baby quilt: 40" x 50", 4 x 5 setting, 20 blocks uses 30 strips or around 2 1/4 yards of fabric
Kid quilt: 50" x 70", 5 x 7 setting, 35 blocks uses 53 strips or around 3 3/4 yards of fabric
Lap quilt: 60" x 80", 6 x 8 setting, 48 blocks uses 72 strips or around 5 yards of fabric
Twin quilt: 70" x 90", 7 x 9 setting, 63 blocks uses 95 strips or around 6 3/4 yards of fabric
Double quilt: 80" x 100", 8 x 10 setting, 80 blocks uses 120 strips or around 8 1/3 yards of fabric
Queen quilt: 90" x 110", 9 x 11 setting, 99 blocks uses 148 strips or around 10 1/2 yards of fabric
King quilt: 120" x 120", 12 x 12 setting, 144 blocks uses 216 strips or around 15 yards of fabric

1 jelly roll will make a baby size quilt.
2 jelly rolls will make a kid or lap size quilt.
3 jelly rolls will make a twin or double size quilt.
4 jelly rolls will make a queen size quilt.
6 jelly rolls will make a king size quilt.

This block was first shared in our May 2022 Block of the Month as a bonus block. See the link below for the original video.

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 will 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!

Consider joining our Facebook group called "The Quilted Forest Friends". This is the only place you'll have access to exclusive free quilt patterns used in some of our other video projects. It's also lots of fun for members to share their project updates. Here's a link to the group:

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[lynnweaver]

please continue with 2 1/2" series.

[ragdollyally]

I love your videos, thank you so much for this lovely series. I especially like your presentation style and clear, calm voice as it’s soothing and I can listen to them without getting sudden jangly music happening or feeling irritated by the inane laughter you get when people are trying too hard to appeal to their audience! Love your content and this series is so inspiring and helpful ❤😊

[Veronica-xflt]

I found you on today and I love your series on 2 1/2 inch strip blocks.😌

[vickibrown-ftmv]

I love watching these videos! It's so very cool to watch how you use all of those 2.5" strips. Thank you!

[judyblevins]

The comment about the 2002 fabric made me laugh as I just recently completed a UFO quilt whose fabric I had purchased in 1993 according to the yellowed receipt for the fabric found in the work in progress bag I had put it in so long ago. Time flies when you are having fun. Love your site. Thank you!

[tammydugas]

Those fabrics really make that quilt pop.

[annemarieh]

This video series is great. I have a lot of leftover flannel scraps and 3" flannel squares. Now I have ideas and I have been able to show my family members some of the patterns to get their feedback on which they like best. Thank you!

[caroldaugherty]

You have a great eye for selecting strips that blend well together.

[GayleneWright]

I can't wait to try this. What a great way to use up scraps!

[wilycat]

Not only a nice and helpful series, but the voice-over is very calming. Thanks for the video 😊

[gloriamcphail]

I love it . Thank you and now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to my sewing room to dig through those scraps 😉

[gwynwellliver]

I love it! No waste, efficient cutting and piecing, scrappy binding. A triple threat!❤

[wam]

This series is invaluable. Although this particular pattern is a bit more than I'm ready to tackle, I love the format and real time camera work as you run through the technique. Most other quilting tutorials show the viewer one time in real time, and then blast loud music and race through the technique "for all four corners" or until you "reach the end" type teaching, assuming that you got the technique with just one view. I am binge listening to all the series. I learn so much as far as pressing seams, pinning blocks pieces, and most of all, efficient approach to about just about every step. Thank you from a beginning quilter.

[lynnczar]

I LOVE scrappy quilts! Everything always goes together.😊

[danaembry]

Maybe try making a crumb quilt? I love your videos and you asked for suggestions with your strips ❤ Crumb quilts are fun !

[SuzanBouchard]

I love it, very well done, starting mine today, already sorted my strips after watching your video yesterday, many thanks

[JoyceKaminski-hh]

I love the idea of using up orphan strips to make them into beautiful quilts. The past two quilts have been very eye-catching so I can't wait for your next idea to use up scrap fabric.

[suebean]

It’s beautiful, I love it. Great job on it.

[logcabin]

What a great video series! I'm really enjoying it. The simplicity and the gentle positive get it done attitude are all inspiring. Plus I love your sweet voice! Thanks so much for this series!

[Bunefoo]

I DO love the use of scraps for the binding, tying in the colors to the quilt area