Simple Quilt - Double V Block using 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! 12th in our series to use leftover strips!

Twelfth project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! This block uses just squares and rectangles to make an easy to piece 10" finished block! Make as many blocks as you need to get the size quilt you want! Make it super scrappy and use every color or just pick leftover 2 1/2 inch strips in two different colors to make a positive /negative effect!

I chose orange and black for one version for a high contrast quilt. The finished quilt is striking and will work all fall! The finished size is 50" x 70". The second sample in the video is a very scrappy Christmas version. The Christmas quilt measures 85" x 108" and included sashing, cornerstones, and a border.

Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring Projects using 2 1/2 inch strips:

Stay to the end to see the finished quilts, fronts and backs.
There is also an update on the 2 1/2 inch scrap bucket situation!

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...make that seven after the "GREAT SORTING"! 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!

If you don't have leftover strips from other projects to make scrappy quilts, cut up fabrics in your stash into 2 1/2" strips to make the project. No stash of fabric? Head to your local quilt shop and buy a jelly roll or some very pretty fabric to cut into strips! Shop owners are more than happy to help you find the perfect fabric, don't be shy, ask for help if you need it!

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:

The Quilted Forest is located at 205 North Clark in Forest City, IA. Our phone number is 641-585-2438. We stock patterns, books, notions, batting, and fabric for sewing and quilting projects. Our shop is filled with finished quilts and smaller projects to provide plenty of inspiration. We are open Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. We are in the central time zone.

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[carolynshepard]

I love these 2.5 inch strip videos! Keep 'em coming! And I also want to sincerely thank you for how quiet the videos are. No music, and the sewing machine noise is muted. I really appreciate that.

[kmhollifield]

I am 77 years old and I wait so impatiently every month for the next video in this series to be available. It’s almost embarrassing! Each one is wonderful but they somehow get better and better. Thank you for the work you put in to provide such increasingly excellent ideas to us! ❤❤❤

[patricialeshkow]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series on 2 1/2 inch strips. Saving them on my Playlist.

[omisfavorites]

Your videos are amazing! Your process, demo, description - just perfect! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these wonderful videos!

[lulusrealm]

Love these videos! I look forward to seeing the newest one each month. 😊

[lindakQOV]

Your videos have become some of my favorites. It amazes me how much you get done each month. I don't know how you run a business and continue to accomplish so many beautiful projects!!!

[cherylbaker]

Both of your quilts are beautiful! Thanks so much for your videos and sharing the pattern with us.

[ritaholverson]

Thank you for this great video, love the Christmas quilt!

[FranRogers-tc]

Another wonderful block to use up strips, this winter when winter has arrived again . Thank you excellent time saving hints

[cynthiaratliff]

I look forward to this series every month! Thanks for the wonderful ideas and beautiful quilts! 😊

[BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lxqu]

Hi, Shelley! I just wanted to say that I always enjoy your construction videos! I’m also in awe of your productivity. Last year I made five quilts—two QOV’s, a HUGE queen sized scrappy Irish chain, a baby quilt and a very large twin. Pretty respectable. This year I’ve worked on a very large queen since January and it’s still not done. Oh, well. It’s a very challenging pattern and I have to say I’ve enjoyed the challenge. But I don’t anticipate catching up with you!! Thanks so much for these scrap videos. They’re just great.

[greenquiltsgalore]

I love that you used a mid-century pattern in such a modern way!

[gwynwellliver]

The fall quilt is striking! I would love to make Christmas bed quilts for all my family. This was fun! ❤

[RoseWaddell-jjoe]

Another beginner friendly block. Thank you.❤❤😊

[lauralovestoquilt]

I am not a Christmas quilter, but I love your scrappy quilt! WOW! Love this pattern and the sashing did make a cool secondary design. Hope you have more videos coming—love these videos!❤

[robintaylor]

Thank you for another great idea. Love it.

[marggagnon]

Wow! You're amazing. Thanks again.

[debbiedempsky]

My Grandmother was the person who truly inspired me to quilt. She was part of a quilting bee at our church that auctioned off their beautiful quilts at our church bazaar every year to benefit the Elementary School. She also made many quilts all by herself. Every one of the 17 grandchildren got to dig through her closet of completed quilts to pick out just the perfect one as their wedding gift from her. No rotary wheels back then for sure. All of her patterns were created using the cardstock from old cereal boxes and were painstakingly traced to her fabric with a pencil. Every piece was cut out with a pair of scissors. She also used a treadle sewing machine. I believe she was at least 75 before her kids convinced her to get a portable electric sewing machine. She hated it, but it was getting harder and harder for her to go up and down the stairs to her sewing room. I made my first quilt when I was 16. The pieces were all cut out just like Grandma did hers. After that quilt, I decided that quilting was just not my thing as it took forever to trace and cut out every piece like she did. Several years later after I was married and expecting my first child, I decided that it was time to try quilting again. It didn't go much better. I was also horrible at handquilting!!! Fast forward a few more years and I learned that you could use a rotary wheel AND quilt with your sewing machine. Since then, I've probably made at least 300 quilts. Over 200 of them were donated to Project Linus.

[dawnesmith-sliming]

I think it’s cool that you share your quilt math with us. Those scrappy quilts ate up a lot of yardage!

[janicelam]

Thanks for great ideas love your videos