40 Minute Scrap Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt

40 Minute Scrap Quilt with Valerie Nesbitt - here Valerie shows us a great way to use up your scraps - cut into 2 1/2" strips - and just look how fast it is. Simple straight sewing skills are all you need and you can find the full workshop notes on the website.
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[@ladarrellworf6896]

10 years later and this is still inspiring people!!! Thank you!!! Complete newbie to making quilts and I followed your start and made one for a kid in 32 minutes!

[@Justhandsontv]

Hi, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and already made one! If you would like, please share your quilt with our community, just send a picture of your quilt here justhands-on.tv/contact-us/ Thank you, Happy sewing!

[@paulinechapman5669]

How interesting..watching it 10 yrs later also…..always luv what Valerie has in store..feel inspired as well..🇨🇦

[@denisehenderson4875]

What impresses me so much is how much scrap fabric is left after making a quilt - enough to at least make a good start on another one! As expensive as quilting material is, it’s wonderful to be able to make the most of every bit.

[@cindybowman0212]

I’m purchasing my fabric now to make this quilts. You make it look so easy. So at 59 years young I’m going to attempt to make my first quilt ever.

[@nikemko9038]

Lovely! I am planing to do a scrap quilt with 40 years of scraps! quilt'em or toss'em! Thanks for the ideas!

[@MilaBali]

👍👍

[@saintben2008]

i LOVE this video. i wish everybody made quilting videos this way. thank you SO much for posting this video.

[@dianac.2478]

I saw this video over a year ago, nearly 2?? Promptly went to work on a quilt for my daughter. I finished it, "quilted" it with batting and backing. It's smaller than a twin size.. but I covered her up tonight with it, and smiled at knowing this is something she still treasures... She just turned 6 on the 11th. I hope that it will grow with her, to a nice lap blanket as she gets older. Thank you for the wonderful video!

[@smallfootprint2961]

So good to see this demonstration. It feels like home. My mom taught us to sew on a power machine. She worked as a factory seamstress, sewing piece work. Things were often hooked together with little threads and at some point she'd hand it to us to clip them apart and start the next phaze of the piece, while she went to start dinner. She always warned against perfection. She always said, just give it a try. She could alter a pattern and make up her own design and finish it all in one afternoon. She also didn't stop to press things much. It was all done before it was ironed, usually. What I know now is to keep it simple and fun and that I can know the 'rules' but I can do it my way too. She could make a tailored suit too. I was in awe of her knowledge. She never got frustrated over 'mistakes.' She just made lemonade out of lemons and it worked. I find a lot of quilting tedious so I need to be reminded that it can be simple and that there are efficient ways to put things together like you showed. I like that you weren't even sure how it might come out. Thanks for the video.

[@ellegroover]

small footprint That's awesome you have those memories with your Mom....it made me smile...cuz you see, I'm a beginner, I mean trying to start my very first quilt kinda beginner!! LOL!! I used the word "trying" cuz I believe I've fallen into the "trying to be perfect" category, and it has quickly become no-fun and nerve racking!! So I'm thrilled I looked and looked for beginner videos that lead me to this one....and then to hear your story, I almost cried and took a big breath and giggled about how precious that memory is for you. My grandmother was a seamstress and sewed all of mine, and the rest of the dance school's costumes!! Yep! All of em!! I absolutely loved being measured for our recitals! I always watched with such admiration and I'd organize her whole sewing room too! It was OUR time together. She's gone now, and I know she'd be proud of me "just trying" and to enjoy it. SO! Long way around to finally get here, which is to HAVE SOME FUN!! Loved the video! And thanks for your story. 💕🙋😂

[@smallfootprint2961]

One stitch at a (fun) time. Lynn

[@1955annemarie]

small footprint, wow...I really enjoyed your comment...especially your share of your very cool and wise mom; I am going to keep her sensible wisdom in mind...specifically when I am stressing out, once again, while making a quilt. Thank you so much!!!

[@FoD1975]

I love your comment. This reminded me so much of my mum sewing at home, especially the way she talks under her breath, and kind of to herself, just before she starts the machine! So many happy memories ☺️

[@lise-lottelundroeddik4706]

OH I have similar memories with my mom, she also could sew and did a lot of dresses for me and my sisters :) I AM thankful for your ever so important loving lesson from your mom about it not having to be perfect - that urge for perfection, have stalled so many of my projects, to a total halt! - recently I have been reminded of what you also mentions above - JUST HAVE FUN! with what you are creating - The feeling of JOY inside when you are creating is so much more important than perfection :) Thank you for your heartwarming story - Good memories :)

[@bettygentry9672]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE this quick and easy quilt top! Perfect for "kiddy" floor quilts!

[@Justhandsontv]

Totally! Happy sewing!

[@readGodsword]

fabulous way to use up scraps, love your way of doubling so you don't end up with a paralellagram!

[@ruthokelley5833]

That is a super idea! I can see using shorter strips to create smaller blocks!

[@Justhandsontv]

Great idea! Happy sewing!

[@catherinecardiff6779]

I love the way the colours come together

[@marleanhunt7653]

wow what a beautiful quilt you have made your a pro thanks for sharing must try this

[@hildiborkowski4436]

This is like a jelly roll race. They are such fun to make.

[@becca6420]

I don't quilt but have always wanted to. this should be marketed for beginners.

[@tiffanycollier54]

Great video!! The scraps are more interesting than a jelly roll! But I DO love a jelly roll! This is a great option!!

[@PeacePlease.]

Oh Valery, WHAT a clever and sensible, simple and sweet idea of putting a bunch of scraps together. I LOVE how you got the short ones to connect - gotta watch that part again to get it right. Liked the music too, and ENjoyed the video. Not too tedious, not too brief - THANKS for sharing. Ushta-te!!

[@entomember]

Love how this design ends up the right size for however much fabric you have. No need to measure or buy extra.

[@MyChilepepper]

Amazing, I need 40 minutes just to stare at the colorful fabrics!

[@erswain1]

Hahahaha! You're in very good company MyChilepepper :)

[@cherylanne9469]

Looks great love the colors

[@dmoffett333]

What a great way to use up scraps! I have numerous strips. What a surprise it will be when it's done! Doubt it will only take me 40 minutes; But it's unique and fun and I will try it! THANK YOU!

[@ajnaran22]

Wow all those scarps are beautifull!! love the colors!!

[@laclarewilliamson2157]

I’ve never quilted before, after watching this tutorial I am inspired to try and make my nephew a denim quilt for a house warming gift. That you so much.

[@BliffleSplick]

And the denim is heavy enough to double as a weighted blanket sometimes!

[@thecurator2626]

How did it go?

[@emmapicott449]

I might try this, too... I like to use old jeans for fabric, lol, so I can recycle them!

[@katiegarrett822]

I was looking for a simple pattern to make with a lot of different colors. This is it! Thank you very much!

[@Justhandsontv]

Glad it was helpful! Happy sewing!

[@Washiela]

That was so much fun to watch ... and you have given this total beginner courage to tackle this. Thank you! :)

[@piccleartoland1565]

so each time you cut in half? this is great. thank you

[@vilmat.gonzalez2759]

Wait a minute, I had to watch this again! Out of only 2 extremely long strips she makes an incredible creation! I've never seen something like this! Awesome!

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Actually its just one long strip at first by sewing around 30 strips together.

[@bonnib]

How long is the first strip?

[@l.browning128]

If the poster above you is correct and the first very long strip is 30 pieces long ( I think Jellyroll strips are 40"), it looks like she ended up with about a twin size quilt top. If you wanted a queen size, you would need probably 45 strips. But I'm totally guessing.

[@jayamilapersson4030]

@@l.browning128 she said that her strips was leftover strips there is no proof that all strips are the same length as jellystrips but she told us it was about 30 strips so that is what I based it on. and if you make your own strips from scraps, there is no guarantee on the size you get in the end.

[@nicolanewington1798]

Great idea! I like that it's a mystery until the very end.

[@alemiller9]

I was always fearful to make a quilt..... You inspired me to make one with no fear and use my scraps of fabric! Thank you, thank you so much!

[@aprildomer422]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! Thank you!

[@Justhandsontv]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy sewing!

[@oliviadarlow2238]

Wow as a beginner that looks absolutely incredible...

[@blkbird022]

I really enjoyed watching you put this scrappy quilt together I’ve only been quilting about 6 months my very first quilt was made from scraps leftover from my mask making during the pandemic I will be trying this one scrappy quilts are what I enjoy making. Thank you for sharing…🦋🦋🦋

[@Justhandsontv]

Wonderful! Please give it a go, scrappy quilts are so much fun! Thank you! Happy sewing!

[@TheRustySpigot]

soooooooo I made one and am on my 2nd. My only input is, while the actual sewing of the top took an hour (i have 9 kids and am 7 months pregnant with 10th) the preparing took hours. I don't have the funds to buy jelly rolls, so i made my own strips. That took a lot of time. BUT WORTH IT. i plan on making more! Thanks so much

[@breakingthread]

I agree, it was so worth it. Were you super excited to see the result? I am in love with this technique. 👏🏾 to us for completing it.

[@piecesofprecious]

Shane Winters Busy mom of seven and grandmother of two here. I feel your time crunch. This is an awesome way to finish a fast quilt. If you want to make it faster, consider making your own jelly roll out of the strips and making a quilt as you go quilt one row at a time from the top. It's SO much faster!

[@leebond489]

Shane Winters. If I could hit laugh emoji... 9 kids!! I'd be happy just to grab a shower once a day!! Good luck.

[@michellemcgough7476]

Once you get used to cutting strips you'll be stacking yardage and cutting them 2, 4, 6 at a time. The trick is in prepping the yardage by pressing out big wrinkles and folding it with the selvages together with a straight grain. Once you get that sorted out you'll be cutting really quickly. Jordan Fabrics channel has a good tutorial on cutting (lots of other channels too) and they have a great trick for long rulers. Use a 5# hand weight on the far end of the ruler to hold it down for you. No slippage.

[@traddymom4368]

Congratulations on baby #10! I had 13. Could you tell me how long you made the initial strip? I guess I could do the math and divide by 16 or 32 or whatever. I am just lazy.

[@karameldreem]

Beautiful creation.

[@vnelson85]

that is breath takingly beautiful! Purple is my favorite color :D

[@campbellscraziestlife8435]

My goodness what a lovely quilt

[@priscillabalderas2916]

It’s gorgeous! Love the colors

[@MaryASheridan]

I can see my 9-year--old great granddaughter doing this. Now that she has to be home, it will be a satisfying project for her and some peace for her mom. I like that the quilter sped up the time as she was doing long strips. And music was good.

[@Justhandsontv]

Hi, Mary! It is a fun project, so I think your great granddaughter will love it. Give it a try and please send us a picture of the result at [e-mail] to share with our community! Happy sewing!

[@graciesize]

i never sewed a stitch till christmas this last year, thanks so much for the tutorials !

[@taniajansen3650]

Thank u so much I won't to try this you made it look beautiful and simple

[@chakkachewy8905]

Thank you for sharing. I love this idea of sewing the strips at 45°

[@imjustsaying7300]

Haven’t quilted in years- may have to go back and try this- what a smart idea!

[@Justhandsontv]

Thank you, give it a try, is so much fun! Happy sewing!

[@Aussielynne2024]

Beautiful, never done quilting but after watching you can’t wait to give it a go.

[@denicedalmao2037]

Beautiful. Very simple and simple to do thanks.I'm from Uruguay

[@jayems332]

Really smart idea for scraps, but also for any purchased strips. Thanks for the lovely video.

[@jenjens916]

I Love this technique, so much faster , wonderful Valerie. I shall try it. Much Love and Aloha for sharing with the world.

[@Justhandsontv]

Wonderful! Give it a try and please send us a picture of it! Happy sewing!

[@bedheadkid-o2t]

This has to be the coolest thing I have seen today! How awesome is that!

[@Prettynickle]

Wow. Very cool. I'm trying it tomorrow!!!! Love scrappy quilts.

[@Justhandsontv]

Thank you! We would love to see your quilt, please send us a picture of the result at [e-mail] to share with our community. Happy sewing!

[@mpdacor]

I would take that and make it into a roman shade for a small window. Just beautiful!!💖💖💖💖

[@Justhandsontv]

Hi! What a great idea! ;)

[@missbarkey1743]

Wonderful. Love the colours and instructions.

[@lin1038]

What an ingenious idea! Am going to give this a try....and I'm sure this can be done in less than an hour with getting your strips sewn together....OMGoodness this is a project to share with my granddaughters! Thankyou so much!

[@donnaholzman5668]

That was great

[@susanmei9980]

It’s pretty because your scraps were pretty. I think no matter what pattern, it all depends on the fabric choices as to how pretty it comes out. This is one of the nicest I’ve seen.

[@lauratibbles6598]

I love this and the pattern turned out beautiful I have lots of scraps I can do this with and make some quilts thank you for sharing

[@carolpope1145]

That was awesome. What a good way to use scraps.

[@lovet210]

I Crochet and Knit, i love to see others creativity. This is ingenious! I absolutely adore it, and to think that it was made by sewing and cutting. Plus you used all your scraps in such a beautiful way!! Love it!

[@FoxyHam]

This idea on how to use scraps is awesome! Thank you!!!

[@stephaniemiller8229]

That turned out SOO pretty! I LOVE the colors.💜

[@nicoxere08]

Looks brill and easy enough to do, good idea!

[@nini1957]

I love this idea!

[@blaiseporta7794]

I'm visiting for the 1st time & I am so happy I took the time. WoW!!

[@lilliancollins5221]

Your quilt top looks amazing. Can't wait to try it. Hubby will be getting his own food today !!!!

[@darcy2965]

This is exactly perfect. I just organized my stash, I'm a fabricaholic. I wanted to find fast easy modern effective art idea. And this is it!!! I'll cut strips, different widths. And easy to stitch in the ditch machine quilting. I'm so excited. Do you have a fast easy binding video? 😉😉🤓🤓

[@Justhandsontv]

Thank you! Give it a go and please share your project with us at [e-mail] to share with our community! For binding videos please visit justhands-on.tv/?s=BINDING+QUILT and choose what suites you best. Happy sewing!

[@MsCalvin50]

I'll need to watch it again. That is so great! I'm like the little engine that could! I think I can...I know I can.

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Really that I had not seen strips put together this way and do fast. Thanks

[@fluffyspit]

Love this...making a quilt has always felt intimidating but now seeing this I feel like I can go give it a try... thank you!!

[@elainedensen624]

Turned out great. Now I'm inspired....thanks Valerie

[@Justhandsontv]

Glad you enjoyed it. You can email a picture of it to us at [e-mail], to pop it on site, on our popular Show and Tell category.

[@stormsofpoets]

this is awesome! My Grammie has a ton of unused scraps from her quilts, I can finally give it a go!

[@Justhandsontv]

Thank you! We would love to see your project, please send us a picture of the result at [e-mail] to share with our community! Have fun and happy sewing!

[@chrisgrellier4457]

I have just followed your lead my very first jelly roll quilt ...I am thrilled with the result and not a bit stressed....thank you

[@Justhandsontv]

Hi, Chris! Thank you! We would love to see your project, please send us a picture of the result at [e-mail] to share with our community! And please join our virtual sewing room in our new facebook group, where we share ideas and projects, swap hints & tips facebook.com/groups/2658552057713425/about/ Happy sewing!

[@michellemybelle62260]

Absolutely loved this! I got a bag of color coordinated scraps I had cut to 4 X4 out of some old sewing stuff I had stored because my kids,mostly my daughter kept moving in and my sewing & craft room in my small 2bdrm. Apt. Never came to fruition! Shelves were put up and stuff got put on them and it quickly became a storage shed in addition to having to rent one for over a hundred bucks a month!I quickly lost my bedroom & king size pillowtop mattress bed and she and her boyfriend have been out for two years and I am still on the couch and boxes are sleeping on my bed!LOL! I even have a fold out loveseat I inherited but no longer have room to open it and when she moved out she took my rollaway bed with her AND The new pack & play I bought for my new &only grandchild!So..where can I sew?I set up a card table which I quickly covered with part of my button collection and have been putting together various projects I would like to do in the future then bagged and boxed them ,but have had them sorted and out for over a month. Now. ( not so sorted anymore because my 20 mo.old gr.son has 3 fav. places he runs to when he first gets here, my button collection to run his fingers through them and try to eat his favorites, then to my couch bed to rub his face on my very soft and fuzzy snowflake blanket, then to his one nic nac free shelf to play with a small vintage truck I bought him, and my 2 vintage VW Bugs that match my first car!) I use to own an alterations business for about 7 years until my seperation, then divorce 3 years later and have tons of supplies and collections. I would love to open a school for poor people trying to get off welfare.Anyway, I think finding your video was some sort of sign, because a few days ago I got those bagged scraps out, shoved the buttons aside to one half,a chair and half of another loveseat and started playing with the scraps from before my divorce in about 1995 when my son was only 4 years old, and he will be 26 in December 3 days after Christmas!

[@annie-k5213]

I enjoyed your article. Your mom showed you lessons in life at the same time as sewing. Also enjoyed the video!

[@susanhouser3676]

Wow! This is my kind of quilting!!! I like simple projects to sew. thank you 🙂❤️

[@melanie_luv2_sew]

Genius idea to sew strips together quickly. Great way to start for blocks. Beauty in random.

[@mapleflagg7744]

Ingenious!!! I love the concept! Applause,Applause! 👏🏾

[@moyaliew2913]

Wow! So cleverly done! Ingenious!

[@LynnSelby]

I simply LOVE this idea. Have now made 2 quilts this way and have 2 very happy friends 😊. Thank you Valerie 👍🏻

[@rhondae185]

What a great way to use up scraps 😊😊

[@fanaramichela6568]

Thank you for helping me to finally use my bag of scraps!

[@Justhandsontv]

Wonderful! Just go for it and please show us your project. Happy sewing!

[@fanaramichela6568]

@@Justhandsontv i made in one hour. It is beautiful and my cats are sleeping on it already...miao

[@debraphillips1652]

I love this idea. I would never have thought about doing this.

[@disneygal200016]

That was awesome to watch!

[@LiliansGardens]

It's beautiful and it's fun and I love your personality. Thanks for sharing

[@rosewarren5297]

Loved it thankyou

[@zeldamazing]

This is fun! Less intimidated about sewing and going to use the word cavalier! Love it!😃

[@sharonlackie6142]

Just what I needed to see! Thank you for making this. It helps to see it happen!

[@jessherselfable]

This is FREAKING AWESOME, it looks like so much fun!

[@jennycrawford4134]

I love the colours and yes it was fun watching you. You are so precise 🤩

[@PaigeTylerStevens]

Such a fab and easy idea to get rid of scraps! Everyone is getting one of these for birthdays/christmas

[@djsews]

I did enjoy it and now I have the courage to make my own ! Thanks for sharing .

[@thecurator2626]

Beginner here and this looked so loony until it started making sense and coming together. This will probably be how my first quilt comes together. Lovely.

[@mahoradewes3024]

Inspirational. Thank you for sharing your sewing skills. I sewed years ago and now taking it up again. I won't be as fast as you but l will give it a go.

[@Justhandsontv]

That's great! If you would like, send us a picture of the result at [e-mail], to share with our community!

[@Knappa22]

Great fun, and the quilt looks lovely. Beautiful colours

[@Justhandsontv]

Thank you! 😊 Happy sewing!

[@melaniesoper7586]

I love it! You have such a sweet voice and are so easy to follow! Im going to try this for sure!!!

[@gerribarnes1613]

Loved the idea. Will try it. Have lots of scrapes and lots of grandchildren. It will be fun for all. Thanks for sharing.

[@moniqueqc1548]

Oh WOW❣️😛👍🏼🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Merci pour le partage🙏

[@lolayancey3626]

Nice idea! Thank you!

[@suzannedenhoedt6609]

What gorgeous colours and patterns and a fabulous technique, think i can do this one - thank you for a brilliant video!

[@bettydiggs2563]

Woww we, that is BEAUTIFUL. The only time consuming is putting the strips together and that's not really a problem. THANKS, I LOVE it

[@RMurrell31]

Very cool method and overall look. I image this would work equally as well for a quilt back. I am going to give this a try. Thanks

[@sead705]

Wow, great idea! So fast!

[@NilerTaylor-relindesigns]

Thanks for sharing this. I've done this technique years ago and it is really fun. You have inspired me to do it again! Thanks for you inspiration.

[@karenburgess3025]

Niler Taylor h

[@aprill6500]

BRILLIANT!

[@delindawilliams3935]

Beautiful! I love the idea. I might just follow suit since I have a ton of scraps. I love the colors you choose they compliment each other.

[@Justhandsontv]

Thank you! Go, go, go! And please send us a picture of the result at [e-mail] to share with our community! Happy sewing!

[@gailrodgers3079]

I watched this video a while back I got a jelly roll to review and I thought this would be the perfect quilt top. Thank you.

[@Justhandsontv]

Wonderful! Please send us a picture of the quilt top. Happy sewing!

[@zenmama4991]

I love it!!! And oh my goodness those purples! A girl could swoon!

[@brassi100]

I've been promising myself to make a quilt for years. Thanks to you I can now keep my promise!! Thank you so much for sharing with us.