Scrap Fabric Quilt Block || Make a Scrappy Block!

This scrap quilt block is made using scrap fabric and is oh so easy to make! It is perfect for beginners, too!
In this video, I will show you how to make this super scrappy scrap quilt block out of the fabric you already have. I will also show you how to make it THREE different ways: one with charm squares, one with general scraps, and one with jelly roll strips.
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[@SewtheDistance]

Here is a link to the video featuring the old quilt that inspired this block: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bavEgYuaeLB1eKs . The block is a variation of Edna's Choice (#101) according the book 5500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone.

[@cruzintexan25]

As a SUPER beginner I appreciate this video. I hate wasting fabric

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad it is helpful!

[@maureenleclair8773]

I'm so glad to see that you pin so much. I thought there was something wrong with me, since I can't seem to sew without pinning. Thank you. 🙂🙃🙂

[@SewtheDistance]

A kindred spirit! I love it! I would much rather pin than use the seam ripper. 😀 Goad I am not the only one, too. ❤️

[@dcwatashi]

You can also glue as well

[@theasmit4724]

I also pin my blocks, a quilt teacher said it help keel it nice and even. Never look so neat if I don't. 😊 happy quilting

[@dcwatashi]

You guys don’t need to pin and actually it doesn’t help the fabric lay flat. I use glue or that wonder tape. Super simple don’t need to spend time taking pins out as you’re sewing it’s so fast I found a similar type of wonder tape at Joann fabric and it works just as well. And I got a lot more for a dollar the wonder tape brand is a little bit more pricey

[@ecoquilting7077]

​@@dcwatashiThat stuff is spendy and has issues of its own! I love my love my yellow-head pins, 500 pack! You should see the ladies at the shop flip.over my nice crisp intersections on my *heavy-fabric, with everything from cordouroy to sateen finishes, damask, upholstery, etc, 1199+ separate squares* --- that stuff goes walking no matter how you hold it! Yes, perhaps basic cotton holds itself in place almost perfectly, but most other fabrics have other ideas. Longer pins enable you to pin without buckling the fabric, and also assist in stress-free "taking up" of excess length, since you sit and split the difference with pins until you like the distribution, then as you sew you can relax just trust that you placed the pins well, and enjoy your beautiful seam!

[@vickiserre9457]

I loved your opening where all different seasons and holidays could be made with this awesome Block. I watched this twice‼️👏👏💜

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you, Vicki! I am so happy you love it! ❤️

[@TheSewingChannel]

YES!!! 🔥I love all the methods you showed!! Great explanation as always!!!❤This is a quilt I would totally make!!🤩

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ So happy you love it!

[@patriciatankersley625]

❤❤❤I love your tips and blocks!

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Wonderful tutorial! Love that you rescued, cleaned, and learned SEW much from an older quilt. Great block. Thank you for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@veraweeks8534]

Great ideas!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@gaylaroof612]

Oh my goodness, how ez is that. 🥰

[@SewtheDistance]

So happy you like it! A fun block to make! ❤️

[@joanbarker6581]

Enjoyed this video again!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you for watching again! I am glad it is helpful! 🥰

[@glendacrouch1877]

I absolutely loved them! Perfected for our end of year bunches & bunches of scraps. I do have to add I love the older quilts. I have 5 right now I punched from an older sweet woman.. She just didn’t want them any longer😢 I felt I had to rescue them!!! 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Love this! Rescued quilts are the best! Happy they have a great home now. ❤️

[@tiffanycollier54]

I was thinking fussy cut fabric for the middle, applique works, too! Thinking I might start a leaders and enders with Christmas fabrics for a quilt like this -- or several!! I've got a LOT of Christmas fabric!! LOL!! Thank you for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Love, love, love this idea!!! That would be wonderful! Same with fussy cutting and appliqué! So happy you love this! .

[@sharonlambeth898]

I just found your channel today!! I have a lot of scraps and this block will be perfect to use them up!! (or, at least some of them) I love your teaching style and your bubbly personality.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! So glad you found me! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mardigra1916]

Love the red quilt

[@cjtheisen5124]

Hurray! Someone besides me and Kimberly Jolly who pins! I think it save many headaches. Thanks for creating 3 ways to make it too. Very helpful!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes!!! I would much rather pin than use the seam ripper! Lol! Thank you for your kind words! ❤️

[@virginiadowell5790]

Great instructions!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! Glad is it helpful! ❤️

[@karencondon8567]

I love your Old Quilt videos, which are informative and educational. Thanks for sharing your vintage treasures.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@stitchann]

Love this block. A great scrappy block to make between projects or at the end of each sewing session and would be wonderful for a charity Quilt.

[@SewtheDistance]

Great ideas! Love the ideas of a charity quilt, especially! Thank you for this!

[@lynnbreese1904]

Love this block

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@susangarner3906]

Thank you so much i love your ideas .

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them! ❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@clothingalterations]

Great methods 👍🌹🌴🌺🌿🌻

[@SewtheDistance]

So nice of you! Thank you!

[@pamatt73]

Thank you for sharing with us beginners…retired but love material❤️❤️❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. Glad you loved it!

[@tessahouse9960]

Love this block! Another great block to use up those scraps. I appreciate you showing the 3 ways.

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you like the block and the video! It hope it helps with all types of scrap fabrics. ❤️

[@MsTequilaSheila]

Great scrap buster quilt block! And so forgiving. Thanks for sharing this. 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! It’s a great block!

[@sharlajacobs4690]

Ty for the tips,

[@SewtheDistance]

You are welcome, Sharla! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maryg65]

I love scrappy! The little heart is adorable! great idea for Valentine’s Day. 🥰

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! It’s a great design! ❤️

[@patwilson5017]

woser! My million spare jelly rolls are SMILING !!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Woohooo! I love when happens! ❤️

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Love scrappy quilts!

[@SewtheDistance]

They are the best!

[@susieinthecountry4434]

I will deconstruct my gently used napkins and pillowcases for my scrappy blocks. Thank for sharing your sewing lessons, Kris.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

definitely liking how you show many ways to get the same look, so depending how we process our scraps, the instructions are clear and easy to do.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! That was the goal. So happy you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Good Morning Kris, How nice of you to make a tutorial on making this quilt! Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️ Chris

[@SewtheDistance]

Good morning, Chris! You are so welcome! ❤️

[@karin0963]

I like the option of making this different ways. So cute!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

I love love love this block! 👍🏻💖👵🏻

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@honorcobb8509]

I love learning from you! Thanks! And I love that you love old quilts and take the time to share them with us!! I found you during 12 Days of Quiltmas, too! ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️ I love sharing these! Yay! We actually have a Quiltmas 2023 planning meeting tonight! 😍 Can't wait to share our ideas with everyone next year, too!

[@deniseb9171]

​@@SewtheDistanceYAY to Quiltmas 23!!

[@judyanderson1890]

As an experienced quilter, i appreciate that you move along and don't waste time demonstrating sewing and pressing EVERY seam. The instructions and demo as still clear! It saves time so i can watch more of your videos (:

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I really try my best to streamline it, although sometimes I still get hung up on recording those details. 😀 I am always asking myself, "Is this something the viewer needs to know?" You are so sweet! So happy you love my content! ❤️

[@carlaatkins2619]

Cute blocks, I am saving this one to my list. Your friend from New Mexico 🎶💐💖

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you love it and are saving it! Glad to have a New Mexico friend. 💕

[@suestutzle2779]

Thankyou thankyou Kris for this video. Your object might have been to show us how to do the scrappy quilt block and yes, I really enjoyed this but what I valued most was the lesson on how to square up your block. I was given a whole bunch of blocks made by different people and asked to sew them together. My mind went blank because all the squares were, well, not uniform in their square and I didn't know where to start. Especially too because I had cut and made some blocks to go with it too. Mine all matched, other blocks matched each other but nothing was uniform. Now I can fix it all up. Finally, I know what I am doing!!!!!!! Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yayyyy! I love when that happens! I am happy it is useful. ❤️

[@paulinejames]

sewing mojo has left the building so I came across this video and you make it look so easy so out came mount scrap more and a made a few blocks not made much of a dent but now I know what to do I will be making more

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you found this tutorial helpful! Scraps do seem to multiple, don't they? ❤️

[@paulinejames]

@@SewtheDistance I know some I think have been donated by sewing friends but the tub was overflowing x

[@deloresrast8543]

Thank you so much!!! I have scraps galore!!!! Sharing!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! Glad it is helpful!

[@guaporuby]

Love this idea

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it! ❤️

[@lisafuller2027]

Fussy cut pics for the middle too. Love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Great idea! Love that!

[@sewquilty]

Love this pattern! Sew Cute & Sew Easy. You have made it even easier with your 3 variations. Thanks

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! So happy you love it!

[@sewquilty]

@@SewtheDistance How about an Iron Review Video on your new Iron? LOL

[@tonialtman3727]

Like the holiday quilt.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cherylbrown4058]

Very fun simple block. Like that you showed it in different style fabric too.

[@SewtheDistance]

It really is! Glad you liked it!

[@carlareep37]

This also could be made into making curtains for Kicthen enjoyed watching and I've learned from you I'm new to quilting Thank you 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Such a wonderful idea to make it into curtains! Love it! Thank you for this! ❤️

[@Wanda6308]

I am going to use this idea but make my centers solid and embroider my grandchildren's names and date of birth in them.

[@SewtheDistance]

I love this idea! It is perfect! ❤️

[@user-fl2ni3nl6b]

Me too❤.

[@rosinyberg8747]

Great idea

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Scrappy is my fav! Kept watching for this video. Thanks so muchfor sharing. I will definitely be doing these blocks. Maybe one with all seasons in one quilt!

[@SewtheDistance]

Love that idea! Wouldn’t that be fun? Thank you for this!

[@dianagrant9479]

I was thinking a year of holidays quilt.

[@brendaholder2260]

I love the scrappy!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!

[@susanbrown7788]

Hi Chris. I just watched this video today, 9.2.23 because I have a tub of 5" squares to make donation quilts. I've tried just sewing them randomly together and it isn't appealing to me. Your special block really makes the block look awesome. I watch all of the videos you post and really enjoy them. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! This makes my heart so happy! 🥰 i am sorry the block isn't working for you. 😔 Maybe try just one or two colors from your scraps? Let me know if I can help you with this.

[@marlenethompson864]

Nice scrappy block. Will be using it with my leftovers.

[@SewtheDistance]

Awesome, Marlene! Love this!

[@doreensherk287]

That is a great block, thanks for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you like this! ❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@lynevans4855]

Great tutorial! I LOVE the Hex signs on the wall!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! It was a vintage embroidery I found at an estate sale. Love that one, too!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- I really enjoy your channel. I cut up my leftovers into 5" squares and 2.5" strips so I am ready for this lovely quilt. God bless.

[@SewtheDistance]

Hi Gerry! Thank you so much! I love that you are making this fun block and that you love my videos. Blessings to you and your family!

[@lindalosier5989]

I love scrappy & this is another great way to use up fabric. My goal this year is to do exactly that & not buy any fabric except maybe background & backing as needed. Thanks for sharing!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Love this goal! I should follow your lead! ❤️

[@angelacarnes2894]

I’ve watched a lot of quilting videos, and yours is the BEST! This was the best explanation of how to square up a block that I have ever seen! Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you SO MUCH! Wow! I am flattered. 😀 You are so sweet! I am happy this is helpful. ❤️❤️❤️

[@steveneby3120]

❤❤❤ I love scrappy, and this was entertaining and informative. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy to hear this! Thank you!

[@lisar7323]

Thanks so much for sharing this block 3 ways. It looks very doable for me, a beginner! You make it look easy!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! This is a great block for a beginner. So happy it is helpful! Let me know if you have questions. Happy to help! ❤️

[@glynisreynolds446]

I’m going to be cutting lots of two and a half inch squares to use as leaders when I’m sewing other projects with the aim of creating these blocks 👍 I loved how your ‘old quilt’ had the same fabric for the sashings and block centres so I’m also going to look for a suitable fabric while I’m making the squares 🥰 So looking forward to getting on with this 😊 Thanks for sharing your wonderful quilt 👍🇬🇧

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! That's a great idea! I am sure the quilt will be amazing! The old quilt was so inspiring, I just had to recreate the block. ❤️ Thank you for watching and sharing this great idea!

[@laurajustice4275]

That was awesome! I love scrappy quilting and will definitely be doing this with my scraps. I loved the colors in your last block.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad it has inspired you. That's what it's all about. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@geralynlima9152]

Cute and simple! Thanks!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@cherieseward9868]

So glad I found your post I appreciate you spending time to teach ❤❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I am happy you love this!

[@JoeinPA]

Thank you for showing different ways to make.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! This is a fun one!

[@CopycatQuilter]

Love this idea! I think I’ll use full sized jelly roll strips and cut them down into 2 patches and just toss ‘em in a basket until I have a whole pile to make into a quilt (putting the 2 patches randomly all over the quilt so it doesn’t get matchy-matchy). Thanks for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

GREAT IDEA! Love that! It would add another element to the fun for sure! Thank you!

[@mardigra1916]

Lovely

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved your teaching again.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@connieking9873]

I discovered you during the 12 days of Christmas quilts. Have enjoyed and learned so many things watching your videos this last year. I enjoy your teaching examples and enthusiasm for quilting. Thanks

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I love that you are enjoying my videos. I have so much to come, too! You are so kind! ❤️

[@kathywalcott290]

❤ great variations of construction

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sueharber2496]

I'm so glad I found your channel through the 12 days of Quiltmas - I have been binge watching your "lessons form an old quilt" videos - what a treat! I love this block, and will definitely be using it to use up some of my scraps - thank you for your excellent tutorial x

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow! Thank you SO much! Both Quiltmas and Lessons from an Old Quilt videos are so close to my heart. ❤️ You are so sweet!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I love using scraps. Thank you for this tutorial .

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome!

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing these techniques. Look forward to more quilting from your channel.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching my videos. ❤️

[@sewbeitquilts]

I love this quilt block and the quilt that inspired it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@martibrown2993]

Thank you so much from this beginner!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Yay!!! Welcome to the world of quilting! It is an amazing world to be in! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

I’m a first time viewer to your channel and am now one of your newest followers! If the rest of your videos are anything like this one I’ll be a follower for life….👍🏻💖👵🏻

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Welcome. I am so glad you are here! I hope I don't disappoint!

[@LawandaFinch]

Oh I love this. So easy to teach someone else too.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@karonwostenholme6533]

❤ so clear instructions. Enjoyed watching x thank you x

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad it is helpful! You are so welcome!

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved this video again!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!! I hope it is helpful!

[@ChristineKrannich]

I think this is the block I will use as my warm up once I get back to sewing! I have a bunch of 2.5” strips left over from some placemats I made a couple years ago. I’ll do half with the center white/cream and rhe other half black/dk grey. Great tutorial! Hope your weekend is fantastic, Kris!

[@SewtheDistance]

Love the idea of mixing the centers! Glad you loved it! Happy weekend to you, too!

[@beverlyakins2374]

Cute block great way to use up your scraps

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@joanbarker6581]

Nice love all the different ways to make the blocks.

[@SewtheDistance]

They are so much fun!

[@gladysrivera3579]

Love your idea and Pattern. Thanks!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks, Gladys! It is a lot of fun to make!

[@judithlpn-quilter7757]

This is a great block for a memory quilt where people write lovely things and sign in center block. I have one similar to this.

[@SewtheDistance]

Love love love this idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@christinej2358]

You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Lots of pins is the trick! Well, that and practice. ❤️ Thank you so much for watching!

[@sandyheller5438]

Great video. Love your tutorials. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much!

[@donna1493]

I’m currently making a quilt for my bed using this quilt block, thank you!!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

I love hearing this! Thank you for sharing! I am so happy you love this pattern. ❤️

[@berniceoconnor5381]

Really liked this block. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

[@imogenethomas1138]

Kris, thanks for the tutorial! It’s a great block, perfect for using up scraps.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you liked it! It was my pleasure. ❤️

[@lauramarjoram2692]

Love this, I'll do this with my scraps 😘

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Perfect! I am so happy you are going to try it! ❤️

[@louisealexander2001]

I love this block and you explain things really good, thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@santagreen7360]

Wow ! It turned out awesome 😍😍😍

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@jayneterry8701]

I wonder how many others scroll thru looking for your name 🧐 lol To introduce yourself at the the beginning would be nice.💗 Sew I liked the clips to stabilize the pieces. Good for beginners or unruly fabric.

[@SewtheDistance]

Awww! Thanks! I usually do, but I like to mix it up and keep you guessing. 😂 Just kidding. My name is Kris O’Neill with Sew The Distanxe. ❤️

[@christinefink6661]

It’s so pretty! ❤.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! Fun to make, too! ❤️

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks Kris❤

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure. 🥰

[@marlenebenson30]

I love this block what wonderful versatility. Thanks

[@SewtheDistance]

Glad you like it! You are so welcome!

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

❤❤❤

[@vickiemihelich5994]

Love it. You fussy cut a center square too. ☺️

[@SewtheDistance]

Great idea! I love it!

[@barbaramccloskey7084]

I plan to use this block for Christmas quilts for family gifts.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that will be lovely! So glad you like this and are going to make it!

[@heiditagge5776]

I just found your channel. I have so many scraps in the boxes. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I am so happy it is helpful!

[@stellaunger8568]

I loved this video - thank you ❤️😁

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Mawmawjade53]

I love this block. Glad I found your channel 🙂

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Welcome! I am so glad you found me, too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jeanettehudepohl4177]

I love all your videos. You have a nice variety of content. When I travel and don't have time to sew, I virtually "make" and learn with your channel. Well done!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! I love this! It’s funny-we are right in the middle of planning a trip and I just said to my husband, “What am I going to do for more than a week without my sewing machine?” I love this idea! Thank you!

[@lynettefell4185]

I love your videos. Thank you❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So happy you like them! 🥰🥰🥰