Scrappy Strips Galore

[@paulettemorgan1845]

Your are a great teacher. Love all of your quilts. I look forward to more Videos.

[@revelationquilts]

thank you very much!

[@Nancy-js5sy]

Beautiful! The white strips are a brilliant idea! Thank you:)

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you for watching!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

LOVE a String block !!!! ✌🏻♥️

[@ingerreich13]

Thank you very much from Denmark! I like your scrapquilt a lot😍!

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@sharonmills7775]

Love your time on line. You sound like your mom.

[@131dyana]

Absolutely beautiful work thank you.

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@margm4]

Really love the smaller blocks. The white strips! Really make it pop and look 3D. Thanks. 🇦🇺

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! I'm so happy your enjoyed it!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Hello from 🇦🇺💜😊

[@margm4]

@@AnitaSouthall Hi Anita. Fellow Aussie 😉

[@sharonlackie6142]

These quilts are amazing!

[@martinagraham3792]

I love the look of this quilt with the framed piano keys. It surprises me that you don't premeasure your border cuts - I'd end up with wavy edges for sure.

[@revelationquilts]

I'm not sure what you mean by pre-measuring. I figure out how many inches (or strips) I will need to go all the way around, then round up. I then sew one long strip. Then I sew on the border onto the first side. I cut the end even with the edge of the quilt. Then I do the opposite side. After that I do the same with the top and the bottom of the quilt. I usually square up the quilt before I sew the border on.

[@martinagraham3792]

@@revelationquilts I measure the top across the center and cut the border to that dimension. If the edge is different, I ease in the difference. When both side borders are attached, I repeat for the other direction.

[@leannearagon8832]

Love the idea of leaving the white in the middle....great quilt!!!

[@revelationquilts]

Thanks so much!

[@paulinechapman5669]

I would make my blocks when cut them down..save a looot of work and time..luv this quilt idea..🇨🇦

[@annetteernst5359]

Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed how you can make something beautiful out of small scraps!🤗💕

[@revelationquilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenweiman8036]

This is great way to use scraps. I made one with lavender down the middle and all kinds of purple in the strips for my niece. She loved it. thanks for making this look so easy.

[@revelationquilts]

That sounds gorgeous! Purple is my go-to color for sure!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Now THAT is a pin cushion!!!!!!!

[@terribishop5313]

Love this!!!! Never seen it done leaving a plain stripe in the middle. Love your videos they're so unique from what's out there💗 Thank you

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you Terri - I really like thinking outside the box, trying new things and making 'happy mistakes'.

[@hadleywooten3689]

Fantastic quilt and the white center just makes it a go to quilt!!! So excited to make this, it will use soooo many scraps!!!!👍🏻❤️

[@fransmeby8003]

Love it. I like how you left the white showing to make a trellis look.

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bonniewalker5225]

I just found your site today and I've watched a couple of your videos. I really like the projects you do and the way you explain them. I'll be back to watch more. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome. It's my pleasure to be able to share my passion with everyone.

[@sandywilkerson8525]

I love using the 5.5” squares, I’ve made them with 10” squares, but I love the smaller squares! Thank you so much!!😊❤️

[@revelationquilts]

You're welcome! I love it too.

[@rutheglin-pugh2320]

Nice to see someine actually sewiing the rows etc together...with tips on how to manage the process. Love your ideas.

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! 😊 I'm glad it was helpful!

[@juanita542]

I am so glad I watched your show! Have been trying to come up with a design for all my scraps.At94 yrs old hard to come up with a plan Thank you, keep up the good work !

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy! And thank you for the encouragement! I hope I'm still making things at 94!

[@nanasneedleshrw7119]

Wonderful use of white fabric foundation. It becomes a white sashing through. TU for showing alternate layouts!!!

[@revelationquilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Recently was given a bag of scraps. Used them in triangle shapes. 🔺️ 60 degree ruler, Had interfacing as foundation. Did super long piano key effect like here. Made a rable runner, Added a border after attaching with a QAYG method. Things I learned as I progressed. 1. Presort into sizes or colours or both. 2. Iron a big batch at a time. 3. Sew and press ech step as you did here really helps lay things flat especially smaller sizes. 4. Pin where needed for matching, yes thumbs 👍 up 5. Whether you pre design or wing it, have fun. Your design was lovely, any sewing is therapy 6.I never store scraps in a heap, always sorted out and laid flat in sized bags cubes or boxes. It cuts down ironing time by taking the time to sort and store in advance. 7. I learned that by pressing back the latest added strip before cutting will be more accurate and save fabric from making too tiny scraps being left over. 8. Personally i wouldn't have trimmed those muslin squares until after sewing on my strips but i can see reasons why you did it. My project had full coverage not a gap for the white to show. To me you added extra work by trimming twice.

[@revelationquilts]

You're awesome! I love how we can all use different methods to get our desired effect. Those muslin squares were a mess I tell you! They were so distorted and probably 20 years old. LOL Thanks for taking the time to reply!

[@ladytj4u]

Thank you for sharing, what a beautiful design. You give amazing detailed inspirations!😍

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you so much!

[@marilynlautner2454]

This is amazing. Simple but well thought out. It just all comes together! The geometric shapes draw me in! I know what I’m doing with my scraps! Thanh you!

[@revelationquilts]

Yes! Sometimes the simplest ones have the biggest ka-pow!

[@quiltingtothenines4254]

Beautiful scrappy colors. Thank you for your smooth and informative narration. I might have to make time to try this method.

[@bonniewoodfine136]

Love the alternating one and two inch strips...gives another dimension

[@TheJAG1357]

Beautiful. Love this. Your quilts are all so inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise ❤️

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome! I love doing this and I'm glad it shows. Blessings!

[@roslyntaper3463]

What a great way to do strip quilt. I’m definitely going to do this method. Thank you. Hi from Australia

[@revelationquilts]

I'm excited for you to make it!

[@AnitaSouthall]

Hello from 🇦🇺💜😊

[@GailBrown-iq8ro]

I think that is pretty neat So many of my scraps are different widths and this will work great.

[@revelationquilts]

Have fun with it😊

[@doreensherk287]

Beautiful string quilt, they are so much fun to make. Thank you for the new suggestions. 😊

[@revelationquilts]

They are! Enjoy!

[@judystewart8852]

Looks like so much fun to make, Im going to give it a try.

[@revelationquilts]

I really enjoyed making mine. Have fun!

[@deloreseickholtz9822]

Thank You for your great video & showing how to do the borders. Beautiful! I also did one using a white strip but, I made a 12" block. Working on one now using turquoise strip in the middle. Quilting As You Go on this one. I love string quilts❤

[@revelationquilts]

Yay! Enjoy!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I love scrappy quilts. Haven’t ever made a piano strip using two different widths of fabric but I will next time.

[@revelationquilts]

Indeed! The best thing about scrappy quilts is that we sometimes can make up our own rules.

[@Aileycat1970]

Very nice controlled scrappy.

[@annolsen8276]

I like how you alternated the strips from 1" to 2". made it more uniform. The white strip in the center makes it look like a lattice quilt also.

[@revelationquilts]

I really liked the effect that made as well. Much Love

[@melindaostergren8115]

You keep intriguing me with your tutorials. I keep seeing an Attic Windows effect peeking out here and there when the quilt is on the wall. The use of the foundation fabric as a design element is fascinating.

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy!

[@DianebelongstoChrist]

Excellent instructions! Thank you

[@revelationquilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@louisedudley6478]

I have had a string quilt going for quite a while. Mine has a blue strip as the center. This video gave me some great ideas for finishing! Thanks for the suggestions!

[@revelationquilts]

I'm so glad you are making one! I'll bet it's beautiful!

[@Gloryb58]

You did an awesome job and the way you explained it makes me want to do one thank you!!

[@revelationquilts]

You should!

[@petitquilter3779]

This is a great scrap buster. I'll definitely give this a try. Love your videos.

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you very much!

[@carolinehonse35]

I am really happy to find a good way to assure the diagonal seams meet and form such good geometric designs. This is definitely going to be how I make my first string quilt. Thanks for such a well thought out instructional video.

[@revelationquilts]

You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@poulaivens5651]

Great editing! Nice simple and concise instructions. Thank you!

[@revelationquilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Suzan4610]

Love the look and the whole design. Your tutorial was good and I am definitely going to make one for my grandaughter. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome!

[@amarasharon]

You are so clever and inspirational!! I have to make one. Thank you for your tutorials.

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@kellymitchell2286]

I love this. It reminds me of a cartoon inside of the . Can’t wait to try this. Thank you

[@revelationquilts]

I'm so glad you love it as much as I do. It was super fun to make.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Have made string blocks before but never alternating the width of strips. Like the look.

[@suebean3873]

Very nice! Great job on it. I love it. Thank you!

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! It was super fun to make.

[@rjsuess3023]

Great pattern!! Love all your videos! Sew glad I found you!!

[@revelationquilts]

Yay! Thank you!

[@scrappyquilter8741]

Love the quilt and I’ve made several from scraps and like the varying widths. I prefer to measure my border lengths to be the exact length of my quilt and sew them on, so I don’t get wavy borders.

[@revelationquilts]

Great tip!

[@laracraft82]

Very clever love it 😀 never have done quilting before either. A beautiful quilt 😍😍😍😍

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! 😊Do you think you might try quilting?

[@laracraft82]

@@revelationquilts I think I would possibly on a smaller scale at first I think as haven't got a sewing machine. I am learning embroidery at the moment so hand stitch everything, which I prefer anyhow but for the bigger jobs can definitely see why you use a sewing machine because of the time it would take otherwise huh

[@laracraft82]

@@revelationquilts I think trying a quilt for a baby for example would be good using your strip fabric method definitely. What material would you recommend using? Cheers

[@revelationquilts]

@@laracraft82 Definitely 100% cotton. The style and colors are totally up to you! Using cotton will ensure that your quilt will always wash up nicely and is not stretchy when you sew.

[@laracraft82]

@@revelationquilts thank you 😊

[@arlene9330]

What a great way to use scraps and you were so easy to watch with explaining all you were going . It was a nice way o spend my morning coffee watching you .. now I’m m going to have a great way to use my scraps and enjoy a new quilt when it’s dome .. thanks for sharing .. I’d love to know how you plan on quilting it … ❤hugs 😊

[@revelationquilts]

Glad you enjoyed it! I haven't decided on a quilting motif yet, but I will post it when I'm done.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

To save base fabric, you could employ newsprint. Lovely way to use scraps. (I love my Martelli cutter)

[@revelationquilts]

This is true; for me, this is the only way to use up those 20 year-old foundation squares. Martelli cutters are the bomb!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

@@revelationquilts Hah...so you are employing my swedish death quilting technique to get rid of "stuff" Very good!

[@Creative-Chaos]

I am fairly new to quilting. When you said you could employ newsprint, what did you mean? I think of newspapers but I can’t imagine that’s what you meant. Thanks for the clarification.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

@@Creative-Chaos Newsprint is a particular type of paper. You can buy it in reams like computer paper, in rolls, in pads. I buy it in reams to use for paper piecing. It has the advantage of tearing more easily than regular printer paper as the weight is different.

[@Creative-Chaos]

@@notesfromleisa-land Thank you. I love learning new things about quilting.

[@pamlacey136]

I love the quilts you make, so creative!!

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! 😊 I'm happy you like them!

[@michellewilkinson6741]

Your quilts are gorgeous. Would you do a tutorial on putting the borders on please? 💕💕

[@revelationquilts]

I would be happy to. Are you specifically referring to the piano key border or just borders in general?

[@michellewilkinson6741]

@@revelationquilts any quilt! I am new to doing this and unsure how to put them together! I have enjoyed all of your tutorials!!!! :) Thank you

[@revelationquilts]

@@michellewilkinson6741 Of course! On my next tutorial, I will include a border tutorial! Thanks for the suggestion and for your support of my channel 🥰

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

I would particularly like a tutorial on pieced borders - especially how to size them.

[@luzmarinavalenciadechica2564]

Hola buenas noches, desde Pereira Colombia, felicitaciónes. Muy hermosos cuadros, para haser colchas.. Dios te bendiga. Gracias x Cómpartir tus enseñansas.

[@revelationquilts]

¡Me alegra mucho que los disfrutes! ¡Gracias por ver!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@Kera.S.]

New to you... Love this quilt idea! 💙 Thank you for a Wonderful tutorial!

[@revelationquilts]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@joane8651]

Your quilt is so colorful, I love it!

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@mariavictoriavelezguzman9190]

Increíble, que precisión

[@veritinekaya3491]

Оригинально и красиво! Спасибо за интересное и полезное видео!!

[@revelationquilts]

Добро пожаловать и спасибо за просмотр видео!

[@esperansaloughran693]

I just finished a string quilt similar to this by Sewing Studio with Gabrielle but with tubes of 2 1/2 in strips and cut into 45 degree triangles, and I did it all in Kaffe, and it turned out just like yours sans the white. Check it out, but your quilt is gorgeous! and thank you for the alternative!

[@revelationquilts]

I'll bet that looks amazing!!

[@mike1968442]

I realize these are older videos but I wish you would have turned the block to show each design. I love the rectangle and can’t picture how that layout was achieved.

[@revelationquilts]

I had to replay the video to see which layout you were talking about. If you pause it, you can see how the blocks are laid out. I'll admit that particular one took me some time to figure out. I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.

[@kathyf3656]

I've made several string quilts, some in black and white with white sashing. (BTW - Your music has several places where the volume goes almost painfully loud and I had to dive for the mouse to turn it off, once at the beginning and during the fast forward.)

[@revelationquilts]

String quilts are awesome and a great way to make a dent in my scrap stash. I'm so sorry about the music issue. I'll try to watch that going forward. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I didn't notice it as I was editing the video. Much Love!

[@cindytanton2783]

How did you choose your batting and backing for this quilt? I’m almost done with all my 8.5inch squares and are wondering what to do next. Obviously it’s my first quilt and I’m aiming for a generous throw size.

[@revelationquilts]

I used my usual batting (80/20). That means 80% cotton & 20% polyester. My backing is the same as my border. It was a 108" fabric with tons of colors. I'll bet yours looks fantastic! Also, congratulations on your first quilt!!

[@cindytanton2783]

Thanks, it’s all done and being used most every evening!@@revelationquilts

[@taeresalaw2377]

where buy your roller cutter Thank you

[@revelationquilts]

I bought mine on Amazon.

[@juliegolub2602]

Beautiful ❤️

[@Creative-Chaos]

As I was looking in at the quilt, I was envisioning an “I spy” quilt for all of the small triangles in the center of each box. I want to make it using small print children’s fabric just for the corners of each square.

[@revelationquilts]

Brilliant idea!

[@revelationquilts]

Brilliant idea!

[@donnarichey144]

70 acres sent me over to see your channel.

[@rebeccagarnes2147]

I love the music in your videos! Please tell me the name!

[@revelationquilts]

"Name of the Child" by Motions

[@angelikaimnaehglueck]

I just discovered your channel.

[@revelationquilts]

Welcome!

[@bettywilliams1324]

What do u do about the muslin shrinkage when washed? I have always had shrinkage even if it is pre shrunk.

[@revelationquilts]

Honestly, these muslin pieces were very old and I don't remember where they came from. I had no issues when I washed the quilt.

[@mavisharris5123]

They look like spools depending on how you look at it.

[@revelationquilts]

Oh my Gosh it does! I've never looked at it that way.

[@Jpquilts]

Curious how you finish this. Do you add batting or just a backing, then quilt and bind as usual? Thanks!! It came out beautiful, I will need to try this.

[@revelationquilts]

I finish it just like any other quilt. I add batting and backing. It is just a little heavier; not much. I figure it's more stable that way.

[@Jpquilts]

@@revelationquilts ok, thanks so much. I was wondering if the extra fabric would make it hard to quilt. Thanks for getting back to me.

[@donnabohmfalk3378]

Where can we get the pattern please?

[@revelationquilts]

There's really no pattern - it's more of a technique. It's a string quilt.

[@BusyMagnaBee]

Great way to use up those donated muslins. Can you choose a different filler music for when you are fast forwarding thru the sewing? Sorry, but the frenetic pace is too much for me.

[@revelationquilts]

Yes I can

[@lindahorton9488]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@winningnumbers]

batting? backing? binding??

[@revelationquilts]

I always use 80/20 batting, backing & binding are your choice.

[@jameelaalfares6005]

❤️💕😍🌸👌🌺🌹👍

[@airmom8716]

Thank you. I think this is really fun and I have some black to get rid of so I think I will use it as you did the white. I just don't like your music, too loud and also unnecessary for me. Some of your explanations are repeated too much and it makes the process be too slow for me. DO you have another scrap buster for small pieces?

[@revelationquilts]

I use scraps in many of my tutorials. I have a playlist for all of my scrappy quilts.

[@karenwerts2331]

[@Amal2365]

Beautiful ❤

[@revelationquilts]

Thank you! 😊