Simple Four Patch Block Quilt using 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! 9th in our series to use leftover strips!

Ninth project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! This pattern was designed for a jelly roll but leftover 2 1/2 inch strips will work just as easily!
This pattern does call for two additional fabric for the background and cornerstones. I highly recommend one fabric for the background setting/border fabric and one fabric for the cornerstones to match the main strip color you pick. Look for a tone on tone or small volume print to let the strips be the star of the quilt. The pattern calls for 2 1/2 yards of the background setting and border fabric and a fat eighth of the cornerstone fabric. The finished size of the quilt was 67 x 67" This pattern is easy to enlarge or make smaller! I do mention some alternate color way ideas in the video.
Here is the link to the pattern used in the video, "Quadrangle" by Moda. This pattern is one of the many Project Jelly Roll patterns they have available online for free!
Here is the link to the pdf to print a copy of the pattern:
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Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring Projects using 2 1/2 inch strips:
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Stay to the end to see finished quilt which includes the pieced binding and see what the backing is!
There is also another 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:
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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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[@kathycoburn7297]

I really wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos! I have been quilting for more than 35 years and I still learn new stuff from you. I think you are a fantastic teacher. Keep up the good work

[@sherryfaires7931]

Now I have watched all of your scrap bin tutorials! I loved every one of them! They are very encouraging! I don’t have that many scraps, but I do have jelly rolls! Keep making! So much fun to watch!

[@Treeofwysdm]

Really enjoying your videos! No frills, no excessive side chatter, just great tips, tricks, clear instructions, and beautiful quilts 😊

[@DianeArrighi]

Really pretty quilt. Your voice is very calm and soothing. Thanks for no music!

[@michelleinScotland]

Thank you for another fabulous 2 1/2" strips project. Love the comment about a galloping horse; we are all too hard on ourselves - it's a hobby!

[@maryhodge2625]

Your tips add so much extra value to your tutorials. Thank you for this series. I love it.

[@charoletthoward7312]

I love these scrap tutorials. Thank you for sharing.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@ec1582]

Yes! I have drawers upon drawers of scraps! But this has some very small pieces

[@lulusrealm804]

I love this series. It’s so relaxing to watch you sew. Keep them coming!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! Will do!

[@katielin2379]

Your fabric cutting is super efficient. You are a great teacher. And fun to watch. Thank you.😊

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@marthamyers1539]

I totally agree. Your shortcuts are very helpful.

[@GeminiPeg]

In ride the galloping horse frequently. I quilt for enjoyment and try not to stress about some things. Thank you for all the tutorials.❤️

[@violet2048]

You can't go wrong with Green and Cream, it's like Blue and White, they are dazzling. Thank you for inspiring me to stop buying more fabric and use what I have.

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

My 1st quilt was completely free form , I didn't measure any of my squares or trim them, just made them and sewed rows, I used a twin sheet as a self binding back. and only had 1 dart in the quilt when I was done. Then I watched youtube and learned making each square the same size and trimming and squaring up. Love it as it's a memory quilt and continues my grandmother's quilting tradition.

[@CarolCarrigan-oi7fo]

Your tutorials are fantastic, you are very clear on each step, and your voice is so calming. Thank you !

[@Redshandler]

OMG, I have been hanging out for this series update. Thank you!

[@thequiltedforest]

Hope you enjoy!

[@michellemosbach2142]

These 2-1/2 strip videos are my favorite. Love this pattern. Thank you for sharing!!

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

I admire people who can work on the floor. I am too old for that now.

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Love, love, love this series!

[@Troutay]

I am currently making a quilt for a young friend using left over pink and purple jelly rolls. This is a perfect how-to! thank you!

[@thequiltedforest]

Wonderful!

[@parkerchiudioni9981]

Love scrappy quilts and your tutorials are awesome! Thank you.

[@joetulips2631]

My favorite quilt so far with the strips! Thank you for the videos, they are great!

[@Redshandler]

Thank you so much for this series. Love it.

[@Dranma51]

So pretty and I really love the scrappy binding! Such a good way to use up leftover fabrics!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@hildek68]

Hi Shelley, I also love this tutorial. I made a quilt out of the "block of the month" from December 2022. Please keep it up. I am from the Philadelphia/Vally Forge area in PA. I hope to come out and join you guys at one of your retreats. It looks like a lot of fun. My favorite thing is to use/reuse "discarded fabric." It's like getting a quilt for free. My husband has an Aunt who lives in the Davenport IW area- I may have to drive the 4hrs to the retreat after a visit with her. Have a great day.

[@leannemori9688]

Realy really pretty.

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Once again, this one is great! I especially like the way the darks and lights come together, making a really interesting and lovely quilt! Well done!

[@HansonLacey]

I have only made very basic quilts, but you are very inspiring and I'm looking forward to trying some of your patterns.

[@colleenquiltstoo]

Thank you for showing your backwards cutting from above. Fons and Porter used to talk about that on their show but I never quite got it. Now that I see you do it, it seems much faster! This is a beautiful quilt! I’m going to have to try it

[@hazelroberts7299]

Love the idea of marking the length you need w/ painters tape, never thought of that… Thanks

[@adelehoyt2691]

Great cutting and assembly tips! Thanks!

[@tdriscollch1]

I look forward to each one of your 2 1/2” strips series. You have wonderful ideas and great tips. Thank you so much.

[@rhondahallet8413]

I truly love your tutorials especially in this series.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@delagalvan]

Thank you so much for your video. I can't wait to try this pattern. I know as a beginner it will be lots of work however your instructions assures me I can do it!😊

[@pattik2046]

Thank you for all the scrap ideas. 😊 Hope you feeling 100%!

[@debthill8285]

I love your tutorials…I’m gonna to find a time to get up to Forest City and pet some fabric and maybe buy some

[@sharonlukatch2711]

Love your videos. Your instructional style is excellent and your voice is so soothing. I am inspired to get right to work after watching you. I always feel as though I can replicate your work after watching your methodical presentation.

[@narellegeeves1822]

I made this quilt last year and I love it

[@lynnfeatherston9594]

This is the kind of scrappy quilt I like. It’s beautiful!

[@amybiblewski6038]

Yay! So fun and so easy to change the size if you have more (or less - haha) scraps. Love it!

[@melodypeterson1176]

I Love it! Your voice is pleasant and soothing Too! I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@maryl9601]

Love the blue painter tape tip for quick easy measurements . Love your videos

[@emilou9654]

Very helpful tips. Thank you 💫

[@thequiltedforest]

You're so welcome!

[@elainejudd4892]

Beautiful quilt! Thank you for another great scrap busting pattern. I think I will also use this method modified to a 3 x 3 grid to use up my ever-growing stack of 5” squares, maybe with 2” sashing. I make many grandkids’ quilts and foster quilts and cut leftovers into 2.5” strips and 5” squares. The scraps then become more grandchild and foster quilts. 😅. So many scraps!!! Looking forward to trying this one out.

[@ginnyandersen8527]

Another beauty! I am really enjoying this series!

[@beverlygreeson1426]

This is a fantastic quilt. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrgarner4796]

Lovely quilt. Thank you.

[@melissanickelson3709]

Lovely quilt!! Your tutorial is excellent…thank you for sharing!

[@marthapowers634]

this is beautiful in its symplicity----thank you for your tutoring!!!

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

What a delight to watch how this beautiful quilt came together. I'm trying to work through my scraps also, and make one scrappy quilt a month this year.❤

[@thequiltedforest]

Wonderful!

[@dcinrb8538]

Very impressive goal 🍄🍄

[@barbarajefferysings]

I love how the greens are all different, while the quilt just reads as green. Very pretty! I like to put pieced sashing strips around the outside of the quilt before adding a border.

[@maureenelsey3581]

Love this series, makes me want to cut my fabric into strips

[@loreenfarmer1872]

Absolutely stunning will definitely be making this you did n awesome job showing us what and how thanks again

[@jillachen7217]

Wow! So very nice! God bless, from Baudette Minnesota ❤

[@Amal2365]

So pretty, I ❤ it and sure one day I’ll make it. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Really enjoyed this one. It looks difficult but it's not. Just 4 patches and sashing. Thanks !!!!

[@sanflo2810]

Great idea. I’ll try this with my scraps.

[@brit1945]

I can’t believe such a beautiful quilt was made from just scraps! Green is my favorite colour ❤❤ I love that I’m not the only one that uses the floor for my “design wall” ! 😂

[@annettebrown4386]

I like the tip about the galloping horse!!

[@jeansinclair5749]

This is such a lovely quilt. I think I will be making it before too long. Thanks.

[@beverlylewis4063]

thank you for a very interesting video on how to use fabric strips. I love the pattern you coordinated, I have surely learned a lot.

[@WillowCreekStitchCo]

I love these videos they really help me as a new quilter. I’m a wonderful cross stitcher, but not yet with quilting so thanks!

[@mayg.m.3767]

Spectacular!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Beautiful quilt.😂🎉

[@roseambrose7971]

You make this look so easy❤. Thank you for sharing.

[@lisafuller2027]

I love to watch you work, I can tell you have done this awhile. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I look forward to your vids!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you very much!

[@sueannballard4026]

So love all your ideas for 2 1/2 strips❤❤❤❤

[@cherieseward9868]

I love watching your videos!! Wish I could get all your demos done ❤️❤️

[@rebeccaturner5503]

Love the tape!!! I use it all the time for quick measures

[@debmckasson1953]

All quilts in this series look gorgeous.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Your quilt turned out to be great, something that I could easily be drawn to making. Thank you for sharing with us . 👍❤️🙂

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@chrisclark9862]

Love it! I really want to make this one. Your tips and showing different ways to do some of the steps is so helpful. You’re a great instructor!

[@jamiekent3522]

Very well explained, with great results!

[@koalasez1200]

Love the tape on the mat!!! Brilliant 🥰. I saw a tip on another channel (MSQC) to stack the blocks you are going to sew…as in, you have ten of the same blocks to sew, stack them next to your machine and sew them up assembly style which also allows you to double check design placement.

[@HazelDavidson-jf8ux]

Love this project! The finished look is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@beckyparker6197]

I just found your channel and I like what I am seeing! Thank you!

[@thequiltedforest]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

What a pretty quilt and well documented. I feel i must comment on your lovely soothing voice and accent - it makes me want to return for more video's, so I subscribed. Thanks.

[@elizabethboger3409]

Keep these ideas coming. I enjoy making these quilts. I don’t like to make the same pattern again so I do like different ideas.

[@marywilson-k2h]

Beautiful quilt

[@sylviakleppinger5345]

I have never made a quilt and yesterday I threw away two bags of scraps!!! I wish I had seen this video sooner!😢. Maybe you showed the finished quilt at the start and I missed it because I was totally confused why you were cutting so many tiny blocks of fabric. This video inspired me to try making a quilt! Thank you

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Great use of scraps. I love your videos. Thanks

[@joybarber6974]

Really appreciate the options you provide!

[@estelasteele1173]

You had me at green!

[@nancystocker357]

This is so pleasing looking!

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

I really like this quilt. Thank you so much for sharing it.❤️😃

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@jeancox4235]

This was a great tutorial. Thank you ❤

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

If you don't snip he first column apart, you can web piece each block, keeping it all together, nothing out of place. Then turn all blocks and sew across remaining seams.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

I love it! ❤ I needed to hear the "galloping horse " rule today as I finish my lasted 3.5 inch strip quilt!!❤

[@trudycrawford1815]

I love all your ideas saving time as you go. You are on spot and to the point. Thank you

[@wilycat5290]

Love your tutorials. Thank you for the video 😊

[@maryl9601]

I like to use the center of the mat too. Love the tip of the blue painters tape. I use the blue painters tape for several things for sewing. Never thought of this usage

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

I think I might one very scrappy. Thank you

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

I love your videos. You inspire me to get in my sewing room.

[@gerricampbell6479]

Lovely quilt.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Love your tutorials ! And I love the free part. Buying a pattern is not an option for me these days!! Thank God for my fabrics I already have!!

[@tokyorosa]

Really good tutorial! I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@markiecrossmandixon7343]

Another great finish! I appreciate you reinforcing good habits, too. I live in the other "I" state- Idaho- but wish I lived closer to the shop! I love the green and cream- it is super restful. Looking forward to the next vid. Thank you.

[@giovannazahler4292]

Beautiful quilt!!

[@lindamcgrew3385]

Love your tutorials, thank you for sharing.

[@peggygunderson5578]

Thanks for sharing your scrap quilt ideas with us.

[@РаяЗабоева]

Смотрела, как фильм. На одном дыхании. Подписалась. Спасибо.

[@jacquiemcglothlen6572]

Loved this one, it came out great ❤