Simple Jelly Roll Half Step quilt using 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! 5th in a series to use leftover strips!

Fifth project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! The third Saturday in September is "National Sew a Jelly Roll Day" and Moda Fabrics had this great pattern to use with a Jelly Roll. I make one quilt with a Jolly Good Jelly Roll. I make a second "scrappy" quilt using some leftover strips from my 2 1/2" strip bucket! What works for a Jelly Roll will also work for leftovers. The Moda website has a great variety of wonderful patterns that you can download and print at home.
Here's the link to the pattern "Half Step" from Moda Fabrics:
my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/P...
Stay to the end to see the alternate color way using my leftover strips in pastel colors. There is also an update on the scrap bucket situation and how that is looking!
This quilt uses about 9 yards of fabric when you include the strips, background, binding, and backing.
If you want to make a larger quilt, double the requirements for the quilt top. Use all the strips in the Jelly Rolls to make 80 blocks, set 8 x 10 to make an 80" x 100" finished quilt top.
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!
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[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Sew Becca calls the blade saver a Ninja Flower.

[@ellenpowell4155]

A tip I have learned about nesting seams is that if you turn the seam on top toward the presser foot it will be “pushed” against the seam on the bottom so will be nested perfectly.

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I like the pastel scraps quilt best! Another great idea!

[@lynnshepard7485]

What a great quilt project! I love the safety pin tip. 😊 Thanks for sharing this project.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@MichelleFrazier-ze3xu]

I am really enjoying this series of using up 2 1/2 inch scrap strips. I liked the jelly roll quilt but really enjoyed the pastel scrap version. Please keep these videos coming, I have tons of these strips to use up and like all of your ideas!

[@booomanchu]

I love watching you use your scrap strips and look forward to more videos. Thankful

[@loreenfarmer1872]

Can’t wait to see the pastels this one was beautiful thanks again

[@Ye_Old_Bats_Craft_Cave]

My favorite pattern so far! Love these scrap busters!

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

You give such good instructions!

[@user-er2fm7dl5r]

Oh my! Running to get my jelly rolls, love this

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

The pastel quilt!! WOW!!

[@susieguyton1781]

I am appreciating each of the 2 1/2” scrappy strips videos. I am saving them to refer back to them. So glad I found your channel.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you. So glad you're enjoying them! Happy Quilting!

[@joydavis3089]

I loved both of your quilts. They dont look like leftover strip quilts. They turned out great. Thanks for your video.

[@coralpilling4737]

Love this. Thank you for all your explanations to make it easier to follow.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylbrown4058]

Enjoying this series!

[@joywest1740]

LOVE YOUR QUILTS AND HOW EASY YOU MAKE IT SEEM TO CREATE THEM!

[@sisterdube6235]

LOVED THIS ONEOR SHOULD I SAY TWO

[@irenegroenewold5640]

Beautiful😍 Thanks for the free pattern too

[@patl869]

Great video.

[@veraweeks8534]

So pretty! Thank you!

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@lindaabuhasou2635]

I love all the tips u share thru out video. ❤

[@thequiltedforest]

Thanks so much!

[@chandrasutton4669]

Nice!!!😊🎉❤

[@rachelburgener819]

Shellie 👏👏👏 can anyone say “awesome, fun, get r done” 😝❤️😀

[@Auntie7024]

Wonderful quilts. Love the design! ❤❤😊

[@jenniferstohr9238]

Both are just beautiful. I love the way the colors pop on the pastel quilt.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@jerricarter4909]

I really like both colorways.

[@cherleneartman7203]

I especially love the pastel strips…so pretty ❤ Nice job!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Beautiful quilt! Yep! It's hard to use up scraps but SEW much fun!!

[@MariaAGuerraCook-ok5zd]

Wonderful, many thanks 😊

[@GeminiPeg]

Both versions are absolutely beautiful. What a great job you did. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@karenwerts2331]

so many different jelly roll quilts for jelly roll day on youtube. This is my favorite so far. Pretty Christmas quilt!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@maureenhebert7673]

Gorgeous!

[@rise2824]

I Love it.😊❤❤❤

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

That was wonderful

[@omisfavorites1054]

This has to be one of the best, most helpful videos I’ve ever seen! Thanks do much!

[@thequiltedforest]

Awesome, thank you!

[@donnaking-royal431]

Adorable

[@cherylbaker5915]

Thank you for another great video tutorial. Your quilts are beautiful. I especially love your pastel quilt.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@kathrynhenry8719]

Where can I get the printed pattern for the Half Square block? 1:50 p m.

[@kathrynhenry8719]

I meant, where can I get the printed pattern for the HALF STEP block,?

[@ms.m2054]

Both of those are so cute! Now I want to make Christmas quilts for everyone.

[@moodygirlcreates130]

Love how easy this is!! Adding to my list of patterns I want to do!

[@2425Megan]

I am soooo happy. Just found your channel and absolutely love it! Thank you.

[@annettelundy7426]

You are a wonderful teacher. I love this pattern. I'm VERY inspired. Thank you.

[@debthill8285]

Cute quilts

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

I really like that!!

[@weckefamily6043]

Wow, I'm blown away. First time I've seen a strip quilt made.

[@pattipeltz5606]

I love this. As always, your tutorials are great!!!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@mariejohns1387]

What a great pattern!! I love jelly rolls…. You can do so much with them! Thanks for sharing!

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@SonjasSEAcrets]

I just started this last night for my granddaughters Dec. 24th bday! Hope to have the top ready to show her that day. Marathon sewing after a full days work, but I love it. Thanks so much for your tips!

[@Scrappyendings]

Fun project! Thank you.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@karentzn]

You really have a gift in creating correct colourway you like. Congrats

[@villagesteader3552]

Very pretty Christmas quilt! I love this simple to follow design.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@margaretblake6517]

Very pleasant to listen to. Looks like a fun project

[@GrandmaPatty49]

Love this quilt! You have great ideas. You’re brave in not pinning! I pin like crazy.

[@amyabraham2056]

Especially loved your pastel scrap strip version! Thanks for sharing!

[@analuciamoreno3938]

Lindo proyecto. Muchas gracias por compartir sus conocimientos y habilidades. Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

[@christinewozniak4557]

Awesome! In this one video you have taught me so many new short cuts that I’m so excited to try. Your instructions make this so easy! Thank you! I am a retired teacher and didn’t start quilting until I retired. You get the Golden Apple for being a fantastic teacher!

[@thequiltedforest]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marshawallace7522]

I enjoyed your tutorial and both quilts turned out great❣️ I look forward to seeing your next video.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@jshipard54]

Your quilts are beautiful🥰Im really enjoying this series! Thank you so much.

[@MariaAGuerraCook-ok5zd]

I DO LOVE YOUR QUILTINGS! MANY THANKS 😊

[@karywilson2678]

Loved both quilts 🩷

[@judyblommaert602]

Thank you for the great ideas.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@sewquilty357]

That looks so pretty love the pattern and both colors on each quilt .

[@kimcarter1810]

Beautiful

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you

[@geraldineself6017]

This quilt is lovely, and I bet so cozy with the cuddle fabric on the back.

[@lilianag.p.7836]

Wow! Your fabric prints are soooo nice! Love it!🥰 And thank you for tutorial video!👍🙏🏼🌹🌹🌹

[@thequiltedforest]

Thanks so much 😊

[@taniauntalan459]

I love your color placement 😊

[@kgreene9935]

Very detailed wonderful quilt tutorial. Love the pattern and what you made. I hope to use this pattern also. Thank you

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@maureenkaskela3232]

Love the end results

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Great video thanks

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

Amazing! 👍🏻💖👵🏻

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you 🤗

[@suejameson1517]

That was so good! I just printed out the pattern and have made sure I linked this video to it. Loves the first quilt especially. Thanks

[@tammyshoemaker6554]

Both are beautiful! I love the pastels!

[@debbiemyren3719]

Thank you! I love the pattern and have several jelly rolls just waiting to be used. This is in my near future!

[@thequiltedforest]

Have fun!

[@tashadennis2922]

love this

[@marilynsmith5391]

Thank you I love your colour choices.

[@joannegraves3179]

Yes pastels I love them. So pretty I love it.

[@DebraPrater-jg7qy]

I love this idea to use up those 2 1/2 strips. Will be trying this soon!! Thank you for this quilt pattern!!

[@ginnyandersen8527]

Great pattern and the tutorial was clear and easy to follow.

[@roseambrose7971]

Beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathleenfcpl]

Great tutorial with lots of great tips. I use small gold safety pins and only put the first one in the fabric and link the others in a chain.

[@thequiltedforest]

That's a great idea!

[@nancygrissett6280]

I love them both. You are a very good quilter. 😊

[@elizabethamis9376]

Excellent video. Very pretty quilt and clear instructions. ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@irenekrall6778]

I loved your tutorial of the Half Step (Moda) pattern. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks!! I need to get into my boxes of 2 1/2 inch strips. You are a good Motivator!!

[@amandastratton8242]

Beautiful Quilts, Thank you for sharing them with us and for the safety pin idea x

[@geraldineself6017]

Lovely pastel quilt.

[@dorothyawo9086]

What beautiful quilts. I really enjoyed this. I may try to make this one myself. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@thequiltedforest]

You’re welcome 😊

[@illawallaroo]

A wonderful tutorial! Filled with lovely Snippets of Usefulness-the hand-over-hand for separating bigger blocks; the safety-pin “row numbering” method. I so enjoyed this, and learned a lot.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@JoyFull46GmA]

Now, this may be one I can do and not have to redo !!!! I love your quilts !

[@user-td5gc7lg4b]

❤❤

[@ThingsbyAnthea]

The binding on the first one is beautifulllll. I love!

[@amandaaskew7606]

I love how your pastel version turned out! Very cheery, bright, and the perfect "Spring" quilt. Thanks for bringing this free Moda pattern to our attention!

[@joseduijf-arets1422]

The blocks look great and very fresh and sereen.

[@dorothybentley3808]

Absolutely beautiful

[@cagirlmp8721]

I love both versions. They are both beautiful, the Christmas fabric one though really makes me want to do a Christmas quilt this year.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you

[@dianehutchens]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I think I'll make one for my daughter.

[@user-er5sk5iq3p]

Loved this video the pastel quilt looks great. You make it look easy thank you.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@pegorgan7910]

Love your jellyroll quilt projects. Thanks for all the fun ideas. I think I will have to try this one.

[@karenjorgensen8217]

I love this series and can wait for each of them. Thanks

[@susanbaker8023]

Very nice in both color ways.😊

[@pennyrasnake1401]

You make this look so seamless! (Pun intended 😀)

[@brendamerrill1692]

Beautiful ❤