Simple Quilt - Double V Block using 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! 12th in our series to use leftover strips!

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I have a ton of 2.5 inch strips so I’m excited to see your squares.

[@carolynshepard9107]

I love these 2.5 inch strip videos! Keep 'em coming! And I also want to sincerely thank you for how quiet the videos are. No music, and the sewing machine noise is muted. I really appreciate that.

[@papercents]

I agree! Greatly appreciate not having music in the background also!

[@dafairygirl86]

Yes! They are calm and soothing because of it. I love that so much.

[@haleygorman7327]

Yes! I watch them over and over. Just such a great format for a tutorial, relaxing and watchable.

[@maryl9601]

Yes, I like the serenity of the videos. I really enjoy your tips and ideas. Been watching for a long time. Thank you

[@JoyceMiller-w3o]

I agree. Very good instructions and you have a very pleasant voice

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

My grandkids would say the Christmas quilt looks like presents ;)

[@kmhollifield1983]

I am 77 years old and I wait so impatiently every month for the next video in this series to be available. It’s almost embarrassing! Each one is wonderful but they somehow get better and better. Thank you for the work you put in to provide such increasingly excellent ideas to us! ❤❤❤

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much! Happy Quilting!

[@lindakQOV]

Your videos have become some of my favorites. It amazes me how much you get done each month. I don't know how you run a business and continue to accomplish so many beautiful projects!!!

[@debbiedempsky8160]

My Grandmother was the person who truly inspired me to quilt. She was part of a quilting bee at our church that auctioned off their beautiful quilts at our church bazaar every year to benefit the Elementary School. She also made many quilts all by herself. Every one of the 17 grandchildren got to dig through her closet of completed quilts to pick out just the perfect one as their wedding gift from her. No rotary wheels back then for sure. All of her patterns were created using the cardstock from old cereal boxes and were painstakingly traced to her fabric with a pencil. Every piece was cut out with a pair of scissors. She also used a treadle sewing machine. I believe she was at least 75 before her kids convinced her to get a portable electric sewing machine. She hated it, but it was getting harder and harder for her to go up and down the stairs to her sewing room. I made my first quilt when I was 16. The pieces were all cut out just like Grandma did hers. After that quilt, I decided that quilting was just not my thing as it took forever to trace and cut out every piece like she did. Several years later after I was married and expecting my first child, I decided that it was time to try quilting again. It didn't go much better. I was also horrible at handquilting!!! Fast forward a few more years and I learned that you could use a rotary wheel AND quilt with your sewing machine. Since then, I've probably made at least 300 quilts. Over 200 of them were donated to Project Linus.

[@hnelson5609]

A lint roller takes care of all the little threads. I keep one near the iron, the cutting mat, and the sewing machine. You vids makes me want to sew right this very second ❤

[@omisfavorites1054]

Your videos are amazing! Your process, demo, description - just perfect! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these wonderful videos!

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@AngelRaeFrisbieOCTOPUS]

These turned out so cool! Ive been binge watching these videos as a quilt and ive greatly enjoyed this series

[@diefamilie7802]

Vielen Dank, sie sind eine sehr gute Lehrerin. Ich finde es sehr interessant wie sie schneiden, sortieren und nähen, die Kamera Führung ist für mich als Anfängerin sehr gut, ich kann sie trotz meiner schlechten Englischkenntnisse sehr gut verstehen, weil mich nichts ablenkt. Herzlichsten Dank, ich freue mich auf weitere Tips. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland von Sabine

[@dafairygirl86]

I absolutely look forward to these videos every single month. Now the 5 inch square videos too! I have gotten so many ideas and so much inspiration from your videos :D Thank you so much!

[@patricialeshkow6387]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series on 2 1/2 inch strips. Saving them on my Playlist.

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Hi, Shelley! I just wanted to say that I always enjoy your construction videos! I’m also in awe of your productivity. Last year I made five quilts-two QOV’s, a HUGE queen sized scrappy Irish chain, a baby quilt and a very large twin. Pretty respectable. This year I’ve worked on a very large queen since January and it’s still not done. Oh, well. It’s a very challenging pattern and I have to say I’ve enjoyed the challenge. But I don’t anticipate catching up with you!! Thanks so much for these scrap videos. They’re just great.

[@lauralovestoquilt]

I am not a Christmas quilter, but I love your scrappy quilt! WOW! Love this pattern and the sashing did make a cool secondary design. Hope you have more videos coming-love these videos!❤

[@RoseWaddell-jj7oe]

Another beginner friendly block. Thank you.❤❤😊

[@cynthiaratliff2055]

I look forward to this series every month! Thanks for the wonderful ideas and beautiful quilts! 😊

[@diannenaworensky6698]

The Christmas Quilt is FABULOUS !!!!!! ✌🏻♥️

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I love that you used a mid-century pattern in such a modern way!

[@lulusrealm804]

Love these videos! I look forward to seeing the newest one each month. 😊

[@maryhodge2625]

I love this series so much!

[@juliaraley9563]

Your Christmas quilt is absolutely stunning

[@margarethanson50]

Look like present under the tree (gift) and nice quilt

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Your Christmas quilt is beautiful. The fall quilt is also beautiful; however, I like the colors in it best (because my old High School colors are orange, black and white). This is another great scrap fabric buster. It doesn't have to be made with a Holiday theme. However, I see four hearts in each block (which are the Vs).

[@gerry7218]

Eindelijk iemand die geen irritante music en geluiden in haar video's heeft en een fijne stem om naar te luisteren. Heerlijk om naar te kijken en luisteren want ik moet dit voor mezelf vertalen naar het Nederlands. Groetjes uit Nederland 🥰

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

I think it’s cool that you share your quilt math with us. Those scrappy quilts ate up a lot of yardage!

[@cherylbaker5915]

Both of your quilts are beautiful! Thanks so much for your videos and sharing the pattern with us.

[@donnahutchinson2464]

I love this block, thank you for finding it and your great video!!

[@lynnharrell9598]

Loved both quilts.

[@eveshaw233]

I love your videos! You make everything look so easy. It makes me feel like I can do it! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@FranRogers-t8c]

Another wonderful block to use up strips, this winter when winter has arrived again . Thank you excellent time saving hints

[@angieallen4884]

Love how these turned out with your design-as-you-go method. Making design decisions at the moment is the heart of quilting in my opinion.

[@sharonpost8927]

I love your Christmas quilt!

[@gailg129]

Love, love your videos to use scraps!

[@peggymontero4263]

Stunning...both quilts

[@melaniejohnson3130]

I love these videos. Even though I'm just starting quilting, I don't have a scrap bucket but awesome ideas for jelly rolls. Thank you for these videos.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

The fall quilt is striking! I would love to make Christmas bed quilts for all my family. This was fun! ❤

[@connieoneill7517]

Thank you for this and the 5 in squares videos -these are such great series. I’m always checking for new videos from you!

[@carolynmills513]

I dont know how i could have missed this video, but i think it might be my new favorite. I love these series you do, and have subscribed as a result. I dont really like Halloween colors, but yours turned out beautiful. But i love the Christmas. The sashing really sets of each block.

[@debcavan]

Love the history you gave.

[@KarlaKoval-dm4mx]

I really love this pattern. It would make a great QOV project!

[@tatyana2396]

It is great. I like your quilts😍

[@robintaylor8421]

Thank you for another great idea. Love it.

[@sandrasharp8674]

Loving this series!

[@nancyharman4795]

I'm loving this entire series! I especially liked the autumn version of this design!

[@seatleonstella1819]

Love love love the video!

[@carmenbailey1560]

Both quilts turned out great. Thanks so much for sharing .👍❤️🙂

[@lynnscroggins7104]

Once again, you knocked it out of the park! Great video and beautiful quilts!

[@marggagnon329]

Wow! You're amazing. Thanks again.

[@lsnoss]

I am doing this one now. It is amazing how you can put so many colors together and it looks great!

[@joydavis3089]

I Love this. Thanks

[@janicelam4125]

Thanks for great ideas love your videos

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

Beautiful quilts!!

[@janeystahlman-davis5695]

Great use of leftover strips! Enjoyed the video!

[@ritaholverson5260]

Thank you for this great video, love the Christmas quilt!

[@carlaatkins2619]

Thank you ❤🎉❤

[@kathyf3656]

I really think this will be great for my regular lap-size donation quilts. I don't buy pre-cuts because of the expense, but I'm sure I can recut a lot of my existing scraps and stash yardage to work. The pattern is so intriguing I definitely want to try it.

[@joydalton4987]

Beautiful quilt

[@karentzn]

Another wonderful and very informative quilt design. Well done on your stash busting. You really are “eating” through them

[@marylourimmasch4301]

Such a great use of scraps!! Makes me wish fall was here already!! Thanks for a lovely video.

[@dnetlayton3456]

Absolutely beautiful! What a fantastic way to use up strips.

[@Elysia07]

I'm enjoying this series so much. Just discovered it a few days ago and have been binge watching it. I'm not even a quilter. I can't even sew. But I love your videos. Your voice is soothing, the work is methodical, and the end result is beautiful. It's such a fun concept working with these pre-cut strips. I love the no-waste aspect of it. And seeing all the random colors and patterns come together into something truly spectacular. I don't sew, but your videos are very much tempting me to get a sewing machine and start learning how to fiddle around.

[@stitchann]

Love them both

[@patriciaschroder65]

Wonderful video, you teach me so much. Please keep them coming! Thank you

[@gquilter36]

Really enjoying this series and love these two quilts. Thank you

[@cherylbrown4058]

Another great tutorial!

[@JanetSandberg]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Love the 2.5” series.

[@pamlacey136]

Fun quilts!!😊

[@MarciaALW]

These videos are so satisfying. Good job!

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

I get excited every time I see you have posted. I love your videos. I am a recent quilter and am growing concerned as my scraps accumulate. Thank you for easy patterns and such calm encouragement. I went to university at Ames (not an Iowa gal) and have lived in BC, Canada for the last 37 years. I feel far from that time and place, but every time I hear your voice (accent, I know you don't think you have one, but you do).. You sound just like my college roomate from Rockwell, Iowa. :). Such warm memories.

[@thequiltedforest]

Our son graduated from ISU. We're big fans.

[@elizabethgilmon1419]

I love these 2.5 strips, quilts. Thank you

[@Loridye3605]

Love your channel!❤

[@cynthiajones1461]

YES!!! I've been waiting VERY impatiently for the next video in this series!!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

The quilts are amazing

[@Glenda-gn9rn]

Thank you I am finding your videos inspiring. ❤

[@jkoucheki]

These are some of my favorite videos! Love them. That Christmas quilt was something else!!! Beautiful. The Fall quilt too but I loved that Christmas quilt.

[@SarahWilcher-rh7cy]

I love all of you videos! Scrap quilts are my favorite!

[@donnarichey144]

Thank you for sharing.

[@gilliandempster5686]

Just loving this series, thank you ❤

[@markiecrossmandixon7343]

Adorable! Your videos are very relaxing to me and I eagerly await to see what you come up with each month! Quilt on! ps i also have a Juki and i LOVE it!!!

[@michelletodd7322]

Loved this one so much. I look forward to all your videos.

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Love the 2.5” strip ideas! Thank you!!

[@MargieWold]

I have enjoyed all of your videos on how to use your strips and scraps. The Christmas quilt is also beautiful. Keep the ideas coming.

[@wendymathews9757]

Thanks for the ideas 😊

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Do you have some design boards? To lay out the pieces, when you cut out a side project, or a main project, so you can work on sections and put them back in place, to keep organised. Put the whole project aside neatly etc. You could easily make a few with batting and fabric scraps, some cardboard or foamboard, cut to size, you can use different sizes depending on your block size, and store them in your bins to keep aside? Lori holt used a lot of them, nas a how to make them video.. They become free to re-use as you finish up quilt tops. Loving your ideas, all the best.

[@leslietrumble1826]

Oh my gosh! I love this series, keep going!

[@sheri3108]

Great job on both, they turned out awesome!

[@juanitarogowski1629]

Love it💕

[@peggygunderson5578]

Wonderful quilt! Thanks for your great ideas.

[@karenhilton4684]

Just found your video. No annoying music. Thanks so much!😊

[@bilbine2284]

I'm always looking forward to a new video of this kind. I love watching how it all comes together. Greetings from Germany 😊

[@barbarajefferysings]

I agree about "seeing better" with the photo than in real life.

[@gingerhart4755]

I love this series. All your series are wonderful.

[@carolinedubose5136]

Both quilts are beautiful!!

[@momistaken]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video!

[@CherylFoster-z7c]

I love it!

[@lynnebergman4218]

I really enjoy how your videos and how easy your tutorials are. I’m doing the summer mystery SAL with you Thanks for your tips about using your phone and pinning block sets together😮

[@beckypetersen2680]

Very nice quilt!!!!

[@carmenhackfeld1025]

This is great, I could do this as a leader and Enders projeck

[@analuciaribeirorodrigues3345]

Que trabalho maravilhoso Parabéns e obrigada por compartilhar

[@amyspanne5629]

Thanks for this. I love this series. Just a thought & I'm going to go try it now, instead of cutting all the 4.5" pieces up front, cut 2 darks & 1 light (or vice versa) as 9.5-10" strips and sew your b c b pieces as a rail fence like strip set before cross cutting to 4.5" x 6.5". You only have to cut 2 c pieces 4.5" to sew to d.