Simple 16 inch block quilt using only 2 1/2 inch STRIPS! 7th in our series to use leftover strips!

Seventh project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! This block was originally used in our Block of the Month 2022 - December Block
Here is a link to the original version of this block:
• BLOCK #12 for our 2022...
Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring Projects using 2 1/2 inch strips: • Projects using 2 1/2" ...
Yes, my voice is a little off, I've been trying to get over a pretty bad cold!
Stay to the end to see finished quilt which includes the pieced backing!
There is also an update on the scrap bucket situation and how that is looking!
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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[@lindaannesmith9578]

Love this. As a very senior citizen, I only have one comment. I get up and down from sewing machine to ironing board frequently and that is deliberate. It's good exercise! Bagging all pieces for one block keeps you organized AND speeds up the process. Having one finished block spurs you on to make the next one, especially since they'll all be unique. Thanks!

[@jennywilson6667]

This block has got me itching to try it!!! I've watched this video a few times ...thank you for such clear precise instructions... last be that it can be a happy too!! You make it look so easy❤

[@anitabarra810]

I do the same for the exercise. It can be tiring sometimes, but I value the leg work so as to keep me from getting stiff.

[@KathiTrujillo-kn6qn]

That is my exercise routine while quilting too. Keeps the blood moving to prevent varicose veins 😊

[@kathleenmorgan3933]

I am with you there ma'am the encouragement of that way helped me to conquer the hunters star of which I made seven I two nights , keep sewing ma'am as you obviously enjoy it as do I 🎉 ❤

[@ksharpe8137]

That’s exactly why I don’t put an ironing station beside my machine. It forces me to walk across the room. Too much sitting isn’t good for anyone and I do enough of that working full time. ❤

[@jacquemeillier6638]

I was skeptical at first with all the different colored blocks--but the finished quilt was awesome!!

[@MichelleFrazier-ze3xu]

I love this series! I am thinking this might look good with my Christmas scraps...

[@hodgewyfe]

This is an awesome series! I look forward to it every month, and now I am cutting my leftovers into 2 1/2 inch strips after every project. Thank you.

[@sharonlyman3029]

I started watching this channel because of this series. Then I found your monthly UFO challenge and BOM Baskets. Love them all. Thanks so much for your creativity and variety. Looking forward to more fun to come.

[@thequiltedforest]

Yay! Thank you!

[@birtheparsberg7814]

I just love this serie,,,,,, Thank you for all your good ideas.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@hardierogers410]

I appreciate that you, as an instructor, practice safe cutting methods and don’t cut towards your self or other ways that could cause injury or mess up your cutting. Thanks for all your videos.

[@pattik2046]

I have enjoyed all of the videos for scraps. Thanks for your help using up my scrap hamper!

[@glynisreynolds446]

Great quilt 👍 And lots more scraps used up 🎉 Thanks for sharing this lovely block with us 👏👏🇬🇧

[@debraholmes6290]

Love your series. I think this pattern is my favorite so far! Thank you for showing 3 different options! I have to admit that I keep expecting you to show us your empty bins. Some day‼️😉

[@fayreno2670]

You do a great job explaining what you are doing. It makes it easier to follow. Love this!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@judidavieswebb]

Just found you! I am going to look at all this series. Thank you.

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

Another layout would be divide quilt into quadrants and spin each quadrant a quarter turn ❤

[@katielin2379]

Your quilt turned out beautiful. Merry Christmas.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

I think you just made my favorite scrappy quilt from this series. ❤ This is a great demo of how "old, ugly" fabric can be beautiful. It would be a great Block a Day project. Happy Holidays! I look forward to more in the New Year.

[@graceg120]

I'm not a quilter but I really enjoy watching you create your blocks and turn them into beautiful quilts. Thank you for sharing.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@sonyamah5444]

This has been a GREAT series… the thing about scraps is they keep appearing, lot of opportunities to make all the quilts you have so generously given us, Merry Christmas!

[@judithburke1539]

This is a great series! Thank you!🎉

[@thequiltedforest]

You're so welcome!

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

I’ve enjoyed everything in this series ! Great ideas and execution!! Thank you!!

[@lindalosier5989]

Love this block and oh, the way your back turned out with the large border around it is very striking. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful scrap projects. My goal for 2024 is to use up a lot of my scraps.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thanks so much!

[@user-kl3tu8ec8o]

Another great tutorial! Thank you so much for this series. After reading through the comments, I’d say I’m not the only one with a scrap problem😂. I look forward to your next tutorial.

[@sherryfaires7931]

Excellent! I would have to make one block at a time! I am just not as organized as you! Thank you for this tutorial! I like your backing, too!

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@annawhitakr6401]

It turned out beautifully! I love the use of so many different blocks. At first I thought Oh No! but the final combination was beautiful. The purple.

[@ginnyandersen8527]

Another winner! I am definitely a scrappy girl and this one ticked all the boxes.

[@wilycat5290]

Really nice design. Love the final layout. Thanks for the video 😊

[@thequiltedforest]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@perfectlyseasoned]

A great series! Loved this one a lot! Thanks for sharing.

[@kktowne6992]

That’s such a great quilt! Beautiful

[@amysheridan4496]

I have enjoyed every one of these and have some good ideas for stashbusting now 😊

[@thequiltedforest]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I always hit the like button BEFORE I start the video. I really liked this pattern. I think it would be a good one for new quilters. The quilt you made was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. The back was just as pretty as the front. How does one decide which side will be up ??? 🤔🤔. Anyway I love your channel and look forward to the next video. ✌🏻♥️

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@roseanneatkinson3022]

I love this quilt! I have a ton of 2 1/2" strips. It's time to start attacking them 😆

[@pharmgirldee]

i love this series. You do beautiful work! Thank you.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelaarbour3368]

That was a good lesson on color placement. It makes a big difference. Great quilt. Thanks for sharing.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Great use of scraps 😊

[@carolynmills513]

Love the back quilt!

[@cherylgates7848]

that came out way cute, I love the pattern the blocks made. Im really enjoying this series.

[@vangiebrake2295]

Another great video. These are so relaxing, I love and look forward to them. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@barbmckinlay5108]

I love your videos. You always have patterns I will actually make and this is my favorite of all your jellyroll patterns, although they are all beautiful.

[@kmdamron1]

I look forward to each new video in the series.

[@joycewright7150]

I love your series of scrap busting quilt designs and instructions. 2 down 8 more to go.

[@aprilbaxter2578]

I love the way you take the strips and put them in such a unique pattern.

[@nancydavis7189]

I like using scraps when making a quilt.

[@roserob7425]

Sensational series!! Really love how this came out.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Love the idea of using my extra 2.5 inch strips. Thanks!

[@user-lt3bg5bg3d]

Great idea, I loved your quilt going to make it my next project. Thank you.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@sewquilty357]

I love this pattern. I will have to make this ,your block is beautiful and I love your color choices ❤❤

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@Sandra-ul8pu]

Very beautiful. Like all prints used. Sandra B.❤

[@deloresangus6687]

Loving the series. Hope you keep coming up with idea because I still have scraps!😂. Thanks!

[@donnahutchens5252]

Excellent! Love this settling

[@Cassieboce]

Love your videos. Thank you.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@annroberson8890]

Great block pattern. 😊

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@bfree6521]

I really like your videos for 2.5 inch strips!

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Awesome tally of yardage used!!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Amritadivya54]

Love that the quilt feels modern as well as very traditional! I hope to someday be as good as you are now💙💙💙

[@suemike3739]

Beautiful ❤

[@madelineking9104]

Awesome pattern 🎉

[@liletteautrey8481]

I love your quilt a very interesting design , it looks a bit hard but if you organised yourself the your way it will be easier to work the pattern .well done

[@danbev8542]

Beautiful result! And how wonderful to make a beautiful quilt as they were originally conceived…made from leftover fabrics!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@HazelDavidson-jf8ux]

I love this project from the strips. ❤

[@sheliaburton541]

Love all your videos! You are so talented! Thank you for sharing!

[@suehunt5896]

Love this. I need to work on my tons of leftover fabric.

[@debbiewood7718]

I really like this block.

[@carlaatkins2619]

Love the 2 1/2 strips. This is the BEST quilt look I've seen in the past year using jelly roll scraps. Thank You. 🎶💐💖

[@chrisdistelrath9386]

I've been loving this series. Thanks so much for putting all the time and work it takes yo produce these fine videos

[@patrasiewicz9309]

I am new to your channel and I just absolutely love this block. It looks like I'm something I could try. Thank you thank you for such a wonderful series

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@veraweeks8534]

Awesome series! Thanks!

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Really enjoyed this video thank you. I am trying to get over my lifetime of matchy matchy and go scrappy for once. Fingers crossed🤣🤣

[@aprilhanson7860]

I like your sewing tips.

[@paulasturgess9235]

Love it!

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Love watching how you use up your scraps x well done sweet🤶🎅🎅♥️

[@deliad8826]

Another great video from start to finish. Thank you so much

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@teresabaez6925]

Me encantó lo de cortar y embolsar ❤muy buena idea ,gracias por compartir 😊🤗

[@MsLazor-nk1bc]

Awesome quilting❤❤❤

[@sherriejohnson508]

This is Really pretty. Enjoyed the learning

[@jshipard54]

Another great video and beautiful quilts.Thank you ❤

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you! 😊

[@lynnehill4608]

Gorgeous quilt!! Thank you for sharing. Definitely one I will be making.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@amandaaskew7606]

I love this! It is so clever how you did it on the back side too! Thank you for this great series!

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Wow ! Beautiful !

[@user-jx4bn1xy5z]

I really like this pattern and will try to make it. You are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@patricialeshkow6387]

I live your videos! I hope to use this pattern to use up some of my piles of scraps. Really like your examples.

[@melindamckenry6368]

thank you for sharing and I appreciate the pattern also.

[@131dyana]

Nice.

[@mireadossantos4610]

Great 😃

[@daveh7945]

I'm loving the series🥰

[@user-er2fm7dl5r]

Mind blown! Another amazing quilt! I would be a “ one block at a time” kind of person, but can hardly wait to make my first block. Thank you again for this wonderful quilt.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@bettywhittington9654]

Love your colors

[@Washington973]

Beautiful!

[@gbyrd1970]

Very nice block!! I might try this.

[@marilynsmith5391]

once again it's fabulous, my favourite block was the pinky purple one under your right hand. hope you are better soon thank you

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Wow, you are one busy lady with all the wips you tackle too. Do you get time off? I hope so, you do need it. Or do you sew for friends and family at home too? The sewjo is strong with this one! I like your sewing table. I have to set up my ironing board at the right height, to hold big things up. I love this block, it looks more complex than it is. Have a look ar your first strip buckets pic, you have come a very long way. Congratulations. IDEA? I got myself a bias binding ruler, 8" long or so with a 45° on one end. Lay two strips face to face and cut prs of french braids. Separate into left and right piles, sew on one and then the other. No waste, 45's go on the outside, flat ends fit neatly in centre, use up j roll strips, put the top off-cuts on the base with partial seams and sash the sides. Great with pastels too. Oops you used them, how about those brights and black, maybe red centres? Many scraps could make a very long strip, or a roll, or cut up a roll or 2 you have done? How about red one side, blue the other and white contrast squares in the middle? Cut to length and off you go, only one top for base? Or use a solid square base and setting triangles for angled ends going in opposite directions? Last thing I sewed up was a couple of dozen coloured gaberdine, each, long pants and capri length to wear. I'm a strange shape, it's easier to make them. My sister wanted some too, capri and shorts for summer jammies so 3 dozen done. I sew up 2 pair at a time, with the same cotton colours. Mum used to get me to do her dresses, they were easier 2 at a time too. The trousers, seem to wear out in 10 or so years. The cat had to sit on the bit I was sewing too. He was surrounded by pins, not jabbed though, or he would have been off like a shot. Got some poly blend leftovers for a guy throw, to keep a bed clean when he comes home grotty, needing a nap. And some strips for shopping bags and pouches. Tropical area means cotton works and the dress fabrics were quilting cotton mostly. So odd shapes but plenty of scraps for quilts. Just need some energy after cancer etc., to get busy again.

[@tammygohl3982]

Very nice 😊

[@rosegrant4633]

This block was a delight to piece, and I thank you for it.

[@hepworthfamily]

I love this series! I don't have a lot of 2.5 scraps but will be cutting some strips to make up some of these patterns up.

[@MariaAGuerraCook-ok5zd]

Many thanks for the tutorial!

[@bethcook7102]

I’ve loved them all but I think this is a favorite ❤️ thank you so much for sharing your talent

[@carolynmills513]

Already liked! Love this series.

[@MariaAGuerraCook-ok5zd]

WONDERFUL 😊

[@deetorres424]

Thank you so much for your videos. I love your little iron.❤

[@lisapalesch-hawk6627]

I often use the extra blocks when making the quilt backing. The interest it adds makes the quilt special and unique.

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

I joined tge fb group. I'm really enjoying this series as well as the extra videos I've watched. Simple can be stunning. Thanks so much! Many Blessings from Deborah in West Virginia!

[@thequiltedforest]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Bunefoo401]

That quilt actually looks “planned” as opposed to a scrappy quilt. Eryn I Eloy done. I really like the backing where you kicked in some of the front pattern, but gave it a border. It’s a wonderfully reversible quilt. ❤❤❤

[@manuelashannon1369]

I’m glad i discovered this series. You’re an excellent presenter and instructor.