Top 3 Quilt Blocks to Make from Strip Sets

[@user-ii3hl8rw6n]

I am a beginner quilter. Thank you so much for the visuals of what the quilt will look like when it is finished.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I love my EQ8 design software… it comes with a library of blocks so you can quickly create a layout and play with different colors!

[@clarabradley4114]

The tip of snipping a seam to turn it for attachment to the next seam ....... brilliant! It's the little things. 😊

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@clarabradley4114 I love to sew with other quilters and soak in all their knowledge! Thanks for watching.

[@violetlaferriere3985]

Trip around the world mystery solved. 😊 Thank you.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Yay! Happy to help 🥰

[@cyvonn]

I am sooooo addicted to pre-cuts.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

They do make it fun. Less time cutting means more time sewing! Do you have a favorite pattern?

[@cyvonn]

@@TrueBlueQuilts Every pattern is my favorite pattern... until I see the next 😂 I'm trying to come up with something for my 4 year old granddaughter. She's a very girly girl. Just made a rag quilt for the 2 year old.

[@sharonjohnson7458]

LOVED ALL OF THEM

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@sharonjohnson7458 thanks so much!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I liked the checkerboard squares in the center of stars. Thank you

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Star blocks are my favorite!! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Cynthia, how’s your day going with you?

[@VickiWynn-m8j]

Luved all the combinations of the strips and the results of the blocks

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Do you like to sew with a monochromatic theme or more rainbow/scrappy?

[@SmokeyBlack-i4r]

Love the trip Round the world ❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That is fun to make as a scrappy quilt!

[@melodied4314]

Love the Bonnie Hunter scrappy Trip Around the World.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That is a fun pattern! My friend BethAnn Williams just made a version with gorgeous Kaffe Fassett fabric 😍

[@melodied4314]

@@TrueBlueQuilts sounds beautiful!!

[@loisfoster6073]

Thanks for this video. I need to do something with all my scraps. This was very helpful.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Ooh, I love working from stash! Happy Quilting 💙🎉💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Lois, how’s your day going with you?

[@lindyb78]

I like the checkerboard alternating with solid blocks

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

It would be a great layout for a big, bold print in those alternate squares! Send me a picture if you make one! 💙🎉💙

[@kymburriss4260]

New subscriber here, I've been sewing for over 50 years, and have been doing quilts for 36 years. I love the rail fence design. 😍

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

It’s fun to update classic patterns with all the pretty new fabrics 💙🎉💙 Welcome to the True Blue Crew!

[@michaelbergstrom2721]

You make it look simple. Thx for showing this.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Well, I have had a lot of practice 😂 Let me know what else I should demonstrate!

[@19Celia57]

What manner of magic is this????!!!! Mind blowing and now I am headed to the sewing room to play. ♥

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Sounds like a great day! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

[@carolhighbaugh9499]

I love it. I have been taking sewing lessons and learned more from you than I have from her. Thank you so much.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thank you for such kind words! What pattern did you start with?

[@austinoasis]

Pu cant go wrong w KZbin, no need to pay anyone♡

[@kristinkristinsdottir5277]

this is very good i just love it, travel around the world is my favorit!🎉

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Yes! Use ALL the fabrics! 💙🎉💙

[@kathleenmillet4182]

😊 HI, just love your sewing, it helps with color idea's. Thanks

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Choosing colors and fabrics is my favorite part! Glad it’s helpful 🥰

[@margrichardson1987]

6.15pm McLaren Vale, South Australia. Love the stars so far. Also good to see what the finished quilt would look like.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I 💙 this worldwide quilting community! Thanks for watching. Stars are my favorite ✨

[@diannenaworensky6698]

You are a very good teacher showing each step. Enjoyed your video as I love geometric patterns

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thank you for such kind words 🥰 Tell me, do you like scrappy rainbow quilts or just 1-2 colors?

[@diannenaworensky6698]

@@TrueBlueQuilts I'm a more scrappy person. I haven't had time to sew in quite a while. I have alot of plants and have been doing lots of propagations for church and charity. It's about time for me to start doing things for myself like sewing. I'll be using your channel for inspiration !!!!!!

[@shirenen8807]

A very nice, patient, form of teaching a newbie how to make simple, but beautiful, variations of quilts using strips!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for being here! Which design is your favorite?

[@shirenen8807]

I’m drawn to the Checkerboard Star. Any pattern making stars ⭐️⭐️always catches my eye!

[@lauriemarble6923]

I love the scrappy multi colors!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Can’t go wrong there!! 🌈💙🌈

[@TheAAdele05]

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed your tutorial.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Welcome to the True Blue Crew. 💙🎉💙

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

All of it is awesome! You outdid yourself. Thank you so much.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

You are too kind! 🥰. Thanks for watching. I have a live stream on the first Saturday of each month. I hope to see you then! 💙🎉💙

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you creating those different types of blocks and I really really love ❤️ then all. Please stay safe and well too

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I have so much fun with fabric! My mind just exploded with so many ideas 😂

[@bernadettesjones9142]

Thank you I am a new quilter this was very informative

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for being here! Tell me about your first quilt. 💙🎉💙

[@sweetibbies]

I love the rail fence designs and the checker board square pattern and your round the world design.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

So many fun options! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Stripology ruler a godsend for this applications. Thanks for your clear teaching/demonstration. I frequently intraseam snip to get seam allowances to conform. (I only press seams open under duress). Not many people demonstrate that, and I hope that you win some converts to that effective technique.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Glad you are having success! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@lynnethyne5374]

Just found your channel.. love it. So easy to understand. Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Welcome to the True Blue Crew! 💙🎉💙

[@dee99-]

First introduction on quilting for me, and thinking about all the geometric designs has gotten me invested. I already sew so I gotta try. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I have suggestions for beginners here - Beginner Quilting Tips kzbin.info/aero/PLGHaRWS2ydus9ufLbBF4eF62wNq8ampvA

[@bridgetgabriel8468]

This was a great video!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@bridgetgabriel8468 which block will you make next?

[@christophernejman]

An extension table will really help give you arm and fabric support.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@christophernejman good suggestion!

[@christophernejman]

@@TrueBlueQuilts all part of being a sewing teacher, showing proper sewing ergonomics. Many home sewers and quilters were not taught professional sewing ergonomics. Glad I could help.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@christophernejman I’d love a real sewing table with an inset place to put the machine so the bed is a uniform height. Saving my pennies!

[@pattibuikema5786]

I found a used desk from an office and my husband cut a hole in it the size of my machine. He hung “L” hooks in opening and put a board on it for my machine to set on. I love the bigness of the top and the drawers on the size. Didn’t cost as much as a sewing machine table.

[@beverlybenson9981]

Just came across your channel. Great information. Thank you for your clear instructions.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 💙🎉💙

[@mwa6441]

This is so wonderful.

[@joydavis3089]

Great Video! Thanks

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@joydavis3089 glad you enjoyed it! Which block was your favorite?

[@elizabethjury2930]

Hi I’ve just discovered this video and thrilled as i have many scraps and strips. You have given me some great ideas. 🌻

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Do you save the “bonus triangles” when you trim corners? I love to make scrappy hourglass units. Here are some ideas for those blocks - Quilt Blocks from Bonus Triangles - sewing with scraps, classic blocks with half square triangles kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLQknSffshkjas

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Elizabeth, how’s your day going with you?

[@violet2048]

I finally get the trip around the world pattern. Just reading the instructions sometimes doesn't work in my Braine. Thank you.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Glad it helped! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

[@malvina1952]

I love the colour combination in your blouse. Those same colours would make a wonderful quilt.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Blue, grey and green would be a fantastic color combination! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@andreamaclachlan980]

I really like your version of trip around the world. Looks a lot easier than others I've seen, and made! Looking forward to making one this way❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Sewing the tube got me thinking of Bargello patterns. I’ll have to do a video about that soon! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@omisfavorites1054]

Lots of good and useful information, well demonstrated! I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@rosiefryrear]

I love the checkerboard inside the stars!! and I loved your tutorial with the "tube" method for checkerboard! I'm new to quilting and I enjoyed this!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I have seen Star blocks with many fun “insides”. Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting! I am happy to answer any of your questions.

[@annaisassi1686]

This looks like so much fun. Just learning. Thanks. Ur awesome

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

There are so many great things about quilting! Keep learning 🎉 Thanks for watching 💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Anna, how’s your day going with you?

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I never get tired of checkerboard quilts

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Do you like completely scrappy or color-blocked versions?

[@RomiW]

You are awesome!!! Thanks😊❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@RomiW you’re welcome! Which block is your favorite?

[@paulaweston5242]

Very clever. The best strip video I have seen in a long time. I especially like the Trip Round the World version.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thank you for the kind words! I love how the center strip can bring together a scrappy Trip Around the World quilt 💙🎉💙

[@conniejones1283]

Love the tube piecing Think I’ll make scrapy

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Fun fun fun!! So many possibilities 💙🎉💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Connie, how’s your day going with you?

[@elizabethlarose3632]

Checkerboard stars!!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I love Star blocks of all kinds! I made a smaller version here 9-Patch Star quilt block kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooi2oHWnj9prldE

[@elizabethlarose3632]

@@TrueBlueQuilts thank you. I just found your site and have not explored around your videos. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@patlytle1128]

Love your video!! Can't wait to try it!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Which block are you going to start with? No wrong answers!! 💙🎉💙

[@marythibault1362]

I was noticing your coffee coaster behind the sewing machine and I have the same one that one of my kids got me for Christmas! 😀

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Good eyes! I’ll have to start putting more fun stuff in the background 😂

[@terryblair966]

I really like the suggestions. I'm going to try the rail fence

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@terryblair966 that’s great! What colors?

[@patgraham875]

Good video! Love your shirt as I am working on a Blue Rose quilt at the moment. 💙

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That sounds gorgeous! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

[@colleend2977]

Thank you. I am about to do a pizza box quilt challenge where we have to do two blocks a month for others and there is a lady I don't like so I want something easy. Ha ha ha I think the rail fence variations will be perfect.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@colleend2977 thanks for watching! What colors are you using for your rail fence? Choosing fabrics is such fun! 💙🎉💙

[@augeniasestokaite4674]

Very good instructions Thank you!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

[@cynthiadodge3089]

I have always wanted to make a "scrappy" Checkerboard quilt. The concept of using small leftover multi-colored scraps to make a quilt, sounds & looks very primitive! 😍

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That sounds like a fun long term project! How long have you been quilting?

[@cynthiadodge3089]

@ True Blue Quilts-I have been sewing all my life. Mainly Costumes, doll clothes & crafts. I have never quilted before!

[@ellenbarry5612]

I’m going to do the checkerboard with stars. That will be fun and pretty

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@ellenbarry5612 great idea! Are you choosing specific colors or going rainbow/scrappy?

[@ellenreimer3915]

I’m going to try this trip around the world 🌎

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That is a fun block! Do you have colors in mind?

[@ellenreimer3915]

@@TrueBlueQuilts yes I’m partial to blues. I love your blues. Wondering if this works with strip you cut but not a jelly roll I have a blue jr I will use

[@lindapucillo3493]

Just found your site. So glad I did! The ideas you gave, using jelly roll strips are really helpful. I have a number of jelly rolls and didn’t know what to make with them. I got great ideas from the tutorial. So thanks very much for these great ideas!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

So glad you’ve been inspired 💙🎉💙 What are you making first?

[@lindamiller6955]

Genius idea with Trip Around The world

[@teresahabbe7636]

Wow! Love this, thank you so much for sharing!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it! Which block was your favorite?

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Teresa, how’s your day going with you?

[@abtextiles912]

Wow the tube method is amazing and so clever, thanks for the tip 🎉

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Bargellos are fun with tubes too! I’ll have to do a video about that soon 💙🎉💙

[@Americansiciliangirl]

THIS IS AWESOME Wish there was a PDF print version. But I took pictures and will print everyone out. THANK YOU.!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

PDF download sounds like a great idea - why didn’t I think of that months ago?!? Thanks for the suggestion - adding to my to-do list 😂

[@M-hc9xm]

Nice video! My favorite part about using jelly rolls,.though, is the scrap quilts the leftovers make, so I can look at it and see all the quilts I made.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

So much to love about scrappy quilts! They tell amazing stories 💙🎉💙

[@51bigmama]

I love all of them😂

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I know! It's hard to choose. Just keep sewing and make them all :-)

[@wendychristopher873]

You are awesome

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@wendychristopher873 which block do you like best?

[@carlabattle8301]

I really enjoyed this tutorial

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I’m glad it was helpful! Which block do you like best?

[@carlabattle8301]

@TrueBlueQuilts I love the nine patch in the middle of a star

[@carlabattle8301]

@@TrueBlueQuilts I also enjoyed the trip around the world.

[@graciemaca6996]

I ❤ the tip to alternate sewing the strips so as to avoid 'waving' of strip-sets! Altho I am a seasoned quilter and my close friend is a quilt teacher, I somehow missed this tip somewhere along the line🤔. Thanx!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

No one can know everything! I’m glad you found useful information. What is your current quilt project?

[@graciemaca6996]

@@TrueBlueQuiltsThank you for inquiring! I am currently working on an autumn landscape quilt with mountains and waterfall which winds down into a creek. A pieced rustic cabin with pines and white birch trees with an owl, red fox, etc. I also intend on applying embellishments. Right now I'm piecing the cabin. It's a fun journey!

[@rescueumbrella]

Such fun! Thank you! ❤️

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Which block did you like best?

[@NgaTran-hm8zu]

Thank you , it is beautiful I will make it soon ❤👏🏻

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@NgaTran-hm8zu thanks for watching! Which pattern are you using?

[@jkonstott]

I’m a prewasher, so I don’t use precuts. However, I really enjoyed seeing the various combinations of the strip sets. Thank you!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

If I need to wash precuts I either soak them in a tub or use a lingerie bag. But, you could also cut your own strips from prewashed yardage! Tips in this video Top 3 Tools for DIY Jelly Rolls - Cut Your Own Strip Sets kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXO9naGVYpmnj6M

[@michaelbergstrom2721]

I prewash also. I buy the fabric then make strips after prewash. I've tried laundry bags, but didn't have much success.

[@suepittel426]

I like the monochromatic version that you made.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Monochromatic is my favorite…especially in blues 😍

[@MommaBird52]

I usually put a clip on the end after I finish sewing so if I am interrupted I will remember which end I finished on. I remove it before starting at the other end and repeat.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Smart move!!

[@Suezee66]

Great tip, thanks🌻🙏

[@theartsypixie2771]

Oh soo gotta make the trip around the world quilt

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

It’s a fun one!! Will yours be completely scrappy or monochromatic? 💙🎉💙

[@theartsypixie2771]

@TrueBlueQuilts definitely monochromatic the is just something about monochromatic colors schemes that I'm drawn too. I'm even a Sumi-e artist by trade berate they just calm me. Ohhh but could do a black white and grays but quilt with red thread.

[@barbarahoward]

Really enjoyed this tutorial. New subscriber.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Welcome to the True Blue Crew! Are you currently working on a quilt?

[@barbarahoward]

@@TrueBlueQuilts several WIPs 😄

[@oldinawahlers6116]

Very good tutorial

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Which was your favorite block?

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I found a way to get my “checker board blocks” to easily match. Use the Pellon gridded fusible. You just lay your blocks on each square and turn the panel over and sew 1/4 inch seams on the horizontal and the clip your corners and sew on the vertical. Voila all corners match perfectly! Good luck to newbies as I am one too!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I used the fusible grid for a project many years ago. Great suggestion! Thanks for being part of the True Blue Crew 💙🎉💙

[@janewilliams3326]

​@@TrueBlueQuilts Pm

[@gisellejones1139]

Really good tutorial Jan😊

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Which block was your favorite?

[@gisellejones1139]

@@TrueBlueQuilts All of them ate on my try list !!!

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

I just found your channel love jelly rolls!! ThaNk you❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

So much fun with jelly rolls! I had fun making Beaded Curtain from strips. You can watch here Beaded Curtain Stitch Story - How to make a Granny Square Quilt kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWqpmY1-jreZZ8U

[@Tucker2love]

I love it❣❣❣ thank you!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@martharozo]

Mucha prolijidad y bella 🎶. 🇦🇷😘

[@hebouhenao819]

Thank you very much ,l'm learning how:to:sew a quilt .God bless.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That’s awesome! What color is your quilt?

[@CordulaPrice]

Thank you for sharing just found you and subscribed 😊👍🏻

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Welcome to the True Blue Crew! What is your current quilt project?

[@kaybateman7720]

I like the Trip Around The World Quilt. Its the 1st time I've seen it. Scrappy version would be my choice. My 2nd favorite is Checkerboard and Solid square.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I think a Scrappy Trips quilt would be a lot of fun to make!

[@daleodberg6714]

Brilliant

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Which pattern will you start with? National Sew a Jelly Roll Day is coming up soon!

[@keri5527]

I love this video!!!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thank you! Which block is your favorite?

[@MrsKuhn.2]

This was fun!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Which block did you like best?

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@taranjeetkaurflora2807]

Wow It's amazing

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Which block did you like best? Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@taranjeetkaurflora2807]

@@TrueBlueQuilts I liked all ideas but last one was very good

[@chittrankshirathore447]

Wow so beautiful mam👌👌

[@emmonstrex65]

Cool video!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@janetfelps]

Love the video

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@janetfelps thanks for watching! Which block is your favorite?

[@ivonnevelazco8249]

Muchas gracias.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@MonaDidWhat]

I’m new to your channel and quilting. Thanks for sharing

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Welcome Mona! What are you working on? I am happy to answer questions 💙🎉💙

[@MonaDidWhat]

@@TrueBlueQuilts Ohio star quilt, Bargello and scrappy zipper pouches

[@carollantz5647]

Wild & crazy

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Lots of fun! Which block will you try next?

[@sandan2358]

What is the white container with scissors to the right of your machine? Love the bright blue strips! The trip around the world block is so pretty.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

I keep a lot of stuff in a repurposed kitchen organizer. I think I got it from Pampered Chef years ago 😂 thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@azcojan]

I have two of them, one at my sewing machine and one in my longarm room. I bought mine from Pampered Chef nearly 30 years ago. They rotate and are invaluable!

[@yvonneiversen8749]

I love it

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

Rail fence zig zags are my favorite

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Such fun!! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hi Rebecca, how’s your day going with you?

[@caroljohnson7286]

I'm not s beginner,but you have me some fantastic information 😉

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

@@caroljohnson7286 so glad you found it helpful! What are you working on currently?

[@caroljohnson7286]

@TrueBlueQuilts Quilts of Valor and a Orine Star, Eleanor Burns

[@LawandaFinch]

I love your videos!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks so much! I have a lot of fun creating them 🥰💙🎉💙

[@chuchiedoubek772]

Wonderful tutorial! ❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@kathleenmillet4182]

I like the stars in the middle😊.

[@barbmckinlay3400]

I’m doing a batik Trip Around the World…not as pretty as it could be because I’m just using up old fabric, but still pretty.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

It sounds wonderful. Using your stash is always a good option 💙🎉💙

[@krisshickman2617]

I like them all but I really want to do the trip around the world

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That’s a fun one! Pretty in any and all colors!

[@jenihansen7201]

Oh this is great, thank you. I love Jelly Rolls. But after I sew a few together, I have no idea what to do with them.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Now you have some new ideas. Happy quilting! 💙🎉💙

[@knittingnana2939]

There's a free pattern called jelly roll relish that's lovely. I made a beautiful quilt for my granddaughter from it.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Lots of good resources online! 💙🎉💙