Top 3 Quilt Blocks to Make from Strip Sets

Precuts make it easy to get started quilting, and there are lots of blocks that take advantage of strip sets. Here are three of my favorite quilt blocks that are quick and easy to construct from precut strips.
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Sewing Strips
5:00 Cutting Rail Fence Blocks
7:00 Rail Fence Quilts
7:45 Sub-cut for Checkerboards
9:33 Checkerboard Quilts
11:00 Sewing Tubes
12:20 Sub-cut for Trip Around the World blocks
15:55 Sewing rows for Trip Around the World blocks
16:50 Trip Around the World Quilts
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[@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!

[@violetlaferriere3985]

Trip around the world mystery solved. 😊 Thank you.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Yay! Happy to help 🥰

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@user-nb1bw9ws6r]

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?

[@user-vt9vs6uz2y]

Love the trip Round the world ❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That is fun to make as a scrappy quilt!

[@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! 💙🎉💙

[@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?

[@TheAAdele05]

Thank you for sharing! I really enjoyed your tutorial.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@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!

[@kristinkristinsdottir5277]

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

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Yes! Use ALL the fabrics! 💙🎉💙

[@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!

[@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]

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[@bernadettesjones9142]

Thank you I am a new quilter this was very informative

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@NgaTran-hm8zu]

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

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@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! 💙🎉💙

[@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 !!!!!!

[@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 🥰

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@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 😂

[@lauriemarble6923]

I love the scrappy multi colors!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Can’t go wrong there!! 🌈💙🌈

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@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 🥰

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@oldinawahlers6116]

Very good tutorial

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Which was your favorite block?

[@patlytle1128]

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

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@martharozo]

Mucha prolijidad y bella 🎶. 🇦🇷😘

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@augeniasestokaite4674]

Very good instructions Thank you!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

[@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!

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@patgraham875]

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

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That sounds gorgeous! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

[@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?

[@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 ✨

[@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! 💙🎉💙

[@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?

[@rescueumbrella]

Such fun! Thank you! ❤️

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Which block did you like best?

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I never get tired of checkerboard quilts

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Do you like completely scrappy or color-blocked versions?

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@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.

[@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!

[@yvonneiversen8749]

I love it

[@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!!

[@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?

[@ivonnevelazco8249]

Muchas gracias.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@chuchiedoubek772]

Wonderful tutorial! ❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@kathleenmillet4182]

I like the stars in the middle😊.

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@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

[@daleodberg6714]

Brilliant

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@Tucker2love]

I love it❣❣❣ thank you!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@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!

[@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

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@MrsKuhn.2]

This was fun!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Which block did you like best?

[@51bigmama]

I love all of them😂

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@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

[@LawandaFinch]

I love your videos!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@keri5527]

I love this video!!!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thank you! Which block is your favorite?

[@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.

[@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🌻🙏

[@carollantz5647]

Wild & crazy

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Lots of fun! Which block will you try next?

[@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!

[@chittrankshirathore447]

Wow so beautiful mam👌👌

[@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.

[@suepittel426]

I like the monochromatic version that you made.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Monochromatic is my favorite…especially in blues 😍

[@emmonstrex65]

Cool video!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching 💙🎉💙

[@hebouhenao819]

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

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That’s awesome! What color is your quilt?

[@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 💙🎉💙

[@CordulaPrice]

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

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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 😄

[@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! 💙🎉💙

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

Rail fence zig zags are my favorite

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Such fun!! Happy quilting 💙🎉💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

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

[@gisellejones1139]

Really good tutorial Jan😊

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching! Which block was your favorite?

[@gisellejones1139]

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

[@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.

[@jamestyler141]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@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!

[@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!

[@denisebooth866]

Checkerboard and probably stars.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

The checkerboard would be a fun scrap-buster project! And you can’t go wrong with stars 💙🎉💙

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

❤

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@lauriemarble6923]

Stars

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

My favorite too 🤩

[@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! 💙🎉💙

[@darleneappleman3911]

I like trip around world block

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That is a fun one!! Do you make completely scrappy quilts or use coordinated fabrics?

[@darleneappleman3911]

@@TrueBlueQuilts i would like to learn

[@0524jeri]

I'm wanting to do a checkerboard quilt but I worry about getting the seams lined up. I'm a self taught sewer

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

If you press the strips and pin carefully as I showed towards the end of the video, you should be fine! Try a block and see how it goes. 🎉🎉🎉

[@tracyburkart2950]

Pin every intersection.

[@sandradummer4726]

Jburd,I too am a self taught and learning on my own to sew quilts together. There so..much to learn, and sewing classes of quilting can be pricy to take up.

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

I have been quilting for awhile, and I still get nervous, when I get to that point

[@alisonshanahan9529]

I saw someone who sewed or tacked the intersections first. She then looked at them to see if they were ok. It's much easier to undo a few tacks rather than a whole seam. I'm currently sewing blocks together and have been tacking them first. I've had to unpick a couple that I got wrong, but it's so easy to sew piece the larger blocks now.

[@violet2048]

Red and Black with tan backgrounds.

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

That would be very striking! 💙🎉💙

[@nancywilliamsnewman2494]

I would love to do the checkerboard star quilt but I'm new at quilting and not sure I can do it unless I found a tutorial to work as I watch it!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

You can do it! The checkerboard portion is obviously made with strip sets. Then you add star points with either flying geese or half square triangles. A bit of quilt math depending on what size you want your quilt to be then you are ready to sew 👍

[@florencemoran2746]

I want to make a checkerboard with blues for my granddaughter!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Ooh, I’d love to see that! Blue is my favorite…have you noticed?!? 😂💙🎉💙

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

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

[@juliadonley5563]

I made a Christmas quilt with this method. The rail fence method did not turn out the way I planned. I had swastika pattern! I had to change it all up!!

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

Oh dear, that is one of unfortunate possibilities with this layout. Glad you were able to adjust!

[@wandasmart8941]

What a great idea. I'm not really a "quilter", but have made a few baby quilts for the grandkids and now great grandbabies. Do you always use 5 strips of fabric to do a trip around the world?

[@TrueBlueQuilts]

No, you can use any number. 5 strips make 10” blocks, and 6 strips will make 12” finished blocks. Have fun! 💙🎉💙