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someone is cutting up some pieces of fabric with the words, how to make a quilt strip

Learn how to make a string quilt using leftover strips from your stash. If you have strips of fabric that are either from a collection (think jelly roll) or from scraps, the string quilt is

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Free Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns and Projects | Needlepointers.com #quilt_patterns #beginner_quilting #advanced_quilting #creative_quilting #diy_decor #craft_ideas #home_decor

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the block is cut into squares and placed on top of each other to make a quilt

Here's another fun technique you can try - disappearing stripes quilt blocks using simple strips. You can cut your own, or use precut Honey Bun strips which are 1-1/2 inches wide or Jelly Rolls which are 2-1/2 inches wide.

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the 6 scrappy quilt patterns to use for your stash is featured in this article

This Scrappy September, we want you to raid your fabric stash and sew up something beautiful with all that's left of your other projects. We knew that quilters end up with lots of leftover fabrics and that inspired us to get scrappy with our September sewing! This September, we are challenging you to make a new quilt entirely from your scrap stash. Are you up for it?

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a quilt is hanging on a wooden chair with the caption, until as you go strip quilt

Making a quilt can be a bit pricey, especially when you consider sending it to be quilted once you've finished piecing the top. If you are a DIY kind of gal, then this quilting method will definitely appeal. Here's how to make it: Using anywhere between 3 and 16 different fabrics cut the following strips: Three 6" x 42" Two 5" x 42" Four 4" x 42" Five 3" x 42" Two 2" x 42" Lay them out on the ground in a random pleasing pattern. Then, cut a backing fabric (you may need to piece it) 45" x 60"…

a blue and yellow quilt sitting on top of a wooden bench in front of trees

Perfect for your latest jelly roll or 2 1/2″ strip set you just bought, this free quilt pattern from APQS shines. Called Island Four Patch, this is an easy quilt to make so it is good for a b…

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the text reads lonely scraps into lovely quilts donna's free pattern scrap strips diamond

ENTER GIVEAWAY! https://jordanfabrics.com/pages/giveaway-1PATTERN HERE - https://jordanfabrics.com/pages/free-patterns-thumbnailsEverything you need to make ...

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the easy jelly roll quilt pattern for beginners is shown in front of a brick wall

Discover an easy jelly roll quilt pattern for beginners, perfect for those new to quilting. This straightforward design simplifies the quilting process, using pre-cut fabric strips to create stunning results with minimal effort. Follow step-by-step instructions to craft a beautiful, handmade quilt that showcases your creativity and provides a cozy addition to your home.

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a multicolored patchwork quilt on a wooden table

The crumb quilt project was a great scrap buster. I got 2 quilts out of that project. But for some reason, after all the mess all over my sewing room, and working several months on those crumb quilts, I still had a huge pile of scraps!! They just seemed to multiply!!! So I decided to try scrap strips instead to see if I could lesson my scrap mountain. I put my scraps into piles strips that were about the same length. I had 6 or 7 piles of different lengths. I pulled two from the first pile…

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a pile of different colored ties sitting on top of a wooden table

I'm all about saving time and money. When I first heard of chain-piecing, I really latched onto it. I discovered that not only did it prevent the little bird's nest knot on the underside of the fabric when starting and that it saved thread, (Have you ever noticed how much thread is thrown away as you sew? You could stuff a doll with it!), but it also kept a whole line of pieces together so I didn't have to get up and down as much as I was sewing. I could get into my groove and go. I then…

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