Wondering what to do with your fabric scraps?
Turn them into a stashbuster chips and jelly quilt!
This creative idea comes fromJust Get it Done Quiltson YouTube.
Image by Just Get it Done Quilts via YouTube
We often have leftover fabrics from quilt projects, and it would be a shame to throw them away.
There are many ways to reuse them, and this quilt block is just one.
For this pattern, you will need jelly roll strips and 2.5 x 4.5 rectangles.
Its abeginner-friendly patternthat anyone can easily master.
The block consists of stacked rectangles bordered all around.
There are various ways to assemble the blocks.
Watch the video below to get some fun ideas.
It needs to be at least 21 wide with the selvages trimmed off.
Make another cut at 12 1/2.
you’re able to sew them in pairs, sets, or however you like.
Press the unit flat.
The seams dont need to nest for this step.
Step 3:
Sew one 12 1/2 strip to the left and one to the right.
Press the fabrics to the sides.
Step 4:
Add one 8 1/2 piece to the top and one to the bottom.
Press the seam up on both sides.
That way you could spin the block if necessary when you assemble the top.
It should measure 8 1/2 x 16 1/2 unfinished.
You will need 24 blocks to make a 48 x 64 quilt.
Step 5:
Assemble the blocks just like in the photo below.
you’re free to lay them out first and see what colors you like together.
once you nail decided, sew the blocks together to make the quilt.
There are other ways to assemble the blocks.
Watch the video below to get an idea.
