Did I just make an UGLY QUILT with my leftover 2 1/2" strips? I used this Jelly Roll Race variation!

Sixteenth project in a series using 2 1/2 inch strips to make scrappy quilts! This jelly roll race variation can use even the smallest of leftover 2 1/2" wide strips! Combine all your leftover pieces for a scrappy look or fine tune the color palette for a holiday quilt. If a more cohesive look is wanted use jelly roll strips and some yardage from your favorite fabric designer!

There are endless ways to make this quilt top to match school colors or team colors! Pick your 6 1/2" inch wide band color first OR sew your strips first and then pick, it's all up to you!

And NO! I decided it's not ugly, to me at least! I can see and remember most of the quilts that produced these scraps, it's like a memory quilt to me. Plus, it will still keep somebody warm! Not every quilt needs to be a masterpiece, some can be made to be used and abused!

Stay to the end to see a second quilt done with a variation and an update on the 2 1/2 inch scrap bucket situation! I'm down to ONE bucket! It's might be packed full, but progress is progress, I'll take it!

Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring Projects using 2 1/2 inch strips:

   • Projects using 2 1/2" Strips  

Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring projects using 5" squares:

   • Projects Using 5" Squares or Charm Packs  

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 Even though I'm down to one bucket, the videos will keep going because I can just start using jelly rolls when my bucket is empty. Let's be honest, it will probably never be completely empty! So join me on this project adventure to use up fabric scraps!

If you don't have leftover strips from other projects to make scrappy quilts, cut up fabrics in your stash into 2 1/2" strips to make the project. No stash of fabric? Head to your local quilt shop and buy a jelly roll or some very pretty fabric to cut into strips! Shop owners are more than happy to help you find the perfect fabric, don't be shy, ask for help if you need it!

Products used in this video:

Juki TL-18QVP Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/4e3BDus

Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus Smartiron https://amzn.to/3Cc5Ud2

This particular pattern is just a hand written draft. If you would like our "idea page/pattern" for this pattern, consider joining our Facebook group called "The Quilted Forest Friends". This is the only place you'll have access to exclusive free quilt patterns used in some of our other video projects. It's also lots of fun for members to share their project updates. Here's a link to the group:

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