Nineteenth video in our series of projects using 2 1/2 inch strips or Jelly Rolls to make scrappy quilts! This pattern by Barbara Groves of Me and My Sister Designs is called "Contessa". Fabric requirements are one jelly roll and two yards of a background fabric. Our version is made completely out of blue and background strips from my 2 1/2" strip bucket!
Make sure to checkout our website for Jelly Rolls you can purchase! https://www.thequiltedforest.com/
Here is the link to free Contessa pattern from Moda that you can print at home:
https://modafabrics.com/webfiles/PJR2024_Contessa.pdf
Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring Projects using 2 1/2 inch strips:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTgJsWhmwxsuMENfZmTVIMihjYPOPS_wm&si=jO83MTIVouIM4tz8
Here is a link to our video series playlist featuring projects using 5" squares:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTgJsWhmwxsum56jvlYN1ewFRbDIE0zNB&si=ju0Mo5kuIk5dA90m
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:
OLFA 45mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter https://amzn.to/3EPmJf7
Creative Grids 12-1/2in Square It Up or Fussy Cut Square Quilt Ruler - CGRSQ12 https://amzn.to/4iHUUUg
Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus 1800 Watt SmartIron with Auto Lift https://amzn.to/41josCx
JUKI TL18QVP White Aluminum Portable Sewing Machine https://amzn.to/44QtAjq
Omnigrid 4-Inch, Ultra Sharp Point, Stainless Steel, 1 Count Needlecraft Scissors https://amzn.to/42Xdp1s
Blade Saver Thread Cutter https://www.thequiltedforest.com/shop/c/p/Blade-Saver-Thread-Cutter-x87380901.htm
The Quilted Forest is located at 205 North Clark in Forest City, IA. Our phone number is 641-585-2438. We stock patterns, books, notions, batting, and fabric for sewing and quilting projects. Our shop is filled with finished quilts and smaller projects to provide plenty of inspiration. We are open Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. We are in the central time zone.
https://www.thequiltedforest.com/
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