I’ve always called it a Rail Fence block, but I guess the name “Rail Fence” is for blocks that have more than 3 stripes in them – so I guess my fence only has 3 rails in it – lol! Grandmother's Own The super easy Roman Stripe quilt block can be used by itself or as a component of lots of other blocks. The block traditionally is completely done with scraps but looks great with only two colors - just make sure you have a lot of contrast between the colors. Today let's piece together this scrappy version of the easy Broken Dishes quilt block. It's an easy block and uses up some of those pink or red scraps I know you have! Let's get started! Broken Dishes I thought I should share my favorite Heart Quilt Block. It uses only squares and modified flying geese units and sews up quick! I've made my block scrappy but it also looks great in a planned color scheme. This Domino quilt block is so easy to put together. I'll show some different color and layout options at the end. This beginner block is super easy with only three sizes of patches, no triangles, and lots of different looks depending on color placement. Let's take a look at the Patience Corners quilt block. ![]() This block finishes at 12″ square and looks good using one darker color for the focal diamond and scraps for the rest of the colored print patches. Today we’ll learn how to sew a Garden Path quilt block together. Made with only squares and rectangles it's a great way to use up those leftover 2.5" strips in a scrappy quilt! I have lots of layout ideas using two colors, three colors and lots of colors toward the end of the post. ![]() The Edna's Choice quilt block is so quick and easy to sew together to create a lovely quilt. I'm also including fabric requirements for 6", 8", 10" and 12" blocks! This block is easy and goes together fast. Here's another Valentine's Day quilt project - the Scrappy Heart quilt block. With only Half Square Triangles and squares, the block goes together quickly and has lots of layout options (several are toward the end of the tutorial). Today I dug into my scraps to bring you this tutorial for a beginner-friendly, scrappy block called Split Nine Patch. It is also a variation of what I call the Ohio Star block. This scrappy Keith's Star block is great for beginners because you can't lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years ago. So dig into your scrap stash and let's get to piecing the Scrappy Strips Heart! Keith's Star Here's an easy block to make for a Valentine's Day project - directions include fabric requirements for two sizes of block - 9" and 12". It is pretty easy to put together and is a great way to use up those scraps you've been saving! Additionally, I have an alternate method for completing this block that I'll show you at the end. Today let's look at this scrappy quilt block called Old Grey Goose. I’m not sure why it’s called a “four patch”, looks like a sixteen patch to me! I guess it could be 4 four patches in the middle. Here’s another quilt block to use up those skinny strips you’ve been saving! The Four Patch Log Cabin quilt block is easy to do and finishes at 10″ square. It is a bit easier because you can add 2 strips to the block center before having to press and square up the block. The Courthouse Steps quilt block is similar to sew as the Log Cabin block. This scrappy version of the Sunny Lanes quilt block is easy to sew together and creates great graphic interest in a quilt! Plus it uses of a ton of 2" squares. And if you can think of ways to improve this, please please please leave a comment and tell me how.Here are more than 40 of our most popular scrappy quilt block tutorials to help inspire you to create your next quilt! While most quilt blocks can be made scrappy, these look especially nice.īelow you will find a wide selection of scrappy quilt blocks - from easy to complex - in no particular order. The finished quilt includes 5" borders and measures 74 by 90 inches, so a twin size. There are a total of 80 blocks (40 blue, 40 yellow-green) arranged 8 by 10. You will need one jelly roll of white and one jelly roll of color (trust me I have done the math). G - Stitch together a white strip with a green strip and cut into 6.5" sections. So, it makes more sense to stitch first and cut later.Ī - Stitch together a white strip with a light blue strip and cut into 2.5" sections.ī & C - Stitch together a white strip with a dark blue strip and cut into 4.5" section (B) and 6.5" section (C)Į & F - Stitch together a white strip with a yellow strip and cut into 2.5" section (E) and 4.5" section (F). ![]() For example - B and C sub-blocks are varying lengths of white strip + dark blue strip. I divided the blocks into sub-blocks (A through H) to ease the construction process. ![]() I am going to make this using jelly roll strips, so all widths are 2.5" and the lengths are shown above.
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