Stashbuster Chips and Jelly Quilt
Image by Just Get it Done Quilts via YouTube
Wondering what to do with your fabric scraps? Turn them into a stashbuster chips and jelly quilt! This creative idea comes from Just Get it Done Quilts on 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.
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For this pattern, you will need jelly roll strips and 2.5″ x 4.5″ rectangles. It’s a beginner-friendly pattern that 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.
Easy Chips and Jelly Quilt Block Materials
- 24 pieces of 2 1/2″ strips or jelly roll strips
- 144 pieces of 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ colored rectangles
Finish quilt size: 48″ x 64″
How to Make Chips and Jelly Quilt
Step 1:
Fold the jelly roll strip in half. It needs to be at least 21″ wide with the selvages trimmed off. Make another cut at 12 1/2″. This will give you 2 pieces of 2 1/2″ by 12 1/2″ rectangles and 2 pieces of 2 1/2″ by 8 1/2″ rectangles.
Step 2:
Take 6 pieces of 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ colored rectangles in different colors and sew them together in a stack with a 1/4″ seam allowance. You can sew them in pairs, sets, or however you like. Press the unit flat. The seams don’t 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 can 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 can lay them out first and see what colors you like together. Once you have 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.
Stashbuster Chips and Jelly Quilt
