While browsing through the book I noticed this toward the end. What size strips do you need for which quilt. There are 2 pages of strip widths. I've saved strips but never really know what to do with them- well, here ya go!
I decided I'd do this quilt. I made the mistake of not reading the directions all the way through before starting. I realized there are 4 different blocks in this quilt! One more reason to love it even more.
I opted to make my centers all red like a traditional log cabin block and use my homespuns to
make it more masculine.
Blocks A, B, C, D.
It would have been easier to make all A blocks, all B blocks, etc. That is how Diane wrote the directions. I wasn't sure how many blocks I was going to make so I opted to cut a bunch of strips and figure it out as I went.
The layout is light-dark-light, looking at the outermost strip.
These are 10" blocks and I made 5 of each. I wanted to make it a bit bigger...
Then I saw this "secret" at the bottom of the page. So, I made 10 more blocks.
And ended up with this lovely top! It is only 50x 60 so I will add a border, do a little meandering and send it to CA to be given to a Camp Fire survivor.
You can win Diane's Strip Quilt Secrets!
First off, visit these blogs and leave a comment to win:
Friday January 4 - C&T
Saturday January 5 - TanyaSunday January 6 - Val
Monday January 7 - Lori
Tuesday January 8 - Heather
Wednesday January 9 - Audrey
Thursday January 10 - Susan
Leave a comment here telling me if you collect strips and if you use them on a regular basis. I'll draw a name on Friday January 11th to win a signed copy. I'm so sorry that this is only open to US residents.
Comments are closed so the winner can be notified and announced on Fridays blog post. Thank you all for your terrific comments! So many of us save out strings and strips!
I'm a fairly new quilter and I have some strips I've been trying to decide what to do with. This book looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have been saving strips for years and have quite the accumulation so I have resolved to make a strip quilt this year. I love your Echo quilt - the homespuns look great in this pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'm a "seasoned" (lol) quilter and have NEVER saved strips to use, other than jelly rolls, until recently when I started a rainbow scraps quilt using strips---RED is January's color. I must admit it's kind of addictive. I'm loving it! Thanks for a chance to win....looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteLovin' your Echo Quilt! I save strips of all sizes and am currently making a Log Cabin variation using some of them :) Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Diane's book!
ReplyDeleteI have a small collection of strips, they came in handy when making a baby quilt this Fall. It went so fast! I want to pre-cut more strips so I am prepared for the next strip quilt. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do collect fabric strips. They come in handy. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI do collect strips and I use them when I want to do some improv stitching
ReplyDeleteYour plaid quilt turned out great Lori! I have a strip bin that is always ready for sewing 4-patches and liberated houses and anything else that comes up, lol.
ReplyDeletePick me to win!
When I cut if I have strips left over I collect them in a large zip lock bag. They are ready to go. The book looks good. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThat back page that tells you the strip size is a wonderful feature - so handy in using up the size of fabric you have. Your quilt turned out so beautifully. I have a few strips, but I prefer to cut for the size of quilt I want to make.
ReplyDeleteI am visiting from the blog hop from Val's page-this looks like such a fun book for using up scraps-loving your quilt so far thanks for the chance in the drawing
ReplyDeleteUsually cut my extra yardage into strips then use them for bindins, trip around the world quilts, or string quilts.
ReplyDeleteGreat top!! I've got baskets (and baskets) of strings - various widths, early on I made a couple of "jelly roll race" picnic quilts and just finished a half log cabin block quilt using left over holiday fabrics.... looking forward to 2019 being the year of the string ;) Already purchased Diane's book so please don't include me in the drawing!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to win the book Lori. I do use saved strips from other projects!
ReplyDeleteI save strips too. Diane's new book looks like a great place to use them!
ReplyDeleteThanks to you and your strip quilt-a-long, I now have lots of strips. I cut out hundreds over the weekend and have started my Lori strip-a-long!! Diane's quilts are so much fun. She will do well with this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to amass a strip collection. I'd better find a plan for using them soon. I like the way your quilt turned out. Never thought of using homespuns for that type of block. Now I have a new idea for my homespuns.
ReplyDeleteI haven't saved many because I really did't know what size to save but looking at the quilts being made I'm starting today. I have to say your finished top turned out much prettier than I first thought it would. I love it. Diane
ReplyDeleteI do cut strips and I have used them for scrap quilts. This book looks like something I would be interested in. Would love to win it. Thanks, Nancy
ReplyDeleteI collect my strips. 2.25" I save for scrappy bindings anything less than that width goes in my strip piecing bowl, I try to make a scrappy tote whenever the bowl is overflowing. I've also made a couple of QAYG strip quilt.
ReplyDeleteI do collect strips in certain widths and they have come in handy and save a lot of time. I would love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI save strips that happen during projects, like the trimmings from the edges of a quilt when it returns from the long-arm quilter and left-overs from projects. Periodically, I use my strips and chunks to make a scrappy project. Right now I have a box of strips and I'm ready to start the strip quilt-a-long!
ReplyDeleteI save everything but nothing is organized so all I have are baskets and bags of leftovers...mostly hunks and chunks but lots of small pieces too. I'd love to win Diane's new book. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI do cut remnants from projects into strips and save them in a "Bonnie Hunter style scrap saver system. I need Diane's book to encourage me to use them! lindamae1022@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI keep everything. Periodically i sew strips on paper foundations and store until i find something that moves me.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is awesome! I've been using Bonnie Hunter's Scrap User's System for some time, so I always check my precut bins before I cut from yardage. It's surprising how often I can get quite a way using my precuts. I do the same with HSTs and I love that!
ReplyDeleteI, too, save everything. I have not made a string quilt yet...these look really fun. Love how yours turned out!
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't want that book? Boxes of strips in different widths have been known to be a resident in my quilt room ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! I use Bonnie's Scrap Saver's system and I have a couple of bags of thrifted men's shirts that I need to go through. This quilt would be perfect. I would love to check out Diane's new book. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteYes I save strips! I love string quilts and have been making them for years after I learned the techniques. thanks for the chance to win Lori and Happy Sewing!
ReplyDeleteI have made a strip quilt using men's ties,however I cut strips as I go.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt top is very pretty. I do collect strings of all sizes and have used them to make a couple of quilts. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI definitely save strips -- 2.5" for bindings, 1.5" for my Dumpster Diving quilts, clean cuts and some selvages for journal covers and pieced strata, etc. Looks like a useful and fun book - thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI do save strips and usually make them into 9 patches or windmills. This book will give me more ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have plenty of strips and strings I need to use up. I love the quilt you made. This looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteI do have a box of strips and I have a collection of telephone books to use as foundation papers for my strip piecing!! I also have a box of fabric I have made with strips...just in case, right??!
ReplyDeleteI have boxes of strips and waiting for the right inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! Thanks for the book opportunity. A never ending topic is scraps for sure. I save scraps but do not cut up strips, at least not yet. I think I need to be more productive and accumulate more waste for strips. Enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI do save strips and strings and feel buried! This’s a good book for using some! Love your homespun top, so cozy!
ReplyDeleteI save selvage strips for friends, and have cut strips for specific quilt projects that are strip-set pieced, but don’t really have just precut strips, so after visiting all the blogs so far, I think I’m really behind!!! May have to remedy this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I’d love the book and ideas! And love your new quilt!
Using your strips to comfort a stranger is such a sweet idea. I'm sure it will be treasured! I do save strips and every other manageable scrap that's worth saving! All other pieces go into a pillowcase beneath my table to make dog beds for the Humane Society.
ReplyDeleteLove your Echo quilt! I save strips but the sizes are random because I've always wanted to make a string quilt (or two). However, I do have a few jelly rolls waiting for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your new quilt :-) Plaids and lovely homey stripes always warm my heart. This will be an awesome gift for someone starting over. Warmth and love is hard to beat! Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI have collected strips but mostly for strip piecing. This book looks so useful for ideas I have for my stash as I can cut it up into the strip sizes she uses. I have a cherished stash of homespuns, flannels and plaids that are meant for quilts like hers (and yours).
That is a cool quilt. Yes I do collect strips. I also have a stack of scraps ready to cut into strips and squares.
ReplyDeleteI cut strips from my leftover fabric, and arrange them by rainbow color. I usually hit these strips for our guild block of the month program, and sometimes for larger projects. The quilt you chose would be wonderful for these strips!
ReplyDeleteLori, Good looking quilt. Would like to win the book as I have strips cut but not organized as they should be. Bonnie Hunter has a chart showing what size strips and squares are in her quilts to give you more ideas. Iowa is wet and too warm for Jan,
ReplyDeleteAs a native Californian, first of all I want to say a heartfelt Thank you for your contribution to the Camp Fire survivors. My brother and his wife used to live in Paradise, so this tragedy hit very close to my heart.
ReplyDeleteI *do* quilt with strips very regularly, now that I've started making "braid" quilts and especially using strips to make little braid-pattern mug rugs. They are quick and look so cute and use up my random, leftover strips that aren't quite long enough for most patterns.
My string collection is a bit obsessive...and they make wonderful blocks and quilts! They are always the quilts that friends and family claim first.
ReplyDeleteI save strips in 1.5", 2", 2.5" & 3.5" as well as a basket of variable width strings. When I start a project, I often look first at the strip collection and pull relevant fabrics before cutting into yardage. I love scrappy quilts so the more fabrics there are, the merrier the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI haven't collected any strips. I too am working on a masculine quilt. The Mr. picked the colors and I've cut all of the hexagons.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sending your creation to Paradise. I sent a box of yardage, precuts and remnants to a quilt shop that is gathering donations for Paradise quilters.
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Great booo! I have strips of all sizes ready to be in a quilt!
ReplyDeleteI like 2 and a half and one and a half inch strips that I can cut on my Sizzix. I often cut the 2 and a half into even segments for things like four patch, but good for rectangle pieces too.
ReplyDeleteI use all kinds of fabric scrap sizes, none are too particular. I've not worked with Only Strips and would love to start, I've been saving piles of them!
ReplyDeleteI love strips. I use 2-1/2”, 2”, 1-1/2”, and 1” strips. I make log cabin blocks mostly. Would love to win the book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori...I have oodles of strips which are begging to me assembled into a quilt! Thank you for the chance to win this sweet book.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt, easy, graphic and uses up those strips. I'm a string piecer vs a strip piecer most of the time and since I have her book already, please don't enter me into the draw.
ReplyDeleteOh, man, do I collect strips!!! But I don't use them regularly! But this book would help me to, for sure. There are so many that I would want to do!
ReplyDeleteJulie.mirdoch@shaw.ca
I have been collecting strips and peoples leftover strips from jelly rolls and other projects. I can't seem to get started on using them.
ReplyDeleteI have enough strips to start a pineapple quilt that’s been on my To Do list forever. Will need to cut more though. Love the homespun quilt. Yes, quite masculine. A perfect gift for a fire survivor. Hope you pick me to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI didn't used to use them because I cut my own. That said, I have been using them more and more over the past two years. Beautiful fabrics and faster results are a big WIN!
ReplyDeleteYour homespuns are great in this quilt. I am sure the Camp fire survivors would appreciate this. The book looks like a must have. I hope today is my lucky day!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on this quilt! Will be wonderful to donate to camp survivor. Would love to win so I can donate as well--you've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteI love this book. I’d love to win. I use 2&1/2 inch strips but never made a strip quilt. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteall the time, making a strip quilt right now
ReplyDeleteI love scrap quilts and usually buy fabric in 1/2 yard increments. When I get it home, I wash it, iron it, cut it into two fat quarters, fold one and put it in my stash and then cut 1.25" and 1.5" strips off the other piece before folding that and adding it to its mate. I fine I use the smaller strips in most of my work since I usually make small quilts.
ReplyDeleteI cut strips from my fabrics in a range of frequently used sizes (1.5", 2", 2.5" and 3.5".)
ReplyDeleteI use a lot of strings 1.25" to 2.50" and love scrappy quilts. I also use a lot of jelly rolls too.
ReplyDeleteI collect strings, but they are all different sizes in a big bag, not sorted by strip width. I use them for string quilts (which I love) and this past year made a lot of tiny log cabin blocks with them. It seems like magic to me when I get a quilt from a bag of scraps.
ReplyDeleteI save scraps of various sizes but never saved WOF strips. This book looks great. I guess I could buy fabric and make strips.
ReplyDeleteI don't really collect strips, I tend to collect scraps but not full strips. :)
ReplyDeleteI started making scrap quilts using strips two years ago and now my strips have increased in size by a massive amount. I am a bit anal and have them separated by color. Would love to be inspired to make scrap strips in a way other than the same blocks I have been making over and over. I do have WOF strips because I cut up some of my questionable fabric into various widths and seemed like a good idea at the time?
ReplyDeleteI have some strips in my collection - love that pattern - now I know what to do with them. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn’t have guessed there were four blocks in that quilt! I do save strips and try to remember to use them—lol!
ReplyDeleteI have been saving strips but haven’t started using them yet. I really need this book!
ReplyDeleteThe only strips I have are jelly roll strips. Any other strips leftover from a project end up in the big scrap bin with the odd pieces. Now I think I need to start a bin just for strips! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! I don't rotary cut so I don't have strips, but I do save selvages and I can see a small Selvage Spools in my future.
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I’m like you. I have a bunch of strips but don’t know how to use them. This would be a great book to own. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI collect strips but I not too good about using them. I DO love scrap quilts so they will get used sooner or later.....
ReplyDeleteOh I love your version of the echo pattern....so many wonderful wovens and for such a great cause! (Don't include me in you give-away as I'm on the hop...but had to see your post.)
ReplyDeleteI do collect strips and use them in all different kind of projects.
ReplyDeleteI do save strips but have never made a quilt with them. It is on the list of to-do.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is great. And so wonderful of you to donate it to the Camp Fire victims. I live in CA and it was a horrendous time. So generous of you. I do have strips and collect them, and actually do use them! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteYour top looks awesome! I love the masculine fabric especially since your are donating it to fire victims. I am on the blog hop too, so don't enter me in the contest for the book. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove those homespun fabrics and the red centers! Thanks for the chance to win. I love that the book is broken down into strip sizes.
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ReplyDeleteLove how your ECHO quilt turned out, very nice! Someone is really going to enjoy this quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away,the book cover is so colorful!!! I enjoy your blog :)
I have lots of strips in sizes 1.5, 2, and 2.5. Yes use them regularly.
ReplyDeleteI follow Bonnie K Hunter's scrap users system by cutting strips of leftover fabric in sizes 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2 store in containers for use in scrap quilts and string quilts. Organizers are full and seem to have more than I will need for future quilts. See Bonnie's blog at Quiltville.com for more info.
ReplyDeleteMy first quilt was a strip quilt. A kind stranger overheard me buying expensive quilting tools. She followed me when I left and said "have you bought any fabric"..I replied no. She took my number, called me a week later and asked me to meet at local grocery. Long story short..she filled by car with boxes of beautiful material. I went home went on computer,found instructions for a strip quilt..finished the next day. What a kind lady. I now quilt, and always think of that generous kind quilter in Georgia. Regina Jone
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story Regina!!
DeleteI have a wash basket full of random strips just waiting for a purpose
ReplyDeleteI use them and they still multiply!
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I do collect strips and scraps and use them when I need something to add pizzazz to a traditional.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Echo Quilt! I have been collecting all colors of strips for years and love using them. I cannot wait to get Diane's latest book.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t done a strip quilt, but I’ve been a fan for a long time. I picked a pattern and will do (well, start) my first one this year. Loved Diane’s first book so would love to win this one.
ReplyDeleteI collect and USE all sorts of fabrics scraps. I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Thanks for offering a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of this quilt, Lori. Looks so good in the homespuns. It will make someone very happy (and warm).
ReplyDeleteI do try to us strips , but they multiply!
ReplyDeleteI love this use of scraps. I see men's shirts going to great quilts.
ReplyDeleteI have several containers of strips, sorted by size and color. But sadly, I rarely use them.Tlooks like a good him to Get me going!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I have some cut to exact sizes and others for strip blocks that aren't measured. Right now I have about 60 strip blocks already made. I plan to put them together for a donation quilt this year.
ReplyDeleteI collect strips and have quite a collection!! I am awaiting just the right pattern to make something!!
ReplyDeleteI collect strips in bins for 1 1/2",2" and 2 1/2" as well as strings. They are somewhat messy and unruly, but I use them quite often. I just need to get a better system of taming them.
ReplyDeleteYes I save and use my strips. Book likes a fun way to use even more your homespun quilt is so cute. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI save scraps and have started cutting some of them in to strips. I am working on a string quilt table topper. I have not cut plaids but your quilt and this book have inspired me to include them in my strip collection.
ReplyDeleteI have lots of strips, this book looks like just the thing to use them. Your homespuns are lovely, and I happen to have lots of them!
ReplyDeleteI do save selvage strips. I have made pin cushions and a tote bag out of them. survivor972002@midco.net
ReplyDeleteI save strips and have made a string quilt, two log cabin quilts, and two split rail quilts. I really like your quilt made from Diane’s book.
ReplyDeleteI use strips often. I have a bin for 1 1/2", 2 1/2" and then random width.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt - and such a great idea to make it in those fabrics for a masculine appeal! I love making string blocks, so use strips and strings in random lengths and widths. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI do collect strips and try to use them in baby quilts or table runners.
ReplyDeleteI collect strips and do use them often. I am currently making a scrappy around the world quilt with 2 1/2" strips.
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I have bins of strips just waiting for this year I guess! I've made a couple strippy quilts in the past and am anxious to do something different than the phone book page blocks this time. Love your use of the homespuns! What a cozy quilt that will make.
ReplyDeleteCollect them and occasionally make log cabins with them... More strips than blocks though.
ReplyDeleteI have tons of strips and I'm busy trying to use them all!
ReplyDeleteI do save strips, never thought of it as collecting, though. =) I sew lots of different things with them, and they often wind up in leader-ender sewing. Thanks for the giveaway. It looks like an interesting book. I like your homespun version of the blocks mixed together.
ReplyDeleteYes! I save strings and strips - 1", 1 1/2", and 2". I use them mostly in scrap quilts.
ReplyDeleteYes I save strings/strips .. I do some string blocks and use them in a lot of other ways! Thanks for the chance to win a book I like!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt and I have a box of stripes and plaids that would be great for it! I am making quilts for Blessings for the Panhandle (Hurricane Michael) and this would be a great one! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI've collected strips for years and have made a lot of quilts and other things with them. I really like your quilt! And thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have been collecting strip and have 3 other bags to cut up but haven’t really soused them yet
ReplyDeleteI collect strips but haven’t done anything with them. I really like this book and hope to win it. If not, I’ll check my local quilt shop for it.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently started collecting strips so haven't yet made anything with them. but I love the idea and can't wait to try something!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The homespuns make it especially cozy too! It seems strip quilting is very popular right now....I'm enjoying seeing so many different designs!
ReplyDeleteyes i collect all my strips and have about 1,000,000 ideas what to make with them and -1,000,000 amount of tiime to do it in!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish! I'm a scrap quilter, so I save squares, strips, bits and bobs! I love them all. Despite the fact that it takes longer, I love small piecing.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt you made! I do same my scraps and I need to use some up!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI've started collecting strips, but haven't done anything with them yet.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing the quilts in Diane's book, I'm looking forward to using them!
I tend to piece together all of my small, and I mean smal 😜 pieces. That is a problem since I can't throw anything out! I do incorporate them into everything I sew though!
ReplyDeleteI do keep all my scraps and cut them into usable strips. I joined a year long class last April teaching us how to use our strips and am loving it.
ReplyDeleteHi! I am very new at quilting so am just learning. I am still in the "collecting" ideas stage and haven't done any strip quilting yet. My email address is luv2golf101@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYes, I keep strips in 2" - 5" strips and use them in a variety of ways. I've seen this book and there are multiple projects in it I'd like to do.
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Yes, I cut strips of all sizes. Lots of string-ing going on in my studio!
ReplyDeleteI have many project boxes of strings saved by size and pull and use on a regular basis. But these boxes could definitely use a "diet" to prevent the dreaded "muffin top"! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteClaire sewfine99@charter.net
ReplyDeleteI'm more inclined to make my own strips from yardage. That way, I can use up my massive stash!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I do collect strips but they never seem to be the right ones when I actually start making a quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI collect all scraps and use them as often as possible in my quilts.
ReplyDeleteI do collect strips as well as crumbs. I love to make string quilts.
ReplyDeleteI cut my scraps into squares, but I think I need to start cutting them into strips. All these strip quilts are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love scraps but haven't cut them into any sizes! Yet! mumbird3atgmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat looking quilt Lori! And you're right that index in the back is really handy.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks intriguing! I'm just starting on my string piecing journey, so I would love this additional help/encouragement. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt you made. After attending a workshop by Diane I did start organizing my scrap strips. not enough to quilt yet but I'm encouraged. I would love a copy of her new book.
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