Sandi left a comment after Monday’s post, saying she like to make this with me. What a fun idea!

So today, I’m sharing a quick tutorial so you can make your own. I have one more column to add to my top, so I can show you how I did it.

I started with a jelly roll, but I added 2 1/2” strips from my stash for a total of 52 strips, half light and half dark.

Each column requires two light and two dark strips. But they don’t have to match exactly. My jelly roll had two strips of most dark prints. But I’m at the end and don’t have matching strips left. No worries! This is what I’m using for the last column.

This is what I hate about jelly rolls. Ugh.

So I use my AccuQuilt die cutter to trim them up.

It’s messy, but more accurate.

Sew one light and one dark strip together. Press to the dark.

Fold step sets in half.

Cut on the fold.

Sew back together. Keep like strips together. Again, press toward the dark.

Fold strip sets in half again and subcut into 2 1/2” strips. I like to use my AccuQuilt die cutter for this., but you can certainly use a rotary cutter and ruler.

So easy!

Now just stitch your strip sets end to end to create two long strips with 32 pieces in each. Press toward the dark!

Ready to sew those strips together? If you consistently pressed to the dark, all your seams will nest. This is one reason why I make strip sets instead of making and sewing four patches together.

Ta daaa!

Time to add that last column.

And my top is finished…..unless I add borders. At this point, it measures 52 by 64 inches.

Will you sew along with us? I have my next jelly roll ready to go! Leave a comment letting me know if you are going to join in.

Have a great day!

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