Strips that are 2.5 can easily be cut into 2.5x2.5 squares for 4 patch, 9 patch, or 25 patch. They can also be made into a courthouse square block, or Chinese coins, or rail fence. I've forgotten the name of another pattern I'm thinking about, but it looked like a brick wall.

I am currently working on a queen size quilt for my bed using 2.5 inch (finished) blocks cut from sewing the strips together (six different fabric strips) and then sewing these together end to end with six strips in each row. I have saved tiny-flowered vintage-looking sheets (100% cotton) for some time (bought at Goodwills for @2.00 a sheet.) Colors are pink and white predominately. So far it is on design wall for pattern placement , but I think I'm going to like it. Will back with muslin for that old-fashioned look. First time in along time that I am making something just for me. As I get further along I will post a picture. Haven't done that before but will try.

Hey KatFish,
Thanks so much for the link to Bonnie Hunter. Can't wait to make the Pineapple Blossom and Hidden Wells quilts.

Thanks for all the responses; now, there are so many new patterns I've got to try! Since I love to do "sampler" quilts, I believe one of the quilts I'll make with the strips will be a sampler of the different patterns.
Yesterday, I did start a log cabin quilt. I'm using 4.5" squares of yellow for the center; the completed size will be 14.5". I'm also thinking of adding sashing of dark strips.

You could do a log cabin.

That is really pretty. I found a similar pattern call "Charlie Brown" in my stash of patterns to try some day. Just pulled it out last evening. Think I may give it a go and clean up the scrap bag, just a little.

Rail Fence - Basketweave, there are lots of them. Sew some strips together, lengthwise and cut across to make blocks and sew back together. 2-1/2" strips are used in a lot of quilts.

I found a pattern on you tube called the 1600 jellyroll quilt using 2.5 in strips. I made on and it was quick. Try it

There are great books all for just strips and I am sure there are free patterns at http://quiltville.com/ Scroll down and look on the right for free patterns.

Here's a really fun Bonnie Hunter-esque pattern. Hope I can get the pic up here.

Don't forget Bonnie Hunter.

McCalls free e-book has a really pretty one near the end of the book
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/conte...er_ebook_2.pdf

Christine, what is the name of the block you posted? You did a great job!

McCalls free e-book has a really pretty one near the end of the book
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/conte...er_ebook_2.pdf

It's called colors of May.

I've just finished piecing a "Rainbow Whirligig" Found the pattern in the magazine called Australian Patchwork and Quilting. I'm sure you can find this on line.

http://www.amazon.com/Scrap-Basket-S.../dp/1564778908

http://www.amazon.com/Scrap-Basket-S...d_bxgy_b_img_b

Scrap Basket patterns for 2 1/2 inch strips

Bento Box quilt.

Impressive collection! Thanks for the link.

I found this link for a "Rainbow Wirligig" tute.

Do a search for jelly roll quilts--that should give you lots of suggestions for the 2.5" strips. have fun with it.

There are two good books. A Can of Worms, and Open a can of Worms. They have many good patterns

I love Scraps Avatar. :)

This is a great quilt! :)

Sew the strips together, cut in squares and rotate the blocks as you put then together with sashing. If I hadn't added the stars in the corners, this would have been finished very quickly. [ATTACH=CONFIG]308095[/ATTACH]

There were lots of good ideas on here, many suggesting websites. There are a lot of free sites with ideas. Also, I use my local library. I simply type in a request for quilt books and try it every few months. The library system updates with new books every few months. Our library has county wide lending and I have found a tremendous amount of ideas. Give it a try if you haven't already discovered this resource.