Ever look at that pile of fabric scraps youve been holding onto and wonder why?

All of those pieces of leftover fabric are still so pretty and likely useful for something, right?

This easy sewing project is a perfect sewing idea for beginners and experts alike.

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Every quilter knows how bothersome it is to have those extra pieces of fabric strips hanging around.

You do not need to back stitch.

Step 4

After you are done sewing trim the extra threads with scissors.

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Lay the fabric flat and use the flat iron to press the crease of the two fabrics.

Step 6

Turn your piece counter clockwise until it is sideways.

This time when you pin confirm you pin the seam you made with your last strip.

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Step 7

Repeat Step 2 making sure you pull out the pins as you sew.

confirm you pin each seam before you sew.

And now youve made the base for your cozy quilt!

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Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial

Easy Sewing Projects | Free Quilt Patterns | DIY Quilt Block Tutorial | DIY Projects and Crafts by DIY JOY at http://diyjoy.com/how-to-sew-quilt-blocks-tutorial