Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial (+ FREE PDF Pattern)

Looking for a quick and satisfying project? The Strip Box Shuffle Quilt  uses simple strip piecing to create a bold, graphic layout — perfect for showing off your favorite prints or diving into your fabric stash. For my version, I used a mix of yellow prints paired with solid black and a warm yellow accent. I bought these from my local Lincraft store here in Australia. The black strips frame the colors beautifully and really make them pop. You can easily switch up the palette — try pastels for a soft, calm, look or bold solids for a strong, modern, contemporary style.

I have used fabric that I have had on hand that I purchased from our local Lincraft store here in OZ. These are generic fabrics that don’t have a brand name, so unfortunately I can’t help you with that.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial

FREE PDF PATTERN

We’ve included a free PDF pattern has part of this tutorial which you can download for free AND you don’t even need to sign up for it. Just scroll down to the end of this blog post to download.

Finished Size

61 ¼” × 70″

Skill Level

Beginner Friendly

Other Notes

WOF = width of fabric
Seam allowance: ¼”

Tools We Used

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Choosing Your Fabric

This quilt is made up of two different blocks:

  • BLOCK A – a simple strip-pieced block using 7 assorted fabrics. It may look like 5 fabrics in the image below but you will be arranging the strips randomly, so you will need all seven. Using seven fabrics helps to create a more varied look across the quilt.
  • BLOCK B – a framed block with a yellow centre and black borders. Of course, you can choose your favourite colours.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial 0 block A and Block B

Fabric Requirements

Fabric Amount
Block A – 7 assorted fabrics ⅓ yd each (2 ⅓ yds total)
Block B – Yellow fabric ¾ yd
Block B – Black fabric 1 ½ yds
Binding ½ yd
Backing (42″ wide) 4 ½ yds (based on 4” overage on all sides)
Batting Twin size (at least 69″ × 78″)

Cutting Instructions

Block A

From each of the 7 assorted fabrics:

  • Cut 5 strips, 2 ¼” × WOF

Block B

From black fabric:

  • Cut 14 strips, 2 ¼” × WOF

    • Sub-cut each strip into four rectangles, 2 ¼” × 9 ¼” (Total: 56 rectangles)

  • Cut 8 additional strips, 2 ¼” × WOF (do not sub-cut these)

From yellow fabric:

  • Cut 4 strips, 5 ¾” × WOF

Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for written instructions

(Can’t see the video? Click here to watch it on YouTube)



Block A Construction

  1. Randomly arrange the assorted fabric strips into sets of five strips each. So you’ll create seven strip sets in total – each with 5 strips.
  2. Sew the strips together along the long edges using a ¼” seam allowance.

    • Once sewn, each strip set should measure 9 ¼” wide.

The image below is an example of what one of these strip-sets will look like:

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial -strip-set

  1. Press seams to one side.
  2. Sub-cut each of the strip sets into four blocks measuring 9 ¼” × 9 ¼”.

    • Total: 28 Block A units.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial - subcut strip set

Block B Construction

  1. Sew a black strip (2 ¼” × WOF) to each side of a yellow strip (5 ¾” × WOF).
  2. Press seams toward the black fabric. Repeat this step with the remaining strips to make four strip sets.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial - block 2 construction

  1. Sub-cut each strip set into seven pieces each measuring 5 ¾” wide.

    • Total: 28 pieces.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial - sub-cut strip-sets

  1. Take the 28 pieces and sew one black rectangle (2 ¼” × 9 ¼”) to each side.
  2. Press seams toward the black

    • Total: 28 Block B units.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial - block 2 construction

Quilt Top Assembly

  1. Lay out your blocks in 8 rows of 7 blocks each (56 blocks total).
    Alternate Block A and Block B in a checkerboard layout.

    • Row 1 starts with Block B
    • Row 2 starts with Block A
    • Continue alternating rows in this pattern

  2. Sew the blocks together to form each row.
    Press seams in opposite directions for each row to help them nest neatly.
  3. Sew the rows together to complete your quilt top.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial

Finishing

  1. Layer the quilt top, batting, and backing.
  2. Quilt as desired.
  3. Bind using your preferred method.

Your Quilt Is Complete!

The Strip Box Shuffle Quilt is a great way to play with contrast and color while keeping the construction simple. Try it with solids for a bold modern look, or mix in prints for a fun, scrappy feel.

Strip Box Shuffle Quilt Tutorial

DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF PATTERN FOR THIS QUILT

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