I have a drawer full of 2 1/2 inch strips. I cut down all my scraps to 2 1/2 inches for ease of use before they go in there. This is the tutorial I used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNoZXjt_Ay0
I just sewed my strips into one very long strip and followed the tutorial.
I ended up with 2 quilt tops. They will be going to Aussie Hero Quilts.
It cost me nothing except for my time.
Cat panels. Spotlight in South Morang. Always has just what I need. I bought this panel today for $6 Purrfect! I will be pulling the other backgrounds using these colours and adding the appliqued cats to it.