This beautiful Bear Paw Patches 2.0 quilt is made using 2 1/2" strips (not just any strips), The Gelato Pairs Strip Roll. 20 colors - strips of each color. This gives the quilt that wonderful illuminating effect. You will need to make half square triangles from the 2 1/2" strips. The template is included in the pattern. You could also use: The Goddess Tool or Mini Easy Angle. Finished quilt size: 70" x 86"