Your ideas sound interesting. I have given some thought to using strips in a barbello quilt. Not sure they would work but may give it a try. Like the pattern that was in the BHG Patchwork issue #111 Aug.
Love the bali jelly rolls.

Log cabin is what came to my mind as well. In fact, I found a pattern, but have yet to find the 'right' jelly roll for it.

Robbi

There are a zillion patterns! Overwhelming for sure. I have used the Bali pops ( or strips) for 3 quilts recently.
Look at Hoffman's website, Missouri Quilts (Summer in the Park is one I want to make) and Cozy quilts - see link below.
You don't need the ruler if you have a 12.5" square for the tube quilts, but someday I may treat myself to one, as I keep buying the Bali Pops! Not only did I use regular fabric in addition to the Bali Pops, but I pulled out strips that weren't the perfect colors and cut my own, or I mixed some up.
I especially like Tradewinds (which I was able to find free on the internet by looking really hard)
I find the Strips are great for people like me who do not have much fabric stored.

Here is a link that might be useful: Strip Quilt Patterns

Thanks for the link. I have seen many of these and already have a few on my consideration list: Hanging Gardens, Ripple Effect and Transitions.

Don't forget French Braids!

Ooo! I love French Braids! The Hanging Gardens quilt pattern goes together a bit like a French Braid too.