Tumbling blocks quilt

This tutorial is for making tumbling blocks using strips sewn together - no Y seams. This technique, developed in 1987 by Marci Baker, is available in the book ABC 3-D Tumbling Blocks ... and More! and the pattern Playing with Blocks for purchase. How to make quick and easy tumbling or baby blocks Learn how to…

It was great to meet up with friends in Yokohama a little different than catching up here in the studio. Sue, Clare, Trish, Gale, Michele, Karen and Mark from here and Sue and Jenny from further do…

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When you think of Amish quilting patterns, "bold" and "geometric" may be the words that come to mind. These beautiful quilts can be seen on nearly any ...

In need of a summer project? I can recommend some rhombus crocheting… This pattern is fairly simple: (I use US crochet terms.) All the rhombuses (or rhombi if you like) are crocheted in the same pattern of 20 rows, except from the halves (triangles) were you stop after row 10. For a blanket like I made, measuring 100 X 160 cm, you will need: 45 blue rhombuses 45 black rhombuses 41 white rhombuses 8 half rhombuses With my gauge (10 cm = 17 dc) I got a little more than 5 rhombuses from a ball…

Fun, easy, piecing for the classic tumbling blocks. Sew strips, cut slices, cut only 2 shapes, not 3. And no set-ins or Y seams! A quick overview of one of t...

This star treatment is a salute to a host of American quilters – pioneer women, Native Americans, the Amish and today’s contemporary quilt artists. The morning star, a traditional quilting image, comes blazing into a colorful modern universe. An eight-point star explodes with dizzying color against a galaxy-black background and brilliant tumbling blocks. Handstitched. 100% cotton. Machine wash and dry. Do not dry clean. Imported.

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You can read about the original antique quilt in an earlier post. Because my blocks are slightly smaller (3 instead of 3 1/2), I decided to make the quilt one block longer and wider. My version ended up at (50 x 57) -- a bit larger than the original. Also, I lost the template I made for the handle, and the replacement I drew was obviously narrower. I didn't notice this right away, and when I did, I decided not to care. Maybe when I'm dead someone will look at this quilt and wonder why some…

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This group is specifically for the owners of the 16" throat, sit-down, free-motion quilting models made by Handi Quilter, or for people interested in buying one. As of 2012, Handi Quilter made machines that were branded by other companies like the Tiara by Babylock, the Powerquilter by Pfaff, and the Platinum by Viking. These are manufactured by Handi Quilter and owners will benefit from the exact same tips, tricks & advice. This is a VERY active group. Please consider the "Daily Digest" or…

Antique 1930s 8 Point Star Quilt w 9 Patch Tumbling Blocks Hand Quilted Colorful | eBay