Here is another wonderful guest post for the sew, youve always wanted to quilt series. Free the tumbling block quilt pattern illusion is created using 3 different shads of various colors. Be inspired to explore the world of 3d with the fullcolor. The tumbling block has been around for a long time and is considered to be an e asy quilt pattern. I bought a copy of this book just before taking a workshop from the author, marci baker. I chose the tumbling blocks pattern i found in mccalls. Instead of hoarding these materials, i challenge myself to use them up, design a new quilt pattern, and share a video to walk you through the process. Karin hallaby wrote a book in 2002, called magic pillows, hidden quilts. The tumbling blocks quilt pattern uses light three dimensional baby blocks in the tumbling blocks quilt tumbling block quilt patterns are geena torry greer said. See more ideas about tumbling blocks quilt, tumbling blocks and pattern blocks.
The tumbling block technique, developed in 1987 by marci baker, is available in the book abc 3d tumbling blocks and more. For more information and links, see these original articles. After you sew them and cut them up you then get to play with the layout. She developed a cutting technique that allows you to piece tumbling blocks without yseams. The basic 9patch quilt block can easily be made with two fabrics and two different fabric stratassew strips together, sub cut into sections, then sew into a block. See more ideas about tumbling blocks quilt, quilts and tumbling blocks. According to the block size measurement chart above, from fabric a cut 5 squares, from fabric b cut 4 squares. Jan 2, 2014 this pin was discovered by barbara huffman.
When you feel comfy with paper piecing, come on back and try tumbling blocks. This project can be made of three simple colors, or the quilt can be a complex combination of many fabrics. A real interesting grouping of many batik fabrics are used to create each of the sides of the blocks. The book included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique thats so popular today nancy brenan daniel wrote a book called disappearing nine patch in 2002, but the design we associate with that phrase is not one of the quilt designs used. Even though it is called tumbling blocks the quilt top is made up of diamond shapes. You never really know what they will end up like in the end. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. Learn how to sew a disappearing 16 patch quilt block. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I look for a pattern that triggers some special significance, a block i adore, a pleasing arrangement of blocks or an overall design that catches my eye.
Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. And the block that they used most often was the ninepatch quilt block. Most 9patch quilt blocks look best when lighter value and darker value fabrics are paired together to form a small checkerboard. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. Tumbling blocks is one of the blocks in our sampler quilt. Making tumbling blocks for a quilt easy using the sew easy triangle ruler. Quilt inspiration tumbling blocks divided by 4 or 9 tumbling block quilt pattern free with quilt instructions tumbling blocks married to a nine patch to create a scrappy nine patch tumbler. Try this disappearing nine patch quilt pattern if you love to make quick pieced quilt blocks and quilts. Theres no right or wrong size for the tumbling block, you can make them any size you wish, just remember the bigger the tumbling block the less sewing there is per area, by the same token, the smaller the tumbling block the more sewing there is for the same area. First picture features forever by judy niemeyer, 2nd and 3rd pictures feature tonga gypsy by timeless treasures.
Dec 09, 2010 i bought a copy of this book just before taking a workshop from the author, marci baker. Amish quilts with this pattern are stunning to say the least and a baby crib quilt is so adorable and appealing using pastels with prints andor solid color fabric. Dec 15, 2017 as a natural course, an i love this quilt assignment requires me to reach back in time to search the mccalls quilting archives for a pattern that immediately captures my attention. Our free quilt pattern for the tumbling block quilt was created using the eq7 software. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. Also see whats in your box by elisa lawrance at the 2010 arizona quilt show. Just work carefully through the pattern and allow the illusion to unfold. This quilt block is made up of 5 nine patch blocks centered to make an x. Tumbling blocks make for easy baby quilts patterns that look more interesting than plain patchwork make the tumbling blocks baby quilt by piecing trapezoids of. You will need to print out as many copies of the two units needed as it takes to make a quilt the size you want on very lightweight paper. This striped tumbling blocks quilt is a prime example. How to do a nine patch quilting block with jenny from missouri star quilt co.
New quilters can get started with star quilt patterns for beginners, while more advanced quilters can try one of the more complex and creative star quilt block patterns that are sure to make any quilt shine. Beginner block lotto is a pretty country nine patch block thats put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles. Learn how to make baby blocks in less than 3 minutes. Then the magical tumbling blocks quilt pattern is for you. Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. Free tumbling block quilt pattern tumbling blocks quilt. Sew along one long side of the paired strips with a scant. I made the first quilt, a thankful harvest, with a center of tumbling blocks set on a black background, so it. Refer to these instructions for stitching together most any quilt block that is laid out on a nine patch grid. Tumbling block tutorial since the tumbling block tutorial is a one patch design it is perfect for beginner quilting. Feb 4, 2014 free tumbling block quilt pattern tumbling blocks quilt pattern my patterns stay safe and healthy.
We are following the pattern in the free craftsy block of the month 20 video. Now lets show you how to get that single hexagonal patch which you will need for your tumbling block quilt. I received this book yesterday,and i studied a few of the projects and the tumbling blocks quilt,i just had to dive into it so i started the tumbling blocks quilt 3 d made with fabric strips,then i started piecing it together going slowly at the beginning to make sure the pieces fit just right,afterwhile i will work on it again to get a little futher down the line it like putting a puzzle. Dec 17, 2016 tumbling blocks is a 3d pattern that is very quick and easy to make using a 60 degree ruler or a normal ruler that has a 60 degree marking. The tumbling block tutorial is worth your time to read and practice with. This month i received an awesome ruler in quilty box and finally tackled this pattern and found a way to avoid those yseams completely. I have wanted to make these two quilts for years, but felt intimidated by the geometry.
I am really starting to like the disappearing quilt blocks. Lay one strip of light fabric and one of dark fabric with right sides together. The most impressive thing about this tumbling blocks pattern is the jawdropping illusion it creates. Were continuing our series on tumbling blocks variations, and the artists. The beauty of these blocks lies in the quilters color choices. Fun, easy, strippiecing for the classic tumbling blocks quilt pattern. Tumbling blocks 9 patch quilt pattern quilt pattern. Im including two different ways for making one of the units used in the tumbling ties. I think this block is ideal for using precuts such as a 5. This picnic blanket pattern combines rail fence blocks with nine patches and a bold black and white sashing for a quilt with a retro feel. Nine patch quilting block beginner block quilting series youtube.
Tumbling blocks nine patchqueen amish quilt patterns, tumbling. Beginner block lotto is a pretty country ninepatch block thats put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles. Jan 09, 2017 and the block that they used most often was the ninepatch quilt block. March 15, 2020 post a comment striped tumbling blocks quilt purl soho quilting bed quilt patterns exclusively annies quilt pattern stock photos quilt pattern stock images alamy modern quilting designs i needlefabriccom. Pattern has directions for bothe queen 88 x 98 and lap 50 x 63 12. Optical illusions, tumbling blocks more illusions, cubic construction, and tumbling blocks divided by 4 or 9.
This pattern is simply a tumbling blocks that has 9 blocks of dark fabrics, 9 blocks of medium fabrics and 9 blocks of light fabrics grouped together to make each large block. The tumbling block quilt pattern illusion is created using 3 different shads of various colors. Feb 26, 2018 learn how to make a tumbling blocks quilt much easier without yseams and find a free quilt pattern to guide you through the process. Affiliate each month i get quilty box, a subscription box of quilting gear, thread, and beautiful fabrics. Materials you will need a 60 degree ruler or a square ruler with a 60 degree marking or my 60 degree ruler template pdf. This technique, developed in 1987 by marci baker, is available in the book. You will need to print out as many copies of the two units needed as it takes to make a quilt the size you. Nine patch tumbler is a real show stopper with dimensional looking tumbling blocks. Free block designs and quilt ideas for all the star quilting tutorials youll ever need. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. Tumbling blocks nine patch double or queen c jean horst.
Sew block quilt tumbling block quilt pattern free with quilt instructions free the tumbling block quilt pattern illusion is created using 3 different shads of various colors i like this pin for its image that clearly depicts the color values used in a tumbling block quilt. These very simple blocks are easy to make and play with for endless combinations. Finishing the edges of a tumbling blocks wall quilt. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. This technique, developed in 1987 by marci baker, is available in the book abc 3d tumbling blocks and more. While the y seams and odd angles of this classic quilt block may seem daunting, there is nothing actually hard about it. Beautiful 30s blue white tumbling block star 9 patch february 2019 petite quilts by annette plog tumbling block quilt pattern free with quilt. Strippieced tumbling blocks quilt with marci baker. I love this beautiful and simple ninepatch quilt block quilt from cottage living beautiful. It was pieced by an amish woman and quilted using 7 8 hand stitches per inch. See more ideas about tumbling blocks quilt, tumbling blocks and 3d quilts. With simple nine patch blocks that form a single irish chain quilt pattern, you can create a beautiful quilt without knowing much about piecework. Disappearing 16 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. Today lets look at the tumbling ties quilt block that appeared in quilters newsletter.
I made the first quilt, a thankful harvest, with a center of tumbling blocks set on a black background, so it looks like the blocks float. Easy quilt patterns, free quilt block patterns, machine quilting, tumbling block pattern free, youtube quilting tutorials. But we strongly suggest that you first use this tumbling block tutorial and make a wall hanging before making a whole quilt. Yes, i have taken a piece of the backing put it right sides together after it is quilted and cut the backing so it mimics the blocks. It is a tumbling blocks that has 9 blocks of dark fabrics, 9 blocks of medium fabrics and 9 blocks of light fabrics grouped together to make each large block. This tutorial is for making tumbling blocks using strips sewn together no y seams. Jun 20, 2014 amish country quilts from lancaster tumbling blocks 9 patch this pattern is simply a tumbling blocks that has 9 blocks of dark fabrics, 9 blocks.
What a charming but beautiful quilt in blacks, mediums and light prints. How to make a tumbling blocks quilt with no yseams. This block is made using partial seam construction and finishes at 10 square. As a natural course, an i love this quilt assignment requires me to reach back in time to search the mccalls quilting archives for a pattern that immediately captures my attention. Mar 15, 2020 quilt inspiration tumbling blocks divided by 4 or 9 tumbling block quilt pattern free with quilt instructions. Jun 19, 2014 tumbling blocks 9 patch what a charming but beautiful quilt. Includes 16 projects, twelve using marci bakers strippieced method from not your grandmothers tumbling blocks and several updated designs from sara nephews most popular book, big book of building block quilts, including hollow cube, honeycomb waffle, downtown, and space crystal. Tumbling blocks sunrise quilt free pattern by leah day. When cutting the fabric rotate your fabric instead of rotating the ruler.
The pieces are easy to cut out and the stitching is straightforward. The quilts are beautiful, and much easier than using the traditional method. Tumbling blocks sunrise quilt free pattern by leah day ive wanted to create a tumbling blocks quilt for years, but all those little yseams scared me off. Sew a third strip to the strip set so the light and dark strips alternate. Sew together a step 9 halfsquare triangle unit and a medium 1orange 2. Tumbling blocks divided by 4 or 9 quilt inspiration. Free quilt block patterns, machine quilting, tumbling block pattern free, youtube quilting tutorials. Tumbling block quilt pattern free with quilt instructions. Learn how to make a tumbling blocks quilt much easier without yseams and find a free quilt pattern to guide you through the process. Not putting a block size on this one, as the graphic at right is only to show what your pieces will look like when joined. But for the quilt buyer who has no interest in sewing, this quilt is available and ready for your bed. To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units. Tumbling blocks 9 patch what a charming but beautiful quilt. Making tumbling blocks for a quilt easy using the sew easy.
Dec 18, 2016 this technique, developed in 1987 by marci baker, is available in the book abc 3d tumbling blocks and more. Beautiful 30s blue white tumbling block star 9 patch. But for the many of you who have no interest in sewing, it is available here as a finished quilt. Theres no right or wrong size for the tumbling block, you can make them any size you wish, just remember the bigger the tumbling block the less sewing there is per area, by the same token, the smaller the tumbling block the more sewing. Free tumbling blocks quilt block patterns are deceivingly simple. Tumbling blocks is a 3d pattern that is very quick and easy to make using a 60 degree ruler or a normal ruler that has a 60 degree marking. How to make quick and easy tumbling or baby blocks.