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Garden Strings Tutorial

Garden Strings Tutorial

Are you ready for another tutorial using the Strip Tube Ruler? I like fast and easy projects and this is one of them.

Don’t forget my Giveaway that is still going on for the Strip Tube Ruler sponsored by Quilting Lodge!

I have been having fun with the Strip Tube Ruler
and this is a 20 inch quilt or center piece made using old fabrics in my stash.

Vicki has these rulers in stock!

 

Garden Strings Tutorial

I looked and looked for different patterns using this ruler with something other than 2 1/2 inch strips and couldn’t find any. So I’ve been trying to come up with different things. I have lots of other ideas!

Garden Strings Tutorial

I cut 4 strips 1 1/2 wide for this project. Sew them into a strip.

Cut a 4 1/2 strip and sew it to your strips to make a tube.

Garden Strings Tutorial
Garden Strings Tutorial

I placed the ruler on the seam line – matching the 4 1/2 mark. Cut your blocks.

Garden Strings Tutorial

Sew together as shown. Each block measures 5 1/4 inch.

Garden Strings Tutorial

Here you can see 16 blocks sewn together for a 20 inch square.

Garden Strings Tutorial

I then added a little applique to add some color using my Sizzix Big Shot cutter.

Garden Strings Tutorial

I did a small meandering on my old Singer.

Garden Strings Tutorial
Garden Strings Tutorial

Looks pretty good on the table, of course the placemats don’t match ๐Ÿ™‚

Garden Strings Tutorial
Garden Strings Tutorial

Here is a view of the back.

Garden Strings Tutorial

Do you see the little mini?? I was going to add it here but I think this post is long enough so tomorrow I’ll do one more Strip Tube Ruler post and show it plus the stack of things I didn’t get finished. I think this is a great ruler to add to anyone’s collection of tools.

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Comments

  1. monique

    December 09, 2013 at 7:54 am

    thanks, good job

    Reply
  2. Hillbilly Tonya

    March 23, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    This is so cute too!!!!

    Reply
  3. Jill

    March 21, 2012 at 12:51 am

    That is so gorgeous!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  4. kit homes

    March 17, 2012 at 11:01 am

    This is the best art and craft designs.It look so impressive and art work.It look so beautiful.This is the best idea to share with us.

    Reply
  5. jachmilli

    March 17, 2012 at 5:43 am

    One wedding seems to blend into another and looking for alternative ideas can be a struggle.

    for the bride

    Reply
  6. Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives

    March 15, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Beautiful, Connie.
    Hugs,
    Susan

    Reply
  7. KatieQ

    March 16, 2012 at 1:34 am

    The projects you have made with this ruler just keep getting better. I LOVE THIS QUILT! The applique really makes it a standout. Great quilting.

    Reply
  8. Melissa Corry

    March 15, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    That is such a cool ruler ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Betty Lou

    March 15, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Amazing how you can get such different looks with this ruler. Very versital and uses up some of those "older" fabrics.

    Reply
  10. Denise :)

    March 15, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Connie, I think this may be my favorite of the bunch so far!! I also am thinking that one way or another, this will definitely be a ruler I add to my collection!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  11. Cyn ;-)

    March 15, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Super little quilt, Connie. The applique sure adds a darling bit of bling. Thank you for a great tute!
    BTW… what is a Sizzix? Is it like a Go or Cricut??

    Reply
  12. Karen

    March 15, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Connie – wow — this is so fast and easy – and beautiful ! Thanks for the tutorial ! I found you thru Angie's Applique Thursday !

    Karen

    Reply
  13. MC

    March 15, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Love this pattern, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. ~ Julie ~

    March 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    This is such a pretty quilt! And the mini would be so fun to hang on my wall! I think I'm going to have to add this one to my bucket list! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  15. BillieBee (billiemick)

    March 15, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    This is wonderful!

    Reply
  16. Lisa Lisa

    March 15, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  17. Quilting Lodge

    March 15, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Wow! Another job well done my friend! I love it!

    Vicki @ Quilting Lodge

    Reply
  18. West Michigan Quilter

    March 15, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Love your table topper and can't wait to try one. Love those flowers too. They add so much. thanks for the tute!

    Reply
  19. โ•ฐโ˜†โ•ฎ Barb โ•ฐโ˜†โ•ฎ

    March 15, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Once again, a winner! You have a very creative mind, and the flowers just topped off the quilt. Like!

    Reply
  20. Marjorie's Busy Corner

    March 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    That's a lovely table topper Connie..love the color too.

    Reply
  21. Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs

    March 15, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    You are prolific! Where do all these lovely projects end up? On display I hope!!! I really do need to get this ruler!

    Reply
  22. Sunnybec

    March 15, 2012 at 10:03 am

    That is one of the nicest little quilts I have seen!! They would make lovely presents. Hugs

    Reply
  23. Leah

    March 15, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    I am loving all that you are creating with this strip ruler. Thanks for sharing with us!!

    Reply
  24. beaquilter

    March 15, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I love this! too cute and love the mini one, now I have a ruler like this but it's not called a tube ruler but I think I can do the same thing, the angle is the same so why not!?

    Reply
  25. Lesley

    March 15, 2012 at 4:04 am

    Cute, cute! Love the quilts and love your pics of the process. Very inspirational!

    Reply

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