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I have been having fun with the Strip Tube Ruler and this is a little runner I made that measures 9 inches x 24 inches using it.
I cut 4 strips the width of my fabric that were 2.5 inches and 2 strips of creme the width of my fabric that were 1.5 inches and sewed them together as shown above. Now fold so the brown and blue edges are together and sew another seam to make a tube.
I forgot to show a photo of the tube, but you can see it in the photo below.
Place your ruler with the #7 line on your stitching line as shown and then cut.
You will end up with squares like this.
Now we are going to cut the square in half as shown above.
Arrange them like this.
Sew together as shown.
Finished block.
You will have 2 blocks that are approximately 9.5 inches.
I then added a 9.5 inch square of the creme for the center.
I cut some flowers and leaves with my Sizzix Big Shot after I had applied some Heat & Bond Lite to the fabrics.
I just did a little free motion quilting around the petals and leaves in dark brown and also added some stems. I put some scraps of Warm & Natural behind them first and then trimmed away the excess after I was done.
Then I added my backing, batting and did some free motion quilted on all of the creme areas.
Below are some examples of other ways you could arrange the blocks. I ended up getting 7 blocks out of the tube.
Hillbilly Tonya
I am catching up on blogs today…starting here with you. I won't comment on all and you don't have to reply to them, but when I see a pretty I'll stop and say something and this is so so pretty. DO I need one of those rulers? You are making me think that maybe I do.
Ellen
Really cute, Connie!
Allison
very nice! I love the stitching around the flower petals.
Bouts Choisis
What a gorgeous colour combination. That looks like a handy ruler to have! I have a similar one from olfa – will be comparing the two to see if the tutorial will work for me. Many thanks.
The Nifty Stitcher
Hi Connie, I think I have already commentedon this but I'll tell you again how much I love it. Is that raw edge applique ? Do you stabalise the fabric with anything first to stop it fraying ?
Thanks a lot for linking uip with TGIFF
Kelli
Love the table runner, Connie! Great job! :o)
M-R
Beautiful table runner, Connie! Thanks for the tutorial — I'll have to give it a try sometime. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
kt
I think this is my favorite of your projects–thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
The Shady Porch
That is so pretty. I love the colors and the flowers. I think quilting is a beautiful form of art! Thanks for sharing at the Rock 'N Share!
ANudge
Wow, like this one even better than Garden Strings – your designs are great. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy ~~~
Very nice tutorial and project. Thanks
Elly D
Thank you Connie 🙂 This is a gorgeous little table runner!
Lyn
This was my first visit. I love your site. Great tutorial. Do you have a tutorial on the fmq on the flower edges? I just love how you did that. Beautiful! Lyn
Laine
Great tutorial. Thanks and I love how you did the flowers.
Lisa
It's beautiful! I love the flowers in the middle!
AndiWinslow
Wonderful instructions for making this pretty table runner. andi
╰☆╮ Barb ╰☆╮
Connie – this is not fair! Now I really want to win that ruler, and to have a die-cutter, too. Having Quilt Tool Envy here!
Nanette Merrill
It is perfect. It is balanced and tells a story. I especially love the flowers and the little zigzags. It just makes the whole project.
Chatty Kathy
Great techniques, but I think it's the color combinations that make this really sing. Thanks for the tutorial.
Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs
Somehow I missed this yesterday! I love the colors. Thanks for show us so many options for using the Strip Tube Ruler!
Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs
Somehow I missed this yesterday! I love the colors. Thanks for show us so many options for using the Strip Tube Ruler!
Marilyn
Gorgeous runner, and love how you made those blocks. Thanks for the tutorial.
Rachelle
Love that table runner; very nice
Denise :)
Connie, this is just darling. Very, very sweet. And as always, your tutorial is very well done, too! 🙂
Apple Avenue Quilts
Very cute runner and a great tutorial!
Betty Lou
It really does start with a tube, how cleaver. Very nice runner.
shez
wow Connie this runner is gorgeous,well done.xx
Quilting Lodge
Love the runner! You are so talented! Can't wait to see who wins the ruler!
Vicki @ Quilting Lodge
sarapatch
Thanks!!!It 's very very pretty!!!
Needled Mom
Very cute and I love the zig zag stitches on the flowers.
Joanie's Quilts
I love your table runner with the wonderful applique blocks! I have the same oriental fabric with the birds in it. I used it in a teal and turquoise 3 seam 10 minute quilt for my son's Christmas present. I love the blues and chocolates together! Great job!
West Michigan Quilter
This is so cute. I particularly like the flowers in the center and how you finished them.
Linda
So cute, I love this runner. The colors are great and the flowers look so fun! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Lesley
Wonderful runner and instructions! Spring must be here!
Jamie Lee
Those flowers Look amazing with the fmq. I've never seen that before.
Diane Wild
That is very cool. I like it. Thanks for the tute.
Jen
Your runner is lovely what a great ruler and how you FMQuilted around the flowers and sewed the stems. a really lovely centre peice.
Donna
I love how you sewed on the flowers.
iluvmybugs
What a fun runner Connie…love your Sizzix flowers and how you quilted them!!!
~Terry~
Caryl W
That is an awesome tute….AND I love the runner…so cute!!
beaquilter
such a cute runner! love it and i bet some "ugly" fabrics would look good in it too.
Rosa
It`s fantastic.Thanks for the tuto!
Jan-Maree
That is so pretty Connie!
Stray Stitches (Linda G)
Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. Your table runner is beautiful 🙂
Mrs.Pickles
very pretty
Sheila
Lovely runner , really love those colors together .
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Great tutorial Connie….a question. How did you get the 4leaf clover added to your signature without the paint.net?? If you don't mind.