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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
March 23, 2012 at 9:31 pmI 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
March 17, 2012 at 11:18 amReally cute, Connie!
Allison
March 17, 2012 at 2:17 amvery nice! I love the stitching around the flower petals.
Bouts Choisis
March 16, 2012 at 2:25 pmWhat 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
March 16, 2012 at 9:11 amHi 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
March 16, 2012 at 3:09 amLove the table runner, Connie! Great job! :o)
M-R
March 16, 2012 at 2:07 amBeautiful table runner, Connie! Thanks for the tutorial — I'll have to give it a try sometime. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
kt
March 15, 2012 at 7:55 pmI think this is my favorite of your projects–thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
The Shady Porch
March 15, 2012 at 5:57 pmThat 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
March 15, 2012 at 2:50 pmWow, like this one even better than Garden Strings – your designs are great. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy ~~~
March 14, 2012 at 7:59 pmVery nice tutorial and project. Thanks
Elly D
March 14, 2012 at 3:59 pmThank you Connie 🙂 This is a gorgeous little table runner!
Lyn
March 14, 2012 at 2:16 pmThis 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
March 14, 2012 at 1:55 pmGreat tutorial. Thanks and I love how you did the flowers.
Lisa
March 14, 2012 at 1:54 pmIt's beautiful! I love the flowers in the middle!
AndiWinslow
March 14, 2012 at 11:53 amWonderful instructions for making this pretty table runner. andi
╰☆╮ Barb ╰☆╮
March 14, 2012 at 11:37 amConnie – 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
March 14, 2012 at 3:46 pmIt 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
March 14, 2012 at 10:30 amGreat techniques, but I think it's the color combinations that make this really sing. Thanks for the tutorial.
Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs
March 14, 2012 at 2:54 pmSomehow 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
March 14, 2012 at 2:53 pmSomehow I missed this yesterday! I love the colors. Thanks for show us so many options for using the Strip Tube Ruler!
Marilyn
March 14, 2012 at 9:04 amGorgeous runner, and love how you made those blocks. Thanks for the tutorial.
Rachelle
March 14, 2012 at 8:28 amLove that table runner; very nice
Denise :)
March 14, 2012 at 2:36 amConnie, this is just darling. Very, very sweet. And as always, your tutorial is very well done, too! 🙂
Apple Avenue Quilts
March 14, 2012 at 2:14 amVery cute runner and a great tutorial!
Betty Lou
March 14, 2012 at 12:09 amIt really does start with a tube, how cleaver. Very nice runner.
shez
March 13, 2012 at 11:40 pmwow Connie this runner is gorgeous,well done.xx
Quilting Lodge
March 14, 2012 at 4:12 amLove the runner! You are so talented! Can't wait to see who wins the ruler!
Vicki @ Quilting Lodge
sarapatch
March 13, 2012 at 9:44 pmThanks!!!It 's very very pretty!!!
Needled Mom
March 14, 2012 at 2:36 amVery cute and I love the zig zag stitches on the flowers.
Joanie's Quilts
March 14, 2012 at 1:23 amI 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
March 14, 2012 at 1:21 amThis is so cute. I particularly like the flowers in the center and how you finished them.
Linda
March 13, 2012 at 8:18 pmSo cute, I love this runner. The colors are great and the flowers look so fun! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Lesley
March 14, 2012 at 12:55 amWonderful runner and instructions! Spring must be here!
Jamie Lee
March 13, 2012 at 6:25 pmThose flowers Look amazing with the fmq. I've never seen that before.
Diane Wild
March 13, 2012 at 6:16 pmThat is very cool. I like it. Thanks for the tute.
Jen
March 13, 2012 at 11:07 pmYour runner is lovely what a great ruler and how you FMQuilted around the flowers and sewed the stems. a really lovely centre peice.
Donna
March 13, 2012 at 10:12 pmI love how you sewed on the flowers.
iluvmybugs
March 13, 2012 at 9:46 pmWhat a fun runner Connie…love your Sizzix flowers and how you quilted them!!!
~Terry~
Caryl W
March 13, 2012 at 9:13 pmThat is an awesome tute….AND I love the runner…so cute!!
beaquilter
March 13, 2012 at 8:51 pmsuch a cute runner! love it and i bet some "ugly" fabrics would look good in it too.
Rosa
March 13, 2012 at 8:36 pmIt`s fantastic.Thanks for the tuto!
Jan-Maree
March 13, 2012 at 7:59 pmThat is so pretty Connie!
Stray Stitches (Linda G)
March 13, 2012 at 7:42 pmThanks for the wonderful tutorial. Your table runner is beautiful 🙂
Mrs.Pickles
March 13, 2012 at 7:06 pmvery pretty
Sheila
March 13, 2012 at 6:38 pmLovely runner , really love those colors together .
Marjorie's Busy Corner
March 13, 2012 at 6:24 pmGreat tutorial Connie….a question. How did you get the 4leaf clover added to your signature without the paint.net?? If you don't mind.