I have been having fun with the Strip Tube Ruler and this is a 50 x 68 quilt made using a Jelly Roll of Botany for Moda that I have had for some time.
I was finally able to take a photo outside, unfortunately, the sun was too bright but I wanted to share a picture of my quilt by the river.
Neopolitan Dreamin
The colors in this quilt are beautiful, I really like the combination of orange, green, yellow, brown, and teal.
I followed part of the directions that come with the Strip Tube ruler.
It uses 2.5 inch strips and also a 4.5 inch strip to make a tube. I used 2 different neutral colors for my large strips. I used a ¼-inch seam allowance.
I sewed two sets of 2 - 2½ inch strips together, then sewed all 4 strips together to make a tube. I am using my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine which I used for all of my sewing and quilting.
Here you can see that I sewed 2 - 2.5 inch strips and then a 4.5 inch strip into a tube (please ignore the fold line on my 4.5 strip....guess I didn't press it out).
Then you use the template to cut out your blocks. The Strip Tube Ruler by Cozy Quilt Designs really makes it easy to cut your blocks the right size.
You can see that some of the blocks are half of the neutral color and the others are made from the 4 different jelly roll strips.
When I was putting this together I didn't really have a plan....so it went on the floor in my quilt room and the kitties were locked out. Once I figured out the center I started making more tubes to see how far the Jelly Roll would go, I ended up using all of it other than a couple that were too neutral.
Many times I find it easier to piece a quilt top in sections. This is the way my layout looked before I sewed the sections together.
Here is the quilt top before quilting, doesn't it look beautiful on the deck railing by the river!
Using my good old 15-91 Singer sewing machine I did a medium size free motion meandering on it. It is always a good idea to have an extra table behind your sewing machine to support the weight of the quilt.
I lucked out and found this striped fabric in my stash that happened to match perfectly for the quilt binding that I applied by machine with my tutorial.
Our bed is a king size but I just wanted to show the quilt on a bed.
I used some of the left over pieces from the tube ends to add a strip on the back.
I have enough leftovers to make a pillow too or I could make a table runner like this 45 degree strip tube runner.
You might like my Petunia Strings tutorial which goes into a little more detail on strip blocks.
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Hillbilly Tonya
This is beautiful! Oh I am in love with it.
(You are going to cause me to comment on every post aren't you?)
Jill
Another beautiful quilt Connie! I love the picture by the river!:)
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
P.
That is such a pretty quilt, in a likewise beautiful location there on the river. I love that you quilted it on your 15-91 Singer!
Ellen
Really nice - you did a great job and you just winged it too!! Impressive.
Lauryn Clemmer
beautiful quilt! i would love for you to link this post up to my weekend wrap up link party: spread the love.
there are no rules, just link up and share your fun things with others! http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/03/spread-love-2.html
stop by if you are interested!
{love} lauryn
Clare
That first photo is gorgeous.
The ruler has definitely got my name on it! I loving making string quilts and it would really really come in handy.
Jan-Maree
Gorgeous quilt - might need to investigate that ruler further.
Cathy Tomm
Great finish. I like the photo of the quilt on the rock.
Izzy
The quilt looks fabulous - what a fun pattern. And your photos are great!
JustPam
I love this. Going to put it in the running for my granddaughter's quilt.
shez
hi Connie you quilt looks fantastic,well done,love it.xx
Annette
what a great tut ... and just another reason we could all use this little ruler
Paula
Hi Connie, thank you for sharing "How to put a signature on your blog" I loved that, but can you tell me how you sign your pictures.
I do like your tutorial, I see I have to have this ruler sooner than later.
Take care
Paula
Carrie P.
wow! that is beautiful and I can't believe you quilted it using your Singer.
Teje
Hi Connie! I love this quilt! Pattern is great and those colours so beautiful! How nice you were able to take it out for photos!
x Teje
Sheila
Beautiful quilt! Love the setting 😀
Teresa in Music City
Really cool quilt Connie! And thanks for the tutorial on how to use the ruler to get those fun blocks!!!
The Nifty Stitcher
Beautiful quilt Connie. I love the fabrics, I love the pattern, i love the quilting and I love your outside photos!!!
Diane Wild
Again, another very cool design from that little gadget. Gotta get one.
Vroomans' Quilts
Absolutely love this quilt! Thank you for the tutorial with the 'tube'.
Candace
I love that quilt! I need to try this technique. Thanks for the info.
Crickets Corner
Just saw a program on tube quilting on our local PBS but your layout is totally different. I love it!
Quilt Hollow
This is such a fun technique to see. Thanks.
Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives
Gorgeous, Connie. Just gorgeous.
You are so smart to figure all of the pieces out, you design your quilts so very nicely.
Hugs,
Susan
Mrs.Pickles
very pretty work
Denise :)
Ah, this is perfectly named!! I love it...another great piece of art!! 🙂
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Connie; it is gorgeous!! You couldn't print me up a pattern for that could you??? lol kidding. Do you ever sleep girl???
Lisa Lisa
So cool! What a beautiful quilt!
Missy Shay
Your quilt turned out very pretty, I like that design!
~Niki~
what a cool quilt. and i joined the give~missed it somehow 🙂
Quilting Lodge
Connie...you did a fantastic job showing the versatility of the strip tube ruler! It's such a fun tool to use! I absolutely love the quilt!
Vicki @ Quilting Lodge
iluvmybugs
Love the design you created and the fabrics you used for this quilt Connie!! TFS and enjoy the beautiful weather!!!
~Terry~
Sallie
Love your quilt! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs
Beautiful Connie, as always! You are so talented!
Needled Mom
That really looks gorgeous and it is nice to see the breakdown on the blocks.
krisgray
oh so pretty - love the center medallion!!
Sue Daurio
what a great quilt!! I think I'm going to try this for one of my hands2help quilts. Thanks for sharing and the great tutorial. I pinned it so I can come back to it in a few weeks.
harleywife57
This is so beautiful !! and your photos turned out great ! thanks !
Татьяна
It is a beautiful quilt, spring!
SeeingStars
Very nice tutorial on your tube piecing. Looks fun with that handy ruler. I'm impressed with your quilting on the Singer. 🙂 Isn't it fun when you find that perfect binding (or backing) fabric in your stash? It makes me happy!
Thanks for sharing!