Neopolitan Dreamin
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.
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. Vicki has these rulers in stock too!
For this quilt tutorial I followed part of the directions that come with the 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.
For some of my tubes I used 4 – 2.5 inch strips.
Here you can see I had sewn 2 strips together – twice.
Then I sewed them into a tube.
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.
I have highlighted in green so you can see the difference in the blocks.
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.
This is the way my layout looked.
Here is the quilt top before quilting.
Using my good old 15-91 Singer I did a medium size meandering on it.
I lucked out and found this striped fabric in my stash that happened to match perfectly!
Our bed is a king size but I just wanted to show the quilt on a bed.
How about a quilt on a rock!
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.
I darkened this photo a little to be able to show you the difference in the neutral fabrics I used and created a pattern with them.
If anyone is interested in a better diagram of the block setting let me know and I’ll do one up.
Stop back tomorrow for another tutorial using this ruler, I can think of all kinds of things to do with it but today it is supposed to be in the 70’s and I’ll be doing yard work. Enjoy!
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This is beautiful! Oh I am in love with it.
(You are going to cause me to comment on every post aren't you?)
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
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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!
Really nice – you did a great job and you just winged it too!! Impressive.
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
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.
Gorgeous quilt – might need to investigate that ruler further.
Great finish. I like the photo of the quilt on the rock.
The quilt looks fabulous – what a fun pattern. And your photos are great!
I love this. Going to put it in the running for my granddaughter's quilt.
hi Connie you quilt looks fantastic,well done,love it.xx
what a great tut … and just another reason we could all use this little ruler
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
wow! that is beautiful and I can't believe you quilted it using your Singer.
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
Beautiful quilt! Love the setting 😀
Really cool quilt Connie! And thanks for the tutorial on how to use the ruler to get those fun blocks!!!
Beautiful quilt Connie. I love the fabrics, I love the pattern, i love the quilting and I love your outside photos!!!
Again, another very cool design from that little gadget. Gotta get one.
Absolutely love this quilt! Thank you for the tutorial with the 'tube'.
I love that quilt! I need to try this technique. Thanks for the info.
Just saw a program on tube quilting on our local PBS but your layout is totally different. I love it!
This is such a fun technique to see. Thanks.
Gorgeous, Connie. Just gorgeous.
You are so smart to figure all of the pieces out, you design your quilts so very nicely.
Hugs,
Susan
very pretty work
Ah, this is perfectly named!! I love it…another great piece of art!! 🙂
Connie; it is gorgeous!! You couldn't print me up a pattern for that could you??? lol kidding. Do you ever sleep girl???
So cool! What a beautiful quilt!
Your quilt turned out very pretty, I like that design!
what a cool quilt. and i joined the give~missed it somehow 🙂
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
Love the design you created and the fabrics you used for this quilt Connie!! TFS and enjoy the beautiful weather!!!
~Terry~
Love your quilt! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful Connie, as always! You are so talented!
That really looks gorgeous and it is nice to see the breakdown on the blocks.
oh so pretty – love the center medallion!!
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.
This is so beautiful !! and your photos turned out great ! thanks !
It is a beautiful quilt, spring!
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!