The next day, I decided to cut out a quilt top using a recently purchased 6 1/2" Tumbler die. I picked several pieces out of my stash and in less than an hour, everything was cut and ready. However, after an hour of placing different colors randomly across the bed, I discovered I wanted the colors to look orderly. So, I went looking on the internet for ideas. One was to use "Trip Around the World", which I liked but more planning would be involved and I wanted to get going on the quilt. Then, I found this pattern...
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| Fall Tumbler Quilt Top 48" x 65" |
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Very colorful and fun quilt!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It would be fun to make as an "I Spy" quilt. But, my next plan is to piece scrappy strings together and then cut them with the Tumbler die, mixing a lighter color every other one. We shall see how that goes.
DeleteLove how fast you can get from idea to sewing with your cutter. That looks like a streak of lightening setting. I usually do it with squares but it works great with the tumblers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. Using the Die cutter worked very well.
DeleteOh gosh, I have been looking at this die and trying to decide if I want to buy it or not. I already have the 4 1/2" tumbler but this would make for some VERY quick donation quilts. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. It did go together quite quickly. I still have some of the bright orange floral, enough to piece a matching back. One of the ladies from my sewing group said we can piece the batting, and then our group will tie it and it can be donated to a local nursing home.
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