After the panic subsided, I came up with a reasonable goal for completing the tumbler quilt... the end of June. One thing about college graduates... they don't mind getting late gifts! My nephew majored in something like "historic preservation" and I thought a tumbler quilt in 1800s reproduction prints would suit him to a "T"... might even make him interested in pursuing a specialty in historic/antique quilts!
I had this quilt figured out so it's just a matter of setting short term goals and keep moving! I received several comments about using a GO! cutter... but I don't have one and don't know of anyone who does... including the LQS. No matter... I have a handy dandy tumbler block template from Missouri Star Quilt Company! (Link has video tutorial.)
The neon yellow (look at it glow!) acrylic template is made to fit charm squares... so I've cut 5" WOF strips and sub cut into tumbler blocks with very little waste...
And despite my youngest granddaughter's preschool graduation this evening....
...I manged to cut out over 200 blocks!
I'll get her done!
Gratuitous photo of my three little girls... otherwise known as my daughter and her two daughters...
It's hard to take photos of moving targets...
Glad to see that you are moving along just fine using strips and a template. Your girls are all very cute.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have a plan and the motivation to "get er done"! It will be a treasure.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have a plan and the motivation to "get er done"! It will be a treasure.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that these templates work well, I was thinking of getting one at some point also. Way to go on getting 200 cut out so far, that is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are on your way now!! Love the pic of your girls! Just darling!!
ReplyDeleteYour tumblers seem just as easy as cutting with a GO!, your quilt is going to be great and so appropriate.
ReplyDeleteCute girls!♥
Your tumbler quilt will be beautiful. You are really moving along with your quilting. Love the pictures of your granddaughters graduation. Hugs
ReplyDeleteYou Go girl!! Can't wait to see the finished quilt
ReplyDeleteWay to go! Ain't no flies on you! lol
ReplyDeleteAnd what beautiful children you have.
Good going on the tumblers. Although have to say at the moment I'm more fascinated by the glowing template - amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe little ladies are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteNice tumbler template.
Your girls are adorable and I am glad to know you are enjoying the tumbler! I can't wait to see pics of the finished project!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!! Look at you GO! *wink, wink! I think you are gonna just love the way the quilt goes together! I too can hardly wait to see it finished!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you like the ruler!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the finished quilt! Keep up the good work!
Natalie
Very timely that I read this today... I have been planning to buy that template myself! I have a goal to use up my stash by Christmas and this looked like a good way to do it! Can't wait to see how yours comes along!
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