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any ideas...I am trying to add a tumbler block

Old 09-24-2011, 12:43 PM
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I am trying to add a tumbler block to each side of this top. I think its impossible...maybe I am just tired and not thinking clearly...
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Old 09-24-2011, 12:45 PM
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I can't picture what you are asking and never made one but your work is gorgeous. great color choices
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Old 09-24-2011, 12:46 PM
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the angles are different for tumbling blocks- you need to either square up the quilt sides= or add pieces to make the correct angle....or you can applique tumbling blocks onto a background- but the angles have to be the same in order to go together
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Old 09-24-2011, 12:47 PM
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I added the top and bottom rows and i wanted to added two side rows but I don't think its possible to add them as a tumbler block.. I think I will just cut the sides and than add a border.
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Old 09-24-2011, 12:54 PM
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It can be done. Just take your time. My suggestion is to lay the new blocks out and then sew them together to make the vertical stripe. At this point I would hand tack horizontal seams and then carefully sew the seams.
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Old 09-24-2011, 12:57 PM
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Not sure what that is, but your quilt is pretty.
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Old 09-24-2011, 01:08 PM
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You can do it. You will have to unsew an inch or two from the ends of each horizontal row. Add the tumblers to the rows, then go back and restitch the horizontal seams. It really won't be that bad.
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No idea, but it is very pretty
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Old 09-24-2011, 01:22 PM
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This 1 block pc is called the Tumbler Block. I got one to go with my Accu-cut. I think the easiest way would be to just cut the side so it is all straight. That is what I am going to do with mine. I love your fabrics in the top!!! Great job! Orrrrrr you could applique it to the border all the way around.
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Old 09-24-2011, 01:25 PM
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I am sewing the blocks into a border...than I will cut the sides. I was hoping not to have to do that but it will be the easiest and fastest way. Here I go...
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