The Go is great - the longest part is deciding what fabric to use and to get it ready. When you can cut up to 6 layers at one time it goes so fast.
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The Go is great - the longest part is deciding what fabric to use and to get it ready. When you can cut up to 6 layers at one time it goes so fast.
I do the same with a Studio cutter, and it takes no time to cut them out. There are different sizes of dies for them.
Sewbeadit
W. Washington
I cut out my fabrics on my Accuquilt cutter, too, but I haven't gotten around to sewing them together.
If you know someone who has a die cutter, maybe ask them nicely, or I'd be willing to help you out as well!
People who start projects and never finish them are cooler
than people who never start projects at all.
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I am making a tumbler quilt now using the 5 inch tumbler template from MSQC. If making a queen size, may want to go with the 10 inch template. Mine is made out of scrappy 5 inch squares.I just sew tumblers together to make a row and then sew the rows together.
A die cutter or templates are great if you plan to use pre-cuts or are relying on a scrap bag, but if you are using fat quarters or yardage, you'll be most efficient and have the least waste if you cut strips the width of fabric, height of desired tumbler. You can cut your tumbler pieces out using a regular ruler and marking the desired angle on the ruler either with tape or a marker -- no waste at all except for a small piece at the beginning of your strip.
QuiltersCache has a template for a 3" tumbler. A note at the bottom indicates that 272 tumblers of this size made a quilt sized 38" X 49" if that helps.
http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TumblersBlock.html
May your stitches always be straight, your seams always lie flat, and your grain never be biased against you.
Sue
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*** I did mine with a 3" on top by 5" on the bottom - made template myself.
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*** Then sewed together in a rows.
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*** Easy to make
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J J (jbj137)
I am a G.R.I.T.
G = girl R =raised I = in T = the S = South
Nancy's Notions has templates for many sizes of tumbler pieces. You might try her catalog;.
I watched that show. Also, all of Nancy's videos of her shows are free to watch on her website.Originally Posted by carolynjo
Alyce
I use the large Creative Grids Tumbler ruler. Tumbler blocks chain piece quickly. I would use Best Press too. Cut layers of fabric and no waste! Easy and quick!
Sandy
Last edited by Sandygirl; 06-16-2015 at 04:15 AM.
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Janome 9900 / Janome 9700 / Janome Decor 3050 / Janome 1100D serger
Singer Centennial model (inherited from my late, fav aunt!)
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