Tumbling In - Tumbler Block
07-17-2011, 02:44 PM
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One of my favourite blocks is the humble tumbler. Here is a quick tutorial on how to incorporate this shape into a block (See Picture 1)
Cut 4 x 3.5" tumbler blocks. Take four x 5" charm squares and cut them into 2 x 2.5" pieces (See picture 2)
Sew the 2.5" pieces onto either side of the tumbler (See picture 3). Trim the block back to 4.5" x 3.5" Maker sure you find the centre of the tumbler by folding in half lengthwise and finger pressing.
To make the centre block, sew 3 x 2.25" squares together. Use a contrasting fabric for your centre square.
Trim back to 4.5" square, remembering to measure from the centre so block is even.
Add 2.25" x 4.5" rectangle to the top and bottom of your 3 squares and trim back to 4.5" square
For the corner blocks cut 4 x 3.5" squares.
Make the rows as shown in Picture 1 and join them together.
Cut 4 x 3.5" tumbler blocks. Take four x 5" charm squares and cut them into 2 x 2.5" pieces (See picture 2)
Sew the 2.5" pieces onto either side of the tumbler (See picture 3). Trim the block back to 4.5" x 3.5" Maker sure you find the centre of the tumbler by folding in half lengthwise and finger pressing.
To make the centre block, sew 3 x 2.25" squares together. Use a contrasting fabric for your centre square.
Trim back to 4.5" square, remembering to measure from the centre so block is even.
Add 2.25" x 4.5" rectangle to the top and bottom of your 3 squares and trim back to 4.5" square
For the corner blocks cut 4 x 3.5" squares.
Make the rows as shown in Picture 1 and join them together.
Picture 1 - Finished 8 block
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Picture 2
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Picture 3
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Picture 4
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Picture 5
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