There's a good video by Billie Lauder on QuiltersTV. Sorry, I don't know how to add the link. If you brouse the video list it's #8 Ulitimate Scrap Four Patch. She show the tube method and it's really easy.

Quilton: Sorry, I didn't answer all of your questions. I wanted to make a quilt for my new grandson, and was looking for something not too babyish! I bought several fat quarters mostly from the Happy Campers line. I don't remember what the exact measurements ended up being(probably about 40 X 50 inches), but needless to say, I probably have enough fabric leftover to make another baby quilt! I believe I cut the strips to measure 1.5 inches. I played around with the pattern trying to get the look I wanted. I have attached a photo of the fabric I used for the backing. I believe it was Henry Glass fabric.

Also, having used the ruler and the patterns included in the book for another quilt, I cut the strips 2.5 inches as directed and I think the strips in the finished block are a little too large for my taste! So I think if I make that pattern again, I will adjust the strip size down to about 2 inches.

All in all, I have really enjoyed the tool and used it more than I thought I would when I bought it.

Please tell me where I can get your pattern.
Patchwork Patty

Bellaboo, it was interesting to hear your message about the strip tube book and ruler. I have the ruler but not the book. What is neat is that Daniela of Cozy Quilts invented the ruler etc. I took my beginning quilt classes at her shop. She is the creator of the Strip Club. I used to go to the demo once a month. You'd get a free pattern. She would also have jelly rolls of the fabric used in the pattern you could buy. I still have many projects I haven't started yet. She is also the gal who got MODA interested,and then they started making the jelly rolls. You would love going to the demo, she is a fun person and they also have sharing. I don't go as often, am trying to use what I have and finish UFOS. Have fun using your ruler !!! It is a nice reward for enduring the dentist !!! Take care, Sunflower Sue

look at this for pics of the strip tube blocks. just a different ruler but you can use a regular square ruler also.
http://www.wondercutruler.com/string.html

thanks. I'm working on one now. As discussed in another thread, I'm trying to make myself do scrappy. Of course my first two blocks were matching, so I made myself just grab some material and start cutting strips. Now to figure out how to make myself keep it scrappy. I'm going to do this. LOL

Oh dear, do I need to buy this book and ruler?


:)

My book and ruler came today. The book is okay, has lots of different layout diagrams and ideas. I would say between the two, buy the ruler. The ruler makes it so simple! The online video is all you need to know how to make the blocks.

Make a Christmas table runner using TUBE QUILTING is was fun and easy. I watched the vidio and followed instructions. Runner came out good.

Are we talking about the wondercut ruler?