Tumbling blocks
 

So... I'd like to make a tumbling block quilt. Made a sample the "regular" way. Then I found a youtube video showing Marci Baker making "Not Your Grandmother's Tumbling Blocks". Looks way more do-able.

Here's the problem... went to Amazon and learned I can buy a used book starting at $85!! Are you kidding me???

Do any of you know of another resource to get this book?

i have the abc its got alot of neat patterns no y seams!
http://shop.online-quilting.com/shop...&category_id=1
Gale

the original book is out of print. [sure wish i could find my copy :( ]. but you can still get the pattern in a newer book of hers http://www.amazon.com/ABC-3-D-Tumbli.../dp/0965143961
still a little pricey. i'm sure i didn't pay anywhere near that years ago.

Your local library or interlibrary loan.

hehehe Gale, you just beat me to it

Well... duh on me!
Of course, I'll check my library.

If you go go Kaye woods site she as a tumbling block pattern and it is free to down load ( I only found that out after I had ordered the pattern

Google Marci Baker Tumbling Blocks and you'll get a link to her you-tube video.
She changed the world in the 1990s with this technique!

Jan in VA

Another one for the bucket list!

Jan, thanks.. that's how I stumbled across Marci Baker, with the youtube video. I work better with written/printed instructions. That's why I was looking for her book.

Checked with our library today. They don't have it, nor is it available through intralibrary loan.
:(

Hate to pay big bucks for these books.

Kamaiarigby, I'll try the site you recommended.

Again, I appreciate all your help and insight!

I think you we're on International EBay. Try half.com

go to her website http://www.online-quilting.com/ - I believe the list price of her ABC book is $29.95 you might be able to find it used cheaper but I think it is worth it. I have the older one but it has several really cool patterns in it.

Holy, sure glad I bought this book. I have Not your Grandmother's book...whew....I'll pm you later as I'm at work. maybe i can answer some of your questions

I am about half way finished with the strips/rows for a queen size tumbling block using Marci Baker's technique but somehow I was able to create a workable pattern from her You Tube video...

Let me know if you don't find the book you want, i would be happyI to mail you copies of my templates and notes I have made in doing this project.

I have used the Kaye Woods method that is mentioned earlier and it works fine, you just don't get as much variation on your colours as she uses only three fabrics, but I am sure that you could figure out how to use more fabrics for more colours.

These are not thumbling blocks but sure close - the best part is that they use only half square triangles and squares. I found these pictures on e-bay. I will be making one as soon as I decide on color of backgroud.
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I bought mine off of her website. I think it was around 29 with the ruler. Of course I could not finish mine. But I wish you all the best.

I have the original book that I bought about 2000 with the price tag still on it$12.50 from Country Stitches in Michigan. On the inside cover information is :Published by Alicia's Attic, 709 Knollwood Cir., Ft. Collins, Co 80524 phone 970-234-1336 or [email protected]
There were a couple of other Not your Grandmother's-stars & tumbling blocks- "available at your local quilt store".
Good luck.

Try www.hamiltonbook.com. If this is incorrect, look for Edward R. Hamilton, books on the Internet. They carry books that are out of print and have a huge selection of quilting books and really good prices.

Jan, you are the best source of info!! Thanks. I had seen this before, and forgot it, but "IF" I ever do tumbling blocks, this is how I want to do them. Don't ever leave us, you are a treasure! ;-)

Order Marci's new book, ABC 3-D. I do not have it but it has the same techniques in it.

I am pretty sure that Crafty's BOM 2013 workshop (Free of charges) is going to deal with Tumbling Blocks without Y seams. Also I found a Marci Baker Tutorial on the internet re tumbling blocks with enough info to master the technique and make a cot quilt. I would add a pic if I knew how???

If you belong to a quilt guild they have library's and may have the book you are after.

Each block is made from 2 60* diamonds and an equilateral (60*) triangle. (plus seam allowance on each) Select your size, and cut with your ruler. what is special here is that by using 2 triangles, you have no Y seams and piece in columns. As with all building block quilts, the 3 d effect is achieved using 3 values of fabric. Generally, the light is on the top (triangle) and the medium and dark are in the same relative position throughout the quilt.