Finished sewing for the day ... getting late here and I decide I have to see what will happen with the tube blocks if I use 3 strips ... so I get out what scraps I have left from earlier and sew them. OF COURSE .. I am short one triangle to make a block :? You get the idea though. The one strip stays the same all the way around the block which is a cool difference.
Now I have to call it quits .. no.. really :-D

Very pretty!

I'm going to have to learn this technique. I really really like this!

I like it!

I love it!!! But I think you have come up with two more ideas on it. The three strips of fabric is awesome...but so is the idea of making three and then attaching 3 more to this one...and so on :wink: interesting possiblilities :D:D:D

I like this idea :) This is the way great designs are created.

Love it!

I like it. I think we are all going to become addicted.

It's so pretty!! :D I can't wait to see how you will finish this one. You could start a whole new desgin for everyone!!
:D :D :D :D

Hi amma, I am in Tacoma.
Connie

Now, I like it with three strips - hm-m-m-m.... the possibilities are endless!

I am afraid to try it-I might get addicted to it too! LOL Pretty colors!

Love it.

OK now you have me thinking.......... Can't do it now will have to wait till after work

:( Will post it ... when I figure it out. That may be my whole idea of can you use scrap strips and vary it without it looking crazy......................hhhhhmmmmmm

Great color choices.

I like it!!
What a great way to use left over strips.

oooo i love it.

LOVE IT! Great idea too, will have to try it when I get time.

I love it!

Neat block---I think I am going to have to check into this tube quilting!!

What a great idea! I love it with 3 strips! :thumbup:

That looks really cool! Here's a cute idea for strip quilting using honey buns: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/08/...le-runner.html

Oooo - I see a table runner in the making. Want to see the next three.

Beautiful colors!! Show us more when you can!

I love your choice of fabrics in this block.

Don't you hate when that happens. I'm working on a tube quilt right now and just love the whole technique. I'm going to try adding more rows next time. I assume you made the contrast strip larger?

What is tube blocks, I've never heard of it, is it like jelly rolls?

I wish I had more time to sew. I will have to live vicariously through you girls for a while. I just love the colors you chose for these blocks. You are doing great!

I just sewed my three strips together measured the finished product and cut the big strip that size.

Very pretty!! Love those colors.

I've wondered what it would look like with 3 fabrics and that is gorgeous!!! I'm definitely going to have to try this one - after the holidays!

I'm wondering what would happen using a "border print" for the large strip. Think I'll give it a whirl...

I love it! Yes, I'm now addicted too! You did a great job!....and now my creative juices are flowing....hmmm.....how about strings or thinner strips...the more the merrier!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

I think you're onto something here.....I'm going to give that a try as well, and maybe more strips, only thinner ones......we've got it going on!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

This is just too sweet to not try!

I'm hooked too, but it will have to wait until after the holidays. So much to do, so little time. I find the only problem with more strips is that the larger it (the cut piece) is overall, the fewer you get per 44 inch starter piece. So you need to be exact with each starter piece put together to cut. I see LOTS of varieties coming in 2010! Have fun all!

Google tube quilting - missourquilts.com has a tutorial on it - much easier to find though by googling. You take 2 or 3 strips of equal width sew them together. Then measure the resulting width and cut another fabric strip that size. You then sew it on both sides lengthwise- you get a tube - hence the name tube quilting ... and use a 45 degree line on a ruler to cut triangles. You get a square in a square pattern when the triangles are joined into a block.
Check it out !

That makes perfect sense. Why didn't I figure that out :( Thanks and I'm trying your technique next one I do.