I was asked to do a checkbook cover tutorial so here is my version. I already had this lesson written in a pdf form so I am just going to use it as is. If anyone has a problem with this just let me know and I will be happy to send it to you in an email.

Thank you.

I wanted to show you how to make the tops like the one I posted earlier. You will need to make the "blocks" needed for the design you choose to make.
Here are the "Block" directions
http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1020

These designs all use a 1 1/4" template. If you need one just let me know.

Once you have chosen your colors and the design you want to make then you need to make however many "Blocks" you need for that design. Blocks are HSTs or Boston Blocks or Combination Blocks etc.

Then after you have your Blocks made lay them out in the layout for that design. Now sew the blocks into rows and the rows together to create the top.

Add borders to get approx 7 1/2 or 7 3/4" by approx 4 1/2" or 4 3/4". The size can vary a bit but not too much or your checkbook will either be too large or too small.

Now you can continue to follow the checkbook cover directions in the PDF.

Here are some other designs. If you have any questions just ask. I am always happy to help.

Thank you, I'm gonna try that. Really cute baby!

Rhonda these are great, far quicker than the way I do them!!

Here you go again...missed seeing blocks from you. But I haven't been able to quilt for a couple weeks, fell and jammed my wrist. It's getting better so hopefully I'll be back to doing one of these. I have two checkbooks, and did the bearclaw so this would be fun for the other one.

thanks

Thanks Rhonda! Awesome tutorial! Love the wonky stars!

Very nice!

as always great tutorial, thank you very much.

Thanks!

Thanks for the tute!!

Rhonda-thanks for the tute. I especially like the star point instructions. I am so enjoying high speed, can't beleive all the things I missed because dial up took too long to view.

Need to go through my scraps and make on of these. Thanks for the tut

Thanks everyone! I hope you enjoy the tutorial! post pics if you can!

How cute! Thanks so much for the great tutorial!!

Thank you so much Rhonda, I love these and you make it so easy.

thanks for the pdf...wonderful instructions...now I have another crazy quilt project to do!!!!! I don't know how I will get my projects done this year, with the trips and cq retreats my hubby and I have planned!!!!!
gone to stitchin'

Thank you so much. Your great tuts and helpful hints are soooo very appreciated especially to this "newbie" quilter.

Just bookmarked it! I'll be making some! Thanks for the tute.

Thank you, Rhonda! Always love your tutorials!

These would make wonderful gifts for the ladies at church in our Bible study. Thank you.

Thanks Rhonda, great tut as usual from you.

I just looked at your work, and I have a question. Is the edge stitching I am seeing, just for design effect?

It is partly but it also flattens the edge and gives it a more finished look. You don't have to do it but I don't close the opening as when you sew the finish seam you sew over the opening and close it then.

Thanks!

Thanks

Thank you so much. I've been looking for something small to make for everyone in my retreat group.

Thanks! :D

Wonderful! Thanks Rhonda for this tute!

You're all very welcome! I hope you enjoy!

Thanks Rhonda for a great tute - plan on making some of these and also doing some of your designs into wallets. Thanks

Thanks Rhonda! As always, you do such amazing work!!!

Rhonda, thank you so much for the tut. I have always wanted to make a checkbook cover and I like the way you explined this one. I'll be making these for christmas gifts. Thanks again.

God bless you and yours,
Irene in hot Oklahoma

you r so awesome. glad u r a part of my world!

I LOVE THIS! Perfect for the small projects I plan to work on! THANK YOU!

Louise

You're welcome LousPeachy. I hope you enjoy using the tutorial

Thank you very much

You're welcome Sophia hope you enjoy the tutorial