This tutorial is for making 2 favourite 3D effects.
Both effects are quite straight forward and use no Y seams.
How to make quick and easy tumbling block and a 3D hexagon
The tumbling block technique, developed in 1987 by Marci Baker, is available in the book ABC 3-D Tumbling Blocks … and More! and the pattern Playing with Blocks for purchase.
Materials
You will need a 60 degree ruler or a square ruler with a 60 degree marking or my 60 degree ruler template (pdf).
If you plan to cut at 60 degrees a lot you may consider investing in a 60 degree ruler.
How to use your square or rectangular ruler as a 60 degree ruler
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I love love love this tutorial! You make it so easy and quick! Seeing the end result of a completed quilt would be helpful too. Thank you!
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I really like how quick and easy the tumbling blocks version is!
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Appreciate the lesson on ways to use the ruler. I never take full advantage of its usefulness. Thanks for making the tumbling blocks so easy. Might take it on now. Love tridimensional look.
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That’s great Emma!
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And no Y seams!
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Thank you Suzie
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Exactly! I don’t mind them, but not so many!
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Your tutorials just become more and more awesome! And, inspiring…
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Interesting way to do these blocks. Sue
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I love to watch your tutorials. I’m fascinated with tumbling block but looked so complicated and with some many possible non matching seams, I just could not fathom ever trying. You are very inspirational and I always enjoy the upbeat music…thank you so much! Your posts make me smile. I watch and marvel at everyone!!
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you Liz 😊😊
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Thank you for your wonderful videos. Very easy to follow. Venita
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I did the tumbling blocks quilt for my 13 year old grandson a few years back. The pattern I had used the diamond shape. I am anxious to try this pattern…it sounds so much easier!!
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It’s an easy technique. Good luck with it.
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