Plain and simple fabric strips are used to make these two blocks.
Tumbling blocks
This technique to make tumbling blocks was developed in 1987 by Marci Baker. Interested in making a quilt with this block. Check out Marci’s book ABC 3-D Tumbling Blocks … and More! and the pattern Playing with Blocks for purchase.
Bargello quilts
The second block is a bargello block. This is the easiest bargello you can make.
Interested in making a full quilt with jelly rolls, check out Karin Hellaby’s Jelly Roll Bargello quilts.
Or download Eccentric diamond.
How to make quick and easy blocks with 2 strips
Tumbling block size
Each individual tumbling block size is about 4 1/2 x 3 7/8 inches.
Materials
You will need a 60 degree ruler or a square ruler with a 60 degree marking.
Piece 1
- One 3 inch strip x width of fabric (WOF) in cream/white
- Two 2 1/2 inch strip x WOF in dark red or any other dark colour
Piece 2
- One 3 inch strip x width of fabric (WOF) in cream/white
- Two 2 1/2 inch strip x WOF in yellow or any other medium colour
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My book Turnabout Patchwork
“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.
See all the quilts in the book in a real life project
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