June 11, 2010

Tumbler Quilt Top

Hi there!  You've probably noticed that I'm off my usual schedule this week :)  The massive giveaway and end of the school year have changed things up for me - we have just been enjoying our days, and next week the new routine will be put into motion.  Complete with chore chart - don't tell my kids yet!

Remember this stack of tumblers?
I sewed them up into this quilt top!
 These are all Art Gallery fabrics, from three different lines I believe.  Together a fun, scrappy quilt, that went together beautifully!  No seam ripper required - that's my kind of sewing :)
I did pin all the junctions as usual, and used a consistent seam allowance - you do need to use the basics - but the perfectly cut pieces make for much easier sewing!  It measures 44"x72" right now - I'm going to dig through my box and see if I have any good borders, but I may just leave it :)  

AccuQuilt is offering a huge sale on their Go! Cutters, if you are ready to make a purchase (hint, hint!) there's no end date available, so hopefully it's still available after I announce the winner on Monday.
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 I've had a couple of questions about my bar for hanging quilts...Joe rigged it up for me a few months back.  A couple of brackets from curtains, no longer being used in the living room, and electrical tubing cut down to 10 feet.  The clips are from Ikea (different curtains) and I move the quilt around often so that I don't have too much stress on anyone point.  I have been thinking about adding sleeves to future quilts.
I need to email a bunch of featured quilters and get those set up for the next month or so - it completely slipped my mind this week!  Next week we will resume the regularly scheduled Friday posts.

Have a great weekend!
Amy




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32 comments:

  1. HeatherJune 11, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Those tumblers look great!! Can't imagine cutting those without a GoCutter! :D

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  2. karen @ badlandsquiltsJune 11, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Can't wait to have enough quilts to get to hang one, cute top!

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  3. 2miracles/ToveJune 11, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Cool I love the reusing of all the curtain rod pieces.

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  4. silversmithJune 11, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    how do you add borders to a tumbler quilt? do you do a half tumbler to even it out?

    i was given a tumbler template last month and haven't tried it yet. i think i will soon though!!

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  5. Jean June 11, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    I would love to have the GO to cut things like this...you did a great job.

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  6. WoolenSailsJune 11, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    The tumblers look great. I was thinking that would make a nice shower curtain with the tumblers and prim fabrics to match my bathroom.

    Debbie

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  7. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJune 11, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Love the tumblers! I sure wish I had a GO to play with! :-)

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  8. TammyJune 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Sweet tumblers! I like how you just whip things out so quickly :-)

    Blessings,
    Tammy ~@~

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  9. TerriawJune 11, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Love your tumbler quilt top! I can appreciate how important pinning and sticking to your seam allowance is for this piecing project. Love your quilt hanger too, which is a clever way to display projects.

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  10. Victoria Findlay WolfeJune 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    we must have tumblers on our brains, I just did one last week, just posted it.. ;-) love your scrappy one!!

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  11. KateJune 11, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Great tumblers and thanks for the info on how you hang quilts.

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  12. scottyloverJune 11, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    One of the die I would love to have if I win the Go cutter is the tumbler! I love those quilts but don't have the patience to cut out all those odd shapes, even with a ruler! This looks wonderful!

    Sandy A

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  13. PatJune 11, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I ordered the tumbler die to go with the GO! cutter I won this week....should get that on Monday. I need to look at how folks are finishing the sides of their tumbler quilts. (I guess some might trim them so the edges are straight?)

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  14. LeslieJune 11, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    looks gorgeous!!!!

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  15. UnknownJune 11, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    love that tumbler quilt.........

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  16. Ellie RobertsJune 11, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  17. AnonymousJune 12, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Ooh, so fun! Silversmith has the same question I have!

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  18. Sarah CraigJune 12, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Pretty quilt! You are getting good use out of that cutter!!

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  19. PoppyprintJune 12, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    The tumbler top is really pretty!! Love all those fabrics.

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  20. bethanndoddJune 12, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    LOVE the quilt!!! I am glad to know that my family is not the only one adjusting to the new summer routine ;o). Good luck with the chore chart!

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  21. Gale YawnJune 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful, Amy. I'm working on one right now. Do you always press your seams open?

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  22. sandraJune 12, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I love your quilt you did a great job. How I would love to have the go cutter, I have so many quilts just waiting to get cut out.Have a wonderful summer with your children.

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  23. MillieJune 12, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful quilt top Amy...can't wait to see it finished.

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  24. JenniferJune 12, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    I love the colors you chose. Very pretty indeed..!

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  25. smileykylieJune 13, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    Hi Amy, gorgeous quilt, I was interested to see that you open your seams up rather than pressing them to one side or the other, do you find this easier or does it give a better finish? I've always done them to one side and am interested in your thoughts :) :) Kylie

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  26. harleywife57/ Mickey WhiteJune 13, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    VERY nice !

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  27. Lis HarwoodJune 13, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Those tumblers are pieced together beautifully and I've set DH the task of a hanging rail for my sewing room - good one, thanks!

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  28. Inch Worm FabricsJune 13, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    That was a very good idea for hanging quilts. I think I have the perfect spot to put one of those in my sewing room.

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  29. Sandi Linn AndersenJune 13, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Seeing your tumbler quilt reminds me that I have one in a box that I started a few years ago. I think I'll get it out and start adding to it. Your stitching is so perfect!

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  30. UnknownJune 13, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    smileykylie - I do like to press my seams open! they lie flatter and seams are easier to match up!

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  31. MelJune 15, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tumblers!!

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  32. Amanda JeanJune 15, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    i LOVE the tumblers! they are so fun.

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