How Do You Make A Tumbling Blocks Quilt?
Most tumbling block quilts are associated with pastel fabrics and gifts for baby showers. The tumbling block pattern is quite simple, yet with complicated components. When making a tumbling block quilt, you can lend a bit of sophistication or charm just by changing the fabric choices. The key to making the quilt is careful planning and placement. A design board is recommended, since the project can take a while to finish, and re-laying out the pieces can become frustrating if done more than a few times. Decide on the size of your quilt. Large diamonds will make a quilt faster than smaller diamonds, but they will give you a different look. Large diamonds with only three fabrics can be used to force the tumbling block pattern, while small blocks, done in a variety of fabrics, can give a crafty, home-warmed feeling. Cut out equal amounts of fabric from the three shades using a 60-degree angle diamond template or an acrylic rotary ruler with a rotary cutter. If hand piecing, you may want t
