This month's Island Batik Ambassador theme is Whimsical and Wonky! I decided that this month I would try a technique that's been on my pin board for a long while -- the crosscut block technique from A Quilter's Table! I decided that I would use this technique to make a table runner with the leftover London Fog fabrics I have.
For my base blocks, I used 10.5" squares and 1.25" strips for the "cross" part of the blocks.
I wasn't overly precise with my cutting and sewing but I wasn't necessarily intentionally wonky in making my starting X blocks. Here are my untrimmed blocks before they were sewn together.
I trimmed each block to 10" and sewed the nine blocks together. A few of these blocks were cut with a little "wonk" to give the intersections a little more interest.
Next came the fun part -- cutting the original "top" into 6.5" squares! I picked 6.5" squares because I have a 6.5" ruler and that made it easier than trying to cut smaller or larger sizes. From my "top" I was able to cut 18 6.5" squares -- I had to sew a few large leftover pieces together for the last couple 6.5" blocks.
With 18 blocks, my table runner is 6 blocks long and 3 blocks wide, or 36" x 18".
Now to decide how to quilt and bind this abstract beauty!
And since I haven't done a giveaway in a while -- there's one today!
Today's giveaway is the remainder of my London Fog strip pack -- 24 strips in total! There are one of some patterns and two of others.
Update: our winner is Mary from Texas!
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Alison, I act7like your original blocks! I always strug7woth. Asking blocks like that. I can never piev7them back correctly. Any tips?
ReplyDeleteI like turning my strips to 2 1/2 " squares for 9-patch units
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ReplyDeleteI really like the way you made your table runner. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love sewing the strips together and making 9 patch blocks. Thanks for the chance.
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ReplyDeleteHow cool is this. I hadn't seen this before, so now I'm checking out the other patters on A Quilters Table. thanks for ideas bouncing around in my head now!
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ReplyDeleteThere are tons of great patterns available that use 2.5 strips either alone or mixed with other pre-cuts. I have used them for 4 or 9 patches (framed or plain), Trip around the World, and my favorite Grannnie Square or Album blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love making blocks using 2 1/2" strips and the binding tool. Big stars form from simple piecing.
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ReplyDeletei made a lone star wall quilt using 2.5 in. strips and i loved every minute of it. i also like using the strips for sashing, so much easier when the strips are already cut.
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ReplyDeleteYour runner is an abstract beauty - subtle like an icy maiden!!! Oh my goodness, 2.5" strips are so versatile. Right now I am making 16-patch blocks and loving them, although making rail fence blocks is probably my most favorite thing to do with them.
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ReplyDeleteI like to make windmill blocks with my 2.5 scraps, or a 9 patch.
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ReplyDeleteI participated in Debbie's Crosscut QAL awhile back, and loved the result of it. Yours is so pretty in the blue batiks! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDelete2.5 in strips are a staple in my quilting adventures. I have used them in many quilts: pineapple, log cabin, 4/9 patch, as well as some dresdens.
ReplyDeleteHaven't decided on a favorite thing to do with 2.5" strips. Love your table runner!
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ReplyDeleteLovely table runner! I liked it both ways...pre and post wonky cuts. I hope you have fun quilting this. And the blues are beautiful! My favorite thing for 2.5" strips would be to sew them in rows or 3 or so and then cut the strips in 60 degree triangles to be sewn back together as squares.
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ReplyDelete2 1/2 strips can be used in a number of ways including binding and various blocks. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI bought one of Eleanor Burns's templates for making "woven" quilts with 2.5 inch quilts and now that is my favorite thing to do with them. That template made it so easy and, for me, took the confusion out of it (which way to turn it, how much to cut off, there were so many ways I could goof up before!).
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ReplyDeleteI like to use the strips for making lap quilts of various designs. They go together so quickly.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wildly wonky project! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh I love it! It's such a fun controlled improv technique. I'll have to check out the pattern you mentioned.
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ReplyDeleteI have not sewn with 2.5” precut strips! However I have cut my own & sewn with them! Thank you, Susan
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ReplyDeleteI love to do strip quilts. It is amazing how each block has a unique personality dependent upon the strips.
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ReplyDeleteI love to make quilts (any size) with any fabric! Love your wonky and totally into your 2.5" scraps - they are gorgeous!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm still new to sewing, and have only ever used on set of 2.5" strips to make a quilt. I should have made much better blocks with them, but it ended up fairly abstract looking, much like your tablerunner. These strips would make a wonderful binding, or get mixed into the other batik fabric I have waiting to make a paper pieced dragon for my husband.
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ReplyDeletePersonally I can't get enough table runners, but those strips also look like a great start to a baby quilt! So many possibilities! basaran.family (at) rogers (dot) com.
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ReplyDeleteCute block! I like making 9 patches from 2 1/2 inch strips.
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I've been meaning to try this technique, so it's really fun to see your results. They're great!! I cut my scrap strips into 2.5" widths and end up using them for all sorts of things. It's hard to choose a favorite. I think I just like having them ready to go should I need them :)
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ReplyDeleteHi Alison! I love your tablerunner. Beautiful art! I like incorporating 2" strips into quilts. Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteI like making log cabin blocks with 2.5" strips.
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ReplyDeleteI love to make quilts with strips. It's so easy.
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love Log Cabin blocks, but don't enter me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSimple, but effective block. Love the blues you used in the blocks. Is this another Christmas gift?
ReplyDeleteso far as a beginner i have mostly used 2 1/2 inch strips for binding but i made 2 recently for toddlers with plus signs made of 2 1/2 inch squares from a jelly roll
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I've never seen the crosscut done with two similar fabrics. It works quite well.
ReplyDeleteI just finished my first Tuffet cover using 2 1/2" strips and it turned out beautiful. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com
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ReplyDeleteThat was a fun "cut up" and a great result for the challenge (no entry for me please).
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ReplyDeleteI really like your finished table runner. The original blocks are simple and then chopping them up adds that bit of fun to the finished project.
ReplyDeleteThe first version is so pretty, I don't think I'd have been able to cut it apart! But I do like the table runner, too.
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ReplyDeleteI love using 2 1\2" strips for strip QUILTS with a pillow. They match and
ReplyDelete.look great! !
I love this kind of quilt. You came up with an interesting design with your cuts and placements. Well done!
ReplyDeletelove the colors! Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteOh, there are so many things that can be made with jelly roll strips. I have used them in many block patterns and for jelly roll race quilts. I think I have at least 4 books full of ideas specifically for strips. Right now I am cutting strips into bricks to make holiday table runners.
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ReplyDeleteI do like to use 2.5" strips for nine patch blocks. Love these colors.
ReplyDeleteI use strips in a variety of ways, but my favorite is in making quilt blocks.
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