![]() ![]() If you are using a larger square ruler just slide the ruler up to the top seam allowance, line it up to the point and then cut. Note: I had to turn the ruler around because I was using a ruler that is only 5 inches wide. There will be a couple of stitches at the top of the block but they will pull out easily. Next, turn the ruler around so the writing is backward and line up the 45-degree line with the seam allowance again and cut the block. Most long rulers have a 45-degree line on them, I laid that line on the seam allowance of my strip tube and then cut off the corner. Both sides are sewn with a ¼ inch seam allowance to form the tube. ![]() Sew down one side of the tube and then turn around and sew the other side in the opposite direction to keep your tube from bowing. Now that you have two strips sets sewn, place them right sides together with opposite fabrics facing. Carefully press the strips toward the dark fabric.Sew strips of both colors together lengthwise with a ¼” seam allowance.Cut 2 – 2½” x WOF strips of the teal batik.Cut 2 – 2½” x WOF (width of fabric) strips of the batik multi-print.If you have an AccuQuilt GO! cutter and the AccuQuilt 2½ inch strip cutter will make fast work of cutting strips for you. This time I put Omnigrid InvisiGrip on the back of the ruler to protect the lines and so far that has really made a difference. I am on my third one (over about 10 years) as the measurement lines on the bottom eventually wear off. There are several different rulers, but I prefer the 5-inch wide by 24-inches long. The lip edge fits along the edge of my cutting board and works like a T-square to help you make a straight cut. You will need two 2½ inch strips of both colors to make a tube.Īt first, I wasn’t sure what I was going to make so I just cut and sewed enough strips to make one tube.įor a project like this, I usually just use my O’Lipfa Ruler which has a lip edge. The first thing you want to do is cut your fabric into 2½ inch strips. I decided to make some easy strip tube blocks. I lucked out and had three 5 inch strips of a beautiful multi-color batik and some yardage of the teal batik that I had used for my Churn Dash placemats which I cut into 2½” strips. I used batiks but any quilt fabrics will do. Pick two different fabrics that coordinate or just look good together. This is a great way to use up some of those beautiful fabrics you’ve been holding on to. Grab some fabrics from your stash and cut some 5-inch strips of fabric. 45-Degree Angle Strip Tube Quilt Block Follow along with me! Yesterday I pulled out some of the 5-inch strips I had received from Island Batik and decided to make a few 45-degree angle quilt blocks. If you would like to inquire about the delivery fee for a specific item please call us on 02 6920 2238 (for International callers: +61 2 6920 2238) or fax us on 02 6920 2021 (for International faxes:+61 2 6920 2021).Sometimes it is fun and relaxing to create a fast and easy quilt block that can turn into a future quilt project, especially if you haven’t been doing much quilting lately like me. You may choose some insurance on your parcel for $2.50 per $100 of the item's value Plus you pay $2.95 for Signature on DeliveryĪll of the above have a maximum weight of 5kg This replaces Registered Post for Parcels. Please state "SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY PLEASE" in the Additional Comments Section of the checkout area and $2.95 will be added. Please Note: For Overseas customers we deduct 1/11th of the order cost as GST (TAX) is not payable on overseas orders. Postage will usually be more than $13.00, final costs will vary depending on the destination and size of the parcel. International orders are charged at actual postage cost. Needles, Patterns & other envelope sized products will be only $6.00 p/h (we will adjust the automated $13.00 postage cost manually prior to processing your payment). All such large/heavy products have this information noted in their product description. In this case you will be contacted to advise the final postal costs. Please note that where your order contains large or heavy items an additional fee will be charged. ![]() ![]() Our products are delivered via Australia Post.Ī flat Postage and Handling fee of $13.00 is added to all orders up to 3kg at checkout. ![]()
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