Mindless, happy sewing. That's what this was.
At our last MQG meeting, Patty brought her GO cutter with some dies, and we learned about how to use it.
After everyone had tried it out, she was gracious enough to allow Tara and I to cut out enough tumblers for 3 quilts! One for me, one for Tara, and one for a friend of ours.
I'll be turning this quilt instead of binding it, and then hand quilting it with cotton crochet thread.
And for those of you who are joining me for the Yoyo along, I'll be posting the first installment later this week. This will be a long, slow, yoyo along, with a completion date set for October-ish. So if you were on the fence about joining, please jump off and join!
Have a great week you lovelies you!
~Penny
Fabulous. I love the idea of nindless sewing, somwtimes that's just what you need!look forward to the finished quilt!
Posted by: Effie | 12 June 2011 at 08:42 AM
....did I just type nindless? and somwtimes?
need I say more? Mindless indeed!
Posted by: Effie | 12 June 2011 at 08:44 AM
oh how I love this tumbler quilt.
Posted by: diane stanley | 12 June 2011 at 09:19 AM
so cute Penny!!! :) I like your version of this.
Posted by: traceyjay | 12 June 2011 at 09:30 AM
Pretty! So, how long does it take to cut out enough tumblers for 3 quilts with the Go?
Posted by: Lindsay | 12 June 2011 at 09:48 AM
Really cute!
Posted by: Allie | 12 June 2011 at 09:49 AM
I love this- such happy fabrics. :)
Posted by: Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts | 12 June 2011 at 10:32 AM
Oh, great -- now I have that song in my head. :-) Your tumbler quilt is gorgeous! Lots of fun fabrics.
Posted by: Kim | 12 June 2011 at 10:36 AM
this is lovely! I'm looking forward to see what it will look like turned and quilted!
Posted by: Leila | 12 June 2011 at 12:06 PM
Penny I just had to leave a comment letting you know how much I LOVE your Blog and your tutorials too. You are truly inspirational.
Love
Patti xxx
Posted by: Patricia | 12 June 2011 at 03:13 PM
çok güzel.
Posted by: örgüçantam | 12 June 2011 at 03:39 PM
Those colors are so fun! I love your photo with the light coming through the back.
Posted by: Sariah | 12 June 2011 at 05:16 PM
the more I see this pattern the more I enjoy it.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Posted by: Karen | 12 June 2011 at 05:25 PM
Love it, Penny! Well done :)
Posted by: Beeps | 12 June 2011 at 07:27 PM
so cool penny! it looks beautiful. I always love your fabric choices.
Posted by: anna | 12 June 2011 at 07:47 PM
ooo, this will soon by in my realm of possibility - and maybe yours again! (details coming soon on my blog!). I love the tumbler and all of the fabrics you have used for this one - gorgeous.
Posted by: krista-poppyprint | 12 June 2011 at 08:53 PM
How beautiful! A tumbler quilt has been on my to-do list for ages.
Posted by: Rachel | 12 June 2011 at 09:36 PM
So pretty to see the colors and the sun streaming through.
Will you clarify something for me? Does turn a quilt mean that you'll stack the top + the bottom (right sides together) + the batting, sew along the perimeter and then turn? Then you pin and hand quilt? Thanks!
PS. I like how you have created quilting projects you can take hiking.
Posted by: Suzanne | 13 June 2011 at 06:17 AM
Love the tumbler quilt ~ it looks lovely. And a Yoyo along? A friend gave me something that helps to make them, so maybe I'll join you, sounds interesting. Plus, I've always wanted to make one.
Posted by: elsa | 13 June 2011 at 07:08 AM
Very cute Penny! I've had a kit for a tumbler quilt for a long time -- too many other projects keep getting in the way!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 13 June 2011 at 07:22 AM
Wow. How have I missed this block. I have somehow never seen a tumbler quilt and I am in love. I have half the square cut for simple charm quilt for my daghter's bed but now I'm hinking of turning it into a Tumbler instead. I love the look. Simple but a little interest.
Posted by: Jonah Lisa | 13 June 2011 at 10:09 AM
Lindsey, we had a system going on. One person ironed the fat quarters, another folded them so we could get 6 tumblers from each, and then I cut them and it took us probably 2 hours? Maybe a bit more?
Suzanne, yes. I layer in this order the backing, right side up, the top right side down, and then the batting and sew around the edges, leaving a 4 inch hole or so to turn. Then turn it and press, and then quilt it. That's how I did my "pretty hexie" quilt and it turned out so nice!
Posted by: Penny | 13 June 2011 at 01:34 PM
I love it,it`s stunning!!
Posted by: rosa | 13 June 2011 at 02:17 PM
I really love tumblers. But yours are alive and beautiful. YOur fabric calls to me.
Posted by: nanette | 13 June 2011 at 04:57 PM
Love your tumbler quilt. This is the second one I've seen in blogland this week. This pattern is on my 'to do' list for sure. And I'm right this minute jumping off the fence and joining the yo-yo quilt along except it will be a winter quilt along for me :) and not sure how big I will make it yet.
Posted by: Catherine | 13 June 2011 at 05:39 PM
Penny, this is so happy and fun! Just love your combo of colors and prints!!!
; )
Posted by: Marit | 14 June 2011 at 02:33 AM
Thanks, Penny! I did that on a small wall hanging with a mitered border and I really loved how it looked. I can't wait to see your finished quilt.
Posted by: Suzanne | 14 June 2011 at 05:57 AM
I love the idea of the yo yo quilt. I was taught to make yoyo's when I was just a girl by my grandmother. It seems they made them a lot for many purposes, clothing as well as quilts. I think I am going to have to get one of the makers to make it portable for appts during the summer. It is harder to knit in the summer.
I will check back and see how it is going.
Posted by: Laura | 15 June 2011 at 10:01 AM
i received a lovely box of tumblers in my mail today. thank you, sweet friend. i'm so excited to put them together into a quilt top. i love your idea of turning it and then quilting it. i might have to consider doing the same. thanks for the fabric!
and i guess i'm going to be working on yo yo's too! ;) i might as well. i have PLENTY of fabric to use.
Posted by: amandajean | 17 June 2011 at 06:20 PM
OOH, I love these cups! Playful colors!
Posted by: heather | 18 June 2011 at 07:30 PM
That is crazy cute and fun! So vintage looking.
Posted by: Jody Blue | 24 June 2011 at 10:25 AM