The X-Blocks items by Patricia Pepe and her company Quilt Queen Designs is a great way to create spectacular, complex looking quilts from easy strips and pieced ‘nine-patch’ blocks. An added plus is NO WASTE. The trimmed extra pieces make a variety of unique borders. Even if your a beginner, you can make a professional appearing quilt with these books and tools. Free shipping on orders over $60.00 (US orders only).
This quilt was made from the pattern ‘Flying Free’
Once Upon a Time in
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This book contains ‘how to’ instructions along with many pattern layouts and images of finished quilts. The book will show you how much material you need for the different sized tools and the finished quilt size. It will also tell you the cutting size of the strips for the different tools. If you have never seen a quilt made with X-Blocks, you will be overwhelmed with the designs that are possible. And it’s so easy! Let your imagination run wild! X-Blocks is a fun and easy way to breathe new life into you fabric stash. The design possibilities are endless. |
Pricing $22.95
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Sprucing Up The Castle
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Continue using your X-Blocks and X-tra’s skills in Patricia Pepe’s new Book. Start in the Royal Bedchamber with a versitle bed scarf and X-tra’s Pillow Shams. Then go to the Great Hall with Quilt or Wall Art and 2 X-tra’s Floor pillows. The Castle Kitchen has table runners, apron pot holders, place mats and matchinig wall hangings. Exotic accents offer decorative Floor pillows and X-Blox cubes. Learn some new and excitings ways to use your new X-Block skills. |
Pricing $24.95
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X-Block Tool 7 1/2″
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This tool will give you a finished block size of 7″. This is the standard size for a bed-sized quilt, lap quilts and larger wall hangings. |
Pricing $19.95
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X-Block Tool Mini-7.5 (4″)
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Small X-Blocks fit together mathmatically with the Large X-Blocks . The Mini and Bellybutton X-Blocks tools are much smaller tools which can be used to make wall hangings, borders and minitures The Mini is one forth size of the 7 1/2″ X-Block tool. This is a 4″ X-Block that will make a 3 1/2″ finished block. This tool can be used with the larger sized blocks to use in some patterns. |
Pricing $9.95
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X-Block Tool Bellybutton-7.5 (3/3/4″)
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The Bellybutton finished block size is 3 1/4″. |
Pricing $9.95
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X-Block Tool 6 1/2″
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This tool will give you a finished block size of 6″. This is the standard size for a bed-sized quilt, lap quilts and larger wall hangings. |
Pricing $17.95
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X-Block Tool Mini-6.5 (3 1/2″)
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Small X-Blocks fit together mathmatically with the Large X-Blocks . The Mini and Bellybutton X-Blocks tools are much smaller tools which can be used to make wall hangings, borders and minitures The Mini is one forth size of the 6 1/2″ X-Block tool. This is a 3 1/2″ X-Block that will make a 3″ finished block. This tool can be used with the larger sized blocks to use in some patterns. |
Pricing $9.95
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X-Block Tool Bellybutton 6.5 (3 1/4″)
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The Bellybutton finished block size is 2 3/4″. |
Pricing $9.95
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X-Block Pattern Flying Free
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This quilt uses Both the Large and Mini X-Blocks. You can either use the X-Block Tool 7 1/2 ” and the X-Block Tool Mini 7.5 (4″) or the X-Block Tool 6 1/2″ and the X-Block Tool Mini 6.5 (3 1/2″) to do the quilt. With the 7 1/2″ X-Blocks the finished wall hanging size will be 56″ X 42″ and the 6 1/2″ X-Blocks will make a 50″ X 38″. |
Pricing $8.95
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X-Block Pattern Venetian Tiles
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This quilt uses Any of the six X-Block tools. The quilt sizes the tools will make are the 7 1/2″ tool will make a 75″ X 117″, the 6 1/2″ tool will make a 66″ X 104″ and the Bellybutton and Mini tools will make a 40″ X 61″ or 33″ X 50″. |
Pricing $8.95
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X-Block Pattern Dancing Stars
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This quilt uses Any of the six X-Block tools. The quilt sizes the tools will make are the 7 1/2″ tool will make a 75″ X 117″, the 6 1/2″ tool will make a 66″ X 104″ and the Bellybutton and Mini tools will make a 40″ X 61″ or 33″ X 50″. A second quilt is made with the ‘x-tra’ pieces cut from the strip blocks instead of a ‘no waste’ border. Below is the secondary quilt. |
Pricing $8.95
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CREATIVE CURVES
This Quilt was made from the book ‘Throwing in a Curve’
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The Creative Curves products are the great work of Virginia Walton along with her husband Mike. Virginia tours the world demonstrating techniques for creating her fantastic appearing quits. She has invented a wonderful and easy way to make outstanding quilts. Sew spectacular curved projects without pinning or clipping. Easy fabric saving cutting techniques. Very stable curved pieces are cut from squares and rectangles. Since the curved pieces are cut from squares and rectangles these curved rulers can turn traditional patterns into curved patterns. Striking color contrast will make your curved pieces ‘pop’. Beginning or experianced quilter, you’ll love the results you’ll get using the curves books and rulers. |
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Creative Curves Book
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The CREATIVE CURVES BOOK has 12 Original Patterns and was designed for the CREATIVE CURVES 3″ RULER. However, all of the CREATIVECURVES RULERS (4″, 3″, 2″ and 1 1/2″) can be used to make the quilts in this book – the size of the quilt would change depending on which ruler was used. The inside of the back Cover has all of the sizes of pieces that would be cut if a different size CREATIVE CURVES RULER was used to make the pattern.This book includes cutting instructions as well as Virginia’s unique ‘No Pins’ sewing techniques for the CREATIVE CURVES RULERS. In addition there are extensive graphics showing step-by-step instructions to make each of the patterns. All of the larger quilts have smaller wallhangings included as a part of the pattern. |
Pricing $19.95
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Creative Curves Book
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“SLOW DOWN, CURVES AHEAD” ‘all’ of the curved rulers (circular and oval curves) have been used to make the quilts in the book, all but 4 of the 14 patterns can be made with any one of the CREATIVE CURVES RULERS (4″, 3″, 2″, and 1 1/2″ – circular curves) and the CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSERULERS SET (2″ X 4″ & 1 1/2″ X 3″ – oval curves). These are the quickest and easiest patterns to date. Once again, the option to use a different size ruler to make the quilts is given on the inside of the back Cover.Approximately a third of the book is comprised of patterns that use the CREATIVE CURVES RULERS (4″, 3″, 2″ and/or 1 1/2″ – circular curves), a third of the patterns use the CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE RULERS (2″ X 4″ and 1 1/2″ X 3″ – oval curves). The remaining third of the patterns are made by combining 2 rulers, either 2 different sizes of circular curved rulers (i.e.; 2″ and 4″) and one pattern combines circular and oval curved rulers.This book has extensive graphics showing how to align the rulers to cut the pieces, seam allowances included, to make the quilts. Combine Virginia’s easy ‘No Pins’ sewing method for curves and this book is a must have. |
Pricing $19.95
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Creative Curves Book
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ILLUSIONS – KALEIDOSCOPE QUILTS uses the traditional Kaleidoscope Mosaic which is made with one square and creates a wide variety of quilts. From Stars and Landscapes to the illusion of Curves, the versitility of this fascinating Mosaic is explored. The quilts are made with the new CREATIVE CURVES KALEIDOSCOPE RULER which makes 2″ to 12″ finished Blocks and all seam allowances are included. Just decide on the size of the Block that is desired. Two charts in the book provide information on how many pieces can be cut from each type of strip, as well as, how to figure the amount of fabric that will be needed if a different size Block is desired other than the one which is used in the patterns in the book. |
Pricing $19.95
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Creative Curves Book
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“THROWING IN A CURVE” is the newest curved book and while ‘all’ of the curved rulers (circular and oval curves) have been used to make the quilts in the book, all but 1 of the 16 patterns can be made with any one of the CREATIVE CURVES RULERS (4″, 3″, 2″, and 1 1/2″ – circular curves) and the CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE RULERS SET(2″ X 4″ & 1 1/2″ X 3″ – oval curves). These patterns are both some of the easiest to make, but they also explore the potential of changing some of the basic quilts all quilter’s learn how to make when starting to quilt – but changing them by “THROWING IN A CURVE”. Once again, the option to use a different size ruler to make the quilts is given on the inside of the back Cover.Approximately a half of the book is comprised of patterns that use the CREATIVE CURVES RULERS (4″, 3″, 2″ and/or 1 1/2″ – circular curves), half of the patterns use the CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE RULERS (2″ X 4″ and 1 1/2″ X 3″ – oval curves). There is 1 pattern, “Espana”, that is made made by combining 2 circular curved rulers (the 2″ and 4″). This pattern is the result of visiting the vestments in the Cathedral during a visit to Toledo, Spain. In addition, there are numerous Pieced Borders used in the patterns throughout the book and 2 pages of Border Patterns that show how to make Borders fit different size quilts. (See additional photos and descriptions of quilts from this book in the Teaching and Lecture section of this website.)This book has extensive graphics showing how to align the rulers to cut the pieces (seam allowances included), a special page of graphics showing “Fabric Saving Techniques” has been added to the basic ‘Cutting and Sewing Instructions’ section, as well as, several design pages at the end of the book to allow quilters to create their own variations of several of the patterns. Combined with Virginia’s easy ‘No Pins’ sewing method for curves – this book is a must have. |
Pricing $21.95
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Creative Curves Pattern
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The CREATIVE CURVES RULERS (4″, 3″, 2″ & 1 1/2″) can be used to cut any DRUNKARD’S PATH pattern. There are two different designs in this pattern, one is very traditional and the other one is an original design. Larger versions of the quilts are included in the pattern. Information is provided to use either the 3″ or the 2″ ruler. |
Pricing $7.00
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Creative Curves Pattern
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The 2 CURVED SAMPLERS Pattern demonstrates how a Traditional Block or Quilt can have a variety of different curved variations. There are 2 different Curved Samplers, each has a Traditional Block in the center and 8 Curved Block variations surrounding the center. The Blocks are made with the CREATIVE CURVES 3″ RULER. There are also 2 different “sashings”, one uses the CREATIVE CURVES 1 1/2″ RULER to make a star, the other does not. Each Wallhanging is 48″square (minus Border). This Pattern has detailed cutting instructions as well as Virginia’s “NO PINS” sewing techniques for the CREATIVE CURVES RULERS. In addition there are extensive graphics showing step-be-step instructions to make this Wallhanging. |
Pricing $8.50
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Creative Curves 4″ Ruler
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The CREATIVE CURVES 4″ RULER makes circular curves and is based on a 4″ finished square. Three designs come with the RULER “INSERT”. When using this RULER to cut Strips and/or curved pieces, all the seam allowances are included. This RULER can also be used immediately with any 9 -Patch pattern that has half-square triangles – changing the diagonal straight line to quarter circles. It can also be combined with the other circular curved rulers (3″, 2″ and 1 1/2″ set) to make a wider variety of quilts.Selected quilts in the following books, “FROM QUILTS TO WEARABLE ARTS” and “SLOW DOWN, CURVES AHEAD”, are made with this RULER.This RULER can also be used for “Drunkard’s Path” Patterns. This ruler can be used in any pattern using any of the curved rulers |
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Creative Curves 3″ Ruler
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The CREATIVE CURVES 3″ RULER is based on a half-square triangle for a 3″ finished square and makes circular curved quilts. When using this RULER to cut Strips and/or curved pieces, all the seam allowances are included. This RULER can also be used immediately with any 4-Patch Block or Quilt that has half-square triangles, simply changing the diagonal straight line to a curved line (inside or outside) for a new ‘look’ to the traditional block.Three designs, one Wallhanging and 2 Blocks, come with the Ruler “INSERT”. The INSERT has basic cutting and sewing instructions and step-by-step graphics for the Wallhanging and Blocks.The Quilts in the “CREATIVE CURVES BOOK” are made with this RULER. In addition, quilts in “FROM QUILTS TO WEARABLE ART” and “SLOW DOWN, CURVES AHEAD” are featured that use this RULER.This RULER can also be used for “Drunkard’s Path” Patterns. This ruler can be used in any pattern using the curved rulers. |
Pricing $18.95
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Creative Curves
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The CREATIVE CURVES 1 1/2″ & 2″ RULERS SET (circular curves) is based on either a half-square triangle for a 1 1/2″ finished or 2″ finished square. The 2″ RULER can be used immediately to change the smaller quarter-square triangles in any 9-Patch Block or Quilt that has half-square triangles. The 1 1/2″ RULER can be used to change the smaller quarter-square triangles in any 4-Pacch Block or Quilt. Simply change the diagonal straight line to a curved line (inside or outside).Three designs come with each RULER “INSERT”. It has basic cutting and sewing instructions as well as step-by-step graphics for the patterns.The Quilts in the CREATIVE CURVES BOOK can be made with these RULERS. In addition, quilts in “SLOW DOWN, CURVES AHEAD” are featured that use these rulers. One original quilt as well as quilt and Border variations in the CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE BOOK also use these rulers in combination with the CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE RULER SET.These RULERS can also be used for ‘DRUNKARD’S PATH” Patterns. It can also be used on any pattern using the curved rulers.
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Pricing $23.95
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Creative Curves
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The CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE RULERS SET (1 1/2″ X 3″ and 2″ X 4″ – oval curves) is based on either a half-rectangle triangle for a 1 1/2″ X 3″ finished or 2″ X 4″ finished rectangle. Three designs come with each Ruler “INSERT”. The 1 1/2″ X 3″ RULER can be used immediately with and 4-Patch Pattern or Block that has half-rectangle triangles AND the 2″ X 4″ Ruler can be used immediately with any 9-Patch Pattern or Block that has half-rectangle triangles. Simply change the diagonal straight line to a curved line. The INSERT has basic cutting and sewing instructions and step-by-step graphics for the patterns. Thses RULERS will make the quilts in CREATIVE CURVES ELLIPSE BOOK. Selected quilts in the “SLOW DOWN, CURVERS AHEAD” are made with these RULERS. It can also be used on any pattern using the curved rulers. |
Pricing $23.95
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Creative Curves Kaleidoscope Ruler
Sample from Kaleidoscope Ruler
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The CREATIVE CURVES KALEIDOSCOPE RULER will make 2″ to 12″ finished Kaleidoscope Blocks. All seam allowances are included when cutting all of the triangles that are used to make the Kaleidoscope Blocks, inckuding the ability to make Half Blocks. Best of all – the Blocks are made in about half the time due to Virginia’s unique Strip-piecing “pre-sewing before cutting” technique. This is a ruler that kids can use. A pattern and complete cutting graphics are included in the packaging.This RULER will make the quilts in the “ILLUSIONS-KALEIDOSCOPE QUILTS” Book. |
Pricing $18.95
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Creative Curves
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The MULTI-ANGLE WEDGE RULER and SAMPLER PATTERN by CREATIVE CURVES is a completely different (non-curve) tool for quilters. It will allow you to make blocks and quilts that combine different Angles (wedges), they include the following Angles (degrees), 5, 9, 10, 15, 18 ,20, 25, 30, 36, 40, 45, 50 and 60. What is unique to this new tool is the ability to first design an orginal block or quilt, then using a Chart that gives the size of rectangle or square to cut first, cut the triangles (2 identical triangles per rectangle or square) for the Angle that is desired. Finally using the ‘Slots’ on the MULTI-ANGLE WEDGE RULER, cut off the point of the triangles. This step turns the triangles into Wedges with the correct ‘starting to sew’ position and an exact 1/4″ seam allowance.The SAMPLER PATTERN booklet that comes with each Rulers has 9 original Blocks plus an additional Pieced Square in the Border. In addition to the booklet of pattern, ther is a page of Basic Instructions with extensive graphics showing ‘how to’ cut and sew with the Ruler and 2 Charts, one for Side Wedges and on for Corner Wedges. While each of the Blocks are 12″ finished, the Charts give sizes to make from 2″ to 18″ finished Squares.This RULER will also make any block or quilt that has half-square triangles in them. |
Pricing $27.95
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * *Lazy Girl Designs |
Joan Hawley, owner of Lazy Girl Designs and designer of the Flying Geese Books and rulers that use a No Math system in making frlying geese units. This is another of the KISS systems (Keep It Simple Seamstresses). Her excellent book and rulers come with instructions and the book has many patterns. Try them once and you’ll love them. | |
Lazy Girl Designs Book
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Make a block or a flock of flying geese with this step by step guide to 150 flying geese block designs. This book is based on making flying geese using the Flying Geese x 4 No math ruler.This book gives you a quick and easy way to make Flying Geese, Half Square Triangles, Quarter Square Trianglees, Quarter Square Geese and Triple Tri Squares. NO MATH, NO TRIANGLES TO CUT, NO WASTED FRBRIC, NO BIAS EDGES, NO TEMPLATES AND STRIP CUT PIECES. |
Pricing $23.95
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Lazy Girl Designs X 4 Ruler
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This fantastic flying geese ruler is wonderful for creating Flying Geese blocks without any math! The ruler makes 4 Flying Geese units from sizes 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ thru 3 1/2″ x 7″ with each repeat of this very easy technique. No triangles to cut or sew. All ruler marking are finished sizes. Block possibilities unlimited. NO MATH, NO TRIANGLES TO CUT, NO WASTED FRBRIC, NO BIAS EDGES, NO TEMPLATES AND STRIP CUT PIECES. |
Pricing $23.95
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Daniela Stout of Cozy Quilt Designs has created fast and fabulous quilts using the ‘tube technique’. Use ‘Jelly Rolls’ and sew the 2 1/2″ strips in tubes. With the ‘Strip Tube Ruler’ cut half square triangles or blocks for the exciting quilts from Strip Tubing books and patterns. The only hard part of using this system is picking out the colors.
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Cozy Quilt Designs Book
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Strip Tubing is another in the line of top-selling books by Cozy Quilt DesignsTM and it… … makes diagonally pieced Half Square Triangles a snap! … includes 5 full patterns— some with multiple layout options— all in multiple sizes. … features detailed instructions on the tube technique. … shows you how to make Half Square Triangles with the same technique! … offers alternate directions to use a square-up ruler. |
Pricing $18.95
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Cozy Quilt Designs
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This ruler makes half square triangles a breeze by combining brilliant engineering with “the tube technique.” It’s perfect to use with strips and even includes directions to make our favorite block from 2½” strips: The Daniela Block. With this great gadget, you can easily make accurate half square triangles from 1″ to 9½”! |
Pricing $14.95
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Cozy Quilt Designs Pattern
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A Cozy Strip Club Pattern Designed for 2½” Strips If this one looks familiar, that’s because it is! It was on the Hoffman website for a year and a half. Now, it’s ours again and we have refined the directions and added sizes! This wonderful design makes a classically stunning quilt, and the Strip Tube Ruler™ makes it a breeze! The pattern includes instructions for: |
Pricing $9.00
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Cozy Quilt Design Pattern
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A Cozy Strip Club Pattern Designed for 2½” Strips Fun, whimsical and made of strips, this quilt is a great Strip Club project in brights are softer shades. Add buttons for eyes to make the fish come alive. The blue fabric for sashing, setting triangles and corner stones comes from yardage off the bolt. So, if you want the background fabric in the block to blend in with the sashing, pick blues of similar value. The pattern includes instructions for: |
Pricing $9.00
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Cozy Quilt Designs Pattern
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A Cozy Strip Club Pattern Designed for 2½” Strips
If you can sort your fabrics into light to dark or into two colors, you can make this stunning but easy quilt. It’s a great hassle-free art quilt! This great pattern is made even easier with Cozy’s Strip Tube Ruler! The pattern includes instructions for: |
Pricing $9.00
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Cozy Quit Designs Pattern
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A Strip Club Pattern Designed for 2½” Strips!
Great for Christmas or anytime of the year, this stunning quilt is a modern interpretation of the classic Roman Stripes. It works great with a coordinated line of fabrics, with a color grouping (such as blues or purples) or with scrap strips. The pattern includes instructions for:
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Pricing $9.00
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