Video tutorial: tumbling blocks with no Y seams

This tutorial is for making tumbling blocks using strips sewn together – no Y seams.

This technique has been attributed to Rebecca McCreary but also to Marci Baker. The technique is very easy to make. The only requirement is to be accurate with the cutting of the strips.

How to make quick and easy tumbling or baby blocks

Learn how to make baby blocks in less than 3 minutes:

Tumbling block size

Each individual tumbling block size is about 4 1/2 x 3 7/8 inches.

Materials

You will need a 60 degree ruler or a square ruler with a 60 degree marking.

Piece 1

• One 3 inch strip x width of fabric (WOF) in cream/white
• Two 2 1/2 inch strip x WOF in dark red or any other dark colour

Piece 2

• One 3 inch strip x width of fabric (WOF) in cream/white
• Two 2 1/2 inch strip x WOF in yellow or any other medium colour