We played off of one of our current patterns "Open Space" and changed it up just a little bit.
Open Space uses the BasiX template. We've added some True Grips to our templates to make cutting much easier. True Grips are a non-slip adhesive ring that you apply to your template. We put them on both sides of the template as some of our patterns use the template right side up and some use it upside down.
We constructed our block and are ready to cut using the BasiX template. But before we cut, we like to give our blocks a spray of Best Press before we cut. We are working with bias edges and starching it with some Best Press gives it a little stability.
Notice the "X-tras" or cut off triangle pieces. Don't throw those away. They are not waste. You can use them in the border, as a second project, or sew them together and put in a pieced backing.
We added a few more blocks to make it wider and longer and we substituted the square in a square block with this fun panel of quilting meme's from the fabric line "A Stitch In Time" by Northcott Fabrics.
I thought I would have it quilted and bound for you but the custom quilt I currently have in the frame is "kicking my behind" and I just couldn't get it finished in time to get this one quilted.
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May 10th
Real nice. I like your quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour project looks great! I am so impressed with all the different ways the X-blocks can be manipulated. I've seen lots of lovely projects on the hop.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea, great design possibilities.
ReplyDeleteFun way to incorporate that fabric, such a great quilt :)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I like the many design possibilities with the X-blocks ruler.
ReplyDeleteDoris, I love how you used both of the panels along with the X-block!! Very creative! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSeeing how you incorporate the X-Box into your quilts is an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing with all of us!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric! Everyone's projects are so unique using these templates. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDoris, I have really enjoyed seeing all the amazing projects everyone has created.I wasn't sure how the rulers worked at first and some of the projects looked so complicated. But it turned out to be very simple. Thank you for sponsoring the Blog Hop. This is such a wonderful giveaway. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteFun quilt. I love seeing how panels are used.
ReplyDeleteFirst, congrats on your new endeavor. You are a brave lady to do this. I don't have the umpf to be a business owner. You have wonderful support from many, many fellow quilters. Second, I have been inspired by the wonderful posts about X-blocks. Third, your post is very inspirational, too. Fourth, when I first saw a post about X-blocks, it sounded familiar. When I saw the first post that showed the front of the book, I realized that I had purchased a ruler and the book at a quilt show in Oklahoma City a few years ago. I brought all the goodies home and put them in my stash room for save quilting. I do not remember how many a few years is. After my husband died about five years ago, I lost all my desire to quilt and am hoping to start quilting again. In addition to his death, I have fibromyalgia where some days I can't even get out of bed, so it's not easy to quilt on days like that. I am now better than I have been in years and hoping to get my mojo into action. Thanks for the wonderful hop. You are generous to give someone this wonderful prize. Hopefully it will inspire someone to quilt and it won't go into someone's stash and just sit. If nothing else, hopefully someone will share it with other quilters. I can only imagine what I could really do with the rulers and my stash. Just seeing all the creations has been a great journey for me. Good luck with your awesome endeavor. God speed!
ReplyDeleteI love your changeup on Open Spaces! Just beautiful. And best wishes on your new endeavor.
ReplyDeleteI have the ruler, and I like your block idea...will have to try it !
ReplyDeleteGreat project and fabric choices
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and I love all the free quilting space.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tool.
ReplyDeleteLove your sewing themed project--great ideas for using the templates!
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I like your creative version of the pattern. rozz01(at)cox(dot)net
ReplyDeleteYour ruler was so fun to work with...thanks, Doris! I love how versatile it is by just a turn of the ruler or change in the block. Your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis hop is making me more and more interested in trying this tool.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing the variety of projects in the blog hop. And thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh...I like adding other blocks to the mix. Now that just opens a whole new playing field not doesn't it. Thanks for the rulers, and the opportunity to play!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of these designs are so interesting. I bought one of these rulers years ago. Will have to get it out and use it. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your design with us. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like this pattern so much! This ruler is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a little more twist will do! Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you incorporated the little sewing related panels.
ReplyDeleteAll the quilts I have seen this week are wonderful. I really like all that can be made using the X Block templates.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a fun hop seeing all of the beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteNow that’s adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh what a neat idea on the border. So cool. Your quilt is amazing. I really really like it alot. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteLove your version.
ReplyDeleteI think that is the funnest quilt I have seen, Very much my style
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design!
ReplyDeleteHappy Dancing squares...spinning around, having fun! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat do you use the "cast off corner triangles" for?
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gorgeous, Doris! Thank you for all the tips in your post on how to work with these rulers. Thank you, also, for generously sponsoring this inspiring blog hop. There are many new projects on my "to-do list" now ... :-) Pat
ReplyDeleteI want your iron! Great fabric choices!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Doris on this new journey. We had fun with the hop. Your quilt is super fun. Good luck with the x-block. It's a great tool!
ReplyDeleteThe Open Space pattern is perfect for using these rulers! I really want to play with the x-block templates to make one!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome wallhanging! I love how you used the printed panel.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt top!! So colorful!
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ReplyDeleteThis adds nice energy to your block. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the sayings you used and your blocks are great. Thanks for sharing it is awesome.
ReplyDeleteVery cool ty for the color way...love bright colors... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt and love the fabrics you used. Your BasiX blocks are very neat--I have the BasiX for 2.5" strips but haven't used it yet. I've been inspired by this hop--will definitely get on it soon! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute quilt - that pattern and rulers are great.
ReplyDeleteI love that there's no waste! I think these rulers are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHello Doris,
ReplyDeletenice to meet you and very nice to participate into this blog hop!
Your quilt ist great, a good idea to share what these blockfabrics can be used for. The layout ist wonderful, I like how the x-blocks are floating in the white background.
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I love your fabric. It makes a very colourful border
ReplyDeleteGreat design! Thanks for sharing.
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