Create a Beautiful Runner with 45 Degree Tube Blocks
The Blocks Can be Used in Other Projects, Too!
This beautiful runner is made from 2 1/2″ jelly roll strips. Two coordinating batiks were used to create three blocks for the runner.
Choose whatever colors and fabric styles you prefer. The runner will be lovely in any palette.
Or go ahead and make more blocks for a larger quilt. The block is very versatile. Depending on color and value placement it can take on a number of looks.
The 45 degree angle tube technique is used to create the blocks. It’s a simple process that doesn’t require special rulers (provided you already have one with a 45 degree angle line).
Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Co. demonstrates how to cut the blocks in the following video.
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Notice how she used a wider strip for half of each block for a different effect.
The blocks and runner shown here were designed by Connie Kresin Campbell from Freemotion by the River. Each block finishes at 11″ square.
Combine three blocks for a finished runner that’s about 11″ x 34″.
