Tube Quilting Magic

Just Three Strips Of Fabric For A Table Runner

Turn a few fabric strips into intricate-looking patchwork designs by sewing together three long strips of fabric into a strip set. These strips can be contrasting or coordinating fabrics, depending on your fabric choices. A surprisingly simple method that produces eye-catching results.

A great project for jelly strips. Sew a double Hourglass, set on point and make a delightful table runner with just three blocks. Turn the  triangles for a double square. Re-arrange and a chevron emerges.

After sewing the tube, the magic happens with the cutting. Each cut reveals a different arrangement of your original fabrics, creating designs such as diamonds, chevrons, or zigzags when opened flat. The angle and order of your fabric strips determine the final pattern, so even small changes can yield dramatically different looks. This makes tube quilting both creative and addictive.

The process moves quickly, yet the finished results look far more complex than the sewing actually is. With just three strips of fabric, a sewing machine, and a rotary cutter, create striking geometric designs that look like they took hours of careful piecing.

Strips are sewn in long lengths, and the tube consists of just three strips so you get consistent seams and matching points with minimal effort. Tube quilting is a great way to use jelly roll strips or leftover fabric, and it works well for projects like table runners, lap quilts, and wall hangings.

Blocks sew up quick. Three strips sewn and cut from a tube makes a charming table runner.

Follow Jenny Doans  seven minute how to video.