"Sew As You Go" Stripe Block!

Here's another tutorial without batting, might be easier to accommodate this swap

Good one but 2 things ~ one I never though of starting in the middle! Good idea and two where you see them use paper we should still use a second piece of fabric instead of paper! Great tutorial ~ thanks!

I missed the part about using paper--i always use a square of muslin or white cotton or something else that's lightweight--I use a square of 14-16 inches because as it gets sewn, it often shrinks up a bit. In some of the other swaps for this block that call for 6 1/2" blocks, if you have the long strips, you can make this bigger one, trim it down to 13" and cut into quarters. One of my favorite quilt blocks!

Mine too! I love this block! I hope after the holidays I can finish up my nieces baby quilt I am making using this block!

Hi everybody! I have been taking a hiatus from swapping for the better part of 2014. Decided to have a look at swap bot and thought I would see what sewing swaps there are. Found myself sewing quilts this year for my kids and sister for Christmas. 5 quilts! Two are flannel quilts I started a few years ago for my kiddos. (Blocks were all done) Hubby bought me a new sewing machine (old one stopped working) and had my serger serviced. I am a happy sewer now! Have missed sewing and looking forward to this swap sew much! :)