Make a 3D Tumbling Blocks Quilt with Rob!

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Rob demonstrates how to make a tumbling blocks quilt with no Y seams. He is using a 60 degree triangle ruler and strip sets made from 2.5 inch strips of precut fabric. This particular jelly roll is Toscana Peacock Strips by Northcott Fabrics.

[@marshawallace7522]

Thank you, Rob for making the 3D blocks look easy and without Y seams. Y seams aren't especially hard but if you don't have to do them, the process of making a quilt is faster. I also like that you showed how to incorporate the left over sections in the borders. Adding this quilt to my 'To Do' list.

[@raquelwright7451]

I have been watching quilting videos on KZbin for quiet sometime now and I ran on to your videos. First I have never ever seen a man sewing quilts and I applaud you doing it. I really like the way you teach cuz you made it fun! not boring and your instructions are simple and easy, so thank you so much for sharing your videos

[@Digame1097]

Love this quilt. My very first quilt was a trip around the world. I have learned a lot since then.

[@pajama_weather]

I personally love that you talk a lot about the construction of your quilts and the "how" of things. I prefer to understand rather than just do as someone else does and then hope I end up with a similar result. If I have an understanding I'm more likely to be able to fix a mistake rather than tossing a project because I can't figure out where I went wrong. I'm very new to quilting. I made a very basic baby quilt with squares. That was my "practice" before jumping in with an Aztec Diamond quilt. That's how most of my hobbies start though. I just see a project I want to do for someone and that's where I go. lol I'm currently wanting to do some bargello quilting or a convergence quilt but they look far more complicated. I'm thinking I might practice with placemat versions. Maybe a video idea for you 😉

[@judyestrada1446]

Beautiful Quilt !

[@mattieott797]

Love your sewing . You said that you used to be in construction work , lol , you still are in construction work , but this quilting is lots more fun . I'm learning a lot from you , and I thank you very much . You have proven that you can teach an old dog new tricks . I have been quilting longer than you have been alive .I'm still going strong and learning new things everyday . Again , thanks for your great tutorials.

[@Coldfusion1205]

Love this quilt pattern. Thank you for making it sew easy.

[@pamharmon9354]

excellent instructions. beautiful design quilt. proud they aren't Y seams

[@debbiekelly5672]

LOVE THIS!!!! You do a great job Rob. Thank you!!

[@renealee]

Love this quilt! Great job, Rob!!!!

[@amandaremon9246]

You're a great teacher! As explaining, you know immediately if something will be difficult to understand and you try to show in a different way. Very much appreciated! Will try this pattern next!!

[@jimsqueenie]

Love, love, love this quilt. But, then, I love all your quilts and videos. You make quilting a lot of fun, Rob. Thank you!!

[@kellyebrown8098]

Love the quilt! This is the first one that I'm afraid to try, though.

[@jacquelinewatson8383]

Light bulb!!! Thank you! You just made angles on the border crystal clear for me.

[@maryannecadd796]

Love this! - really want to try this. Rob is an easy and fun instructor!

[@jeannegennaro4482]

I love anything 3-D or optical illusion! AND!! Great GREAT tip on how to know WHAT goes WHERE!! Colors touching... something I can understand! Thank you!!

[@sherrybishop6806]

Love Love this quilt awesome and beautiful

[@jonikellam2516]

Love this project. Will be one of the quilts I work on at retreat this November.

[@mamabearto21]

Thank you so much for captioning your videos. It makes it possible for hearing impaired quilters like myself to benefit from your knowledge.

[@helgy2009]

Curves are my nemesis! Great tutorial! You did great explaining this. Thanks!

[@shellyboyle3185]

Omg!!! This quilt is so pretty! I love the colors!!! The pattern is so much fun!!!!

[@theresaconner185]

I really like the use of the grey to set up the 3-D look. Great idea.

[@joannmccraw7235]

I love the way you explain why and how each step works together to make the whole quilt fit and give the look you are going for. My very first quilt was a California King (2" squares) Around the World Quilt. I put it in the local fair and got an "honorable mention". :)

[@noreenreasor2517]

Love all your designs. Look complicated but you explain them so easily.

[@jackietschantz]

Can’t wait to try this. Thanks Rob 👍❤️

[@jeanisrael2732]

Excellent tutorial Rob. Thank you for making this block easier. This is the block I've always been fascinated by and wanted to make, but I didn't want to mess with those "Y" seams. As in math and anything there's more than one way to get to the end result. I love the bright colors you use.

[@chickad5820]

You blow me away because this teaching of the 3d block pattern is now doable in my brain. Now you've made it simple so then it becomes fun. This looks very fun and on my to do list closer to the top of the list, like to 5 now. Thank you Rob, you Rock!!!

[@leben54]

I must admit that this is a great way to make this tumbling block quilt. I watched another video many years ago, and that was so difficult. But that pattern has been living in my mind ever since. So thank you ever so much!

[@kaybaertlein541]

I have watched a lot of the tumbling block tutorials trying to learn and you are the first one to clearly show the layout of the blocks. I loved the way you clearly showed the color matching idea to remember how to put the pieces together. Well done.

[@christianas3139]

Thanks for that awesome tutorial Rob!

[@judypurcell954]

Love this, Rob, you made it seem so easy. I have wanted to make one for a while now, maybe I can actually do it!

[@nana-hv7sr]

I have always loved tumbling block quilts but never made one . . . . you have a gift for explaining how it all works and comes together in a quilt. thank you!

[@rodagrey2477]

Rob, Thank you for your tutotrial on tumbling quilt block. I tried it and it worked! Your instructions are very helpful. So thank you for your wonderful tutotrial on sewing.

[@winterzee]

I love this quilt!

[@patriciatankersley625]

I love the tumbling blocks quilt! Thanks for sharing!

[@dianawillforth5635]

LOVE THIS! ❤ thank you for showing a simpler way to make the cube. The Cathedral Window was my fearful block till I seen Jenny's (Missouri Star Quilt)easy way to do it. Again, thank you so much.

[@lynnhargett3525]

I made the cathedral window with Jenny's instructions. Turned out to be my favorite

[@maggieculbert5592]

i fell in love with the way people could do the three dimensional blocks ... the more controversy to a block the better i think for the quilt as a whole... it gives me a way to challenge myself ... it has become my therapy method of rejoicing with life.. so i want to thank you for your videos.. and now another way of making the 3 dimensional cube..

[@ellenlanda1818]

Dear Rob, thank you for sharing another fantastic quilt and tutorial. Grateful on the color build explanation. I just love how you radiate pure energy! Best regards from a Dutch quiltster

[@michelejohnson38]

This is the quilt my grandson wants!!! Thanks for showing how easy this can be!! I'm going to do now!!

[@sharonlyman3029]

I want to thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I love the colorful-ness of your quilts, but would never try them without you explaining how to organize/sort the colors and values. I can you have a bit of engineering in your genes, like John Flynn. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@ladyt1277]

What a fabulous quilt! Thanks for all of your tips on "how to avoid the oopsies". The quilt pattern I am most intimidated by is the Lonestar.

[@empressnoel1661]

Great video! My first love affair with a quilt was the Sunbonnet Sue made by my great grandmother and given to me as a child. It needed some repairs so I went into my first quilt shop. Thetecwas a gorgeous tumbling block quilt hanging on the wall.....hooked! However the y seams were way above my skill level. I watched Jenny's video and about 3 minutes in ordered the ruler and pattern . Now you've just opened up the next level for my addiction 😉 Thanks so much for sharing your process, I'm looking forward to making a 3D version.

[@janetmcadamsbailey1874]

thank you for another great quilt.

[@carriehoman1504]

The first quilt pattern I fell in love in love with was the cathedral window. I was terrified of it until I found an easy pattern and tutorial that used denim, of all things! I recently completed my first "faux" cathedral window project, and will definitely be doing more. Thanks, Rob, for your wonderful videos.

[@danahughes8435]

Fabulous! Thank you for making this look fun and easy!

[@kimberlywalders6063]

Love these ideas and the colors are great. Awesome tutorial. Well done. Thank You so much.

[@26debsterdots]

Loved the tutorial today Rob ! Thank you. One of the patterns that I love but haven’t done yet ... it is a bit intimidating to me are quilts like the New York’s Beauty and Mariner’s Compass. Thanks again and have an amazin day

[@katherinemckenna9405]

Love everything about this quilt! I rarely use 'patterns' as I seem to prefer to make each quilt as difficult as I possibly can! But this one I may have to do, as is!

[@liddybeth2]

I really like how you explain about the colors touching. It made it so easy to understand how those triangles should go together.Thank you. I have looked at many such videos and yoou are the only person who put it that way.

[@lyndasnart7823]

I can see myself watching and rewatching this video as I try to follow these instructions and no y seams you defiantly make it look doable;)

[@warialdasue]

Awesome quilt ! Love that boy !

[@gaillampert9591]

The first quilt I fell in love with but was afraid to try, is the Bargello. I have done quite a few simple bargello quilts since but still have not attempted some of the more complex ones. I love your tumbling block quilt. It's gorgeous!!!

[@madelinesmemaw]

The quilt that I love and have never tried yet is ships at sea. I really like this quilt that you showed us.

[@susangardem1354]

Love this tutorial and will put it on my "to do list". My first patchwork quilt that I fell in love with was the double wedding ring about 30 years ago and I have yet to make it. Have made lots of quilts but not it. Would love for you to work out a simple construction just as you have done with the tumbling blocks. Thanks again for your humour sprinkled throughout the tut

[@cc83jc85]

i loved the way you explained this- thanks. Id like to give these a go soon!

[@frances7885]

This, is a fancier version of the first quilt idea that I fell in love with. The first was the simple tumbling blocks, but when I saw your block in a block tumblers I knew I have to make this quilt. I am a beginner, I started with a new sewing machine because I had to give up my first love of knitting due to arthritis. Well, this will be my second quilt ever. I started with the Three Dudes quilt you and Jenny did together. Thank you for your easy to follow directions. I have found a new passion. = ). Thank you for all the videos.

[@loiswillingham7395]

made a couple of runners using this way and a king long quilt . Love the ease of going together.

[@MarySchultzRN_BSN]

Beautiful project. Great teaching! Can't wait to try it.

[@debbiefromqueenslandinaust3261]

LOve this pattern...My all time favourite is the log cabin but I did try the wedding ring pattern and found that quite challenging with the curved seams.... Now that I have been quilting for a while I might give that one another go.. Look forward to your tutorials each week..Thank you!!

[@KathleenGoggins]

My son. Charles, makes costumes for cosplay at conventions. He also works construction from time to time. To quote Charles, "Construction and sewing are the same, it is just you wear one and live in the other."

[@alexandramcfarland5683]

Kathleen Goggins gm

[@susheela108]

And! Measure twice, cut once!

[@tummymummy0867]

I come from a family that loves starting quilts but never finishing them,having finally quilted my mothers genuine 1970's hexie quilt (all paper pieced) I found the start of a tumbling blocks quilt that I had started with her leftovers. I must have been about 7 or 8. Still love love love this pattern and you have finally decades later given me the courage to try a machine version. Thanks for a beautiful inspiration.

[@DeniseMay]

The quilt I fell in love with that I was afraid to try was the Giant Dahlia. All those curves! I did it, though!

[@pamelacasey1699]

Flying geese was the first block I was afraid to try. Love the dimension on this quilt!

[@user-ey1ev4ft7c]

I love your work thank i learned a lot God bless from South Africa

[@thomasmiller9850]

AWESOME quilt! LOVE it, the very very first quilt that I made was a tumbling block.

[@nursesammy2508]

Oh the hexagon quilt terrified me. Yet with all those y seems, and my fear, I made it. First quilt ever too. Taught my self, I'm 20. Not perfect but she's huge. 80 by 120. Now all other quilts are easy to me 😂😂

[@gailthompson210]

My first intimidating quilt I just had to do was the double wedding ring.. Thanks for the tutorials Rob. :)

[@Cre0leD1va]

My first quilt I absolutely fell in love, but was terrified to try was Labyrinth Walk. But my curiosity and adventurous nature won out. I tried it, and it came magnificently!

[@marybretired]

Japanese Jigsaw! Very early in my quilting life I saw it and fell in love. Bought the pattern & the template but it was years before I was willing to tackle it.

[@beckyezra1]

thank you for another beautiful quilt tutorial. bless

[@janetborchers432]

The quilt I fell in love with but was afraid to try was the Card Trick quilt. Going to try Jenny’s method and this beautiful quilt of yours too! Love your videos!

[@lilabeeck2516]

As a retired math teacher, this quilt has always fascinated me. Without y seams, I would like to try it. Love those flat cubes.

[@beverlydavis2820]

This is pattern I loved and didn’t think I could do. I was wrong. I was looking for how to complete the sides and you made very clear for me. Thanks, love your videos.

[@ilenemartin5330]

OMG! I love this quilt! I'm going to make this one and give it as a gift to a good friend!

[@kayetufton339]

This is the first time i have watched you, wow, i love this lesson, i have always wante to do a block like this and never could figure it out, NOW I KNOW, THANKS, Kaye from Montana

[@cassiehoward8233]

You do such a great job at showing us all how to maneuver these hard corners etc. My hardest block was Lonestar

[@JudyHart1]

No Y seams, clapping! LOL. Great video, you’re wearing my husband’s watch.

[@wandaseals3509]

Beautiful, just Beautiful!!

[@dawntenneson6360]

Great quilt-love it! Definitely want to make this quilt! My favorite quilt I fell in love with and made was a very detailed appliqué! It literally is my favorite! Thank you so much for this quilt. I made a tumbling block quilt with y-seams and it was my least favorite. LOL

[@MsBeadee]

Just love this pattern when I looked at it I thought yes but too complicated for me but you make it so understandable and I am going to try a cushion first ;) - thanks Rob

[@djs4786]

Like your new "Man Sewing" T. Really love the quilt too.

[@cindyhenderson5655]

Super cool pattern and technique.

[@shulamussnug7120]

Love this quilt-and the video!

[@michellekerns1901]

My first hard quilt project was the egg money quilt. I found out it was not so bad, I just tried. The quilt came out great. You just need to try. Rob thank you for all the great work you do.

[@patricialoose1544]

Michelle Kerns 8

[@marianrobinson4082]

Beautiful!

[@jacquelinehalpern8171]

Loved this! will try! good job!

[@carolcurneal8010]

My first try at quilting was a tumbling block with the dreaded Y seam construction. I failed totally. I stopped and decided to start watching tutorials on how to quilt and have been quilting for 15 years but, never tried the tumbling block pattern until now. I am bound and determined to try and this time succeed . Thank you for your tutorial. It is a beautiful quilt.

[@normaking1485]

great instructions, this was a block that I was afraid to try but after watching your tutorial, I'm going to jump right in, thanks.

[@willowhilldesigns7]

Love this quilt! It’s a really interesting version of a tumbling blocks quilt. I love feathered star quilts, but have never attempted one .....yet ;-)

[@jenniferhennes3893]

I love this quilt. I am making a wall hanging then onto a quilt. So easy to make.

[@MrCrazymoon17]

Thank you so much for the tutorials, they are awesome! For me the Attic window was the first quilt I felt in love, it turned out pretty good. Its the one in my profile photo

[@donnakluck9135]

Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@sorabhsaluja]

Beautiful and easy way thanks rob

[@mariavicente6787]

Olá, é simplesmente maravilhoso, obrigada!!

[@missmix48]

You made that Look so easy!

[@reginafultz7189]

I love the double wedding ring but I ha e never been brave enough to try it. Love your videos. Can’t wait to see you in Ky next year....

[@Painting50]

The first quilt pattern that I fell in love with is the Dahlia quilt. It was my first try at quilting 25 years ago. Still haven't finished it lol. Darn Y seams

[@beverlyconstantine7294]

The quilt I wanted to do the most was a traditional tumbling block. I started it with EPP and got about 1/4 of it done and then said nope. Got to figure out how to do it on my machine. So I tackled the dreaded y-seam. Turned out great and have made more than one. Love your 3D block. Has moved to my very long to do list. Thanks.

[@Wanda6308]

I love this quilt and you make it so fun to learn. thank you so much. The very first quilt pattern I was afraid to try was tumbling blocks, so that is funny you should ask lol. going to go try it now. :)

[@nancylizarraga5551]

I’m trying this pattern, Thanks enjoyed this video 🤗