Break the Quilting Rules—Create Column Quilts

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman Tumbling Tumblers

Break the Quilting Rules—Create Column Quilts

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Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman Tumbling Tumblers

Take a recognizable tumbler quilt design and turn it on its side. Combine several sizes of tumbler shapes and presto, you have a modern quilt design that breaks most sewing rules. This week’s Sewing With Nancy features two traditional quilt designs that are sewn in columns, not rows. Plus the piecing is super-simple. This is the second episode of Quick Column Quilts. I hope you’ll enjoy creating your next quilt with the Grandmother’s One Patch Template, create hexagon designs with ease. Watch online at NancyZieman.com.

Tumbling Tumblers Quilt

The first quilt of this episode is called Tumbling Tumblers. Transform a design, traditional to modern, with a simple turn of the design.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman

  • The tumbler template from the Trace ‘n Create Grandmother’s One Patch Template is used to create this quilt design. There are four sizes of tumbler shapes—4″, 6″, 8″, and 10″ in one template. All four sizes are traced on the fabric and then cut, using a ruler, rotary cutter, and mat.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • The tumbler shapes are stitched together using traditional quilting techniques.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • Multiple background colored tumbler shapes are sewn together to add negative space to the design. Negative space is the new buzz word in quilting, and it references the space around the quilt design, not the design itself, which forms an interesting or artistic look.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

You can see how the rest of the quilt is created while watching the episode or see all the dimensions detailed in the book, Quick Column Quilts.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman

Hit and Miss Table Runner

At first glance, hexagon shapes cause many quilters to think, Oh no, the dreaded Y-seam! Not so with this speedy column quilt design. The hexagon shapes are created with two halves, eliminating the intersection of three seams, otherwise known as Y-seams. With this technique, faux hexagon halves are stitched in columns with relative speed and ease. Plus, the results are dramatic.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • The second template in the Grandmother’s One-Patch Template set, the faux hexagon, is used for this project.
  • Only the 4″ shape is traced and cut from the fabric, including the end pieces. (Watch Nancy demo this online, it’s a lot easier to show this in action than to write about it!)

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • Four fabrics are traced and cut from the faux hexagons, plus the background fabric, which again creates the negative space design element. This photo was taken during the design process. Notice the design sketch—elementary!

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • The faux hexagons are sewn together with straight seams. No Y-seams in this column quilt project.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • Columns are created.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

  • Then, the columns are sewn together. That’s it—all straight seaming.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman with Grandmother's One-Patch Quilt Template

Full details, are in Quick Column Quilts Part Two.

Quick Column Quilts by Nancy Zieman

Watch Quick Column Quilts (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy online.

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79 Comments

  • Teresa Mahoney
    March 10, 2016

    It’s hard to choose, but I like the Tumbling Tumbler quilt the best. I like the use of modern piece placement.

  • Sherry Niles
    March 10, 2016

    Love the half hexi. No y seams. Ez!

  • Joey
    March 10, 2016

    Half Hexie

  • Carol P
    March 10, 2016

    I like the Tumbling Tumblers Quilt

  • Debra K Courtney
    March 10, 2016

    Tumbling Tumbers

  • peggy C
    March 10, 2016

    I like the tumbler quilt best.

  • Sandy
    March 10, 2016

    I love both quilts but find the hexagons particularly appealing. I’ve made a couple of traditional hexagon quilts but found them very slow-going. I can’t wait to do one with the half-hexis.

  • Susan
    March 10, 2016

    No Y seam…what a great concept! The half hexi is one l’d love to try.

  • Tammy Kazmierczak
    March 10, 2016

    I love the hexagonal quilt. The hexagons give the illusion of curves despite the columnar nature of the quilt. I am a sucker for curves. Even my garden has no straight line beds in it!

  • Ann Holland
    March 10, 2016

    I would love to try the tumbler quilt.

  • Linda E in AZ
    March 10, 2016

    Hit and Miss is very cool.
    thanks!

  • Linda Phillip
    March 10, 2016

    half hexie

  • Carol Kirstein
    March 10, 2016

    I like the half-hexi, not only because of the easy way the hexagons are produced, but also because of the element of surprise of the halves without the matching part.

  • Joanne P.
    March 10, 2016

    The Tumbler quilt is my favorite…I like the varying sizes in the pattern.

  • Suzanne. Tetreault
    March 10, 2016

    I really like the Tumbler Quilt !

  • Jan Skilbeck
    March 10, 2016

    Love the Tumbling Tumblers!

  • Diane C
    March 10, 2016

    I like them all — it is hard to pick one

  • Caroline S
    March 10, 2016

    So Cool and creative!

  • Mary B
    March 10, 2016

    Hit and miss, hexagon is a shape I have not yet used in any quilt I have made to date. It’s on my bucket list!

  • Camille
    March 10, 2016

    I am a sucker for hexies. I like the large sizes in this table runner.

  • beth d.
    March 10, 2016

    the tumbler quilt is my favorite. hope to win this book

  • mary ann blazevich
    March 10, 2016

    The hexie quilt is great – lots of movement.

  • Linda
    March 10, 2016

    I am just about to do a Half Hexi quilt for a friend. This is a very timely presentation. The Hexi blocks are very intriguing, so I’d pick them as my favorite.
    Thanks.

  • Savannagal
    March 10, 2016

    I really like the Tumbling Tumblers Quilt. It’s modern but doesn’t look too difficult to make.

  • Cindy Teta
    March 10, 2016

    Love the the hexie with the circle quilting

  • Judi Zrebiec
    March 10, 2016

    I watched all three episodes and the one I like best is the Wind Chime quilt. I’m new to quilting and would love to try that one or even the Tumbling Tumblers.

  • Debora Nipper
    March 10, 2016

    Love them both! I guess Tumbling Tumblers would be my pick if I have to choose…but don’t make choose!!!!

  • Anne Crabbs
    March 10, 2016

    I liked both the hexi and the tumbler. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your information.Anne

  • Karen Patterson
    March 10, 2016

    I like them both but especially the half hexie The best! I also love your tutorials and ring binder books you print. I have your “Hot and Handy Projects book, your Handbag Sewing Techique with DVD,and Sew Simple Retangles an Squares with DVD.”These are great to read when you sit down in the evening to rest and they lay flat while I sew. I’m working on the 60 Minute Pot Holder in the “Hot and Handy Projects” book. There’s so many wonderful ideas in it! I can’t make things fast enough!
    Thank you for all you teach me Nancy!!!

  • Chrissie
    March 10, 2016

    I love the Hit and Miss table runner! I was also so thrilled to meet you at Crystal Bridges last year when I was working there and you visited. I apologize but I was so awestruck I was speechless!

  • Debra
    March 10, 2016

    I’d love to try the hexagon runner- great without the Y seams! Would make a cute baby quilt if expanded too.

  • Jen
    March 10, 2016

    I think the hexie quilt is quite clever. I have a half hexie template and you have given me a new way to use it! Thanks!

  • Starla
    March 10, 2016

    Your tutorial makes hexagons seem possible!

  • theresa stillion
    March 10, 2016

    I am crazy about the tumbler quilt ,I even bought the template would love to have new book.

  • Rose
    March 10, 2016

    I like the Tumbling Tumblers and would love to win this book. Thank you.

  • Diane S.
    March 10, 2016

    I like the Hit and Miss Table Runner. It would be my first project from the book before attempting a large quilt.

  • Cynthia
    March 10, 2016

    Think I like the hexie one although the two sizes of the tumblers blocks makes for an interesting design. Both merit a second look!

  • Helen Stewart
    March 10, 2016

    I like the hexie runner which would make a pretty baby quilt in a larger size!

  • Jan F.
    March 10, 2016

    I like the tumblers best. It’s another great way to use the Grandmothers One-Patch templates I already have. Would love to win the book. Thanks Nancy!

  • Mom C
    March 10, 2016

    I keep saying I need to make a hexi quilt and this could do it for me. I love the design and I’d want to copy the quilting too. Thanks.

  • Becky Payne
    March 10, 2016

    I am in love with the faux hexagon quilt. It looks super hard all put together, but in reality, it is a cinch to make!

  • Nancy E Johnson
    March 10, 2016

    I love the tumbler quilt ad would so love to win this book.

  • Karen B.
    March 10, 2016

    I love the look of the hexagons and half hexagons. The quilting is beautiful too. Would love to make this one.

  • Tina
    March 10, 2016

    I like the Hit and Miss table runner.

  • Lorri
    March 10, 2016

    Tumbling blocks are great.

  • Linda Napiantek
    March 10, 2016

    My favorite is the Hit and Miss. I would love to work the hexagons with straight seams. Amazing!!!

  • Marty
    March 10, 2016

    Already planned to make Tumbling Tumblers but no must add Gram’s One-Patch as well because of the easy hexi method!

  • Christine
    March 10, 2016

    The Hit and Miss Table Runner is my favorite. I would definitely like to use the pattern to make a quilt.

  • AS
    March 10, 2016

    Half Hexie

  • AS
    March 10, 2016

    I’d like to try the Half Hexie

  • Patty N.
    March 10, 2016

    I like the Tumbling Tumbler quilt. I think you can really change the look by the choice of solids or prints.

  • Jenn
    March 10, 2016

    I like the look of the tumbling blocks quilt.

  • Chris Reeske
    March 10, 2016

    I like the tumbler

  • Anne H
    March 10, 2016

    I like the tumbler.

  • Barbara
    March 10, 2016

    Really like the Hexie table runner.

  • Melody Lutz
    March 10, 2016

    Hit and Miss is very modern and cool!

  • Pat O.
    March 10, 2016

    I choose the Hit and Miss table runner.

  • Cindy Schultz
    March 10, 2016

    Gosh, just a hard question. I think I like the Hit and Miss table runner. The hexagons look pretty easy to make. I do like the Tumbling Tumblers also, such a hard decision.

  • Lillian K
    March 10, 2016

    I REALLY LIKE THE “HIT AND MISS QUILT”. IT IS UNIQUE AND THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION LOOKS EASY. I TEND TO SHY AWAY FROM THOSE “Y” SEAMS.

  • Ursula M
    March 11, 2016

    The tumbler it is.

  • Lynn
    March 11, 2016

    The Hot and Miss is very nice. I think our grandmothers and greet grandmothers would enjoy the new versions of their quilts.

  • Cassy L.
    March 11, 2016

    Can’t make up my mind. I would like to make both!

  • ella ruth
    March 11, 2016

    Although the hexi quilt is one that makes you take a second look, I like the tumbler. I have a tumbler ruler that will fit on a charm and not a clue as what to do with it. Thank you Nancy for sharing. Love watching your show.: )

  • Bonnye
    March 11, 2016

    I like the hit and miss tumbler table runner.

  • JulieG-AZ
    March 11, 2016

    I love the idea of half-hexis. Making that with the template would be do-able for me. As much as I like the hexagon, I would never tackle it the traditional way.

  • Bonnie
    March 11, 2016

    The Hit and Miss Table Runner is my favorite. No Y-seams! Thanks for sharing this great technique.

  • Renea
    March 11, 2016

    I really like both the quilt and the tablerunner. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

  • Debbie J
    March 12, 2016

    Love both, but if I had to choose just one it would be the table runner.

  • Karen
    March 12, 2016

    Like the Tumbling Tumbler best.

  • Barbara
    March 13, 2016

    I really like the faux hexagons in the Hit and Miss table runnerc and can’t wait to try it for myself.

  • margaret
    March 13, 2016

    the tumbler – hands down

  • Mary Faught
    March 14, 2016

    I like the hexie table runner it has a modern look.

  • Vickie Snyder
    March 23, 2016

    I like the Tumbling Tumbler quilt, making it in colors from my stash. Two of my three daughters like modern looking quilts, and Tumbling Tumblers would enhance their living space.

  • Linda Phillip
    March 23, 2016

    I liked the hit and miss table runner. The quilting took it to the next level.

  • Kim
    March 23, 2016

    I like the tumbling tumblers quilt the best.

  • Kathleen Bruckner
    March 29, 2016

    I was immediately drawn to the “hit and Miss” table runner…love anything hexie!

  • Julie Thompson
    August 5, 2016

    I was immediately drawn to the Tumbling Tumblers Quilt. I really like how you used background fabric to create the negative space to make the tumblers seem more random rather than a straight row of tumblers. Neat effect! Thanks for your creativity!

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