The trick I use to keep my strip sets from curving is loosen the tension. Having the tension to tight is what makes your strip set curve. Anyway, I hope this info helps. I've been quilting almost 30 years, so I've learned a few little tricks. Good luck everyone.
Here’s a helpful hint: the warp that tends to happen in strip set happens during the pressing. If you take the time to use a yard stick to line up your strip set and have it straight before you press, it will never have a warp.
This quilt is SPECTACULAR!!! WOW!!! I love it SO MUCH that it's going to take cuts in front of some of the other quilts I have on my "Quilts To Make" list! And Rob....... if you want to call this pink and purple quilt red and blue, go right ahead! You are the King of Awesome and can do whatever you like! This quilt is RED AND BLUE! No question about it! And I'm going to make it asap!
I LOVE your videos. You sew and talk like we everyday quilters. I’d love to be in a class with you as instructor. You have great solutions to problems we encounter when trying new quilt ideas. Thank you!
You always have such a positive way of teaching. It is a joy to watch you. I have many of your videos saved for future projects and you just keep making more and more. Hope I have the pleasure of meeting you if I ever get down to your neck of the woods. Have a lovely day!
I absolutely LOVE this one! Really awesome. Thanks Rob! Can't wait to make one of these. I have jelly rolls sitting so pretty on my bookshelf (fabric shelf), lol.
Hi Rob, I love the pyramids!! You are calling the colors "reds and blues" but I'm showing pinks and purples. Just want to be sure to get the correct jelly roll.
He's referring to where they would fall on the colour wheel, the "reds" will be on the red side purple and the "blues" will be on the blue side of purple. A better way for him say it would be magenta and violet
When sewing multiple longer strip strip sets , example 4 strips total, I usually do the following. Sew 2 together, the other 2 together, then the 2 sets of 2 together. More even weight distribution helps me. I do this when sewing quilt top together also.
Hello Rob. I'm from Brazil and I follow your channell. You are so cute!! And make the things easy to us. I love this work. These piramids are really a great and a beautiful idea.
Love the way you explain things ... great tutorial, as usual. ;) Makes a great tic-tac-toe board for the kids ... just add some "X" & "O" beanbags to toss on the "board".
I don't think the strips are long enough. I didn't make an actual prototype, but laid out some strips and used rulers to estimate and it looks like the strips are several inches too short. Using 4 strips instead of 5 it would probably work well, but the quilt would be less dramatic. Really good question/suggestion!
I've tried to make this quilt this week. At the beginning of this tutorial, Rob says to use one jelly roll, then the instructions in the link say to use two. So far, two of my strip sets have been at least 2 inches short. I've had to get a second jelly roll because some of the colors aren't diverse enough. Now I think I have to get a third just to be able to make enough strip sets. He also said that you need six strip sets. That should be six strip sets per colorway-so a total of 12 strip sets. You might need more strip sets though if your sets end up being too short!
Thanks for the video. I was wondering too about the size of the quilt. The colours are my grand-daughters favourites but she has a full size bed. I probably could make this in time for Christmas.
I believe he's talking about red/blue tones within the berry colourway, he could also have said cooler/hotter colourway. Not that the actual colours are a true blue or red. I hope that helps.
Love your videos. I wonder if pressing the pink blocks to the light and blue blocks to the dark would allow them to lock when sewing the blocks together? I'm going to try it
I'm wanting to make a smaller quilt. any suggestions? larger seams? cutting strips down to 2.0 ? I wondering if the 5 strips are important for asthetics or if I could change it to 4 strips. Any thoughts?
Off topic question. I have a very old Sew-Gem machine and about once or twice a year I pull it out to sew some small item or two. Being older that the machine and not having a manual for it I have forgot how to thread it up. I tried and ended up with a birds nest in the bobbin area. Any help would be appreciated.
Question: I’m a new quilter and this may be common knowledge but..why do you leave a 1/4 inch at the tip when cutting the strips? I’ve only cut strips sets into triangles a few times and never did that. Is that why my middles puff up when I sew the triangles together?
He's using a BabyLock - Jane (the older name was Quilter's Choice Professional) which I have and it is very quiet especially at the lower speeds. Even my husband doesn't complain too much.
If you cut 2 dark and 1 light from each strip set you'll be short on the lights, right? You need 5 dark blocks and 4 light blocks which means 10 and 8 from each colorway. Out of 6 strip sets (yielding 18 triangles), 4 should be cut with 2 dark and 1 light and 2 with 2 light and 1 dark.
Depending on how you have the strips turned when you make the first cut determiners if you get 2 light or 2 dark so you have to figure that out when you are cutting them.
The video should be amended/edited to correct the amount of fabric needed. You need two jelly rolls to complete the project. He instructed 6 sets of strips which yields 18 units. You need 36!
You need TWO of the jelly rolls to make this quilt. Unfortunately he says in the tutorial very clearly you only need one. I started making my version of this and just found out when I finished all my strip sets and realized it will only make 18 triangles. You need 36 triangles to make the quilt. Wish I had done the math sooner because I can’t find another of the jelly rolls of the same kind.
Rod, you have given no measurements. I can get an approximate size, but it would be very helpful for you to make note of that, not only in this project, but in all your tutorials. Thanks! I love the references to the math!
I see pink and purple, no blue. Rob I am so happy you have slowed down so much it’s a pleasure watching again 😊
Hi, what I like about you is that you explain it so clearly...me being an absolute beginner. Thank you!
The trick I use to keep my strip sets from curving is loosen the tension. Having the tension to tight is what makes your strip set curve. Anyway, I hope this info helps. I've been quilting almost 30 years, so I've learned a few little tricks. Good luck everyone.
Here’s a helpful hint: the warp that tends to happen in strip set happens during the pressing. If you take the time to use a yard stick to line up your strip set and have it straight before you press, it will never have a warp.
I’ve definitely had a warped strip set before ironing!
That's why I made the cover of my ironing board with a checkered fabric. That way it's much easier to see whether you're warping the fabric.
Also, press after each strip is added. Don’t wait until your strip set is done.
THAT is a great idea!!!
This quilt is SPECTACULAR!!! WOW!!! I love it SO MUCH that it's going to take cuts in front of some of the other quilts I have on my "Quilts To Make" list! And Rob....... if you want to call this pink and purple quilt red and blue, go right ahead! You are the King of Awesome and can do whatever you like! This quilt is RED AND BLUE! No question about it! And I'm going to make it asap!
I LOVE your videos. You sew and talk like we everyday quilters. I’d love to be in a class with you as instructor. You have great solutions to problems we encounter when trying new quilt ideas. Thank you!
You always have such a positive way of teaching. It is a joy to watch you. I have many of your videos saved for future projects and you just keep making more and more. Hope I have the pleasure of meeting you if I ever get down to your neck of the woods. Have a lovely day!
one of those blocks would make a really nice pillow to go with the quilt!
I always sew with a shorter stitch length and I think that along with proper pressing after each strip prevents the warping.
Rob, doing what he does best! Thanks for a fun quilt!
You get all excited, I do too. Quilting is fun and exciting!
I absolutely LOVE this one! Really awesome. Thanks Rob! Can't wait to make one of these. I have jelly rolls sitting so pretty on my bookshelf (fabric shelf), lol.
Love this quilt! Great tip on the pressing! I am definitely going to try this! Thanks Rob!
I am going to try this pattern for a quilt for my son. It’s on the list of quilts to make! Very nice design and well explained.
I feel a scarab buster coming along! Thanks Rob
i love the precision! Yes about the color names
Hi Rob, I love the pyramids!! You are calling the colors "reds and blues" but I'm showing pinks and purples. Just want to be sure to get the correct jelly roll.
I wonder if he is referring to the primary colors. When he says color family. Because I do see purple.
He's referring to where they would fall on the colour wheel, the "reds" will be on the red side purple and the "blues" will be on the blue side of purple. A better way for him say it would be magenta and violet
I see purple too
When sewing multiple longer strip strip sets , example 4 strips total, I usually do the following. Sew 2 together, the other 2 together, then the 2 sets of 2 together. More even weight distribution helps me. I do this when sewing quilt top together also.
Love this and you make it seem so simple! I have a drawer full of strips from who else but MSQ so I better get sewing. Hope to see you in Houston!❤️🤠
New to you! Love your energy and Love of sewing....So WISH you kept making Videos!!☺
Hello Rob. I'm from Brazil and I follow your channell. You are so cute!! And make the things easy to us. I love this work. These piramids are really a great and a beautiful idea.
Love the way you explain things ... great tutorial, as usual. ;) Makes a great tic-tac-toe board for the kids ... just add some "X" & "O" beanbags to toss on the "board".
Love the prism effect! Great video.
this is so stunning Rob.
Love the outro!
If geometry had looked this beautiful when I was in school I probably would have made a better grade! 😂
I learn so much from you, thank you.
I have always sewn with a stitch length of 2 always turns out better
Looks great! I like the new end to your video as well!
Great video. I will be trying this one since I have a lot of strips.
Why do you not stagger your strips by a couple of inches on the left? Couldn't you get 4 triangles per strip set that way?
i just watched this video and was wondering the same.
I won't have thought of that! I'm a new quilter, that's a great tip
I don't think the strips are long enough. I didn't make an actual prototype, but laid out some strips and used rulers to estimate and it looks like the strips are several inches too short. Using 4 strips instead of 5 it would probably work well, but the quilt would be less dramatic. Really good question/suggestion!
I've tried to make this quilt this week.
At the beginning of this tutorial, Rob says to use one jelly roll, then the instructions in the link say to use two.
So far, two of my strip sets have been at least 2 inches short. I've had to get a second jelly roll because some of the colors aren't diverse enough. Now I think I have to get a third just to be able to make enough strip sets.
He also said that you need six strip sets. That should be six strip sets per colorway-so a total of 12 strip sets. You might need more strip sets though if your sets end up being too short!
Mary Douglas May be less expensive using yardage.
Another great quilt to add to my 'to do' list - thanks :)
Great variety 👍🏽
That’s fabulous!
I could not stop laughing, lol ! "The quilt police" !!! I love your videos Rob! and the quilt is beautiful!
Purple is in the blue family in the color wheel as the pinks are in the red family 🌵
Thanks for the video. I was wondering too about the size of the quilt. The colours are my grand-daughters favourites but she has a full size bed. I probably could make this in time for Christmas.
SWEET!!!!
I see pink and purple
Rob, am I the only person who sees your blue as a purple? Other than that great video, thanks:)
I believe he's talking about red/blue tones within the berry colourway, he could also have said cooler/hotter colourway. Not that the actual colours are a true blue or red. I hope that helps.
Jennie Dunn that makes sense, lol I was confused, thanks.
Awesome quilt, I have to try this one! :-)
Que trabalho maravilhoso, amei💕💕💕
Love your videos. I wonder if pressing the pink blocks to the light and blue blocks to the dark would allow them to lock when sewing the blocks together? I'm going to try it
Ummm ok Never mind...Found your other channel!!😂👍
I need to know what size to square the blocks to ..
Great quilt and tips looks like a lot of matching seems though u make it look so easy I have to pin pin and more pins do u have a quick hint for this
What size bed would this be good for? Also if you needed it bigger would lattice between pyramids be OK or would you just do more pyramids?
Adorable quilt! What is the little gauge you have on the sewing machine? As a newbie quilter, I love this idea to help maintain the seam allowance.
Great tutorial, just wondering about your machine foot. It looks narrower than a normal 1/4" foot?
I would like to use the pattern to make a tablerunner and quilt. What size will the blocks need to be for a 18 inch wide runner?
I'm wanting to make a smaller quilt. any suggestions? larger seams? cutting strips down to 2.0 ? I wondering if the 5 strips are important for asthetics or if I could change it to 4 strips. Any thoughts?
Off topic question. I have a very old Sew-Gem machine and about once or twice a year I pull it out to sew some small item or two. Being older that the machine and not having a manual for it I have forgot how to thread it up. I tried and ended up with a birds nest in the bobbin area. Any help would be appreciated.
Is there not a triangle ruler to do this with?
Dot Hailey probably but it’s pretty common for most to have a square or long strip ruler with a 45 degree line
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Question: I’m a new quilter and this may be common knowledge but..why do you leave a 1/4 inch at the tip when cutting the strips? I’ve only cut strips sets into triangles a few times and never did that. Is that why my middles puff up when I sew the triangles together?
It manages bulk at the center for sure.
Thank you! I’m gonna have to try that. I always get a mess in the middle and can’t figure out what to pick out to reduce it
It would work either way as long as you make them all the same
Do I need one jelly roll or 2 - he states one, but the directions shows 2....? Looks like this nets a 60 x 60 lap quilt, can you verify, please?
Like this concept, strip pricing this wa6works
Rob, I'd love to get your thoughts on the wooly pressing mat. ❤🌅🌵
Suzi SaintJames an instructor I had said a bath towel on the ironing board works great, and it does. Try it before you spend the bucks.
Someone in my quilt group used a wool blanket from an army surplus store
Another great tutorial! Thanks Rob! Would you please share what sewing machine you are using? It seems so quiet. I’m looking for a quiet machine.
He's using a BabyLock - Jane (the older name was Quilter's Choice Professional) which I have and it is very quiet especially at the lower speeds. Even my husband doesn't complain too much.
Chris Reeske thank you so much! I really appreciate and my family will too!
If you cut 2 dark and 1 light from each strip set you'll be short on the lights, right? You need 5 dark blocks and 4 light blocks which means 10 and 8 from each colorway. Out of 6 strip sets (yielding 18 triangles), 4 should be cut with 2 dark and 1 light and 2 with 2 light and 1 dark.
And I do love the quilt - gives a gradient look without using gradient fabric!
Depending on how you have the strips turned when you make the first cut determiners if you get 2 light or 2 dark so you have to figure that out when you are cutting them.
Your blue looks purple to me lol. But I love this quilt
Glad I'm not the only one that thinks the strips looked purple.
What were the dimensions of the finished project btw?
Each strip finishes to 2 inches, when all the seams allowances are subtracted. So, as I see it, I am guessing that it is approximately 60X60 inches.
You used 1 jelly roll for that quilt? What size is it?
If you click on the link to buy the supplies, it says he used two jelly rolls.
What is approximate size of block and quilt. Thank you
Guessing the blocks should finish at 19.5 , and if it's 3 blocks across and down the quilt should finish at 57"sq
What size do the blocks work out at please?
If he's using 2.5 inch strips then I'm guessing the block is 20.5 inches unfinished.
The video should be amended/edited to correct the amount of fabric needed. You need two jelly rolls to complete the project. He instructed 6 sets of strips which yields 18 units. You need 36!
Rob that is so pretty,but I would be scared to death to cut it. I already tried to use a tube ruler and messed it all up.
You need TWO of the jelly rolls to make this quilt. Unfortunately he says in the tutorial very clearly you only need one. I started making my version of this and just found out when I finished all my strip sets and realized it will only make 18 triangles. You need 36 triangles to make the quilt. Wish I had done the math sooner because I can’t find another of the jelly rolls of the same kind.
Rob, that is not red and blue man, I see pink and purple.
Why are you using a straight ruler? Why not use a triangular ruler? I’m sure the cuts would be much more accurate and it would save a lot of time.
Is it blue or purple???lol
Rod, you have given no measurements. I can get an approximate size, but it would be very helpful for you to make note of that, not only in this project, but in all your tutorials. Thanks! I love the references to the math!
Sorry! ROB.
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Its not blue its 3 shades of purple
I'm sorry I must be color blind. But that blue looks a lot like purple to me.