drunkards path-easy method
05-18-2014, 02:21 PM
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drunkards path-easy method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIXk...FUs4W4mZnuuqEg I just saw this and wow-needed to share
05-19-2014, 05:39 AM
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I don't like the raw edges either. If I am going to take the time to cut the fabric curves/pieces, I am going to sew the curves. I have never liked raw edges, not even the iron on appliques...but that is just me.
05-19-2014, 12:05 PM
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05-19-2014, 12:18 PM
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It's not something I'd do, either, but it might be good for a total newbie. 
(Did she really say to cut 1/8" from the stitch line? I'd leave at least 1/4" if it were me. I'd be worried about it fraying and coming apart.)
If I wanted use a shortcut on this type of block, I'd use the freezer paper method (no raw edges) to applique a circle into the center of a square of fabric, then cut the square in half both ways. That would give me four "cheater" drunkard's path blocks that I could then rearrange however I wanted. No (or very little) wasted fabric. In fact, it just occurred to me that this would be a fun scrappy quilt idea!
(Did she really say to cut 1/8" from the stitch line? I'd leave at least 1/4" if it were me. I'd be worried about it fraying and coming apart.)If I wanted use a shortcut on this type of block, I'd use the freezer paper method (no raw edges) to applique a circle into the center of a square of fabric, then cut the square in half both ways. That would give me four "cheater" drunkard's path blocks that I could then rearrange however I wanted. No (or very little) wasted fabric. In fact, it just occurred to me that this would be a fun scrappy quilt idea!
05-20-2014, 04:05 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIXk...FUs4W4mZnuuqEg I just saw this and wow-needed to share
05-20-2014, 09:38 AM
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It's not something I'd do, either, but it might be good for a total newbie. (Did she really say to cut 1/8" from the stitch line? I'd leave at least 1/4" if it were me. I'd be worried about it fraying and coming apart.)
If I wanted use a shortcut on this type of block, I'd use the freezer paper method (no raw edges) to applique a circle into the center of a square of fabric, then cut the square in half both ways. That would give me four "cheater" drunkard's path blocks that I could then rearrange however I wanted. No (or very little) wasted fabric. In fact, it just occurred to me that this would be a fun scrappy quilt idea!
(Did she really say to cut 1/8" from the stitch line? I'd leave at least 1/4" if it were me. I'd be worried about it fraying and coming apart.)If I wanted use a shortcut on this type of block, I'd use the freezer paper method (no raw edges) to applique a circle into the center of a square of fabric, then cut the square in half both ways. That would give me four "cheater" drunkard's path blocks that I could then rearrange however I wanted. No (or very little) wasted fabric. In fact, it just occurred to me that this would be a fun scrappy quilt idea!
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