Need some opinions!
07-12-2017, 11:48 AM
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For kicks, I drew it up with the extra spaces in EQ. I think I would take it apart and trim them down, but it doesn't look bad with the extra space:
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(you know how when you type a post, the pictures show up much smaller? I really like this one at thumbnail size!)
I think whichever way you decide, you will end up with a cool-looking quilt.
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(you know how when you type a post, the pictures show up much smaller? I really like this one at thumbnail size!)
I think whichever way you decide, you will end up with a cool-looking quilt.
07-12-2017, 12:22 PM
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I vote for trimming. I think it will look lovely.
Another easy way of making the block would be applique: cut a large circle and a large square. Fold the square in half, then in half again, and press the center fold. Do the same thing with the circle. Open both pieces out flat, then stick a pin through the center of the circle, right in the intersection you just pressed. Then stick the same pin (with the circle still on it) in the center intersection of the square, push the circle down the pin onto the square, then buttonhole stitch or zigzag around the edge of the circle. Turn the block over and cut away the square background that is behind the circle. You should now have a circle appliqued onto a square. Now cut the block into quarters and voila, 4 Drunkard Path blocks.
Another easy way of making the block would be applique: cut a large circle and a large square. Fold the square in half, then in half again, and press the center fold. Do the same thing with the circle. Open both pieces out flat, then stick a pin through the center of the circle, right in the intersection you just pressed. Then stick the same pin (with the circle still on it) in the center intersection of the square, push the circle down the pin onto the square, then buttonhole stitch or zigzag around the edge of the circle. Turn the block over and cut away the square background that is behind the circle. You should now have a circle appliqued onto a square. Now cut the block into quarters and voila, 4 Drunkard Path blocks.
07-12-2017, 12:23 PM
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Barb and Feline ... well this just goes to show how "lazy" I can be ... I just pinned the pic, and then decided to "make my own" pattern. I didn't even realize there was a pattern!
I have the plastic templates for the drunkard's path and figured that would work. Um, nope!
I have the plastic templates for the drunkard's path and figured that would work. Um, nope!
07-12-2017, 12:25 PM
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Jennifer 23 - I think I need to buy whatever it is you used! That would save me lots of time LOL
I thank EVERYONE for their input. I'm going to try four practice squares and trim it and see what happens. If it works out then I'll just trim them all.
I really do like the one I picked out to start with!
I thank EVERYONE for their input. I'm going to try four practice squares and trim it and see what happens. If it works out then I'll just trim them all.
I really do like the one I picked out to start with!
07-12-2017, 12:54 PM
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So I just did a quick one ... I took off 1.25 inches and sewed them up
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So i do believe I will be doing some trimming ... that will be a nice pile of wasted fabric grrr ...
I'll have to see what I can do with those 1.25 strips!
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So i do believe I will be doing some trimming ... that will be a nice pile of wasted fabric grrr ...
I'll have to see what I can do with those 1.25 strips!
07-12-2017, 01:40 PM
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Now this looks like the picture. You are doing good.
07-12-2017, 08:29 PM
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Jennifer 23 - I think I need to buy whatever it is you used! That would save me lots of time LOL
I thank EVERYONE for their input. I'm going to try four practice squares and trim it and see what happens. If it works out then I'll just trim them all.
I really do like the one I picked out to start with!
I thank EVERYONE for their input. I'm going to try four practice squares and trim it and see what happens. If it works out then I'll just trim them all.
I really do like the one I picked out to start with!
Your new test block looks good! I saw a picture of a quilt from the Japanese International Quilt Festival that was all log cabin blocks. Some used 1" (1/2" finished) strips, and some used 3/4" and 1.25" strips (1/4" and 3/4" finished) for curved cabins. You could try something like that with your trimmed strips, if you were willing to cut a bunch more even skinnier!
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