A Quilter's Mixology: 16 Projects Using the Drunkard’s Path Block
Angela Pingel
Language: English
Pages: 285
ISBN: 2:00343062
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
You'll discover an introduction to curved piecing via one simple block--Drunkard's Path. Author Angela Pingel demonstrates how this single block can be put together in various patterns that look absolutely different in every combination. Drunkard's Path can create a sinuous staggering line like its namesake or curved motifs that form teardrops, arabesques, flowers, and other discrete shapes.
Dive deep into the basics of curved piecing and then explore a variety of projects including full-size quilts, baby quilts, pillows, and a table runner. Find inspiring new ways to use that old favorite, Drunkard's Path block, to create quilts that look new and different. A Quilter's Mixology is the perfect "next-step" book geared towards intermediate quilters or quilters looking for the next challenge.
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Movement and mathematical binary systems. I styled the fabrics deliberately to show the quilt in a masculine light. We all know how hard it is to find a pattern for the men in our lives, especially those who might not love quilts as much as we do (gasp!). But don’t feel limited by the palette. With a basic four-color fabric scheme, it’s easy to change the feel with just a few simple alternative fabrics. finished size 73" × 90" (185 × 229 cm) designed, pieced, and quilted by Angela.
Loosely Curved Construction Diagram. There are 11 sections of various sizes: 2 lime green/ blue/white 1 blue/white 2 red/white 3 orange/white 2 purple/white 1 lime green/white Loosely Curved Construction Diagram 2. Sew together each color block section, placing the three different types of blocks as shown in the diagram. Press seams in one direction. 3. Sew the finished sections together to create three rows. Sew the rows together, matching adjacent seams. Press the seams open.
Lay the appropriate template on each square and cut around it. Unless you are fussy-cutting fabric to spotlight a particular motif, you can cut multiple pieces at once using a template. (Be sure your rotary cutter blade is sharp!) I find that I can easily cut two or three layers of fabric around a template shape without distortion. If you are using a die-cutter, simply fold the cut strip neatly over the die, back and forth multiple times, to get as many pieces as possible from one pass through.
Your ruler, square up your block to the desired size (fig. 7). Figure 7 Mistakes Happen! Sewing curves quickly and simply is definitely doable, but some mishaps can occur. Here are three of the most common problems and the solutions for fixing them. To prevent stretching in the first place, be gentler with your handling of the curved pieces. Since the curve on both pieces exposes the bias of the fabric, the pieces are vulnerable to stretching. This can happen when cutting, sewing, or.
Template patterns are on the insert at the back of this book. the pattern Orange Twist Quilt the mix Swirls of color garnished with bright slices of orange With the help of large blocks, this quilt goes together surprisingly quickly. Perhaps the curves at this scale require more pins, but they are ultimately easier to sew due to their gentle radius. A great feature of this quilt design is its flexibility: It looks equally good no matter how you orient it. Every time I look at it, I.