Drunkard's Path
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Drunkard's Path
I visited a link on Pinterest for using a coffee filter to do Drunkard's Path blocks and I had to try it today. The site is quilterwoman.blogspot.com.au and it is on the right side of the page under popular posts and click on the coffee filter.
My filters were a different size then hers but the technique worked well and was very easy. I ironed my filter flat and then folded it in quarters and marked the spots and then ironed it flat again. I placed the filter on the RIGHT side of the fabric, pinned it and straight stitched around it. I will post some pictures.[ATTACH=CONFIG]550894[/ATTACH]
My filters were a different size then hers but the technique worked well and was very easy. I ironed my filter flat and then folded it in quarters and marked the spots and then ironed it flat again. I placed the filter on the RIGHT side of the fabric, pinned it and straight stitched around it. I will post some pictures.[ATTACH=CONFIG]550894[/ATTACH]
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I trimmed away the extra background fabric and the paper from the back to the 1/4 inch seam allowance. I could use those trimmed background and coffee filter pieces to do smaller 1/4 inch circles if I wanted . Here is what they look like. Nice 4 blocks but now what do I do with them?[ATTACH=CONFIG]550898[/ATTACH]
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Drunkard's path is my very favorite pattern. There are many different layouts. Google "Drunkard's Path" and you'll find one you like. Your blocks turned out very nice. I hand piece mine or do them on the machine but this is a very creative way to do them. Sharonve
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