Drunkards Path
#21
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: northern California
Posts: 104
There are also Bloc-loc acrylic templates for cutting and then a template for use after sewing the pieces to square the blocks up. I have just finished 382 4" blocks with little frustration. They have templates in various sizes.
#24
I love the drunkard path and am making one now. I hand piece mine. I find it very relaxing.I mark my pattern off on a piece of poster board or cereal box or any other card board that is thin, yet sturdy. I cut out the template and begin marking my pieces. Usually I con my DH into cutting them for me. But, he doesn't mind. Its a good job to have while watching tv. While he is cutting, I beginning sewing. You just start at one side and work your way around. No pulling or stretching and it generally comes out just fine.
#25
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Washington State
Posts: 182
Elise' Backporch Designs has various sizes. I have a set with the block finishing at 8" and also a set with block finishing at 7-1/2". The larger blocks are easy to sew. I usually cut a tiny notch in the center of each piece, pin that point and sew. Since I do a lot of charity quilts I can do many blocks quickly.
#26
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: The Colony, TX
Posts: 3,364
http://backporchdesign.danemcoweb.co.../rulers-tools/ has great acrylic templates. two pieces, not just one as some do.
#27
I am about to make one using the Bloc-loc 6" template. You can get a perfect block at every curve...love their stuff!!!! Also, the curvemaster foot helps if you are nervous about easing it to fit! They adapt to about any machine.
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