MarionsQuilts

I found this pic on pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/353673376978209826/

I bought the plastic templates to cut out the 1/4 circles and "border" ... the block is 6.5 inches when done.

I've done the first row up, and realized that I don't have the "points" like the picture does ... because of course, I'm trying to do something without a pattern.

Here's what I have so far:

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This is where I need opinions:

1 - should I just keep going, I mean it will still be a nice quilt
2 - should I take it apart (I really don't have that much done) and cut the squares so they are about 5.5 inches (cutting of course the "border" part away)

Thoughts? and thanks always for the opinions! Always love to read them

tallchick

If your main goal is to achieve the results like the Pinterest quilt, then by all means, stop now and make the corrections. I love the way way it looks now too, either way, I can't wait to see your finished quilt. I'm drooling over your fabric choices, it's going to be beautiful!!

Boston1954

I rarely have blocks come out the size that the pattern says. If you are wanting it to be the exact same size, do not be afraid to start over. However, I think it looks just fine. Lovely.

quiltsRfun

I think you need bigger 1/4 circles so they touch when the blocks are sewn together.

Peckish

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.

QuiltnNan

this was my thought too.

pewa88

I followed the link for that pin link you gave. That took me to Sew Kind of Wonderful blog spot. These quilts take their special Quick Curve ruler to make. If you follow the link and scroll toward the bottom of the page you will see this quilt. Good luck. I would advise you to get the ruler. I have it and it makes these curvy quilts easy to do. http://sewkindofwonderful.blogspot.c...e-we-come.html

Barb in Louisiana

Just for my information...What size should the blocks have been before sewing together as per the instructions, and what size did you make them? Could you give us the website where you bought the templates?

After looking at your blocks and what they are supposed to look like, I think you might be adding another 1/4 seam to the templates, when it was already added. Your points are too big and trimming isn't really the answer. What I would do is sew a seam down the long middle of the blocks you have together and then trim, making sure your points are right. Then sew through the middle of the print going across on each of the blocks and take that extra out. Then it should look just like the picture. If you are unsure, then use a long basting stitch that you could easily rip out and just try it.

You will probably have to cut about 1/4" off each side too.

OOPS Just saw that you stated the size before sewing.

I do hope you are talking about the orange & white quilt. That's the one I am trying to get yours to look like.

feline fanatic

This is correct. It looks to me like the template you bought is for the traditional Drunkards path block and the QCC (quick curve ruler) is not for a 1/4 circle like a drunkards path. The QCC is made to do curved piecing and then you line up to marks on the ruler to cut down the unit depending on what pattern you are attempting to make.

You can try to cut down your DP blocks but it may take some experimentation to get the joined units to come to a point. If you google images of Drunkards path quilts you will most likely find a setting that shows what your completed quilt would look like if you continue on. Or you may find a setting you like better.

Kitsie

Wow, I went to the site and looked at the quilts! Fantastic!