drunkards path-easy method
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIXk...FUs4W4mZnuuqEg I just saw this and wow-needed to share

Thanks a lot for the link. Looks a lot easier than the traditional method.

Looks to me like it wastes a lot of fabric, and I don't care for the raw edges.

I don't like the raw edges either. If I am going to take the time to cut the fabric curves/pieces, I am going to sew the curves. I have never liked raw edges, not even the iron on appliques...but that is just me.

Agree with not really liking raw edge...but, I do like that marking pencil she used....know which it is?

I don't like raw edges either.

Geri B, it looks like the Bohin Chalk marker that I have. http://www.amazon.com/Bohin-White-Me.../dp/B002IT99HG

It's not something I'd do, either, but it might be good for a total newbie. :) (Did she really say to cut 1/8" from the stitch line? I'd leave at least 1/4" if it were me. I'd be worried about it fraying and coming apart.)

If I wanted use a shortcut on this type of block, I'd use the freezer paper method (no raw edges) to applique a circle into the center of a square of fabric, then cut the square in half both ways. That would give me four "cheater" drunkard's path blocks that I could then rearrange however I wanted. No (or very little) wasted fabric. In fact, it just occurred to me that this would be a fun scrappy quilt idea! :)

I'm all for new methods but would have to cover the raw edge with braid, ribbon or embroidery.

I would do the freezer paper method as well to make it a 'cleaner' finished block. Good idea about doing it scrappy, am a scrappy kinda gal, should set fabrics aside while I sort/cut projects.