Mimmis57

Does anyone have any suggestions for quilting a Drunkards path quilt block? I've heard if your pieced block is mostly circular the quilting should be more angular and if the block is more angular, you know straight lines etc that the quilting should be more circular. Let's keep in mind that I am not good at the quilting process and it is my least favorite part. I tried drawing some lines on the block and it just doesn't look good. Help!

feline fanatic

When I am at a loss for quilting motifs I turn to pinterest. There are loads of drunkards paths quilts on pinterest where you can see the actual quilting. IMOH Drunkards path if done in strong contrast colors makes enough of a visual impact you can easily get away with simple straight line all over quilting, like a simple cross hatch or parallel lines with narrow spacing.

I usually don't bother with the "straight quilting for curvy piecing and vice-versa". I happen to be designing the quilting for a quilt right now that is all circles and my motifs are all very curvy and "organic". The quilt's maker told me it will be a gift for a friend of theirs that is a Buddhist teacher and the quilt has many Asian prints fussy cut for the circles so I am choosing motifs that have significance to Buddhism and Asian inspired motifs.

If I was feeling particularly "frisky" on a DP I may quilt motifs of cocktails and bottles or find a panto that had that. Like martini glasses, wine glasses, bottles, corkscrews, ice cubes, etc. But for a non confident quilter working on a domestic machine, you can stick to very simple all over designs or simply echo the curve of the DP. Do look at pinterest, you will get loads of ideas that can get your own creative juices flowing.

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Irishrose2

I did mine in an allover medium sized meander with varigated thread - the quilt was all batiks. Not an exciting choice? Maybe, but the pattern and colors didn't need anything else.

Tartan

I don't subscribe to the curve piecing, straight quilting or straight piecing, curved quilting. I do what suits the quilt I' m working on. For a Drunkard's Path, it would depend on what block layout you have and the fabric used. Can you post a picture?

sewbizgirl

If you don't like the quilting process, you could keep the quilting simple by echo quilting 1/4" inside the seams. This is done often with drunkard's path.

Mimmis57

That's funny,because that's just what i did!

citruscountyquilter

I am more likely to add curves to a straight line quilt than straight to a curved quilt. For me curves add softness and movement to a design. I also consider how many times I want to tie off my quilting or have it be more continuous. Sometimes the only thing that suits me for a quilt is to look at the individual squares with a design and other times I am pleased with an all over design. It all depends on the quilt so I don't follow specific rules. I do try to look at as many quilts as I can to get ideas.

quiltingshorttimer

I frankly find DP hard--I usually have lots of ideas for quilting but DP always leave me stuck! Good luck!

ClairVoyantQuilter

If you’re computerized, Anita Shackelford’s Modern Eccentric works well with Drunkard’s Path. I quilted this one for a customer yesterday.