cutting a large quarter circle???
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cutting a large quarter circle???
I want to make a quilt with the ten degree ruler that is a large quarter circle with the blades pieced similar to a Spicy Spiral table runner. The pattern calls for it to be pinned on the black background and stitched down. I want to do a huge curved seam. Am I correct in thinking I can just pin the quarter circle on the background and mark the edge, remove it and add 1/2" for a seam and then sew them together. I have much experience setting in garment sleeves and don't anticipate any problem with the sewing. Is the 1/2" correct? I may change my black as I have Michael Miller's Fairy Frost and I found it a little difficult to ease if needed with that finish on it.
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Well, that's going to be beautiful! Adding 1/2" won't work, however, you need to base everything off the seam line on both pieces. Figure out your seam line on the fan (so 1/4" in) draw the seam on the background then add a 1/4" to that. When you are done, the curves will look totally different on the 2 pieces, but they should seam up OK. Here's a link to a drunkard's path template. You can see that the curves are different:
http://www.everythingquilts.com/brow...Templates.html
You will need to starch the background so that big curve doesn't stretch, and pin like you are easing a sleeve in. I would do a trial run with a couple pieces of scrap fabric. Another alternative is to applique the fan onto the background.
http://www.everythingquilts.com/brow...Templates.html
You will need to starch the background so that big curve doesn't stretch, and pin like you are easing a sleeve in. I would do a trial run with a couple pieces of scrap fabric. Another alternative is to applique the fan onto the background.
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WOW, very stunning quilt design. I am going to be working on a New York Beauty and I am going to need to learn how to sew a curved seam too. I haven't sat down and read the instructions. It is a paper piece design by Judy Niemeyer so I hope she has some good hints.
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