Curved seams success
 

Have never done curved seams before today. but I got my drunkards path dies on friday and bought some cheap FQ from joanns to play with if I didn't do too well. I have to say I am very proud of myself, because they actually look pretty good, and it wasn't to hard using my curvemaster foot. I thought there would be a big learning curve with it but there is not. I will post pic's soon as I get some time.

Would love to see it. I haven't tried curved seams yet. I should put them on my list to try.

I was wondering about buying the curvemaster for my machine, since I can't find a circular foot to fit it. I'm glad you've had success! I take it you think the foot is worth the money?

you did great. i havent tried curve yet. but maybe with the tool i will.

Glad to hear. Please post photo!!!

I've had my curvemaster for several years and just tried it recently - I'm very happy with how easy it is to use and the results.

I bought a template and pattern last year at the quilting expo. Thanks for the reminder, I will have to give them a try.

Congratulations! I just finished by first drunkards path and am also pleased with the results. I just used my 1/4 inch foot and pinned it like crazy. I was expecting all sorts of horrible things and it wasn't as bad as I thought either.

I am working on Kyoto Rings and saw this demonstrated at a show recently. Alas, it does not fit my machine. I struggle!

I fear curved seams. Please post pictures of your finished project!!

Are you talking about the Curve Master foot? If it doesn't fit your machine, contact Sandy at Curve Master. I didn't think it would fit my machine either, but the foot came with several different "legs" so it will fit any machine I have, whether it be high-shank, low-shank, slanted, whatever. I met her at a show where I purchased mine, and she told me they make them for EVERY machine.

I recently tried my 'curve master' and it was relatively easy. Fitting the foot on the machine was more challenging. Please post when you get blocks done.

I got a Curvemaster foot, too, and made a Winding Ways quilt with it. I plan to make a Drunkard's Path soon as it really works well. I agree - very small learning "curve"!

I just used my 1/4 inch foot and sewed the DP blocks and they came out really well using Elisa Wilsons templates and instructions.

Love to see the pics as I have the curvemaster and have not used it! I'll be waiting to see your pics

I used my Curvemaster foot for the first time last summer when i made the "Once ina Blue Moon" quilt for my DDIL. Thanks again to this board for the name. The blocks were 7" blocks and i found i had to still pin some and use the CM foot.some blocks came out perfectly and some never did even after several tries. Maybe it was user error. I will use the foot again anyway, i still want to make a drunkards path quilt.

I bought it ages ago and it is very good. The part that I liked best was that the parts in the box are designed to fit many machines and so I got my money's worth as they can be used on 3 of my machines. Worth it if you can't or won't fiddle with curved seams. There is also a tweezer and a roller that goes with it, at extra cost, that make the job faster.

I used my Curvemaster foot for the first time last summer when i made the "Once ina Blue Moon" quilt for my DDIL. Thanks again to this board for the name. The blocks were 7" blocks and i found i had to still pin some and use the CM foot.some blocks came out perfectly and some never did even after several tries. Maybe it was user error. I will use the foot again anyway, i still want to make a drunkards path quilt. Here is the link to my picture , i hope! http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t156058.html

I'm not afraid of curved seams when sewing clothing or handbags but I'm completely intimidated to try it with quilt piecing. I'll have to check out the Curve Master foot!

Elisa Wilson's technique is wonderful - I have used it several times without the Curvemaster foot. I was very pleased with the results - and it is really simple to do.

Good luck

I'm so excited to hear this and can't wait to see your samples! Congratulations on being a success! Yippee!!

I will be starting my first curved seam project soon any hints, tips would be great

don't waste your money...you can do it without this foot..which is a pain to SEE around....gave my set away!

Sounds like just another gimmick to make us spend money. I started doing that one purse project with the curved top on it. Tried it last night and yes I am scared of curves too. But she mentioned the simplest way to work at it.

The purse is here: http://sweetbeebuzzings.blogspot.com...-part-one.html

First, GO SLOW.
Second, Lay the piece down on a flat surface and pin each area as you fit it together like a puzzle piece. This made all the difference for me.

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It may not be perfect, but for someone who is skeered of curves too, I think it is pretty good. :)

I just took a class with Teresa Hodgson at the Empty Spools Seminar. She is great. There were 16 in the class and we all loved it. She has a website where you can see some of her wonderful quilts. She knows all the tricky details that make sewing curves (even tight ones) easy. I am now finishing my quilt at home and it is a lot of fun. Her web site is http://www.spiralt.com/quilts.html But the photos don't show how luminous her quilts really are.

At the show, they listed 3 machines they could not fit and mine was one. However I am now on a quest and will contact Sandy. Thank you so much!

I haven't tried curved piecing yet. You have given me hope that I might be able to do it some day. I look forward to seeing photos of your quilt.

Thanks for the link. She has made some gorgeous quilts!

Hi. Sandy, inventor of the Curve Master, here. Do not pin, as that actually interferes with the success of the foot. Please check out the tutorial on my website at http://www.justcurves.biz. I will be glad to answer any questions or assist with problems if you will contact me via the website. Thanks!

Hello, Sandy the inventor of the Curve Master here. We have never met a machine it won't adapt to fit! I don't know what "3 machines" someone said the Curve Master won't fit, but I never have said that. Bernina machines need an additional metal Bernina shank that accepts generic feet, and that is the only additional item anyone would need, as the foot clips onto most machines and comes packaged with 6 shank adapters for low, high, slant needle, super high, and other shank requirements! Please go to http://www.justcurves.biz for other answers and tutorial, or email me. Thanks!

Hi, Sandy the inventor of the Curve Master here. I'm certain it will fit your machine, if it is a home sewing machine. Please let me know what you have and I will get you going with it! Check out my website for other info: http://www.justcurves.biz Thanks!