Use this 1 simple trick for perfect curved piecing every time by Jackie White January 3, 2017 written by Jackie White January 3, 2017 823 Yesterday we cut out all our blocks for the Pebble Play quilted wall hanging. Today we’re going to sew the blocks together. When sewing the drunkard’s path block together, it can be very frustrating or very fun! I have experienced both and now prefer the fun method. Grab a set to make a block that consists of an L shape and quarter circle as we’ve cut out several. Ensure that your machine has the ¼” foot on and set for tiny stitches. There’s no need for pins. Right sides together, match up the point of each piece of the block. Laying the L shape on the bottom, match up the corners to start sewing. Go slow. This is vitally important when curve piecing, and relax – also important! Take your time and ease the fabric to match edges as you go. Lay the L shape piece on the bottom and stitch slowly bringing edges to match as you go. The 1 simple trick When you get half way or two thirds, stop. Cut the threads, take a deep breath and turn the block over. Start at the other end now, repeating the same slow steady stitching. When you get to the middle, cross over your previous stitches by a couple of stitches, reverse for two and cut the thread. Flip the block over and start at other end, easing the fabric to meet as you go. Remove the block and take it to the ironing board. Be gentle in your pressing so you don’t stretch the block. Give yourself a big pat on the back and continue to sew the remaining blocks! Press and trim after. Tomorrow we put our quilted wall hanging together using Northcott Fabrics Naturescapes collection! This is part 2 of 5 in this series. Go back to part 1: Northcott’s Naturescapes fabric makes Pebble Play of a quilted wall hanging Go to part 3: Drunkard’s path makes a puzzle out of the Pebble Play quilted wall hanging [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″] Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs136drunkard pathnorthcott fabricperfect curved piecingquilted wall hanging FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Jackie White I am a quilter who loves quilting outside the box especially when it comes to 3D and embellishments. My work has been published in books and magazines and I currently sit on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Quilters’ Association. When I am not in my studio, I am working as a Social Media Manager. previous post Northcott’s Naturescapes fabric makes Pebble Play of a quilted wall hanging next post Drunkard’s path makes a puzzle out of the Pebble Play quilted wall hanging YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... QUILTsocial Giveaway 288: Jungle Rose 12-Fat Quarter Fabric... 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Reply Janine A January 6, 2017 - 5:04 pm Beautiful fabrics! Looking forward to trying curves. Reply Wayne Couzens January 6, 2017 - 1:54 pm Thanks for the informative article Reply Lynn M January 6, 2017 - 1:30 pm I never thought of doing it this way. I will have to try it. Thank you. Reply Michelle January 5, 2017 - 9:16 pm This is new way to sew curves for me. I’m anxious to try it. Thanks! Reply Teresa Herron-Ojeda January 5, 2017 - 6:04 pm Northcott Fabrics are the best, and the tips are even better. Now I have a new way of doing curved seams. Thank You Northcott and Jackie White. Reply Susan Burney January 5, 2017 - 2:33 pm Interesting!!! I have always hated curved piecing, but this method might just change my mind! Reply Beth Bigler January 5, 2017 - 2:06 pm This has been on my to do list for quite a while. Now I can use the templates that I have had a few years. Reply TAMI tanguma January 5, 2017 - 12:03 pm Interesting article on curved piecing. Thanks for posting it! Reply Barbara woods January 5, 2017 - 11:06 am Thanks for the tip! Reply Katrine Dukic January 5, 2017 - 9:48 am When I saw the title of this post I thought, well this will be the same tip that I have seen a dozen times. Thank you Jackie for a new approach. I am going to try your method the next time I need a curved seam. I like the idea of stopping and switching directions, this way the presser foot is not just pushing all the material out of line. Reply Summer January 5, 2017 - 9:35 am Curved piecing is what I want to conquer next. I have never seen this technique, but now I have a lot more confidence to try curved piecing. Thank you for a great tip! Reply Kim S January 5, 2017 - 12:34 am Thanks for the great tip! Reply Cindy S. January 4, 2017 - 10:53 pm Great info! Reply Becky January 4, 2017 - 9:34 pm Wow! Thanks for the tip! I’ve never seen curved piecing done that way. I’m going to try it. 🙂 Reply Debbie Burgess January 4, 2017 - 8:40 pm Great tips! Reply Constance January 4, 2017 - 7:50 pm Perfect timing for this tip as I am planning a curved pieced project for this fall. I will definitely put this to use. Reply Karen Rowland January 4, 2017 - 5:34 pm Great tip. I’ll have to try this the next time I’m piecing curved blocks. Reply Vicki H January 4, 2017 - 1:17 pm This is a great tip. I will try it on a sample block. Reply Laura January 4, 2017 - 12:02 pm Thanks Jackie. I’ve never tried sewing a drunkard’s path block this way. Will make a sample and try it out today. Thanks for the fabulous photos. Reply Jessica Braskey January 4, 2017 - 11:54 am Excellent tip! I’ll have to try this — thank you! Reply Chris January 4, 2017 - 3:13 am I have never done this but it might be interesting to try just for the fun of it. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
