I'm still thinking about making the drunkards path ll, but I'm concerned about how well the circles will hold up after washing? Even though its top stitched won't it still fray?
(I'll try to make this my last question about DP.)
I'm still thinking about making the drunkards path ll, but I'm concerned about how well the circles will hold up after washing? Even though its top stitched won't it still fray?
(I'll try to make this my last question about DP.)
Coleen
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For the Circle of Comfort quilts I use a blanket stitch around the edges. Sometimes I use a light fusible, sometimes not. They have all done fine. You could always satin stitch the circles down if you are worried.
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I'm not sure how the instructions you are following tell you to do it, but if you stitch the circle to some interfacing and flip it inside out, it tucks all the edges under and secures it with a row of stitches on what becomes the inside which would almost certainly prevent fraying. the top stitching, blanket, zig-zag, or straight, would just be to hold the circle to the back but would not have to be "good enough" to prevent fraying.
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Brook
I am in the process of making a Drunkard's Path II quilt.....The directions are quite simple. Your fear of the circles holding up after washing I think are unfounded really. The circles 8"(inch) circles are attached to the 10" (inch) square using Heat N Bond ( feather lite ) and then of course with the quilting stitching I doubt that this quilt will fall apart despite washings.
Jenny used a blanket stitch around the circles after she applied the heat and bond.....then of course as the video states, she cut the squares, and then arranged the pattern
I watched the tutorial 3-4 times while I was waiting for my fabrics to arrive etc. OF course after putting the quilt together, then quilting it ( whether you do it or have it quilted ) I really can't see it coming apart as I mentioned above.
As an beginner quilter ( I am experienced in garment construction ) I have never created a quilt , and this is going to be my first quilt. I have made several quilt squares while waiting patiently for my order to arrive ( plus I ordered some new tools etc. )
I would follow Jenny's directions as far as the tutorial, no use making extra work for yourself that you don't have to ! I love the fact that Jenny tried to make quilting an easy "fun" experience for us all.....
I hope this helps......I am going to make my Drunkard's Path II in Purple and White solids.
I have been so blessed with everyone being so nice to answer my questions about this quilt, from the Center Circle Cut Ruler (make sure you get the 18 mm rotary cutter to cut the circles ) not mention that the Feather lite Heat & Bond was suggested for the circles too.
I am confident that I can make this quilt without too much trouble. Just watch the video a few times, get the products that Jenny recommends, and have fun !!
I hope this helps.....
Circle Center Cut Ruler
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Rotary Cutter ( 18mm )
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...ry-cutter-18mm
Heat and Bond
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...on-on-adhesive
Kona Solids ( White )
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...-white-yardage
Kona Solids ( Corcus )
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...crocus-yardage
( and the Kona Cotton Yardage is on sale right now.....so I am going to order some more in Pink & Yellow ! )
Last edited by redcaboose1717; January 2nd, 2014 at 11:10 AM.
Here's a great suggestion. Buttontree Lane: Tutorial: How to applique perfect circles
the only thing I would differently is I would fuse heat & Bond Featherweight to the bottom instead of glue basting the edges to the background fabric. I would add the fusible after I made the circle like in the tutorial. It will help keep the quarter circles flat to the background fabric after you slice it up.
Last edited by Auntpiggylpn; January 2nd, 2014 at 12:45 PM.
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On that heat and bond lite - did I read the box correctly and it has 75 yards for $2.25?
Does anyone know how wide it is?
I did a Drunkards Path using the fusible turn method. The intersections were so thick that I had to literally pound them to get them as flat as possible. With Jenny's methods the intersections should not be so thick (I have not made it using Jenny's methods).
But, I have a lap quilt that my DMIL made me for Christmas about 14 years ago where she fused a rose onto the label and did a little zigzag stitch around it. That rose is still intact after several washings and has way outlasted the binding which is completely frayed all the way around it. I'm still using it - it's just the right size and weight to snuggle with on the couch.
Vonnie
I don't have that particular 18mm cutter, but I have the Ofla one and it's great for doing curved cutting. So you will get a lot of use out of it. I don't use it all the time - I use the 45mm for most of my cutting. Also have the very large one which is great for cutting several layers at one time - so long as it's a straight cut.
Vonnie
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Did you finish the Drunkard's Path II quilt? I'm wanting to try this for my first quilt after watching Jenny's tutorial several times, but I wondered how one would quilt the layers together. I usually only see straight lines, or stippling, or commercial quilting, so I'm not sure what a good choice will be.