Anyone make a clam shell quilt?
I'm trying to think of a design for the shop from your stash group. I have a magizene that has a template and you make a cardstock template. Then you iron The edges over it, and sew by machine. Then online there is paper pieced directions and you sew by hand like a hexi.
Any experience with this pattern? I thought it would be cute in all the kids prints I have.
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This is interesting the link shows the machine way sewing the curve together in sections. My mag has it in whole pieces and sewn to a strip of fabric. .
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I have never done that, but love the pattern. I'd opt for the cardboard template (I think) and make sure the clams were huge . . .
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I'd rather have scallops than clams
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I'd rather have scallops than clams
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Me, too. Seared off in a little butter and EVOO, then deglazed with a little vermouth...
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Me, too. Seared off in a little butter and EVOO, then deglazed with a little vermouth...
May I come over for dinner?
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I'd rather have scallops than clams
Yum, I have some in the freezer.
The template ends up being 10'' across, might get that down to 8 . So I guess I'll make a template from a comic card (fabric folded in half) a second full size in template plastic because lot's of starch is suggested.
I found the fabrics in the mag..
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So, triangles for Second Hand Rose, clamshells for Shop Your Stash? You are an ambitious lady!
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I'm trying to think of a design for the shop from your stash group. I have a magizene that has a template and you make a cardstock template. Then you iron The edges over it, and sew by machine. Then online there is paper pieced directions and you sew by hand like a hexi.
Any experience with this pattern? I thought it would be cute in all the kids prints I have.
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This is interesting the link shows the machine way sewing the curve together in sections. My mag has it in whole pieces and sewn to a strip of fabric. .
Latifah Saafir has two free patterns on Craftsy called The Glam Clam Quilt. One is 8" and one is 12". She has templates. Uses machine piecing without pins!! Yes!! And it works beautifully. I have her patterns but haven't yet felt I have the skill to move to this kind of pattern. I am just starting my first curved piecing quilt, so I have some skill development to do on practice fabric.
Latifah also has an outstanding tutorial on YouTube of the method to sew her clams. Ifound this very helpful, and I strongly encourage you to watch this and consider using her technique. It makes a lot of sense to me. Similarities to how Jenny sews the Drunkard's Path units on her tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76PoDJl7vDw
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Looks cute. looks like tops of an ice cream cone too.
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I'd rather have salmon w/freshly squeezed lemon myself....but I do like that quilt pattern!
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Latifah Saafir has two free patterns on Craftsy called The Glam Clam Quilt. One is 8" and one is 12". She has templates. Uses machine piecing without pins!! Yes!! And it works beautifully. I have her patterns but haven't yet felt I have the skill to move to this kind of pattern. I am just starting my first curved piecing quilt, so I have some skill development to do on practice fabric.
Latifah also has an outstanding tutorial on YouTube of the method to sew her clams. Ifound this very helpful, and I strongly encourage you to watch this and consider using her technique. It makes a lot of sense to me. Similarities to how Jenny sews the Drunkard's Path units on her tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76PoDJl7vDw
Thanks so much Midge! That was a great tute!
I think I will feel a little more comfortable with the applique method, but with the sewing machine.
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Claire I have two other patterns too. I just need a three sided coin:lol:
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Thanks so much Midge! That was a great tute!
I think I will feel a little more comfortable with the applique method, but with the sewing machine.
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Claire I have two other patterns too. I just need a three sided coin:lol:
I can see why you would want to use Poppy's method, esp. with smaller clams. I think Latifah's method is great for big clams. BTW, the fabrics she used in that tutorial are darling.
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I can see why you would want to use Poppy's method, esp. with smaller clams. I think Latifah's method is great for big clams. BTW, the fabrics she used in that tutorial are darling.
It's really cute. It was one of the first charm packs I bought. I made a D9P. It was darling.
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Lorie, back when I was a young girl, I helped my grandmother make one. I spent a few weeks cutting out those clam shells and then would help her stitch them by hand. I may still have one of her tops that never made it to the quilting frame somewhere. I have been thinking about this design as well but must say that the memory of cutting all those does not make me smile one bit. Perhaps if there were die cuts, lol. But then, the tedium of stitching those would make me re think it.
I love the pattern and it is a stunning quilt when done. Just more work than I would ever consider at this point. Good luck!
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That's funny, Karen! I agree with Sandy, I would do better pressing and then machine sew them on.
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WOW - very involved pattern. I like the looks - but don't think I would try it - well, maybe a pillow. :)
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Saw this on Pinterest! Could be a variation of Drunkards path. Maybe Jenny would take this on for a tutorial!
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Saw this on Pinterest! Could be a variation of Drunkards path. Maybe Jenny would take this on for a tutorial!
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Very clever! I forgot I posted this!
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That looks a lot easier. I've done drunkards path, made a pillow. Thanks Lorie, for the info,