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[madampolo]

I finished the one block that uses 16 drunkard's path in the block. I won't do it again! I MIGHT if I can find my Drunkard's Path templates and if they turn out to be larger than 3 inches big.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

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Wow! That would be quite a challenge to make a whole quilt using that block! It would be pretty though!

[rebeccas-sewing]

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I'm sure you've become quite expert at curved seams. Are you using a curved piecing foot or just your 1/4"? Pretty block but I can see why you might not want to make more considering how many are in each block. Sure is pretty though.

[Andrea F]

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That's a really pretty block, I just love it. I can imagine how difficult it was to make. Have never tried drunkard's path and won't do so in the nearer future. All those curves would probably drive me nuts.

[Mimis-quilts]

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It looks like it would be a very pretty quilt...love that black and blue together...like you though, I don't think "curves" are in my future...that is why I have never made a double wedding ring quilt.

[Lightwriter]

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Years ago when I first got interested in quilting I merrily cut out a drunkard's path quilt thinking I could handle it. Ummm...that project did not get very far. Glad I didn't have a lot of $$$ tied up in it. I think I still have the pieces somewhere. I got so disgusted...of course, I was using a treadle machine at the time and had no help in figuring it out. You did a fantastic job on this block, but I can see where it would be intimidating. I tried several times over the years to quilt, but between work and children it got relegated to "when I retire I will learn to quilt." But it will be a LONG time (probably never) before I try the Drunkard's Path again (but I think it is SO pretty!)

[wishful]

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This is a beautiful block! I would like to know the name of it! Drunkard's path is on my wish list to learn , have the pattern book, just not the time. I like challenges. You block is an inspiration to me. GREAT JOB

[madampolo]

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I'm sure you've become quite expert at curved seams. Are you using a curved piecing foot or just your 1/4"? Pretty block but I can see why you might not want to make more considering how many are in each block. Sure is pretty though.

I just used a 1/4 inch foot and three pins - center and both ends. I did buy one of those curve piecing foots at the Houston quilt show a few years ago, but have never used it.

[madampolo]

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This is the ruler I used.

Creative Grids® CGRSRC3 - Corner to Corner Curve Strip Ruler - YouTube

[GrammaBabs]

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Joyce... when I went last to MQX last year... I watched a gal sitting there with that "foot" and she was pumping out those curved blocks like crazy...she said it's like anything else,, after you do a few... it comes naturally... maybe someday for me... I really like your blue and black... of course that is the "blue" I love and black is about all I wear,, with white, grey or cream... occasionally a "print" top, but not often... GB

[songbird857]

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I would love to see the secondary pattern this forms when you put the same blocks together!

[madampolo]

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Joyce... when I went last to MQX last year... I watched a gal sitting there with that "foot" and she was pumping out those curved blocks like crazy...she said it's like anything else,, after you do a few... it comes naturally... maybe someday for me... I really like your blue and black... of course that is the "blue" I love and black is about all I wear,, with white, grey or cream... occasionally a "print" top, but not often... GB

I was impressed with it at the quilt show, bought it, but then never used it. I just saw it today in my drawer, and I am going to try it. Here is a video demo'ing how to use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN91YJkpJR8

[easyquilts]

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Oh my goodnes!

[Hulamoon]

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I was impressed with it at the quilt show, bought it, but then never used it. I just saw it today in my drawer, and I am going to try it. Here is a video demo'ing how to use it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN91YJkpJR8

That is awesome! I heard about it but never saw the video. I'm used to clipping curves because of arm holes and pant inseams. But I would love to get one of these.

Your block is beautiful! I went and looked at some tutes on that ruler after your other post. Is there a simpler ruler?

[LorraineRob]

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Your block is great, love the colours. I'm a long way off even attempting curved seams yet, but I've already got my eye on that foot, lol.