A couple of charm packs of Rouenneries and I was off to the races, printing each charm with both shapes for one unit of a Drunkard’s Path block using the Inklingo collection for a 12″ Drunkard’s Path block. Here are all my pieces, ready to stitch.
With the perfect matching points and stitching lines, it’s so easy to stitch these curves! Before I start stitching, I clip into the seam allowance on the concave curve to just a few threads above the stitching line.
I pin my first matching point:
I start with my quilter’s knot a little bit in from the end of the seam and then backstitch to the matching mark right at the seam beginning. That way I don’t have a knot in my way later when joining the unit to another.
I start stitching. When stitching curves, I take the smallest stitches I can:
I load the needle with as many stitches as possible and pull it through, then take a little backstitch:
And continue on to the end of the seam, where I again make my knot a little bit away from the end of the seam.
This isn’t pressed yet:
And this is after finger-pressing:
Each unit finishes at 3″. On top of this unit are the scissors I use to clip the seam allowance and, for that matter, cutting out the shapes. These are the sharpest scissors I’ve ever found. They’re Omnigrid scissors.
The units I’ve stitched so far. I haven’t decided on a layout yet. Once they’re all stitched, I’ll decide.
Smudge really isn’t very interested in all this stitching. He’d rather snooze.
While Lester is still spending some time on the windowsill, although it’s getting a bit chillier every day.
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Thanks for sharing your hand stitching method! Those Drunkards path blocks are quite tiny, but I love them. They are fun to do. Lester looks like he is going to say something again.
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Ohh you do care! You were right, too. These are going to be fantastic and I did need to see. I see. I see. 🙂 I'm also starting to wake up. Cracked me up with Smudge just really not interested in stitching. hee!
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That quilt is going to have to be for Smudge – it matches his basket perfectly!
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Rouenneries is so pretty (with such a nice feel too)! I only have two fat quarters right now, but I'm planning on getting more. Your pictures are great Cathi; it's really nice and interesting to see how you do things!
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Oh Oh I see that I am going to have to add another pair of scissors to my collection, I love recommendations LOL.This is a wonderful tutorial Cathi and pretty much how I handle curves too.Crispy
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I'm going to comment on your photography! You got some great Macro or Super Macro shots there. I love to see the weave of the fabric so clear.
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Very pretty fabric! Drunkards Path is such a great block. I must start my knot in a few stitches. Such an excellent idea.
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Thanks for sharing how to sew this great block .Your fabrics are wonderful.Happy Holidays!!
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Now I know why your work looks so fabulous….
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I'm allergic to the cats, but your curves look great! I must get out my Inklingo and give it a go!
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wonderful. Love and hugs Gina xxx
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great tutorial! I almost fancy trying hand piecing again :o)
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can't wait to see what you do with them next……..Gill
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Ohhhh you piece by hand, that’s even more impressive!The Rouenneries fabrics are popping up all over quilting blogland. It’s great to see the many different uses!
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You are amazing with your hand piecing, Cathi!
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is this a coaster?really looks very nice and elegant.America
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