Cascade Bloom Quilt Pattern is now available for purchase! Designing this quilt was an absolute joy, with its retro cascading striped curves and bold design. I had so much fun bringing this pattern to life and I can't wait to see how you put your own spin on it. Cascade Bloom is a perfect blend of modern quilting and traditional feels, and I'm excited to watch it bloom in your creative hands. Want to join the Cascade Bloom Sew Along? Scroll to the bottom to get more info! This pattern is a fantastic skill-builder, rated 3.5/5 stars for its matching points, precise 1/4
Sewing curved pieces or strips usually scares off most quilters but with these simple key concepts the results are amazing every time.
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. Are you scared of sewing with curves? Have no fear! Today I am sharing a few tips and tricks that have been helpful for me. Give this post a read and try out the Sunroom Quilt Pattern. The quilt pattern above is The Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern . 1. Sew slow. It's tempting to put the pedal to the metal when you're comfortable sewing, but with curves it's all about slow sewing. You want to take your time and ease that curve slowly through the machine. 2. Needle Down. I set my machine in the needle down position when I sew. That means every time I lift my foot off the pedal the machine stops with the needle down. This helps to hold all the layers in place so that I can lift the presser foot and adjust around the curve. This will help you make that curve nice and smooth. Every few stitches, I raise the foot and turn the fabric slightly around the curve. 3. Pin, Pin, Pin!! Don't be stingy with those pins. As you pin your curved pieces together make sure you pin all the way around that curve to the very end. I also find it most helpful to start in the middle, work my way to one end, back to the middle and to the other end. 4. Steam Iron. I personally find that using steam is helpful. First of all it helps work out all those wrinkles from the pins so you can see if there are any puckers. Second, I think it helps ease out any accidental puckers if there are any. This is simply personal preference. I know there are mixed opinions on using a steam iron while quilting. I make sure not to pull or stretch the fabric too much since the steam will cause that to happen on it's own a little. 5. Tailor's Clapper! Alright this might be a new tool you haven't heard of before. I use this handmade clapper from Lamb and Loom. It makes such a difference to me! When I'm ready to press I open the seam, press and then quickly place the clapper over the seam and let it sit while I move on to the next piece. Then I repeat that process. The clapper helps to hold the heat on the seam and really make it crisp! I'm hooked on my clapper. The pattern above makes great practice - The Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern. If you feel like you can conquer the curves try out the Sunroom Quilt Pattern. This pattern was my first attempt at sewing curves. You can do this! You have all the skills you need now. Good luck! Here are some additional blog posts you might enjoy: Sewing with Triangles Quilting Curves Making Half-Square Triangles The quilt pattern above is The Natural Harmony Quilt Pattern.
How to sew curves in a quilt – a video and photo tutorial. Beginner friendly instructions on how to sew simple curves an a sewing machine.
One of my favorite techniques to teach is piecing curves. Curves are magical—they look complicated to do, but they’re really not. So many quilters are intimidated by curves but if you can sew a ¼” seam you can sew beautiful curves. Seriously. All you need are some tips, a bit of patience and practic
Cascade Bloom Quilt Pattern is now available for purchase! Designing this quilt was an absolute joy, with its retro cascading striped curves and bold design. I had so much fun bringing this pattern to life and I can't wait to see how you put your own spin on it. Cascade Bloom is a perfect blend of modern quilting and traditional feels, and I'm excited to watch it bloom in your creative hands. Want to join the Cascade Bloom Sew Along? Scroll to the bottom to get more info! This pattern is a fantastic skill-builder, rated 3.5/5 stars for its matching points, precise 1/4
My improv pieced curve quilt is finished. In my bid to practice sewing pieced curves, I got out a bunch of 5" squares that I had left over from a previous project and took to them with my rotary cutter. It was a little scary at the beginning, but I'm so glad that I made it... and finished it. I learned a lot about curved piecing along the way - the right ways of doing it, and the wrong. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos, it seems that I sewed my curves together the 'wrong' way. I had the concave and convex curves in the opposite order when I made these blocks, but hey, they worked just fine. I finished off my quilt with a cute backing fabric print and spiral quilting. I even added a hanging sleeve to the back, but just need some dowel from the hardware store. I'm counting this as my OMG finish for February 2020. Yay!!
Today I'm here to shade the Mod Dreams cover quilt, along with more about the design process, and the quilt pattern! Mod Dreams is the latest pattern to join the Cotton and Joy family and it is perfect for quilters trying curved piecing for the first time or curve enthusiasts! Mod Dreams Quilt Pattern I first designed
Looking to step outside your quilty comfort zone and try a modern abstract design? The Cloud Surfing quilt pattern is for you! This curvalicious quilt will have you wishing you’d tackle curves sooner! Never sewed curves? Fear not. I've got you covered!
Curved seams have been in traditional quilt blocks for years. Unfortunately, curved seams are not necessarily fun or fast to sew, until now. Using two
A step by step tutorial on how to sew curves for quilts. A companion tutorial for the Evolve Quilt Pattern, but can be applied to all curves.
Hello, quilting friends! I'm thrilled to announce our next sew-along featuring the fabulous Cascade Bloom quilt pattern. This pattern is inspired by the charm of retro vintage kitchens, bringing together delightful curves and checkers to create a truly unique design. About the Cascade Bloom Quilt Pattern The Cascade Bloom quilt is perfect for quilters who enjoy a bit of a challenge. Rated 3.5/5 stars for its matching points, precise 1/4
Hi Everyone, Well, my first day of spring break was completely unproductive. But it felt GOOD to be unproductive! haha! Thank you so much for all of your positive feedback and comments on my finished project. I really appreciate them. I am very excited by how Finding my Marbles turned...
The Deja Vu quilt pattern is a quick sew, despite looking complicated! Makes for a quick weekend sew and a stunning gift!
Not all curves are created equal! Today, we're looking at quilts that feature quilt blocks incorporating wheels in some way. Plus, some technique tips!
It’s All Done with Straight Seams! This modern take on a classic pattern is an eye-catching quilt with the illusion of curves. Basic nine-patch blocks are modified to create the effect with straight seams and no curved piecing. Solid fabrics in a variety of colors are simply stunning in this quilt. Prints are also great, …
Sewing with curves can be a little hard to imagine but not with these drunkards path quilt pattern. Check out these patterns now and create your own.
Learn my tips for sewing curves perfectly every time and gain confidence to sew curves of any size the easy way! Begin sewing curves today!
Experiment with ‘wavy’ rulers to add movement, dimension to quilts...
My improv pieced curve quilt is finished. In my bid to practice sewing pieced curves, I got out a bunch of 5" squares that I had left over from a previous project and took to them with my rotary cutter. It was a little scary at the beginning, but I'm so glad that I made it... and finished it. I learned a lot about curved piecing along the way - the right ways of doing it, and the wrong. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos, it seems that I sewed my curves together the 'wrong' way. I had the concave and convex curves in the opposite order when I made these blocks, but hey, they worked just fine. I finished off my quilt with a cute backing fabric print and spiral quilting. I even added a hanging sleeve to the back, but just need some dowel from the hardware store. I'm counting this as my OMG finish for February 2020. Yay!!
Learn to Sew: How to Sew Curves and Corners If you are a beginner sewer you will need to learn to sew curves and corners. This tutorial w
The QAL starts April 5 and will run for 6 weeks.It will include videos and Instagram lives so you can tackle curves without fear! How to join RSVP below and sign up to receive the weekly quilt-along emails. Follow along on Instagram using the hashtag #memislemonsqal Schedule We will work in sections during this quilt a
A FREE watermelon quilt pattern! Learn to sew curves with the Mod Melons quilt pattern. Includes a video tutorial and instructions on how to sew curves!
As a Science teacher I love the idea of quilts with links to Maths and Science. This Mini quilt is based on the Fibonacci sequence. This was a fun project - I used scraps of solids and kept adding blocks until it felt like a decent size. I'm definitely a convert to spray basting after quilting this quilt. So much quicker when you don't have to remove safety pins and so many less wrinkles. I think this might be oft hang in my Science Lab for a while!
I love modern quilts and have since I was a little girl. I especially love quilts with a lot of white space – not surprising!...
Enjoy 15 of some of my favorite modern quilts from QuiltCon 2018 in Pasadena, California. All descriptions were written by the makers. Do you have a favorite quilt you s
Incorporating curves in my work has been as challenging as it has been satisfying. There’s something about the shape of a half circle in a quilt that’s unexpected, gentle and pleasing — elements that you can’t get from other shapes. I consider it an intermediate-level sewing skill, but I encourage y
Looking for a new quilting pattern to finish off your quilt tops? Here is some striking stitching from Leah Day. It is called Curved Pinstripes and wow, is it lovely. It is not always easy to fin…
How to sew curves in a quilt – a video and photo tutorial. Beginner friendly instructions on how to sew simple curves an a sewing machine.
Cascade Bloom Quilt Pattern is now available for purchase! Designing this quilt was an absolute joy, with its retro cascading striped curves and bold design. I had so much fun bringing this pattern to life and I can't wait to see how you put your own spin on it. Cascade Bloom is a perfect blend of modern quilting and traditional feels, and I'm excited to watch it bloom in your creative hands. Want to join the Cascade Bloom Sew Along? Scroll to the bottom to get more info! This pattern is a fantastic skill-builder, rated 3.5/5 stars for its matching points, precise 1/4
It's Week 4 of the 30 Days of Improv Quilt Along and this week you're diving into curves! Don't fear the curve!
This quilt makes a dramatic statement using just two fabrics. Its a great pattern for those who love to sew curvesmdashand those ready to learn.
Bubble Up is a downloadable PDF pattern for a quilt finishing at 60"W x 84"H. It's a bold mid-century modern design that will look great in many color combinations. The pattern includes detailed instructions and templates to print at home, cutting and construction diagrams, and a coloring grid to help select your own colors. Fabric requirements and cutting instructions are based on using 5 different colors, and assume at least 42" of usable width of fabric (WOF). Pattern is not designed for directional fabrics. Skill level: Intermediate Skills required: curved piecing, including on small blocks (smallest curve is 2 1/2"). After purchase you can instantly view and download the pattern on your Etsy account, under Purchases, then Downloads. Or you can use the link in your confirmation email. Viewing and downloading works best on a laptop or desktop. But regardless of the device used (incl. tablets or smart phones), you need to access your account on etsy.com via an internet browser. The Etsy app does not support direct digital downloads. Here is a step by step explanation of how to download your files from a computer web browser. You do not have to have received the automated email from Etsy to access the download. - Log into Etsy via a web browser on your computer (make sure you are not in the Etsy app) - From your home page, select the tab on the upper right next to the shopping cart that reads "Your Account" - Click on "Purchases and Reviews" from the menu. - Scroll down the page to the receipt for the order and on the right you'll see a black button called "Download Files". - Click that and the next page will have a download button for the file. - Save it to a convenient folder for you to get to. The pattern is for your personal use only. Duplication, redistributing or reselling is not allowed in any form.
'Modern Curves' by Anita Shackelford - Tumbler Quilt Sometimes I find a new digital quilting pattern which becomes flavour of the month here at Fabadashery Long Arm quilting. This time around it is 'Modern Curves' by Anita Shackelford. 'Modern Curves' quilting pattern by Anita Shackelford There are plenty of patterns out there with flowers, feathers and fancy swirls, but like this simple square quilt, sometimes a quilt top needs to be quilted, but doesn't necessarily need an all over pattern which is going to alter it character significantly. The simple undulating lines of 'Modern Curves' seems to achieve this. 'Modern Curves' by Anita Shackelford - Tumbler Quilt After completing the Allietare Mystery quilt, I decided to use the scrap leftovers to make a small green tumbler quilt. It was quick to come together and once on the APQS quilting frame quick to quilt. It didn't really have a planned destination, but is just so happens that is co-ordinates nicely with this IKEA stool, so I think it has found a home. Joining up with Crazy Mom Quilts
Sewing with curves can be a little hard to imagine but not with these drunkards path quilt pattern. Check out these patterns now and create your own.
I'm so glad everyone enjoyed Wednesday's post about the Social Justice Quilts of Quiltcon 2019. Of course there were a ton of other, non-SJ related quilts that were so stunning and inspiring. The creativity and skill that went into all of the quilts is obvious. This is only a small sampling of the amazingness I saw - if you're able, I'd highly recommend attending a Quiltcon yourself one day so you can see all of the quilts in up close and in person. It is a truly magical experience. There was a strong contingency of quilts from the Denver area. I was thrilled to look at a quilt's info sheet to learn that I knew the quilter or that it was a local person! These are a few of the quilts from our local quilters - nice work everyone! Local Favorites from QuiltCon 2019 Infinite Magnification l Christine Perrigo from Erie, CO l Modern Traditionalism Mayan Sun l Stephanie Ruyle from Denver, CO l Small Quilts Catching Modern Dreams l Stephanie Ruyle from Denver, CO l Piecing This next quilt was a charity quilt made by our very own Shawna Doering, Bob, Amber Corcoran, Heather Beckman, and Carrie Illum. Everyone contributed blocks to the quilt and Shawna did the quilting. This group chooses to make improv blocks that included piecing less than 1". All of the charity quilts are made using the same colors (this one was made entirely from stash fabrics!) and this year's theme was "Small Piecing". Proceeds from the sale of this quilt will benefit Sage of the Rockies. These remaining quilts are just a few more of the quilts I fell in love with last weekend in Nashville. Please enjoy and a huge thanks to the Modern Quilt Guild for putting on another great event! Jaime's QuiltCon Favorites Woven Indigo No 57 l Sarah Hibbert l Use of Negative Space The Modern Drunk l Jodi Robinson l Best Machine Quilting Deco Dots l Jen Sorenson l Fabric Challenge Forest Through the Trees, no. 4 l Carson Converse l Minimalist Design One Year l Georgia A. Dunne l Handwork Dance-Gigue l Irene Roderick l Improvisation Desert Bloo l Annabel Wrigley l Improvisation Curled l Charlie Mankin l Quilting Challenge Tidal Wave l Krystina Hopkins l Quilting Challenge Number 21 l Miguel Huidor l Appliqué Hypnotized l Jayne Willis l Quilting Challenge Harry Styles, But A Quilt l Liz Harvatine l Appliqué #16 l Miguel Huidor l Improvisation Four Triangles Ombre l Malka Dubrawsky l Minimalist Design The Orange Quilt l Shannon Page l Minimalist Design Shades of Citrus l Brittany Lloyd l Modern Traditionalism Synthesized Slivers l Cassandra Beavers l Small Quilts Modern Mandala l Betsy Vinegrad l Small Quilts Reflection l Sarah Hibbert l Piecing Roost l Staci Meyr l Piecing The Golden Hour l Hillary Goodwin l Piecing Vinyl l Susan Slusser Clay l Fabric Challenge Folded Flyers l Karen Bolan l Piecing Are you Here l Christine Yi l Small Quilts Louver l Jayne Willis l Piecing
Do quilter's go through phases? If they did, sewing curves is definitely on the list. Learning how to sew curves doesn't have to be hard with the right tools and tricks. Continue reading for a full tutorial as well as common issues you may run into and how to fix them!
The Cascade Bloom Pattern has a groovy side that’s sure to catch your eye. With its curves and checkers, it checks all the boxes for a funky, fresh quilt. Inspired by vintage kitchens, this pattern brings a dash of retro flair while staying vibrant and unique within the quilting community. This pattern is a fantastic skill-builder, rated 3.5/5 stars for its matching points, precise 1/4" seam allowance, and curves using templates. But don’t let that scare you! If you’re new to sewing curves, I recommend making a few practice blocks to get the hang of it. Dive in and have fun with it! This pattern comes with the complete throw-size instructions in the main pattern and the additional size instructions as part of the Cascade Bloom Extras file. Pattern templates come in letter size and legal size file options. Sizes: Baby: 54” x 54” Throw: 70” x 70” Twin: 70" x 90" Bed: 94” x 94” Pattern credits:Tech editing by: Kacey Crutchfield (@KaceyCrutch) and Olivia Alaniz (@TheQuiltyVA)Quilting by: Trace Creek Quilting (@TraceCreekQuilting)Testing by: Tara Fanning (@FullMoonFabricCo), Sarah B (@SarahBSews), Meg Lindsay (@MeghLind), and Jess Rash (@JessiRash) #cascadebloomquilt
Learn all about improvisational curved piecing including improv circles in this article with half circles and quarter circles.
Yesterday on QUILTsocial we looked at 10 ways to use Northcott’s Stonehenge fabrics in your quilts and today my box of Stonehenge Elements fabrics arrived!! Just look at these fabrics – so yummy and rich looking!! I have some ideas about what I want to do with these fabrics but…
We’re back on the road for the last leg of the Golden State series journey with the Eastern Sierra quilt pattern now available here ! We first sailed to Balboa Island with equilateral triangles, hiked up to Mammoth Lakes with sewing curves, then drove to Metropolis with half rectangle triangles. O
