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22 Feb

Trimming Quarter Circles {Video Tutorial}

I like to use oversized concave templates when piecing quarter circle / drunkard's path blocks. In the short video below, I demonstrate how I trim curves to size so the curves will match nicely when they are sewn together. NOTE: If you receive my blog posts via email, the YouTube video will not be embedded in the email. Visit my...

29 Apr

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Curved Piecing Bias Evaluation

April 19, 2022
Posted by Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
bias edges, curve piecing tip, curved piecing
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I was cutting fabric to prepare to test out the Meringue quilt pattern, and I noticed that I could get a little bit creative and save some fabric if I cut drunkard's path concave templates differently than I normally recommend in a pattern. Well, one thing lead to another and I decided it was worth a side trip of...

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Yvonne is a former aerospace engineer turned modern quilter, designer, and technical editor. She was introduced to quilting by her paternal grandmother in high school when her grandmother offered to hand quilt a twin-size quilt to use in her college dorm room if Yvonne made the quilt top. Now, over 25 years later, Yvonne has developed a style that bridges her technical background and love of bold color, specializing in curves, transparency color play, and bold, geometric designs. Yvonne’s quilts have been featured in numerous national and international magazines, quilt shows, and books.