I've finally got 5 months worth of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks up on my design wall. And, ooooh! I really like them. My quilting friends have been listening to me complain as they are not as easy as I thought they would be. But, darn! They really look good to me.
Here's how I've been making these 9" finished blocks. First I make a small set of strips (1" to 2") -- usually 4 or 5 if the strips are really narrow. And repeat that 3 more times.
Once I get all four strata made I use my 9" Accuquilt Go Cube Companion Set's Drunkard Path dies to cut the outside in white and the inside with the strip set pieces. (OH no! I just realized that the 4.5" dies to make the Drunkard Path blocks are no longer in the 9" Cube Companion sets but they are available in other sizes.)
When sewing these together I tend to pin like crazy. There is a nice notch in the center of the arc which I match up and pin. And then I add a few more pins on each side. I generally sew with the white fabric on top and gently stitch the quarter circle, removing pins as I go along.
Once all four sections are done I iron the seams. I have been ironing seams of the two opposing sections toward the white and the other two sections to the color. That lets the seams snug up nicely.
Last step is to sew the four sections together just like a four patch.
It does take a bit of time to make each block but the end result is worth it. But, I swear, next year I'm picking easier blocks to make -- maybe.
That's it for me. I'm linking up with several Linky parties. Please take a look at what folks are up to by visiting some of these sites.
Scrap Happy Saturday
I'm hoping to upload a few posts while I'm on vacation. I'll try to include a couple of project pictures with a few of our vacation pictures. If my internet access isn't great then it may be a while before you hear anything else from me!
Happy Quilting All! Bonnie
What a very pretty design for your RSC this year!!!! You've done a great job!
ReplyDeleteWow I like them too! You did a great job with fabrics and cutting and sewing - can't wait to see the progress. Enjoy your vacation!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! I was thinking something along these lines would be a cool RSC block and here you are doing it!
ReplyDeletethey look good.- I didn't get a drunkard path die in the 6" cube either.
ReplyDeleteThat is coming together! It might have been a bit of a challenge but that is how we grow in this quilting journey! Safe travels my friend;) I didn't even know there was DP in cube companions-was that an older thing they did? I have the 8" cube and the companions and it isn't in there.
ReplyDeleteThose are looking so good! Thanks for noting the Accuquilt die that you used. I have a new cutter and only 1 die. Trying to decide on the next 'best' one to purchase.
ReplyDeletePretty blocks! Together, they look like a punch board, hiding treasures beneath the circles of color.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like them too!
ReplyDeleteThey're pretty. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThese blocks have a LOT of visual impact. Great job with these beauties!
ReplyDeleteThose are great blocks! They do sound a bit finicky, but hopefully worth it in the end. Have a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteThey do look stunning! I'm making curved blocks for a long forgotten project and it's not easy at all.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! Sorry they're a pain, but they look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cool RSC blocks. You are going to have a really fun quilt at the end.
ReplyDeleteSuper job on the RSC Drunkard Path blocks. There's a lot of movement in them and I like that. How fun to also throw in a zebra! hahaha! Have a great vacation. Hopefully Internet will cooperate!
ReplyDeleteOh, Bonnie, they are beautiful! Worth the fuss.
ReplyDeleteOh those are super cool!!! I am glad you keep making them!!!
ReplyDeletevery nice indeed.... i like them a lot!
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