Another 2017 finish for you this Friday, this time a little baby quilt I made…
This darling little quilt was made using the AccuQuilt 3 1/2 inch Drunkards Path die… I ran some of my pink and grey scraps through my cutter and had some fun. The main problem with the cutter is that the curved units are so small and I did not have the patience to make a ton more curved blocks, so I improvised…
Or you could call it cheating… but I added some simple 4 inch patchwork squares in the middle of the the circles to get a decent sized quilt quickly.
I liked the effect and I had another die to cut those squares too… really cheating. I also kept the quilting simple and viola I had a finished quilt pretty quickly.
Some scrappy binding and a single piece of fabric for the backing and I was done and the quilt was ready to gift to the local Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Quilt Details:
Block: Drunkards Path using AccuQuilt 3 1/2 inch Die
Fabric: Pink & grey scraps
Size: 36 x 46 inches
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That’s not cheating. It’s a lovely quilt design. I think it looks well and less overwhelming.
I agree
Thanks Ladies.
That is super cute! The little 4″ squares are perfect. Sounds like you like the AccuQuilt!
Lynne I am having a blast with the AccuQuilt. I originally got it to help with all the Charity Sew Days I do – it makes cutting fabric so easy. But not I use it in my own work all the time. It is fun to play with.
Very pretty!
I love it! I’m a big fan of ‘cheating’ to make sensational quilts easily 😍
Nope, not cheating. It came out looking great.
In knitting, one mistake is just that. A mistake. Repeat it and now it is a pattern. I like the addition. It makes the Drunken Squares pop out.
I like that sentiment Sam. Thanks. Though I must admit my mistakes in knitting tend to lead to disaster – I always end up with more stitches that I cast on and usually have a couple of nice holes in my work.
Very pretty!
Such a pretty little quilt, and the photo by the flowering plant is lovely!
Thanks Wendy. I got a little creative after taking lots of photos against the wall I wanted something different. I was not sure it worked but it was fun.
I believe the term you’re looking for is “artistic license”, and it made for a lovely quilt that can be enjoyed sooner.
Oh I am using “artistic license” next time… good term, thanks.
Definitely not cheating. That’s called ‘taking a pragmatic design decision in order to achieve maximum impact with minimum effort’. Hurray for die cutters! It’s a darling little quilt.
Kate you have such a fabulous way with words…. and your comments always have the most wonderful British accent!
I guess you’re getting an echo, knowing how I really sound 🙂 Hope you’re surviving the cold up there. We’re ‘looking forward’ to temperatures over 40°C and thunderstorms in the coming week, o joy…
I really like the rows of squares! I also have trouble talking myself into curved blocks although I love the way they look.
Kaelyn I was so afraid of curve blocks but now I have done some many that the fear is gone. The bigger the block the easier it is and if all else fails think about glue basting the curve before you sew it.
I really like the addition of the patchwork rows. Nicely done!
Thanks. After such a positive response I think I need to add more simple patchwork to my projects!
Lovely and so sweet, Cath. Not cheating in my book either. I once made 16 two inch DP blocks–sheesh! Never again! I love the block, but any more of them will be bigger!
Jan is DP Dresden Plates… and if so I feel your pain. I have made a few in my time but also have a shoe box full of “petal” that I have not sewn into Dresden’s.
Not cheating, it’s a design element!
I think the votes strongly suggest that no one thinks you have in anyway cheated!
It is a gorgeous little baby quilt and your generosity is going to soothe and brighten some parent’s day at what may be a very stressful time.
Sue I also got the idea that people did not think I was cheating… which is good. I will keep that in mind next time I decided to “cheat” a little so as to not have to make more blocks!
I remember when you took on curves as a challenge — you have met the challenge!
It seems like a life time ago that I was deathly afraid of curves. I am so glad that I was challenged to make curved blocks for a Bee… I have discovered though that the bigger the curve the easier they are. Next lot of curves are going to be bigger than 4 inches finished!
I don’t think it was cheating at all. I call it smart! The quilt looks so pretty in pink! 🙂
Thanks Cindy… I must say Pretty in Pink is one of my all time favorite films and Pink is definitely my signature color.
🙂
Your quilt is adorable! Love the colors and design and the squares just add to it. If you hadn’t mentioned them, anyone would have thought that you designed it that way.
Sharon is it to late to say “I designed it that way”… lol.
Sweet little quilt,it is just perfect the way it is!!!
Thanks Sandra. I was pleased with how it all came together and I hope the recipient likes it too.
This is a lovely little quilt and I wouldn’t call it cheating at all. You were being creative!
I am new to this site. Just 2anted to say I love rhis pattern. Thanks for Sharing.
I like how your quilt turned out. I don’t think you were cheating with different techniques you have done. A job well done.
Not cheating – working smart. 🙂