Lake Garden Quilt Sew Along
Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of the Lake Garden Quilt Sew Along.
Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of the Lake Garden Quilt Sew Along.
Put your hand up if you are afraid of curves? Don't worry I've got you.
It's all about finding the right technique for you. Hopefully my tips will make you love sewing all the curves!
The Lake Garden Sew Along will be taking place in both the Facebook Group and on Instagram. If you post in Instagram, be sure your account is set to public so we can all see your posts using the #lakegardenSAL and #lakegardenquilt hashtags.
If you have just joined the SAL, welcome! Make sure to grab the pattern, read up on all the details and choose your fabrics, so you can catch up and join in the fun.
It's all about finding the right technique for you. Hopefully my tips will make you love sewing all the curves!
The Lake Garden Sew Along will be taking place in both the Facebook Group and on Instagram. If you post in Instagram, be sure your account is set to public so we can all see your posts using the #lakegardenSAL and #lakegardenquilt hashtags.
If you have just joined the SAL, welcome! Make sure to grab the pattern, read up on all the details and choose your fabrics, so you can catch up and join in the fun.
DRUNKARD'S PATH UNIT:
When I sew curves, especially Drunkard's Path blocks I always put the convex curve on the bottom. This makes it much easier to keep an eye out for fabric tucks and gathers.
First up, find the centres of both template A and B. I do this by folding the fabric in half and giving it a little finger press.
When I sew curves, especially Drunkard's Path blocks I always put the convex curve on the bottom. This makes it much easier to keep an eye out for fabric tucks and gathers.
First up, find the centres of both template A and B. I do this by folding the fabric in half and giving it a little finger press.
Grab your pins. Now I prefer Clover Fine Patchwork pins because they are exactly as the name says, nice and fine and perfect to sew over without damaging your machine. If your sewing machine needle does happen to hit one of these pins, they just bend and the needle dosen't break.
The trick with getting this block to work is to make sure you line up the edges so they are parallel. If you don't it will definitely skew.
The trick with getting this block to work is to make sure you line up the edges so they are parallel. If you don't it will definitely skew.
When I make mine I only use 3 pins. One in the centre and then one at each end.
However if you feel more comfortable using more pins, go for it.
You need to find what works best for you.
When you have pinned the fabric in place you will notice that the fabric can be moved so the edges of the curves line up. The fabric is cut on the cross, so it is super easy to manipulate.
However if you feel more comfortable using more pins, go for it.
You need to find what works best for you.
When you have pinned the fabric in place you will notice that the fabric can be moved so the edges of the curves line up. The fabric is cut on the cross, so it is super easy to manipulate.
Start sewing slowly and remove the pins once you have sewn over them. If your machine allows it, keep the needle in the down position whenever you pause to realign the fabric.
I will upload a video explaining my technique to the Facebook Group and you will also be able to see it on Instagram and Facebook.
If you are feeling stressed about trying curves, cut out some play blocks.
One of the main problems that I encounter when teaching curves is the extra fabric hanging over at the end. If you watch my video I do have tips for ensuring that this does not happen to you.
Press towards the large piece of fabric and you are done!
I will upload a video explaining my technique to the Facebook Group and you will also be able to see it on Instagram and Facebook.
If you are feeling stressed about trying curves, cut out some play blocks.
One of the main problems that I encounter when teaching curves is the extra fabric hanging over at the end. If you watch my video I do have tips for ensuring that this does not happen to you.
Press towards the large piece of fabric and you are done!
If you are experiencing any problems please just get in contact with me and I'll try to help.
Curves are the best and once you have mastered them it opens up a whole new world of sewing opportunities.
Curves are the best and once you have mastered them it opens up a whole new world of sewing opportunities.
I also love to pin a big stack at a time. I use up all my pins and then I will chain piece the blocks. Once again I'm all about speeding up the process!
Now we have the two units completed, it's time to get our blocks together.
Since making a few versions of the quilt, I have come up with an alternative method to piecing the blocks and the quilt top. I'll be sharing this with you all next week!
Since making a few versions of the quilt, I have come up with an alternative method to piecing the blocks and the quilt top. I'll be sharing this with you all next week!
We are over the halfway point in our Sew Along, how good is that?
Next week we will put all our blocks together and I'm sure some of you will move straight into gettting the top pieced. I love a bit of momentum and seeing the end is a great motivator in my opinion.
Next week we will put all our blocks together and I'm sure some of you will move straight into gettting the top pieced. I love a bit of momentum and seeing the end is a great motivator in my opinion.
Are you keeping up? If not just go at the pace that suits you. The information will still be available for you when you get the time, isn't that great!
Emma x
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