July Blocks...They are Fantastic!!! Thank you Marion O'Neil

Drunkard's Path question

A question about seam allowances. In the initial post for this month's quilt block - the seam allowance for sewing around the circle says - %" - what does this mean? I noticed for stitching the circle quarters to the squares there is an 1/8" seam so it can be hidden when you put the other squares together for the block, but what are we using for sewing the circle?
Thanks.

Here is Rochelles and a couple of sample fabrics

I am going to use the other fabrics for a quilt square also.  I thought it might help with the fabric selection.

Drunkards Path

Drunkard Path is the quilt pattern I chose for August.

This is a 3-D quilt square

Fabrics Cuts:

Dark KT - Purple Bright –Purple

I Light KT- Green    Brights - Green

Color of fabric – Purple and Green

4- 5 in circles in the both colors of fabric

16- 3 ½  squared in both colors of fabric

Unit #1-

 See the remainder of the document for pattern instructions.

Place 2 matching 5 V2". Pin at the quarters.

Sew scant%" seams around the circle. Use the heads of the pins to help rotate and control the fabric. This can help sew a rounder seam.

Cut sewn circles in half 2 times to create 4 equal pieces.

(Try folding drde  alf and marking the edges at the fold.  DCut the circle in half using the marks. \1) Fold along the cut edge and find the half way mark again.                                                                                            D

Use a line on a ruler to create a 90 degree angle at the mark and along the cut edge.

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 Ciip the Seam allowance (not into the seam) and remove small triangular pieces to allow the seam to turn and lay flat. Turn the pieces right side out.  Roll the seam from the edge to just under the front piece. Press. This creates a more pleasing look than having the seam at the edge. The piece will also lay better.              Trim each piece to 2 112".

Place the 2 V2" measurement on the ruler at the curved edge of the unit. Repeat on the other edge of the curve. Trim the raw edges.

and we are using only 2 fabrics.

I chose the colors purple and green.

 Here is the sample of what Rochelle  fabrics are.

Once you have your pattern pieces cut put the round pieces with right sides

together

these look like two different fabrics but they are the same it is the shading.

  

 Place Pins around the sides and four in the middle.  This helps to hold the fabric in place as you sew the fabrics  and keeps it more circular, Just a hint.

Once you have sewn the circle cut in fourths and snip the seam allowance not cutting the seam in little triangles.  When asked about  pinking shears, was told it doesn’t have the same effect.  I found it easier to snip diagonally one way then come back diagonally returning to the other side.  IT worked for me.

Then turn inside out.  As you iron the quarters be sure the seam is a little underneath, it also lays better when you put the squares together.

Lay the quarters on to the squares and pin.  Sew onto the square with 1/8 inch seam.  This helps when sewing and assembling the pieces together.

 Once all the quarter have been sewn to the squares you can assemble them for the pattern.  I liked this one used but as the instruction states you can use any way to put the 20 squares together.

Now sew the pieces together matching seams, circle pieces etc.

This one is one of the quarter squares.  You can square up to 6 ½ inches to make the final assemble work better.

All four sections squared and ready to assemble

Just the two halves

square up to 12 * 12

TAdah!!!!

Drunkards Path - August Quilt Square

various colors for quilt block

quilt pattern

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Video Link

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Video Link

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXUvKIzYZY
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comment

I can't seem to comment but I like the pattern of the month.  I did it in one of my classes.  It is awesome and super easy.

3DFaux Cathedral Window Instructions.

The size of the blocks are as follows:

3 1/2" squared solid black fabric (Qty. 16)
6 1/2" squared coordinating solid piece of fabric (Qty. 4)
3 1/2" squared accent piece (exotic anmal fabric) (Qty. 4)

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The directions for making 3D Faux Cathedral Window block

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I spy...
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-abigail-

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