Photo by PB
Saturday I took another class taught by Patricia Belyea called Doodle Quilting. All the pieces were made using curves. This was an exciting project for me because I have a good sized stash of Asian inspired fabrics that needed something more than just triangles or rectangles to really do them justice.
Using freezer paper and a whole lot of patience, after several hours I produced my first block in the series. It laid perfectly flat and I didn't have to rip or resew a single seam. See how proud I look?
photo by PB
My second block took even longer, but it's more involved and I think I like it better. When I have the chance I'll snap a photo and show you my progress.
This class opened an entire world of quilting to me. I didn't know it was so easy! I love traditional quilts, but there's something about the challenge of piecing a block of entirely curved seams that makes the accomplishment so much more of a rush.
I highly recommend Patricia's class to any intermediate quilter who's curious about this technique. She'll guide you through the steps, challenge you, and give you the tools to take this further on your own. I will never be intimidated by curved seams ever again!
