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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Paths of Life Quilt for Project Quilting

This post will be a series of photos of how I cut and stitched each step for my Paths of Life Quilt. 
I am not going to explain each step, as I have said before there are books out there that do a wonderful job of explaining.  I would just like to show you the process.
My Disclaimer:  Do not try this at home!  It is not for a beginner.  It is not easy to do, but it is fun, once you get the hang of it! 
It is not quilted yet. I will share more photos again in a couple days, as the challenge is due on Sunday at noon.
This is a photo of how it looked at the end of the day on Wednesday.  I will share the steps...
I started on Wednesday by laying the blue fabric right side up on the background fabric. With the rotary cutter I started cutting with wavy lines.


















Stitch and then press after stitching.
Sometimes, I pressed the seams in and sometimes out.  Whichever way was best.  I also pressed and let all my seams distort to get a curvy effect on the black strips.
Here's the first path completed.
The original sketch to give me some guidelines to follow, but I changed it as I continued.
I cut, stitched, and pressed the other paths in the same way.





I pinned a few pins at the intersection of the opposite curves.


The paths joined at the edge.  The other paths intersected on the quilt. I added curvy borders too.  All of different sizes too.


I pressed every step and let the fabric stretch and curve. I let things get distorted on purpose. I trimmed the outer edges with curves too. It is ready for the final pressing, before I quilt it.
I can't wait to quilt it!
Have a great day!
Marcia
Part ONE - the story about my inspiration for this quilt

Linked with:
Confessions of a Fabric Addict: Can I get a Whoop Whoop? - Feb. 10, 2012
The Thrifty Groove: Thrifty Things Friday - Feb. 10, 2012
At The Pickett Fence: Inspiration Friday - Feb. 10, 2012
2805: Potpourri Friday - Feb. 10, 2012
Amylouwho: Sew & Tell - Feb. 10, 2012
Crazy Mom Quilts: Finish Up Friday - Feb. 10, 2012
Quilting in My Pyjamas: Favourite Things Friday - Feb. 10 2012
My Repurposed Life: Catch as Catch Can - Feb. 10, 2012
Stuff and Nonsense: Fridays Unfolded - Feb. 10, 2012
Richard Quilts: Link a Finish Friday - Feb. 10, 2012
Love Affair with my Brother: This Week - Feb. 11, 2012
Six Sisters' Stuff: Strut Your Stuff - Feb. 11, 2012
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19 comments:

  1. BelindaFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Very unique and beautiful Marcia. Thanks for the "how to"!

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  2. Sandy PanagosFebruary 9, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I love it. Thanks for sharing your method.

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  3. beaquilterFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Hi,
    I just awarded you with the versatile quilters award here
    http://beaquilter.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger.html

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  4. Sue DaurioFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Oh you make it look so easy!! Did you use registration marks on the curved pieces or just cut and sew together? Thanks for sharing it was a really good how to.

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  5. CarlaFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    That's cool. Love the look. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    great job! Whoop Whoop!

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  7. CarlaFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing your technique! I've done something like that before and it was very "freeing". Love the fabrics you used in your great quilt.

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  8. Alycia~QuiltygirlFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Very cool! Can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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  9. BunkHouseQuiltsFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    So unique. I really appreciate your how to. Makes it look easy. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.

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  10. ShayFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    This looks so fabulously effective. I love it !

    I adore chocolate /blues together in quilts. (And that blue is the perfect balance)

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  11. DiannFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    That looks awesome Marcia! Curves scare me when it comes to quilting. LOL Thank you for joining TTF and have a wonderful weekend!

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  12. Michelle RidgwayFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Looks like another masterpiece Marcia. You are a very clever lady.

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  13. Sarah CraigFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Very cool, Marcia! Whoop whoop!!

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  14. theaFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    the quilt is very nice .. rivers in chocolate ..

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  15. KatieQFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing your method for achieving this very cool affect. It looks amazing. I can't wait to see how you quilt it.

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  16. ElizabethFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Your fabrics are so pretty! I love how this came out.

    xo -E

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  17. Honey at 2805February 13, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Not for the faint of heart, huh? Looks like it will be beautiful! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  18. Six SistersFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    What a cute idea! Thank you for sharing with us on six sister's stuff! We hope to see you next Saturday!
    -The Sisters

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  19. Miss HillbillyFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    It looks hard, you are right!

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