Modern Heirloom Quilting

QuiltsSewing

Nov 11

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I had the honor of selecting a pattern to make from Alderwood Studio’s new book - Modern Heirloom Quilting. Oh my goodness! It was a difficult choice between the 12 gorgeous patterns. After a very scientific round of eeny meeny miney mo, Sunrise won out.

I made my version with an ombre of beautiful pinks from Riley Blake Confetti Cottons and Linen - Tea Rose, Lipstick, Riley Coral, Peaches ‘n Cream and Baby Pink.

If you’re new to sewing curves, here are two tips to assist you.

SLOW DOWN, CURVE AHEAD

For you speed demons, ease your foot off the pedal or turn down your speed dial. Just like when you’re turning in your car, slowing down keeps your car (in this case your fabric) under control.

PINS OR GLUE

I’m not brave enough to sew curves with out training wheels. I highly recommend lots of pins or Sewline water soluble fabric glue. This will keep your fabric in place to help with a nice smooth arc. Since we’re going with driving analogies, these are your seat belt equivalents.

When you’ve finished your pillow, you’re left with a curved strip set. So it wouldn’t go to waste, I decided to dress up the pocket of a t-shirt hoodie using the same technique for adding quilt blocks to clothes found in this tutorial.

Since this is a pocket, I changed things up just a bit.

Cut the lightweight fusible to ever so slightly smaller than the pocket. Then fuse the block to the pocket.
Sew along the bottom and top of the pocket first to make sure it’s evenly attached. Next sew the sides of the pocket being sure not to sew the pocket closed and trim excess fabric.