Monday, February 6, 2012

Drunken Designing

Now, we're not talking about alcoholic beverages here, but this "Drunkard's Path" block has my head spinning!

At the recent USU Extension Sewing Training Conference, (thanks to my wonderful AccuQuilt Go! Cutter which we used to cut out 4,448 perfectly notched, perfectly curved pieces)  4-H Leaders and FACS Teachers from around the state of Utah  were able to experience the JOY of curved piecing! 
(FACS=Family and Consumer Science - formerly known as "Home Ec")

And that was just half of the fun!    Look at the design possibilities we came up with using two prints and only 16 blocks!  

Imagine if you had more blocks, more colors...

This could be come an addiction requiring intervention...

OK, and there may be a little bit of a side effect:


residue from 139 kits... *Ü*!
We'll use this to stuff handmade toys


Popular around the turn of the century, this configuration of blocks has been known by many NAMES:  Robbing Peter to Pay Paul, Solomon's Puzzle, Crooked Road, Cactus...  Those are just a smidgen of the 40+ documented names associated with this quilt!  Check out this link:  Quilt History Tidbits

And here's what happens when you use prints with similar color/value:
"Salsa" (OK, so I really call it "Drunken Salsa")

 
So, how do you feel about curved piecing?
Have you tried a die cutter for fabric?
Have you ever made a Drunkard's Path Quilt?
Want to try?



Here's how you can enter to win a KIT
to make your own Drunkard's Path Table Topper:
►  Be/become a Follower or Subscriber of Quiltscapes. (one entry)
►  Which of the 16 design options above is your favorite? (one entry)
Winner will be announced on Saturday, February 10th
Happy Quilting!

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109 comments:

  1. I like the Wanders's Path pattern. Have never worked with curved pieces so this kit would be a great way to start. Thanks for the giveqway.

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  2. HELLO!
    I'D CHOOSE #14 AS MY FAVORITE!
    BUT REALLY LIKE YOUR "SALSA" MADE UP IN THESE FABRICS TOO!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

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  3. NEW FOLLOWER! LOVE YOUR BLOG+JUST RAN ACROSS IT THIS MORNING>SURFING!
    THANKS FOR A GREAT GIVEAWAY!

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  4. I love configuration #3. I would love to win the kit. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  5. I love your Salsa quilt!
    I'd choose #2 or #11

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  6. i love the salsa design! don't think i could make a dp without a go!cutter, though, so would love to win your kit! thanx for the opportunity to do so.

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  7. I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. I absolutely love curved piecing!! And, I love the Drunkard's Path block. I made a variation once, with an additional piece, called Roads. My favorite is #6, but I have a whole book on variations written by Pepper Cory.
    I already follow. I would love to win the kit!!
    Thanks!

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  9. lovely quilts.
    I have the LARGE die for the Go! and I'm dying to try it, though I have a gazillion other projects I should do first :-) would like to win the kit though

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  10. I'm already a follower, forgot to say that and I like them all but probably the one you have the EQ version of here at the end is the coolest.

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  11. I am a follower but first I have to tell you that I love your "Drunken Salsa" just awesome.....

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  12. No I have never used a die would like to one day but in time....and not I have never really done any curved piecing. Other than the design for your D. Salsa I really like the lacy look of #16. Thanks for the chance to win a kit would love to win it....Happy day!

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  13. I have always loved this pattern. I did but out one, and pieced a few blocks. Then I gave it to my DIL when she was housebound to work on, but I don't think she's done much to it.
    I love the plain ole Drunkard's path like the red/white one, however, that salsa combination has really caught my eye!

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  14. I really would like to try the original drunkard's path pattern but I also like the pattern created in #14. Thanks

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  15. I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  16. They all look so great! I think 3 and 14 are my favorites!

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  17. Hi Deonn,
    thanks for the chance to win, I havent sew the Drunkhards Path yet,
    so I would love to try.
    Have a nice day!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente- Germany

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  18. -very interesting to see how many possibilities this pattern has,
    thanks for sharing!
    Number 3 is my favorite, allthough it is hard to decide.

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  19. I'm already a follower. Love the Drunkard's Path.

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  20. My favorite configuration is a Wanderer's Path with two colors. Stunning.

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  21. I like #3 - no idea what the name should be... I had already decided that Drunkard's Path was something I was going to tackle this year. I want to be able to sew curves..!

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  22. My mother loved the Drunkard's Path pattern - I'd love to try it just for her. Thanks and blessings, marlene

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  23. I love #2 or#9 and I have an accu go but not that dye.

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  24. I am already a follower of your blog.

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  25. I am a subscriber to your blog. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  26. I've always wanted to try the Drunkard's Path but was always a chicken to cut the curved pieces. Number 3 is my favorite.

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  27. Great post! I think I like # 3 the best.

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  28. I love the randomness of the Drunken Salsa! Glorious! VermontPines at aol dot com

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  29. I love design number 2. The kit would be wonderful to win!

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  30. I love number 4 the choice was tuff as they were all fun and an inpsiration to all that attended.

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  31. My fave layouts are #3 and #15.... so amazing to see all the possibilities!

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  32. I love #2 choice (the broken circles)

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  33. And I really liked #9, I think. I pinned a color version of this earlier which was dynamic -- found here: http://proficientneedle.blogspot.com/2012/02/design-wall-monday.html Thank you!! :)

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  34. I am a follower! The broken circles is my favorite. I can sew curves if the template is big enough. Otherwise, I get too frustrated! ~karen

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  35. I'm already a follower of your great blog.

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  36. I like pattern #3.
    Thanks for the chance to win that great kit!

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  37. I've never been that keen on the drunkard's path - maybe its because of the name ! but after seeing these blocks I'm going to have to change my ways - thanks for the giveaway - I also love your wanderer's path - I'm a subscriber to you blog :)

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  38. Hi again - I think #3 just outdoes #1 as my favourite :)

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  39. I have been wanting to make one of these, but the cutting out has me stopped cold. I like pattern number 5 the best. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  40. Hey there! I am already a follower & have been having fun reading your posts. Thanks for the chance to win a kit. I've never tried curved piecing because I've always been afraid of it. I've made princess seamed dresses, so I get the principle, but I've always worried about matching everything up!

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  41. I like #11 best of all - I can just imagine the secondary pattern that would emerge from the corner pieces!!

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  42. I have always loved the Drunkard's Path but have never tried making anything... those curved pieces are intimidating. Thanks for the chance to win a kit. ps I am a follower.

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  43. I like the #3 and #6 - didn't realize how many variations there could be!! Wow!

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  44. Guess I'll choose #9. The longer I looked at the blocks the more unsure I became about what I liked the best. Nine looks like a flower and who could not like a flower...but the traditional drunkard's path is also neat.

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  45. I like #16 used as an on-point border. #5 and #6 are also at the top of my list. I bought the CurveMaster foot a long time ago but haven't used it much because I don't like cutting the templates. The DP die is on my wish list.

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  46. Wow. First, thank you for the great idea about using scraps (and WOW is that a pile of those up there.) for stuffing kids toys. WHY have I not thought of that before myself after seeing others mention using scraps to fill dog toys they make for donations to the shelters?? DUH. Thanks for waking me up. LOL

    I just love the Rob Peter to Pay Paul quilts and the Drunkard's Path. I have both those dies on my wish list that I frequently remind my husband is available for his viewing. ha.

    I really love your Drunken Salsa quilt. That's too cool.

    I've never attempted either of those blocks but really need to someday soon. Can I just procrastinate until I finally get those dies? HA

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  47. I am a follower as well as an email subscriber to your blog Deonn. Thank you for the chance to pull my own hair out if I win. LOL

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  48. i am a follower and love them all some are to much for me because i am a learner.

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  49. I receive you post by e-mail!

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  50. I follow you on my blog side panel!

    I had already chosen #13, so modern looking!

    glen in Louisiana

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  51. I loves #13 block. Never think this will create such a modern block.

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  52. Hello Deonn - I am a follower. I would go for #14. Margaret

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  53. I like the Wanders Path. I did this pattern once when I started quilting but never went to it again!

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  54. I would love to wind a kit! My favorite is #3.

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  55. #16 is definitely my favorite :)

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  56. My pick is number 4. But I love the looks of the Salsa quilt, the colors and layout. I have not made a drunkards path, but it is on my list.

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  57. I am a follower. Bet that was a fun workshop. Go Aggies!

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  58. #3 but also 4-7. Good use of scraps too. Love to repurpose.

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  59. I am a follower of quiltscapes. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  60. I really like #2 option. Thanks again for the chance to win.

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  61. I thought I was a follower. I get your E-mails.

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  62. I've done the Robbing Peter to Pay Paul and Rocky Road to Dublin variations of the Drunkard's Path in 6" blocks for my Sylvia's Bridal Sampler. I had to piece some of the units by hand to get the curves right. I'd love to try it with the Accuquilt Die. Thanks for the Give away

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  63. # 5 and 6 Look the same- like running men... My favorite

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  64. I'm liking #16 today. It could change tomorrow. :-)

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  65. I am a follower who has never tried Drunkard's Path, but would like to. I've never tried accuquilt either, and still thinking I need to master curves!

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  66. I really like #3, it's a different arrangement than I've seen before!

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  67. Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite drunkard's path is the red and white at the very beginning of the post. The quilting on this piece is fantastic.
    Blogger tells me:
    You already follow .Quiltscapes.
    http://quiltscapesquilting.blogspot.com/

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  68. I am a new follower. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  69. Hi - I have joined and I like #15 - wondering what joined blocks, w/out sashing, similiar color vs. color wheel opposites would look like! Thanks for the chance!

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  70. I am a follower, thanks for the giveaway!

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  71. I just awarded you a versatile quilters award here
    http://beaquilter.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger.html

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  72. I'm a follower. I get your updates by email.

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  73. I'm a happy follower! I've had my eye on that die for a while....I think I MUST have it! LOL Thanks for the chance to win a kit!

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  74. I like block number 6 the best....but your Salsa hits it out of the park! Gorgeous!

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  75. I have become a follower AND a subscriber (my favorite way to keep up with blogs).

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  76. I like #4. It looks like an antique design to me.

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