Wendy at Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life is hosting the prompt for Round 4 of the 2026 Stay at Home Round Robin. This week the prompt involves curves. It could be curves in a block or curved applique or even curves in the fabric design.
I definitely put alot of work into this round. I didn't want dresdens or drunkards path blocks because they would be too large for my overall plan, plus I was working with measurements now of 42 inches on each side.
The fabrics are richer than they appear in this indoor photo. I made the arch by using interfacing; leaving the bottom long edge open, turning right side out and topstitching with a blanket stitch onto a 2-1/2 inch background strip which was then added to the center as one border strip each side. I also took this time to top stitch down all the fusible flowers and butterflies. I used a navy shade of Glide thread for all the top stitching. My piece now measures 46 inches square. I will need to choose one of the next 2 prompts to turn this quilt into a rectangle.
Along with Wendy of Pieceful Thoughts, I'm also joining these lovely linky parties this week. Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.
Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
Monday Musings at Songbird Designs
Wednesday - The Inquiring Quilter
Thursday - quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com
Friday - Alycia Quilts
I wish everyone a happy and creative week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Your scallop round is looking just right on your piece, Kat;))) Perfect for the size you are aiming for...nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful border Kat. It's really effective!
ReplyDeleteThat’s a very nice border. It really fits the style of your quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe curved border is so good! It works so well with your quilt, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGetting better and better with each round! Your borders compliment the others so well.
ReplyDeleteLove that outer scalloped border--it really blends thematically with your existing center, and adds a nice touch. I hadn't seen that you'd added flowers to that one border and I have to say: two thumbs up! It's really looking great.
ReplyDeleteYour top is so lovely! The flowers. The butterflies. The scalloped border. I can't wait to see what you do next.
ReplyDeleteI missed seeing your post on Monday, Kat! I like your scallops! I used that method to make orange peels, too. The butterflies and flowers are so pretty skipping around the center!
ReplyDeleteWow, Kat! I love it. I also love how you made your scalloped border. I often use a lightweight fusible interfacing to add my labels to my quilts and then stitch them in place. You nailed the curves round! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
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