RitaR Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Do you freehand the cc's or do you use something to use as the ruler to keep them even? Having a terrible time with corners, or connecting corners.. will someone explain how to start so they don't overlap? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Rita it depends how big the space is whether or not I use rulers. If they are small I can freehand those. If it is a bigger block then I use Continuous Curve Tri-Arc Rulers found at Kingsmen. I eyeball the distance from the ruler and keep it to the 1/4" so that the arcs won't over lap. I always use the SR and slow down when I'm getting into the corner so I can adjust a little if I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Hi Rita, I concur with Heidi. Smaller than 3" squares are freehanded and larger get a template. I use Quilter's Rule Dragon Scales set. Another thought--with puffy batting, bulky seams, or bad piecing it is not necessary to hit the corners. You will get the circle look without breaking thread, needles, or your concentration if you aim for--but don't crash into--the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietlifeaz Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Being a newbie with a perfectionist leaning I love to use either dola jones' bommerangs or Custom Quilt templates circle tool (now that I have the tab placement down....I love these little babies). Boomerang: http://www.deloasquiltshop.com/deloasonlinestore/boomerangguides.html Mini boomerang (sharper arch): deloa jones boomerang Tabbed circles: http://www.prestostore.com/catalog.php/customqt/ct22482/Online_Shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I have the Nested Circles from Quilters Rule and use them to do cc's, clam shells, etc. http://quiltersrule.com/template/insideCollection.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I ususally freehand all my CC work unless like already said, the block is large. I just look to the point I want to hit then the next, then the next. Your hands will follow your eyes. Practice a bit. After a while, it becomes second nature!! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thank you for the information.. I think I like the freehand but not all the way into the corners.. Have to have this huge quilt finished by Mon. Evening.. it will be a tight squeeze. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! Thanks, Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 The way to make the CC without going into the corners is working very well.. I also noticed it on the one quilt with picts posted.. sorry i don't remember their name.. geesh. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyA Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I generally chalk the first couple of rows til i have the feel of the swoop. I have some great rulers (used for cutting consistent petal shapes) that let me chalk in more than a few at a time. Then it's all freehand. I to amost into the corner, about a stitch or two short and that works out good too. Glad to hear you're getting the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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