Wendy at Pieceful Thoughts is our temptress for this round, and her prompt is curves. Well, we don’t all love curves, but there are so many beautiful curve blocks to choose from. Wendy is the improv queen and I can’t wait to see her next round on her colorful mini. Now, lets see some options for the rest of us and see what I came up with.
What Are Some Options?
Wendy says that curve blocks can be intimidating, and they certainly can be, but she has some great ideas. You could do an improv curve, use bias tape on a curve, applique and so many others. Here are a few that caught my eye, as I was searching in Electric Quilt 8.
Row 1: Snowball, Love’s Chain, Wheel of Fortune, Feathered Star
Row 2: Grandmother’s Fan, Rolling Stone, Rising Star Compass, Indiana Puzzle
Row 3: Around the World, Circle Upon Circle, Celtic Patch, Celtic Wreath
Row 4: Petals, Sun Bonnet Sue, Clovers and Spades, Oak Leef & Reel
There are so many thinks to love in curved blocks. Some of my favorites include the celtic blocks and the reel blocks (often used in Baltimore Album quilts). There will be so many fun variations, I can wait to see what people choose.
My Block Reveal
I decided to go with the block that is sometimes known as Snowball. To me, it reminded me of a flat screwdriver that comes with my travel machine. Here is a picture of an antique version of the piece I am thinking of!
I thought this block would be quick to make, and, I could insure that by changing it up a bit. I divided it into 4 so I didn’t need to have one large piece and then I could appliqué two pieces on each block and then sew them together easy peasy.
First, I made freezer paper templates. Pressed the template to another piece of freezer paper so I could press against it. I trimmed the paper including the seams that would be sewn on the machine. The curved seams, that would be machine appliqued, were trimed to the seam line, so I could press against it.
Then I pressed the fabric to the freezer paper side.
The curved seams were pressed to the front of the freezer paper, with a little glue to help. Then, I sewed the two pieces together, laid them on a background square and appliqued it to the square with invisible thread.
The last step before assembling the 4 blocks was to trim away the excess fabric with my duckbill appliqué scissors. I love using them and this was a perfect time.
The block turned out just fine. I figured out a little too late, that the pieces were not symmetrical, and I switched one of the templates, I believe when I did the pieces. Anyway, in the scheme of things I am not worrying about it now.
Here are my blocks, all put together. I don’t have to try for mistakes, they are always there. I could appliqué a piece over the center and only you and I would know. We will see how I feel as this goes on. As I make what is similar to a sampler, I try to balance things as I go along. The block on the right needs a companion, so that will be my goal in the next week or two. Best of luck getting curve-y this week!
The Hostesses
Remember, check out the other hosts choices to see what else is brewing! The list is below.
- Anja @ Anja Quilts
- Brenda @ Songbird Designs
- Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
- Gail @ Quilting Gail
- Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts
My Linky Party this week is held by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts.
Stay at Home Round Robin 2026 Schedule
Remember each week, the host listed is the one that has a link up for you to post your progress. The others will also be showing their interpretation, so you get the added benefit of seeing 6 different approaches to the same prompt!
- ✓ January 14: Each of the hosts will be sharing their center blocks
- ✓ January 21: 1st Round: Brenda @ Songbird Designs
- ✓ January 28: 2nd Round: Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
- ✓ February 4: 3rd Round: Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
- February 11: 4th Round: Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts<——-This Week
- February 18: 5th Round: Gail @ Quilting Gail
- February 25: 6th Round: Anja @ Anja Quilts
- March 25: Parade: Your Finished SAHRRs!
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I feel lots of flow in this block Kathleen. It reminded me of planets revolvong around a greater orb, with the blades giving me the feeling of directional flow. As always thanks for the ideas.
Cool assortment of blocks, Kathleen!
Oh, curves! I’ve never really gotten into sewing those,although they are much like putting a sleeve into an armscye on a blouse. Your quilt design is great.
Thank you for sharing a collection of EQ blocks each week to help in our planning.
Your snowball is just gorgeous. Thank you for the tutorial, and thank you for providing ideas for the curves!
The freezer paper template on the fabric reminds me of cutting out fabric to sew a dress.
My husband calls those “slotted screwdrivers”, and I got mine at a gun show! It has a Smith & Wesson logo, and I use it when I change my bobbin and when I change my needle. :D
That’s a great block for curve week, and it does remind me of that little screwdriver that came with my little machine!
An interesting block that fits right in with all your other beautiful blocks — and perfect for a “curve” week. I’ve seen those blocks in my Brackman book, and always wondered if they’d be hard to make: you made it seem like they go together very well. Lovely!
Fun block to use for this prompt, and I’ll be curious to see what you decide about modifying the center or leaving it. I think it looks a bit steam punk-esque with it jagged like a gear!
I do love curves and your blocks are terrific. Like the patterning plus your fabric choices and thank you again for all the possibilities laid out for us LeeAnna
Love your curved block!! And the details on how to make it! All of your blocks are lovely!!
Hi Kathleen, that’s a great block and I only noticed the centre after you mentioned it. From far, it doesn’t show – so as you said, no harm if it stays but you’ll probably zero in on it every time you look. It seems to be how our mind works!
Such perfection in your work. You make it look so easy!
Very nice. And thanks for the detailed steps and the permission to be ok with the unsymmetrical finish. Embrace process! Your fabrics are divine.
I love all the blocks you have created so far. Your pocket screwdriver block is a perfect addition. And the colors you have chosen are so pretty! I am anxious to see all this put together. I’m imagining you will wow us!
Cool curvy block this week, Kathleen!