Flowing Waters by Useful Remnants
What
an amazing design this turned out to be!
When
I saw the new Curve in a Square die from Blue Wren, I immediately
pictured a blue quilt in my mind. I had it laid out in EQ8 before my
order arrived. I chose the vintage 36” cotton paisley print first (found
at a 2021 estate sale), then added other fabric from my stash to
coordinate.
Piecing
curves can be tricky, but this die made it smooth and easy. I didn't
even have to use pins! All those perfect quarter inch seams and the
block arrangement give this quilt such fluid motion.
I
quilted in variegated blue thread using a straight stitch and walking
foot, following the waves. Flowing Waters is 48” square. I had just
enough of that pretty paisley for backing and binding, with only a
few small scraps left.
I
love this quilt! Not every project turns out exactly how you pictured it.
This one did: it's my favorite of the year. So far.
But I have at least two new dies on my wish list at Blue Wren right now, so those may give this one a little competition. In addition to the other three in my last order. Thanks Norma and Edward Grimmer for helping to make our dreams come true!
Blue
Wren dies used:
6602
Curve in a Square 6” finished
6720
Magic Strips (binding)
