The shapes in the new Clamshell Rose shape collection create some elegant possibilities.
When I started playing with the melon shape, my sketchbook filled up quickly.
I can hardly wait to share them with you!
Even the simplest 8 inch block has possibilities.
Two of these use the corner shape and two of these replace each corner with a melon and two “bottom half” clamshells.
Intriguing. I need to play with this.
These are 12 inch blocks.
TIP Every Clamshell is 4 inches across and that makes it is easy to confirm the block size.
These are 16 inch blocks.
This 8 inch block doesn’t use a Clamshell at all! It is a mini Orange Peel.
(Other sizes of Orange Peel are available. Main Orange Peel Page.)
Orange-peel-y Clamshell Rose.
My sketchbook is filling up!
This color variation of Clamshell Rose reminds me of Tudor Rose.
If you are new to Inklingo, there are step by step instructions and a new VIDEO on the Welcome to Inklingo page on the website.
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These new shape collections are the result of requests from quilters. I respond to requests whenever possible—so. . . what would you like to see next?
INTRODUCTORY SALE PRICES
If you’ve been following Inklingo from the beginning, you know that each new shape collection is at a special low price for the first few days and that’s it. It works like a kind of loyalty program because existing Inklingo quilters are the most likely to hear about the new shapes first and get the lowest price.
- Clamshell Edges 4 inch is on sale for only $15 but it goes up to $20 on November 1.
- Clamshell Rose 4 inch is on sale for only $20 but it goes up to $25 on November 1.
- Main Clamshell Page For all shapes and sizes!
I hope you enjoy playing with these shapes as much as I do and that you will come back to see more of the designs in my sketchbook!
Linda & Monkey
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I am searching for construction instructions. I’ve got the pieces and trialed the curves, but haven’t seen anything on how to construct, how to press seams. Am I looking in the wrong places? Help please
Hi Kay,
Good news. There are complete sewing and pressing instructions i the Inklingo Clamshell Rose shape collection PDF. It is described here: https://www.inklingo.com/product/clamshell-rose-4-inch-quilt-templates/
I am using a 2ins Clam Shell what size filler template do I need ?
Thanks Susan Bell
Hi Betsy,
I hope everyone will be well again soon and you can spend some quality time sewing! I always enjoy seeing your comments. Take care!
Hi Tamara,
I’m glad you like them. I have fabric spread out all over the floor trying to make a decision on my next color combinations for these shapes. 🙂
Hi Jeannette,
I know you will do something wonderful with the shapes! I hope you will share photos again. You are making magic with the Clamshell 4-Patches!
Thank you, Cathi!
I thought of you many times when I was working on these shape collections because I know how much you love sewing curves!
Wow. I had no idea there are so many possibilities with this new collection. Thankyou Linda.
Thanks for sharing your Sketchbook with us, Linda. Great and intriguing designs….so many possibilities. Sorry I’ve been such a stranger lately. Am tied up with some family medical issues right now, but hopefully will be back in the “Inklingo” swing of things very soon. Your posts are such a beautiful diversion for me. I do so appreciate them. Thanks so much.
Ditto what Tamara says! These are breathtaking! Who knew of the possibilities? Thank you Linda!
Clamshell Rose is quickly becoming my new favourite Inklingo collection. The shapes make for some fantastic versatility when it comes to design possibilities. Now, if only I could teach the cats to sew so I could make everything I want to make as fast as possible!! The mini orange peel is very, very enticing!!
These are gorgeous! Thank you for choosing such a great pattern-this has so many possibilities!