Clamshell 2.5 inch Download

Description

Printing the stitching lines and matching marks on the fabric with Clamshell 2.5-inch makes it easier to sew the curves than with acrylic templates.

If you google “clamshell quilt,” you will find many ways to design with this shape. Clamshell quilts have a long history.

DOWNLOAD – SHAPE COLLECTION + INSTRUCTIONS 7.4 MB 68 Pages
System Requirements – Windows or Mac (not a phone or tablet) and any ordinary color Inkjet printer or all-in-one.

This Inklingo shape collection includes one shape, one size. There are other Clamshell shape collections available, so you can buy exactly what you need.

The clamshell is a classic quilt shape with endless design possibilities. Variations of this design appear in quilts from many eras, and it continues to inspire quilters today.

I was inspired by historic clamshell quilts in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (V&A), documented in well-known quilt history books.

Sewing with Inklingo is more fun because everything fits perfectly, presses well, and lies flat. Clamshell is a wonderful tessellation.

NOTE  Clamshell 2.5-inch is small. If you intend to sew by machine, you will probably prefer a larger size.

Features of this Shape Collection (Download)

• whole Clamshell to print on fabric
• diagrams showing how much fabric you need
• shapes without seam allowances to print on freezer paper (just in case you want templates)

& More

• use a rotary cutter or scissors
• a choice of layouts for straight grain
• ideal for small scraps
• instructions for sewing curves
• perfect for fussy cutting and charm quilts as described on the blog
• design notes
• worksheets to plan your quilt

Theresa in England says: I can not believe how easy these are to piece together. Being inexperienced at piecing together curved shapes. . .The directions are clear and the clamshells go together so easily and quickly.

There are wonderful opportunities for fussy cutting with TWO Inklingo methods.

Love the lines. Quilt more!

Relax and sew! Spend your time stitching, not getting ready to stitch. Print the cutting and stitching lines on scraps from your stash.

If you are new to Inklingo, I strongly recommend starting with the free Diamond Triangle Square shape collection. It includes the first chapter of The Inklingo Handbook and some great shapes to print on fabric to get you started.