Clamshell Pickle 6 inch Download
US$35.00
Print on fabric for better results than with clamshell acrylic templates for this beautiful, unusual Clamshell Pickle 6-inch design.
Sew this size by hand or machine or both (hybrid). It is fabulous with or without fussy cutting.
Description
DOWNLOAD – SHAPE COLLECTION + INSTRUCTIONS 311 Pages
System Requirements – Free Inklingo Quilt Studio and any ordinary Inkjet printer.
This shape collection includes all of the shapes for Clamshell Pickle 6-inch blocks.
INSPIRATION I first saw this block on Barbara Brackman’s blog, Material Culture. The Clamshell Pickle 6-inch design is so unusual that she called it “Unknown Pattern.” Of course, Inklingo quilters asked for it right away! They knew they could get wonderful results with Inklingo’s precise stitching lines and matching marks.
The arcs are ideal for “continuous stitching” by hand while you watch TV, and then you can machine piece the rest for a fast finish.
The half-clamshells allow you to finish the edges.
Sewing with Inklingo is more fun because everything fits perfectly, presses well, and lies flat.
If you like machine piecing: The arcs are great for chain piecing, and curves by machine have never been easier, thanks to the stitching lines and matching marks printed on the fabric with Inklingo.
If you like hand piecing: The arcs are ideal for a portable project because they allow for continuous stitching by hand. Follow the instructions to move from one seam to the next without breaking the thread.
Features of this Shape Collection (Download)
- clamshell shapes to print on fabric for whole and partial blocks
- diagrams showing how much fabric you need
- a choice of regular or 4 combo layouts
- shapes without seam allowances to print on freezer paper (just in case you want templates)
Quilters switch from acrylic templates to Inklingo for many reasons.
- use a rotary cutter or scissors
- partial shapes to finish a quilt with straight edges
- tips for fabric selection
- ideal for small scraps
- tips for rotary cutting
- tips for continuous stitching by hand
- instructions for sewing curves by hand and extra tips for precision sewing by machine
- very detailed, illustrated pressing technique to make your blocks look their best
- a unique pressing guide to check accuracy (can also be used for paper piecing, if that is a method you use)
- perfect for fussy cutting and charm quilts as described on the blog
- design notes
- worksheets to plan your quilt
There are wonderful opportunities for fussy cutting with TWO Inklingo methods, and you can get perfect points (above). The fine, precise lines printed on the fabric simplify the cutting and sewing.
The shapes are laid out to use fabric efficiently, and most of the cutting can be done with a rotary cutter. There is a choice of regular and combo layouts.
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.
Bonus
Monkey says there’s a little something extra on the Clamshell – Main Page—more sizes, inspiration, tutorials, and info — even a video showing how to Rotary Cut Curves.
At least some of the cutting can be done with a rotary cutter (red lines above).
Clamshell Design Ideas
If you are looking for exciting ways to use a Clamshell Quilt Template, you have come to the right place!
Up or down?
Up or down?
This setting is fun too.
1 review for Clamshell Pickle 6 inch Download
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Cathi (verified owner) –
Making these is so addictive that I think I’ll need a 12-step program to stop!! Inklingo makes what would be a difficult block a very simple and extremely enjoyable one to stitch!