Monday, July 29, 2013

Tutorial For Circle Upon Circle Quilt Block


This is a quilt I repaired for a customer that I showed you a few posts ago.  It has inspired me to want to make one.  Well while I had the perfect opportunity to trace the pattern I did not.  So I have been looking everywhere for a tutorial.  Come to find out this block has many names, to name a few Glorified Nine Patch and Circle Upon Circle.  I had copied some Kansas City Star newspaper clippings from a friend a few years ago and I found a template with the name Circle Upon Circle on it dated 1933, but it was to small and I wanted a 12 inch block.   So I open up my EQ5.  UGGHHH.  ( I ordered EQ7 hopefully it is easier)  So I  drew my own.

I had a hard time finding a way to down load the templates I hope this works 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1084733277


By using the template these are the pieces I cut out.  The white outer pieces I cut on the bias.


You sew the pieces together like you would a nine patch.
Please follow the diagram.

The first and third row you are going to sew both B pieces to the left and righ to D
The second row (middle row) you will sew a D pieces to the left and right of C


This is what the block looks like when the middle is pieced together.


On the top of your block you are going to pin and sew A.  To find the center I folded A in half and put a pin on the line, then I folded the center of the block in half and pined on the line.  Match the pins up and pin along the edges.


Make sure you clip every so often so your pieces will lay flat after you iron them. 
(Be careful to press and not iron so you do not stretch the fabric.) 



After you press this is what your block will look like.  Repeat sewing A to the bottom and the left and right sides.



This is what your block will look like.  It should measure 12 1/2 inches so when you sew your blocks together it will be a 12 inch block.

If you want scalloped edges you can sew A to the outer blocks.  The quilt maker that did the quilt up at the top of this post used a border fabric the same as her block A and left the outer edges of the quilt straight.  I say do what makes you happy.

Hope you enjoy the process of this block.  I am just in love with it, I am getting to use some of my flour/feed sack scraps.

Hugs
donna

PS I just added the templates on my Pinterest as well.


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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    thankyou so much for sharing,such a lovely block Donna.xx

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  2. CheryllJuly 29, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    It sounds like you have mastered it already! Well done! :)

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  3. Nanette MerrillJuly 29, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Donna this is so beautiful. I'm afraid of curves!! You did a great job on explaining.

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  4. Betty LouJuly 29, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    By Jove, I think you did it. Good job, Donna.

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  5. ValspierssewsJuly 29, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Great tutorial. Curves are a good challenge. The quilt looks lovely. Thanks for the template.

    http://valspierssews.blogspot.com.au/
    valspierssews@gmail.com

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  6. Erica of Golden Egg VintageJuly 29, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    What a cute block Donna! I have a stack of quilts that I wish I could send you for repair. Eventually we need to talk about them!
    Hope you're having a great week!
    Erica :)

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  7. harrietteJuly 29, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I watched a demonstration of this block at the MN quilt show last month. Its so neat!! Looking forward to seeing sneak peaks of more blocks :)

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  8. MarianJuly 30, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    I love the quilt, thank you for sharing the pattern.

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  9. craftylesJuly 30, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    That is such a pretty block and great tutorial. I have never sewn curves on a block-you make it sound doable, with all the hints. Thanks!

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  10. YvetteJuly 30, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Very pretty! You are so brave to tackle this project.

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  11. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 30, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    What a beautiful quilt and a neat block! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Amy, a redeemed sheepJuly 30, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    You did it! Thanks for the tutorial. I may try it!

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  13. DeborahJuly 30, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    This is such a great block. Thanks for the tutorial. PS I love your shop!!

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  14. suemacJuly 30, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Sweet block. I think it would look great with modern fabric also.

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  15. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~July 30, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing Donna! Love your block and the quilt is just beautiful! :) xo Holly

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  16. GardenOfDaisiesJuly 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    It's gorgeous! But I just refuse to do those curved seams anymore. Me and curved seams do not get along, no matter how hard I try.

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  17. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsJuly 30, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Love the glorified nine patch. The blocks mak a beautiful quilt. Congrats on designing one on Electric Quilt. I have an older version (5)and have designed quite a few. I wonder what I am missing out not upgrading to 7. You have a happy looking blog - makes me smile.

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  18. trishJuly 30, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    What a beautiful block Donna!! Fabulous tutorial! :0)

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  19. vintage greyJuly 30, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Oh, so beautiful Donna!! Thanks for sharing and I will definitely have to give it a try! Thanks for all your hard work!! Have a crafty week!! xo Heather

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  20. MelodyJuly 31, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    A fabulous block.

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  21. StephanieJuly 31, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Thank you, dear Donna, for sharing how to make this lovely quilt. There is definitely a lot of cutting involved :) Someday I would enjoy making a quilt like this.

    Hugs!

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  22. Little Susie Home MakerAugust 2, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Boy, Donna! You make it look so easy! But I know better for me! I love this pretty pattern. Maybe I will make one!
    Thanks so much.
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  23. CarlaAugust 19, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    I have EQ7 and it's not too bad but I definitely have to go to my friends who's an expert on EQ sometimes because no matter how long I look in the book, or HELP or the tutorials I end of calling her for that extra guidance. LOL

    Thanks for sharing your template

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