I saw Bethany Miller demonstrate this technique at QuiltCon and was instantly impressed! I couldn’t wait to demo it at my next class and it was a huge hit! Here are two different pics for the pattern. I personally saw the quilt on the right a loved it in all solids!
These blocks are perfect for layer cakes. The concept? Use the template to trace the exact shapes on a heavyweight freezer paper such as the CutRite brand.
This paper is thick so it can be used multiple times without damaging the shape. Guesstimate the seam allowance – I used a rotary cutter – and follow her simple instructions to machine sew perfect blocks in literally a matter of minutes!
Then the blocks are all trimmed to 7 1/2″ – which explains why the CGR7 has suddenly become so popular!
This is the best demo I have seen in a long time! Bethany Miller is young, enthusiastic, and thinks outside of the box. Please help me get her name out there so she gets the credit for developing a technique that will have everyone sewing perfect curves. I am telling you, it is THAT good! Be sure to have the pattern, template, freezer paper, and ruler available because they will want it all!
Is there a demo on Checker U?
No but Bethany Miller may be working on one. It has been suggested… Seriously, it is so easy, and the pattern is so well done, that you will be successful the first time! I couldn’t believe it!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Penny. And, yes, we are working on a video demo.