I had always liked the drunkard's path, though I had no idea quite how versatile it is. I put off trying it as I was weary about piecing curves and really didn't like the idea of having to cut an entire quilt using templates. But, I bought these fabrics on line and decided they would work well with this pattern. I didn't plan ahead but made a whole bunch of blocks, and when I got ready to put them together, I had no idea what to do and was completely at a loss. I finally called my friend Taffy for help and she invited me over. I brought my blocks and we spent some time - or rather, Taffy spent some time while I watched - figuring out what would work. Taffy designed the quilt and sent me home to make some more blocks and it finally came together. It was machine quilted by Regina Carter.I gave the quilt to my cousin Birgitte as a wedding present for her and Rasmus. But, in the summer of 2008, I got it back. They had bought a new and bigger bed and I volunteered to enlarge the quilt so it would fit the new bed. After consulting with friends in Atlanta, I decided that it would make a lot more sense and be a lot more satisfying if I made a new bigger quilt for Birgitte and Rasmus and just kept this one. Time will show how their new quilt turns out! And meanwhile I am enjoying this one.
