Drafting for the Creative Quilter

26 DRAFTINGFORTHECREATIVEQUILTER

3. Using the protractor, divide the
   square into 4 segments (90° ÷ 4 =
   22.5°); then mark dots at 22.5°, 45°,
   and 67.5°. (See Steps 3–4 on page
   22 for more details.) To mark degree
   dots onto the segment arc, align the
   edge of the ruler with each degree
   dot and the handle corner. Do not
   draw lines; only dots.

67.5°

45°

22.5°

1¼ ̋ Handle arc

2 ̋ Reference arc

4¼ ̋ Segment arc

Draw a square and reference, handle,

and segment arcs; then divide the

square into 4 segments and mark dots.

4. To make markings on the refer-
   ence arc at the midpoint of each
   segment, use the protractor and
   make a mark 11.25° from the edge.
   From there, mark every 22.5°
   (11.25°, 33.75°, 56.25°, 78.75°). To
   use the compass to find the mid-
   point, refer to page 23.


5. Connect the markings from the
   reference arc to the segment arc to
   create the points and to complete
   one half of the design, or a quarter
   of a full circular design.

67.5° 45°

78.75°56.25°

3 3.^7 5°

11.25°

22.5°

1¼ ̋ Handle arc 2 ̋ Reference ar4¼ ̋ Segment arc c

Determine the midpoint of each

segment and create points.

Winding Ways Block

Although this traditional block can often appear

contemporary and complex, it is quite simple

to draft. When set in a block-to-block fashion,

it creates circular designs. Although it consists

of only three shapes, it is filled with design and

color potential, as is evident in Nancy Elliot

MacDonald’s stunning quilt below.

Depending on your block size, you might need to tape graph paper together

or, if the block is larger than about 12 ̋, employ the yardstick compass.

Black and White, 72 ̋ × 88 ̋, designed, pieced, and machine quilted by Nancy Elliot

MacDonald, Carmichael, CA.

1. Choose a block size and draw a 9-square grid of that size on graph paper.

Winding Ways block

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The farther the reference arc is

from the segment arc, the longer

and sharper the points will be. 1¼ ̋ Handle arc

3 ̋ Reference arc

3½ ̋ Reference arc

2½ ̋ Reference arc

4¼ ̋ Segment arc

Three different reference arc

placements: 21/2 ̋, 3 ̋, and 31/2 ̋