Blocks & shapes

Curve the edges of a shape

Select a shape in the Shape Designer and bow every edge out with Bulge or in with Scoop, set how far with Curve depth, or pick one point to make it a sharp Corner or a Smooth curve.

Where to find it

Shape Designer → select a shape → Shape panel on the right

Open the Shape Designer
In the Shape Designer, a selected square turns into a pillow with Bulge, then curves inward with Scoop, and dragging Curve depth deepens the scoop until the edges meet in the middle as four curved points

How to do it

  1. In the Shape Designer, click a shape to select it. Its points show as handles, and the Shape panel opens on the right.
  2. Press Bulge to bow every edge out, or Scoop to bow them in. Straight puts them back.
  3. Drag Curve depth to set how far the edges bow.
  4. To change one spot, click a point on the shape, then choose Corner, Smooth or Even, or give the edge leaving it a Circular arc. Add point and Remove point change the outline.

Good to know

  • Drag a point to move it; with Snap on in the top bar it lands on the grid, and holding Alt (Option) moves it freely.
  • Smooth shape rounds the whole outline into one flowing curve.
Who can use it
Free with a Quiltler account
Where it works
Web studio

This guide answers

  • How do I make a curved shape?
  • How do I round the edges of my shape?
  • How do I make an apple core or orange peel shape?
  • How do I curve just one edge?
  • How do I add or remove a point on my shape?