A couple weeks ago I finally decided to try my hand at a project I have considered for several years. The problem that came about was that these blocks are really quite small and were not giving me the featured fabrics a big enough area.
I talked to a friend at my guild, that offered to lend me her Double Wedding Ring templates by Victoria Finley Wolfe.
Wow what a difference. Now this is exactly what I had in mind. Plus with these bigger pieces they go together much easier and lets face it I do not have to make so many of them to boot. I do have to say that two of the things I learned in the Craftsy class that I purchased on Double Wedding Rings quilts was the use of Fons and Porter fabric glue. That curved piecing works great with only a pin or two. There are no wrinkles or gathering. Plus the advice on making sure you starch the fabric really well helps too.
Yes it is still a work in progress, but I am way happier with it.
wow!!!
ReplyDeletelooks great!!
Go girl! That is going to be a fun quilt. Traditional style with wild fabric!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you tried another method, and that it's working out better for you! I'm all for going bigger so there's less to make... I think that saves so much time. The fabrics you are using look fantastic, and I am excited to watch your progress with this one!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a very happy quilt with the fun fabrics you are using. What size did you start with, and how much bigger is VFW's block? I love all her wild work! I'm going to have to try starching fabric since you commented on how that has improved the curved stitching.
ReplyDeleteA good example of bigger is better! Good to hear the larger size is easier - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've had a double wedding ring quilt on my to-do list for quite some time now. I love a modern take on a traditional pattern... these Carrie Bloomston fabrics will make a fabulous version. Greetings from Germany!
ReplyDeleteIt's not always about finishing projects but also about the progress - enjoy the next steps - sewing and playing with the fabric :)
ReplyDeleteWow this is going to be one awesome quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric choice! Looking forward to seeing the progress!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found a more effective way to accomplish a long-time goal. It looks like it's going to be a really neat quilt.
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