Wednesday, April 5, 2017

DOUBLE WEDDING RING AT LARGE


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.
  

10 comments:

  1. Go girl! That is going to be a fun quilt. Traditional style with wild fabric!

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  2. I 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!

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  3. That 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.

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  4. A good example of bigger is better! Good to hear the larger size is easier - thanks for sharing!

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  5. I'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!

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  6. It's not always about finishing projects but also about the progress - enjoy the next steps - sewing and playing with the fabric :)

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  7. Wow this is going to be one awesome quilt!

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  8. Love your fabric choice! Looking forward to seeing the progress!

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  9. I'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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