Thread: Double wedding ring success

Ok so here's the first completed ring. I have concerns about the bottom right hand corner, it does not want to lie flat and it has been pressed. Any suggestions?

Ps I'm so glad I have a year to do this!!!
Much love
Mags
x

Originally Posted by Tippytoes

Ok so here's the first completed ring. I have concerns about the bottom right hand corner, it does not want to lie flat and it has been pressed. Any suggestions?

Ps I'm so glad I have a year to do this!!!
Much love
Mags
x

The botom right corner can be adjusted by putting a slightly deeper seam from the outer edge of the seam between the red square and the white square. Make it a,little wider at the open edge and taper to the other end, kind of like sewing a dart. Start small, and deepen the " dart" until it lays flat. Sometimes as we sew seams, we end up with a slight curve towards the second end just because some of us do. Watch for that. You can also draw your seam lines if that helps. I did a 49" dresden plate quilt a couple years ago, and became quite an expert at getting things to lay flat. (When first sewn, the dresden was a "volcano" and I have quilted for years!) Your first circle looks way better than my volcano did! Lol! Keep going. Love the colors so far!

Oh my, Tippytoes, congratulations on your renewed motivation. I know exactly how you feel. I am also a self-taught quilter, learned all I know by examining those quilts my grandma did before she passed away. She hand-pieced every one she made, and I'm not doing that. The first quilt I ever did was a crib-size baby quilt made for my niece and her first daughter. It was a Sunbonnet Sue machine applique, and it was NOT easy. Of course, to be fair, I've been sewing all my life -- just not quilts. I hand-quilted the quilt and it's still in as good condition as it was when it was new. I was really proud of that quilt! and my niece cried when I gave it to her! My next big project was the razorback quilt which is pictured in my avatar. I didn't quilt that one, but I hand embroidered it, using solid satin stitch for the "razorback". Keep your motivation going. We all need encouragement from time to time, and those on this board are terriffic with all the help offered! One thing I did learn about and that is fabric that bleeds -- i.e., the red borders on the razorback quilt. I use a dye-setter product and any time I'm working with vibrant colors, I dye-set them, wash them and iron them before I begin cutting! Best wishes with your quilt, because even though you are gifting the quilt, it will always be "yours" in a way!

Jeanette

PS. It's become a running joke that Lottie is going to cry when she receives the quilt! X

Jeanette how wonderful you had someone in your life who quilted. I am the first in my family, and I have inspired my mother to start because if my hobby!

I have to confess I've not washed my fabrics and now I'm a little nervous! I've cut the arcs out and some if the squares; would it be useful to wash them now, and hope they don't shrink? Any tips would be gratefully received.
Mx

A double wedding ring as your second project -wow! Congratulations.

A big welcome from the state of Texas, USA. I look forward to seeing a picture of your double wedding quilt upon completion. Your color combitation sounds awesome. I know your friend will love it.