Originally Posted by
kristakz
That seems like an awfully ambitious quilt for a first attempt. I hope you at least have much sewing experience, as you jump into the fray
I agree with above poster - 100% cotton. After that, it's all about colour/pattern selection. My local quilt store is fabulous at helping with that.
I agree with kristakz. Many veteran quilters have attempted the Rings That Bind and didn't enjoy it so much for some reason or another, and/or admit it is in the difficult range. Others loved it. If you don't have much quilting and sewing experience, if you feel you might get easily frustrated and are aiming for perfection, you may want to start with a 'beginner' quilt pattern. One that is basic to cut and sew and finish, then move on to the more advanced patterns slowly. Those that have different blocks and techniques. Quilters-doesn't Rings That Bind have a lot of tedious work involved? I have the book and template and have not attempted it yet as I am enjoying learning just about every different kind of block and pattern I can before I start cutting the fabric for that one.
100% cotton, pick out a main fabric, work the other fabrics around the coloring in the main fabric, and use a color wheel if needed. Everything will fall right into place. And make practice blocks before you cut into your fabric selections for this quilt. You don't want to end up short on fabric if for some reason your practice blocks aren't up to your own standards, as well as what the pattern is calling for. (I bet the majority of us have had blocks look differently than what it is supposed to. You know those pesky 1/4 or scant 1/4" seams have a mind of their own sometime.)
In any case, enjoy the process of quilting your first quilt! And when you get Rings That Bind started-please show us some pictures!