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Old 09-18-2013, 08:10 AM
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craftygater
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I am currently making Rings that Bind. It is very easy. I haven't had that much waste. I am using my embroidery machine to quilt the inside areas before I sew the final circles together. I tried doing hand quilting but didn't like the way it looked. I'm not that good at hand sewing. It takes me forever. So when I am finished attaching the last circle I am DONE. No quilting left to do. I tried making a table runner with this pattern before I started the quilt to try the pattern. The only thing I don't like about it is the pieces that make up the rings don't angle with the curve of the ring because the rings are cut from strips sewed together. If you look at the templates for rings in other patterns the rings are made from wedges where the top is a bit wider than the bottom so they look like they curve with the "ring". Keep that in mind if you decide to make the rings that bind. Other wise it is a very good way to make a Double wedding ring quilt. The only issue I have is I started this 8 years ago. My daughter keeps asking me when it will be done. I have to be in the mood to do sewing and over the years I have had alot of Life getting in the way. I just finished cleaning and arranging my current sewing room. It's only taken me 1 1/2 yrs since I moved to get it usable. So.....maybe I can finally get this done. I only have 2 more behind it to finish also for my other daughters wedding.
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