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Old 04-08-2011, 03:54 PM
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Have you seen the latest McCall's Quilting magazine? There is a gorgeous version of Wedding Ring blocks in a quilt called "To Have and To Hold." I have made about five quilts, but never made a quilt with curves. Info says it's an advanced level quilt. Tell me the truth girls, how hard would this be to make?
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Old 04-08-2011, 03:58 PM
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Don't let the word curve throw you off :wink: They are not that hard to do, and these are nice wide curves, not little tiny ones :D:D:D
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Thanks Amma. I've heard Wedding Ring quilts are quite a challenge, but beautiful. Have you made one?

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Don't let the word curve throw you off :wink: They are not that hard to do, and these are nice wide curves, not little tiny ones :D:D:D
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Old 04-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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I agree with Amma. The curve in this quilt is wide, so with patience, you should be able to do. Its not like the smaller curve in a Drunkard's Path, which is a little more challenging to do.
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I made the traditional one years ago, and although the curves force you to slow down and take your time, they aren't really "that hard". It is just more time consuming.
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How pretty! I have a Double wedding ring paritally cut, trying to get up the courage to sew now, lol!
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Yes, I picked up that mag the other day and you are right.... so pretty!
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I have just taken the first of three classes for the Double Wedding Ring quilt. I am amazed at how easy it is. You have to sew a bit slower but it's not difficult at all. A set of templates is helpful also.
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That is beautiful. I would love to make it too.
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If you don't want to cut and piece curves, Southwind Designs has a pattern based on the double wedding ring that does not require piecing curves. Here is the link:

http://southwindquilts.com/?page_id=...1&product_id=4

It may be worth looking at. Good luck. Iris :-)

p.s. I have bought and made some of their designs and found them to be easy although I have not tried this particular one.

This one is from the book "Peeled back patchwork--curves without piecing".
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