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Originally Posted by karenpatrick
(Post 5525560)
I just looked up the pattern as I wasn't familiar with it. It looks hard to me but if you take it slow and use your patience you should be able to do it. As for fabric, go to your local quilt shop and ask for help in choosing. Just buy some that you fall in love with. There's lots out there that you will just love, believe me. Most reputable quilt shops are more than happy to help you with any questions you have. If they aren't, find another shop. We are here to advise as well. You might want to buy a few fat quarters and make a sample block and see how you like them or look on the internet for quilts already made and see how you like them. Help is out there for a beginner so just jump in with both feet and good luck.
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You know, when I first started, I had no idea what I was doing. I picked out a pattern I liked, and went for it. Only when I was done did anyone tell me that a Drunkard's path with curves was difficult. I loved it , and was hooked forever. So, go on and do whatever your little heart desires and you will be ok. Fabric is something only you can choose; according to your likes, etc. Enjoy....
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If you go to Google and put in Used Books then go to cheapest books there is a store selling thus book for $18.75. that's a reduction of $12.25 over the usual price, if that helps anyone. I'm not going to make the quilt myself.
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Well, I do think you're a **little** crazy, but determination conquers all. :)
You might try posting an ISO on the Yahoo site Sew It's for Sale. I understand that the money is an issue. But if possible, buy the book used. You can always resell it later. Good luck. It's ambitious! |
Hi,you can order the Rings that Bind book and template from Phillips Fiber Art. I have ordered several items from them,they are great to order from, I've never had a problem with them.Do you have the book and template? I think this is one pattern that you really need to have the instructions. Phillips Fiber Art has re-issued the Rings that Bind book with the tempate attached. Also, they have a smaller arc template to make smaller blocks. Be aware, this pattern requires a lot of fabric, since you are making both the top and the back at the same time. Good luck!
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Welcome to the Board. I always prewash my fabric and use 100% cotton.
I would also take advice from assistants in your local quilt shop. Good Luck. |
One way to prevent fraying is to cut a small triangle from each corner of your fabric--every piece. They will fray some, but you will not have birds' nests of thread on each one. Also, after drying, if you are going to sew right away, starch lightly before you cut. That will make it easier, I think.
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Wow, I just went to Alibris (used books) and they have this book priced from $30.63 to $262.95!!!! Most of the books I buy from Alibris.com are in the $.99 range. If I understand this is a double wedding ring pattern. Isn't there something on internet for free that's like paper pieced?
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On today's weekly newsletter from Kaye Woods they have the book with template on sale.
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Originally Posted by havinfun
(Post 5522694)
Hello Quilting Friends
Thank you all so very much for making me feel so welcome and all your help and suggestions so far. I look forward to taking on this task that I am about to attempt and learn from each one of you all. Well I was asked do I have the book and template? As crazy as this is gonna sound...No I do not have either one of them. I am going on watching the video on Kay Woods site and all that I have learned just from reading. I am making my own arc...which I think I have almost figured out. I have watched the video over and over again and measured and cut and measured and cut some more. (smile) I realize just from what I have read so far that the double wedding ring quilt is one of the hardest quilts to make and I most certaintly have a big challenge ahead of me...but I am determind to figure it out. The double wedding ring quilt is the one my daughter has always loved, every time she sees one she will tell me how much she would love to have one. My daughter is not one to ask for anything so it means the world to me to be able to do this for her. I don't plan on actually starting the quilt until after Christmas. Christmas is when I will be getting my material for the fabric and hopefully a sewing machine as well. In the mean time I plan on learning and doing it all by hand, even the quilting part of it. I have recently just learned how to do the quilting stitch by hand and I may end up doing all the quilting by hand because by Christmas I plan on having that down as well. We may not have a sheet or pillow case left in the house by the time I actually get my fabric for the quilt, but I will have it figured out. (smile) It was mentioned earlier that it takes alot of material to do the quilt with the Rings that bind method...I was able to see how much material it takes. On amazon they sell the book and you are able to take a peek inside and one of the pages they show is the amount of fabric needed for each size quilt...Which by the way, I plan on making a queen size quilt. It does take alot of fabric but I figure if I can get it on sale it will be do-able. I know alot of you probably think I am crazy and that this will never happen for me...but I am determined and I do believe I can do this. When I get my arc figured out and I complete the first circle I will post a picture of it. I've been working on the arc for a couple of weeks now and I think I almost got it figured out. I just cut out my pieces again and will try and piece them together in the next few days...hopefully all will go well. You all take care and again I want to Thank you so much for your suggestions and help and most importantly for making me feel so Welcome even though I must sound like I have lost my mind for attempting such a quilt in the way that I am. Have a wonderful day... |
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