Wedding quilt ideas
 

I’m relatively new at quilting but very excited to need to make my first wedding quilt as a gift. The wedding is soon so she’ll be getting it afterwards, when it’s done. I know there’s the double ring wedding quilt and I can get the accuquilt die for that... any other suggestions?

thanks

I have found that if the recipient is aware of the time and love that is spent in making a quilt, they will love anything you make. They will treasure it and appreciate all that you have done for them.

Check her registry if she has one. It will give you ideas about colors, styles and sizes they like

Once, my sister in law informed me in a very nice way that although I was making quilts for our family, she really wasn't into quilts at all and I didn't need to make her one. That's OK because a lot of work would have gone to waste. If it matters to you that they enjoy and honor your quilt, there is that. If you are OK with them giving it away or using it for a dog blanket, there is that. I've heard the phrase "quilt worthy" a few times and I actually do make sure the recipient would appreciate a handmade quilt. Someone else on this board makes picnic quilts for gifts and I think that is a great idea. This is just my 2 cents worth!

Studio 180 (Deb Tucker) has a pattern called "Love Links" that's a pretty, more modern/contemporary pattern if that's a direction you'd want to go.

Maybe a log cabin.

Evaluate your skills. Are you better at piecing or quilting? Show off your best skills. Is the bride practical, then a colorful pattern, hides stains. If she is persnickety, then a white fancy machine quilted whole cloth. Just some random thoughts.

Do they want a quilt? Not everyone does. My daughter is getting married this summer. I eagerly asked her if she would like me to make her a quilt. Her reply was "Thanks I'm good!" Sort of took the wind out of my sales. But if they do want a quilt find out their preferred colours. Some of my successful beginner quilts have been, log cabin, turn and dash. Ohio star, rail fence, Irish chain, Snowball block, but my favourite are samplers. Good luck.

DWR quilts, no matter what the size, is ambitious. Curved seams, odd sizes, lots of "patients". You mentioned you are new to quilting so my suggestion is to make a LAP quilt, even two, with an easier pattern. You have received lots of advice and I agree with them...if my vote counts.