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.

I love this idea. Thanks

That’s a really good point that I’ll keep in mind for the future. I know she’ll be happy with it. And he’ll go with what she tells him.

I agree to just make sure the recipient would like to have a quilt made for her and groom. Sometimes folks don't like or appreciate quilts. Good luck to you

If you are wanting to use your Accuquilt 2 of my favorites that make great wedding quilts are the Hunter Star and Arkansas Traveler. Incorporate any color scheme that the bride has chosen for the wedding and use those in the quilt. These are the 2 dies that I find most attractive for this type of quilt.

A DWR is extremely ambitious, I just did my first one not too long ago for my sister and it does require time and patience. Should you choose to go the DWR route, might I suggest you check out Shar Jorgenson's tutorials on YouTube, they were extremely invaluable to me. She broke everything down, explained why the connecting corners are better on the bias, how to check for a scant quarter inch seam allowance. I had those tutorials on repeat the entire time I was working on my sister's quilt. Once you get the hang of it, it's actually not that hard and I was able to conquer my fear of curves. If time is a constraint, then maybe a log cabin or an Irish Chain in their wedding colors would be better and faster.

I'm agreeing with all of these suggestions but might toss in there to not necessarily keep to the wedding colors. If you intend/hope that the quilt will stand the test of time, use neutral colors that will blend with any decor over the years. What is coming to mind for now is "earth colors". Or perhaps colors of the season of their wedding?

I wound up asking and making sure she’d want one- she has a king size bed- which I don’t think I have the stomach or space to make. Maybe the quilt top, but I’d need to have someone else finish it. Otherwise, I think I’m going to make a lap quilt size to put on her sofa (if that’s a thing)

I looked at all of the suggestions and like this one a lot. Right now, this is my pick. I’m thinking of adding additional smaller hearts for the kids. Thanks for the suggestion!

When my son and dil married, I made this quilt from a free pattern I found on free-quilting. com (link below)
I used more neutral colors, as they hung it in their den. My dil also likes stars, so I used several star theme fabrics; and my hubby made the star hangers.
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I agree with ignoring wedding colors. Ours were burgandy and cream...my attendants were brunette and I WAS blonde. No burgandy anyplace in my house! lol

I did one for my cousin and used a scrappy dresden fans. (1\4 of a plate - 5 blades.) I found it time consuming but relatively easy to put together. Foundation pieced onto 10" squares. Set on point. 2 Borders - mitered.

I'm in no position to evaluate your skill set but be sure you are ready for a DWR before you start. It's a big project. Your recipient will be thrilled with whatever you choose to give.

I’m heeding alll the advice about the DWR. Thanks for this suggestion- I did see the 2 heart option, but I think I like this one better (with four). I *think I can do these with freezer paper. I wish I had an inkjet printer- inklingo is new to me.


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Donna Jordan (Jordan Fabrics) recently did a Labyrinth quilt that is supposed to be easy/beginner level. You might take a look at that one as the "squares" interlock and might go with the idea of joining together in marriage.

Only close friends and family get a quilt, only if I know they will appreciate the work put into a quilt. I check there registry for color and size. If I want to get started on it earlier I just ask the bride for likes/color. I made my nephew/godchild a picnic quilt. Then made a large bag put in the bag, graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmellows, roasting sticks and the quilt fit also.
Irish Chain, Carpenter Star, Disappearing 9 Patch, are fairly easy. If you go to fabric sites most will have free patterns.