Wedding quilt ideas
02-03-2021, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Still Sew N
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!
02-03-2021, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Still Sew N
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!
02-03-2021, 11:08 AM
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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.
02-03-2021, 11:40 PM
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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.
02-04-2021, 03:19 AM
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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?
02-04-2021, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Battle Axe
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.
02-04-2021, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
You might look into the Storm at Sea variation that has 2 interwoven hearts in the pattern. I think Storm at Sea has paper piecing units or Inklingo templates also.
