In this post, I am sharing with you the progress of my double wedding ring quilt in this post plus……. a video too!
I have been posting the progress of my double wedding ring quilt on Instagram and have been asked a lot about what template I use, what pattern I use and etc, so I decided to make a video to just quickly answer that.
In the video, I sew a couple of pieces together too and hopefully you will get some points if you plan to sew your own double wedding ring quilt too!
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The progress of the making of a wedding ring quilt
This is a post of the progress and how I made my double wedding ring quilt.
The wedding ring quilt is now completed and blogged about HERE>
Curves Sewing
IT IS daunting. But for the record, I DID know that it was going to be difficult. Not the regular straight seams – most of them are CURVES! but….
I just decided one day that I am going to just start it.
With the arrival of Hello Darling fabric fat eights bundle by Bonnie And Camille, I went ahead with the cutting and started to sew a couple of melons. Next thing I know, I have 100’s of those melons.
Related : Bonnie And Camille Fabrics.
Wedding Ring Quilt Templates
If you want a similar template, you can buy it here (It is an Australian Brand — so for now it is available on Australian Website). Otherwise, you can try other brands too. Please note that they are slightly different and the result may vary slightly.
Here are some of the choices you can get from Amazon and some of my thoughts about them:
- This one HERE is on top of my list for the wedding ring quilt templates. I love the simplicity of the templates, and the way the wedding ring quilt is designed. It is easier to sew and cut the pieces if there have more straight edges than curved ones. Definitely a great choice. Here is a video on how to use these templates.
- This one right HERE is the closest one to the Matilda’s Own as it has all the template pieces for the patchwork version of the arc too. However, the corners are not square as Matilda’s Own templates.
- This one HERE is by Creative Grid Rulers, but you will need to do foundation paper piecing if you want to the patchwork arc version. I am not a fan with that method for the wedding ring quilt but it is an option. You can watch the video tutorial beforehand HERE>
Patchwork Arc Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Piecing these patchwork arcs were as easy as any other simple patch. However, you do have to be aware on the symmetries and the number of pieces.
I use my portable design boards to put all the pieces in rows and in order so that I can chain piece as I go. Using the template I used ( Matilda’s Own) , there is only two shape for the basic arc.
Four of the pieces were similar in size and shape using template D of that particular template. Then I add a C shape to all arcs and E for the end of alternating arc. You will only need to make one long arc with the end pieces (I used solid red and white in my wedding ring quilt) as they will share this end piece and form a full melon. You will get the idea if you watch my video below.
Then comes the hard part. Piecing the melons to the centre curvy hourglass piece. Once you get in the groove of piecing these, it comes together pretty quickly just like nay other straight-piece patchwork.
I DID take my sweet time. Although piecing the rows together were challenging, I still think the finish make it so worth it.
I have always wanted to make a double wedding ring quilt! Here is a video of me (amateur video) with a quick view on how I sew the melons to centre piece and the template I used.
Video : How I piece the Melons of the Double Wedding Ring Quilt:
In the video I talked about the template I use for this wedding ring quilt and the method I used to piece them together. I hope you’ll find it useful and encouraged to make a double wedding ring quilt too. Let me know if you are making one in the comment below.
The wedding ring quilt now completed and blogged about HERE>
My quilt top is now ready to be basted. I haven’t got a proper photo just yet but you have a look at it on my instagram account : amira_littlemushroomcap. Updated: The wedding ring quilt now completed and blogged about HERE>
Well, I hope you will enjoy the video. Hopefully I have not scared you to start your own double wedding ring quilt.
Take it as a challenge! The finish is so worth it!!
Piecing Rows together
Here is a how I pieced my rows together. I did, however, piece my rows on point. So, I have various size rows with the longest one from one corner to the other.
If you are planning to make double wedding ring quilt someday, it’s best you pin this post so you can come back to it when you do!
Till next time, Sweet Sewing!
Amira
23 Comments
Hi Admira! Thanks for a great video with all the tips!!! The blocks look just beautiful, and it didn’t seem too hard! Thanks for the inspiration, I think you have just convinced me to make one!
I am glad it did convinced you to make one. It is such a beautiful classic pattern. Thanks for dropping by.
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Awesome, I have got some templates on there way to me and I plan on getting my quilt started in second half of this year unless I just start a bit at a time earlier…thanks for sharing
Awesome! have fun getting yours done. You are very welcome and thank you for dropping by!
Great tutorial! Piecing it after the blocks are complete is confusing.thank you!
You’re welcome! It is a bit confusing as they are all curves!
Thankk you for your post. You make it so much easier than other posts I have seen. After seeing your method I think I can do this.
Surely you can Susan! Try making a small version with 9 rings – see if you like it. I went full on with the bed size, and now I am quilting it!
Absolutely beautiful !
Absolutely fabulous! Thanks for the video. Have always wanted to make a Double Wedding Ring quilt, and you have certainly encouraged me with your video. Well done!
Thank you Liz. O I am so glad I could encourage you to start. It is really not as hard as it might seem. Show me if you did start! I’d love to see it.
I am going to start a new one very soon – I loved this one so much – it is already at the binding stage, I am going to post a finish soon.
OOh, I love this pattern1
Thank you for the video…it is wonderful information…
Thank you so much for your clear instructions, just what I needed to give me confidence to give Double Chain a try, which I have been wanting to do for sometime!
Your colours are beautiful! Great job.
Hi Amira
I have made a double wedding ring quilt but used Cheryl Phillips book “Rings That Bind”. The main reason is because I struggle to quilt large quilts as i have a shoulder injury so try to use quilt as you go as much as possible.
How lucky am I? I have a room(8mx4m) built on the back of my garage which is my craft room. I wouldn’t dare show a photo though it is not as neat and tidy as yours, lol
Excellent tutorials and beautiful quilt!!!!
Can you ladies tell me about how long it took you to complete, on average….. A friend of mine is getting married and JUST informed me she’d like a wedding quilt. While I’m honored, I’m not sure I have time bc the wedding is in 2 weeks!! I may just have to make 4 or 9 (??) center rings and outline it in order to simplify/expedite the process.
Thank you!!
I had a class were I started and then got sick and wasn’t able to finish the class. Have lots of pieces but had trouble attaching to the “football” piece. This video is much better then the class and I feel like I can now finish (of course referring back a lot to this video). Thank you!
Hi I’m having a hard time to order Martha own double wedding ring quilt template I would like to order the template size 10 in or 12 in finished measurement for a queen size bed I am looking forward to sewing with you on your site thank you for your time G e r r y from the United States in Connecticut hope you find your day well
Hi Gerry, Matilda’s Own is an Australian Company and I think the only way to get it is from Australia. Shipping my be an issue though..
Dear Amira, Thank you for your lovely video! You quilt is so beautiful and cheerful. I have always wanted to make one as well and purchased a template set from Marti Michell which is so similar to your. The directions are a little overwhelming as technical writing is sometimes so hard to interpret . Your explanation is so joyful. You have inspired me to continue. I did one section of the arch and that was not so difficult. Adding the melon and center will be a challenge but I’m sure it will get better with practice. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope to get mine together this year.
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