A Chance to Win and 5 TIPS!
How about a little more fun with Double Wedding Ring?
And a chance to win the shape collection? OR a $40 Inklingo Gift Certificate?
You don’t have to be an expert quilter with a ton of patience to sew DWR anymore. Just print the shapes on fabric with Inklingo!
Today there are more Double Wedding Ring Quilt designs to inspire you and 5 tips to help you sew one.
This design has arcs with 8 pieces (plus ends). Impressive!
TIP 1 Use the unique pressing guide in the Double Wedding Ring Design Book to press the seams in the right direction—and to check the size of the arcs!
This is the same design with a few little tweaks. Approx 52 x 52 inches.
ON-POINT SETTINGS
For me, the real magic happens when the blocks are turned on point.
This design is about 72 x 72. Wouldn’t it look lovely on a bed with another row of DWR all the way around (96 x 96)?
TIP 2 Use the worksheets in the Double Wedding Ring Design Book OR the Double Wedding Ring Electric Quilt project file to find the finished size of your design.
Double Wedding Ring Quilts with an on-point design can be finished with a straight edge.
TIP 3 This half center is provided in two Inklingo layouts to print on fabric. Print the one with straight grain on the long side if you are using it on the outside edge of the quilt.
On-point with a medallion effect. Having a variety of centers with appropriate straight grain makes it possible.
This one uses the half center with straight grain on the long side.
TIP 4 You can put a Double Wedding Ring Border on any quilt! Had you thought of that?
All of the arcs in this one are identical, but . . .
. . .you can use more than one kind of arc in each quilt. So many choices!
I went with Russ to Niagara Falls NY yesterday to mail book orders. It was the perfect day to walk in Niagara-on-the-Lake too—without the weekend crowds. The spring flowers and blossoms are glorious right now. I came home inspired to try one more design.
I’ll call this one Blossoms in Niagara on the Lake.
If you compare these designs with those in the two previous messages, you will see why I love on-point settings so much.
TIP 5 You can have 7 pieces (plus ends) in each arc by using two different sizes. That’s what I did for my blossoms design.
Looking for More about Double Wedding Ring Quilts?
The Double Wedding Ring Design Book will get you started. There are several other messages on the blog about DWR, and more info on the website too.
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I have more ideas for Double Wedding Ring layouts.
Thank you for visiting.
Linda & Monkey
My favorite way to piece. I’m working on my Drunkards trail right now and waiting for at least one more NYB before I start that, but I sure would love to do a DWR. I’ve got lot of floral scraps from my Pickled Clamshells , that would be pretty.
I spent the last week away at Quilts of Denmark and took my Drunkard’s Trail sample…spent a lot of time talking about Inklingo!!!!
You sure changed my life! Thanks so much Linda!!
i owuld so love to win this i am in the middle of tearing one apart that just won’t work, would love to have yours thanks
Hi Patty, The size is on the website:
http://www.inklingo.com/shop/double-wedding-ring/10/product/double-wedding-ring-12-inch/25
The rings measure just a bit less than 12 inches across. You can see more detail and worksheets in the Double Wedding Ring Design Book too. I am glad you like the designs! Hugs, Linda & Monkey
Thank you for sharing this inovative idea! Can’t wait to test it out.
These are fabulous and I would have a hard time deciding which layout to use. I have a UFO wedding ring that I started last fall and I am wondering if I could convert it over to Inklingo. How can I find out if the same size pieces and curves are the same? Maybe if I won I could compare. I also think I may do a different layout since you have inspired me and thankfully it’s not too late.
your DWR designs looks fantastic. I’m pretty intimidated with DWR quilt but Inklingo makes it sound easy and manageable project to execute.
I’ve never seen the DWR look as beautiful as you’ve made them look on the blog Linda.Truly inspirational.
I can’t wait to get home and try out some designs for myself, my head is buzzing
I love all the different designs you are showing us. The DWR is one of my favorites: I never thought about all the variations.
DWR is one of my favorite desigsn. I love all the different design choices you show. I am not good at createing my own designs so like seeing all of those. I would love to make one soon.
I love the straight edges you get when the blocks are on point. Think of all the time saved by doing the straight edge binding compared to the multiple inner and outer corners of the straight set design? I’ll save more time than I’ll spend printing out a whole quilt using Inklingo! That’s my favorite kind of trade-off. 🙂 Thanks Linda!
I LOVE double wedding rings and the half center gives them a whole new look. Now, about Inklingo-ing some printable extra time units so I can even some of the quilts in my mind (and in boxes under the table) done…
lindylou
Can’t tell you how many templates and patterns for DWR that I have purchased over the years and still they seem like an intimidating block. I saw some fabric on sale today that is just screaming DWR. Got to get the fabric and the ‘inklingo’. Darn I’ve just created another UFO to get started on this…..oh well
I love your DWR design ideas and all of the variations, now to make the time to make a DWR quilt of my own.
I learned how nice the DWR on point setting was when I was designing for the Love the Lines contest. I hadn’t thought of a DWR border though! Thanks for giving us an opportunity to win.
I might be able to make one of these with this set.
I just love your double wedding ring patterns. I have completed hand piecing two double wedding ring quilts using your dwr collection. I am now hand quilting them, with my sisters help. I thought that would be the only quilts that I would be making with this collection. But I might be wrong. After seeing all of your examples and possibilities of what can be done with this collection. So many settings that I have never thought of. One setting that I have never thought of, or ever seen, was to use double wedding ring as a border. I can see that possibly in a future quilt. Thank you for all that you do for us. Your work is greatly appreciated by everyone.
I have yet to take the plunge into Inklingo although I’ve been on your group for a while. I’ve admired (and lusted after) all the quilts posted here and maybe to win a free set is what I need to get me off center. Thank you so much for your generosity. The blossoms one is to die for!
You make it look very doable!
You have shown so many creative ways to use Inklingo! Thanks for sharing so much Linda! Love the double wedding ring variations and I am a fan of on point settings. Niagara Falls looks so beautiful. I’m clear across the country so it is fun to have this peek!
what a beautiful place to be inspired to design a quilt. i always loved the spring colors and am encouraged to do a dwr in their colors by your blog thank you!
These are gorgeous, inspiring and so very creative to see the versatility of DWR and Inklingo! It is a combination that can’t be beat! But how to choose from all the wonderful options??!!
I love the blocks on point. They are more interesting to me that way. And I loved the option that was inspired by Niagara Falls – simply gorgeous!!
These examples are gorgeous. I’ve always wanted to make a DWR but thought it would be too hard. With Inklingo I think I can overcome that fear. I have to try one of these designs!!!!
Donna
A DWR quilt is on my list of quilts I’d love to make one day. Seeing all these designs and knowing that I can “Inklingo it” I think I may get to it a lot sooner. Thank you!
I would love to win the DWR shape collection. I think you are a genius for developing the whole Inklingo world!
I have this collection..and drool over it regularly. I plan to make one! I have the pickle dish variation and plan to make that one. I would LOVE to win..so many choices to make if I did. If you have not tried Inklingo, what are you waiting for? It is the best thing to happen to quilting in a LONG time.
Amazing! Linda, I have never seen DWR placed onpoint. The layout is beautiful. I can’t wait to see what else can be done with this block design.
Take care.
Emily & Eppie Doodle
Thank you Linda for another generous offer… The DWR has always been my favorite as well. Unfortunately I kept it in ‘hard to do’ basket….But, ever since I discovered Inklingo that basket is slowly but surely becoming empty…
I’m really enjoying these options for the DWR and others you’ve shared with us lately. It never crossed my mind to use a variety of arcs – I wouldn’t have thought you could do that. In addition, the half-center option is another artistic option that seriously would never have crossed my mind.
I don’t have EQ so I really appreciate these things you have going on, Linda!!! Truly.
It is so much fun to dream about all the different quilt possibilities! I am just getting started with Inklingo, but the possibilities are mind-blowing.
I must have 3 or 4 different rulers and several failed attempts at DWR!! I think this is the way to go for sure. Would love to win this .. hint, hint! I think the Blossoms DWR quilt is the prettiest one I’ve ever seen! Most people have family pictures on their computer but I have pictures of quilts.
Oh, Linda… What an incredibly generous offer! The DWR has always been a favorite of mine and one that I really want to do! Wonderful photo of that tree is incredible, then to see your interpretation !??! You are amazing!
Oh, the Blossoms in Niagara design is BEAUTIFUL!! i love them all, but really really LOVE that Blossoms in Niagara one. It is absolutely gorgeous and oh, so achievable with Inklingo. You’re giving me ideas for the Kaleidoscope collection.
I find everything you do so inspiring, my heart skips when I get an email notification from you and monkey about your new designs, its the first think I look at each and every time, these double wedding rings make my fingers itch to try one, thanks for the wonderful work you do, have a great day!
I really like all the ideas of the DWR. The time will come that I will sew a DWR with Inklingo. So happy I tried this technique, thank you for all your designs and ideas you show us.
Saskia
Wish I had time to do all these ideas…I am seriously thinking about doing the Blossoms one, it would be great as a window quilt with the others I am sewing/planning (I need 3 for my livingroom and 3 for the bedroom). Amazing how many different ways DWR can be done!
Linda – Your timing with the DWR is perfect for me. I’m using the 4 piece arc for the wedding quilt for my grandson. I plan a medallion setting with the DWR and nearly have the center all finished. So great with Inklingo. Thanks for all your tips! Enter me in the contest please. I’d love to be able to get the NYB design next!
Wow, you’ve opened my eyes to the DWR again! You know I want to make one, I think I pushed for this collection to be available. It is going to be in the making here in a few months. Must, must finish the Insanity first. I guess I’m going to have to purcahse EQ so I can take advantage of all the designing tools available. I love the On Point look. Thanks for all the tips.
Rae Ann
Ooh! The DWR is one of the designs that drew me to quilting in the first place! So many gorgeous patterns, so little time, but I can’t resist dreaming!
I love this stuff, especially the designs on point! Sure hope I win!
Your designs are amazing. I got all of the free designs, but I am a big chicken ;- \. I tried to print a page yesterday on paper and faled , but I am not going to give up all of your things are wonderful 😉
Double Wedding Ring is very near in my future. It is the wedding quilt for my daughter who got married last November and I have yet to start! She wants a red and white quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
Wow, what innovative settings. I had never seen DWR set on point. I own the collection and hope to start one soon with my Inklingo of course. Like everyone says, so many quilts, so little time! Please enter me in the contest, thanks!
I have the DWR collection and the pickle add on. I have planned two different quilts with it. The DWR will be machine pieced, but the pckle dish by hand because it is continuous stitching. So glad I do not have to trace each piece!
Linda you give us so much inspiration and such a great product to enable us to complete our dreams! Thanks again for all your efforts.
Hi, Linda. What are you doing to me? I bought the DWR awhile ago and it’s been on the back burner, but how can I resist the Blossoms in Niagara on the Lake? I, also, love on point quilts.
Your “Blossoms in Niagara on the Lake” design is beautiful!
Thanks for entering me in the contest.
I always wanted to make a DWR and Inklingo is the only sane way to do it! I printed my pressing guide on fabric (where could that idea come from?), fused the two sheets together and zig-zagged around the edges. Now I have a really sturdy two-sided pressing template.
I can never do all the quilts you inspire – just not in this lifetime!
Thanks for the desktop backgrounds (right click on picture, set as background, watermark remains intact) that let me look at the quilts a while longer!
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