Two of my nieces were married in 2004, so my mother and I made quilts for them. I let the girls choose their patterns and colors, and they both chose wedding rings, one in blue and the other in green. I love to paper piece, so I purchased patterns from Judy Niemeyer for the Garden Wedding Ring and Wedding Star. The patterns worked up beautifully and I highly recommend them. I reworked the applique borders to suit the girls' taste. I did the machine work, and my mother did most of the hand work. Both quilts were hand quilted. I think it's the best work we've ever done. I love how the gradation of color makes the rings glow. All of the fabric was purchased at Quilter's Dream, an incredible shop, well worth the trip.
Ciao,
Tina
what a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://www.lmpoole.blogspot.com
as a lover of double wedding ring quilts I think yours are fantastic - great job, I have made several myself.
ReplyDeleteKaren
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Tina, Welcome to blogging and to a fellow New Englander! I love your quilt and am very familiar with Quilter's Dream. I also love the fact that you are a Red Sox fan. I have never been to Pawtucket, but we do go to some Red Sox games when we can. Otherwise, I quilt every single day! Come on over and visit me at my blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous quilts! I'm sure they will be treasured.
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are beautiful! It must have taken a long time to do that applique border. They are both simply stunning.
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