A friend purchased this antique quilt and she showed me this unusual treatment of the pieces nearest the edge of the quilt. I have never seen this on a double wedding ring before and we wondered if any of my readers have ever seen it.
I cut strips for the 9 patches and started sewing them last night but haven't pressed any of them yet. I am making more than I need for the border so I'll have seeds for another quilt.
I have never seen a double wedding ring like that - very unique! I have made 3 double wedding rings one had applique around it and one was a mini with other borders around the rings - but I have never seen one like that. Karen
That edge is kind of cool. I wonder about the motivation behind it; perhaps something like "gee, I have these extra Dresden plate blades..." Thanks for sharing it with us. Karmen
NO, but it's absolutely lovey!! And perfect timing--so many modern quilters are 'switching up' traditional patterns and calling them their own. Your friend had better name it!! haha!
That is really interesting! I'm guessing it's pieced, but it's almost like a nod to dresdens or something. It's so neat to see those little snippets of innovation here and there on old quilts.
Pretty choices! Your fabrics are always so dynamic. I will have to give a fresh eye to large-scale prints that can be stripped; the texture is really quite exciting.
Hi Wanda, Ditto on never seeing that type of edge on a double wedding ring. Bet it was appliqued down, not pieced. A little extra frou-frou for a special person, perhaps?
It's fun watching your progress on the diagonal four-patch. Vicky F
Saw something similar but not the same. As I recall on that quilt, the idea for the change was to share experience and wisdom in the giving of the gift of the quilt.
So, in this case, for example, I would take it to symbolize or convey that marriage does not always mean a smooth path but one that often has bumpy places in the road.
Either than, or that the wedding ring does not always fit smoothly on the finger ...and let's face it, in some people even creates an itch!
What a cool idea to use DP to the edges!! WOW! Whoever the quiltmaker was would be proud to know we were discussing her creative mind..on the web :o)))
I like the idea that every marriage has rough spots. I'm curious how it was done. Was it traditionally put together until the outer edges then appliquéd onto a border piece? It's fabulous, a great find!
Your diamonds with borders ! What a wonderful project to is going on "when I want to sew but don't have anything ready to sew". They are just brilliant.
I cut strips for the 9 patches and started sewing them last night but haven't pressed any of them yet. I am making more than I need for the border so I'll have seeds for another quilt.
Planning ahead. Almnost have to. This makes the fabric go farther I think. Chris
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a double wedding ring like that - very unique!
ReplyDeleteI have made 3 double wedding rings one had applique around it and one was a mini with other borders around the rings - but I have never seen one like that.
Karen
I've never seen a double wedding ring quilt with those edges - how unique! I love to see all that hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteThat edge is kind of cool. I wonder about the motivation behind it; perhaps something like "gee, I have these extra Dresden plate blades..."
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us. Karmen
No I have never seen an edge like that on a double wedding ring quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm not quilt expert/authority... but that has to be an unusual edge of the outer rings... intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI've not seen that treatment either - is it like that all around the outer edge? Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI, too, cut extra so I have "seeds" for a scrappy back and/or another project. (I learned that from you!)
Very interesting Double Wedding ring quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you use ..in for your nine patch..
NO, but it's absolutely lovey!! And perfect timing--so many modern quilters are 'switching up' traditional patterns and calling them their own. Your friend had better name it!! haha!
ReplyDeleteFabulous piece, but I've never seen this either. Sure makes this one special. Lots of energy in your strips that are ready to go!
ReplyDeleteThat is really interesting! I'm guessing it's pieced, but it's almost like a nod to dresdens or something. It's so neat to see those little snippets of innovation here and there on old quilts.
ReplyDeletePretty choices! Your fabrics are always so dynamic. I will have to give a fresh eye to large-scale prints that can be stripped; the texture is really quite exciting.
ReplyDeleteI'ver never seen anything like it - but boy do I want to learn how to do it! :-)
ReplyDeleteNo, I've never seen that, it's a new one to me.
ReplyDeleteHmmm.....quilt seeds. Makes sense.
:~)
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda,
ReplyDeleteDitto on never seeing that type of edge on a double wedding ring. Bet it was appliqued down, not pieced. A little extra frou-frou for a special person, perhaps?
It's fun watching your progress on the diagonal four-patch.
Vicky F
It is a lovely variation isn't it?
ReplyDeleteSaw something similar but not the same. As I recall on that quilt, the idea for the change was to share experience and wisdom in the giving of the gift of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo, in this case, for example, I would take it to symbolize or convey that marriage does not always mean a smooth path but one that often has bumpy places in the road.
Either than, or that the wedding ring does not always fit smoothly on the finger ...and let's face it, in some people even creates an itch!
What a unique quilt! It's quite intriguing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to use DP to the edges!! WOW! Whoever the quiltmaker was would be proud to know we were discussing her creative mind..on the web :o)))
ReplyDeleteHave a great day everyone! Amie in Tn.
I like the idea that every marriage has rough spots. I'm curious how it was done. Was it traditionally put together until the outer edges then appliquéd onto a border piece?
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous, a great find!
Your diamonds with borders ! What a wonderful project to is going on "when I want to sew but don't have anything ready to sew". They are just brilliant.
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