Wedding quilt ideas
#1
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Wedding quilt ideas
I’m relatively new at quilting but very excited to need to make my first wedding quilt as a gift. The wedding is soon so she’ll be getting it afterwards, when it’s done. I know there’s the double ring wedding quilt and I can get the accuquilt die for that... any other suggestions?
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#3
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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I’m relatively new at quilting but very excited to need to make my first wedding quilt as a gift. The wedding is soon so she’ll be getting it afterwards, when it’s done. I know there’s the double ring wedding quilt and I can get the accuquilt die for that... any other suggestions?
thanks
thanks
#4
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 333
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!
#8
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.
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lumby, British Columbia
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Do they want a quilt? Not everyone does. My daughter is getting married this summer. I eagerly asked her if she would like me to make her a quilt. Her reply was "Thanks I'm good!" Sort of took the wind out of my sales. But if they do want a quilt find out their preferred colours. Some of my successful beginner quilts have been, log cabin, turn and dash. Ohio star, rail fence, Irish chain, Snowball block, but my favourite are samplers. Good luck.
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Central NM
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DWR quilts, no matter what the size, is ambitious. Curved seams, odd sizes, lots of "patients". You mentioned you are new to quilting so my suggestion is to make a LAP quilt, even two, with an easier pattern. You have received lots of advice and I agree with them...if my vote counts.