This week was going to be all about piecing the last 2 Wedding Toppers I had scheduled for the month of May. Instead I quilted the 2 WT I pieced in the beginning of the month. Oh well, I still have 9 days to get the other two pieced and quilted.
So, how did I plan to quilt these two toppers? Say it with me, “No Clue.” Again, I am always clueless. But something struck me when I had the Double Irish Chain all ready to go. I bought a circle ruler from Lissa Calle quite a long time ago. I had attempted to learn how to use it, but was woefully unsuccessful. Maybe now was the time to fill these blank canvases with circles!!
I decided to start with the Double Irish Chain. Obviously in the center. So I practiced with the circle a few times on my “quilt practice” piece and got brave enough to try it for real. And look how not so shabby of a job I did!!
At this point I am not sure I really knew what I was doing, but I was doing it! So I continued to fill up the topper until I needed no more rings. But would this same technique be usable on the Flying Geese. I pondered that. And decided, how about I just fill each 2 patch with a series of rings? It worked!
I love those interlocking rings!! Even if they are really not perfect circles. I had to shift the ruler up and down to fit the rings in the designated area, so they are just a mite ovate in places. And the traveling I did along the seams to get to my start/stop points is less that stellar, but it’s fairly in the ditch, so who cares? Overall I am very pleased at my attempt to step out of my comfort zone and use this ruler!
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Next up, maybe it’s time to use my feather ruler?
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These look great! How many more do you have to make? You must be getting to the end:)
2 more this month and 5 over the next 2 month. Thanks! > >
Hi Chris! Neat-o! I am especially in love with how the circles look on the flying geese WT. It’s harder to see on the IC topper but yay you for giving it a go. I have a few different sizes of circle and oval rulers, now that you mention it. Huh. I’m going to have to pull them out and just give them a try! ~smile~ Roseanne
Thanks, I have always loved Orange Peel designs, so had bought the circle to make them. Now I have finally cracked the code!! I am planning to order an oval ruler set she has on clearance, intrigues me. > >
This is going to be one beautifully decorated wedding!
Aw, Thanks! We sure hope so.
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I love the orange peel design for quilting! You did a great job on these quilts! What’s not to love about double Irish chain designs!?!
Double Irish Chain was my first love when I got into quilting!!! A friend made me a top in that pattern and I had it quilted. From then on I have always loved it. Maybe I need to make one for my house? > >
The circles look great with these patterns!
Thanks! I just might quilt circles on EVERYTHING! 😂
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I would!