DWR Challenge
July 18th, 2013
The NYC Mod Quilters have teamed up with EZ Quilting/Simplicity, Juki and Interweave for the Double Wedding Ring Challenge using the Darlene Zimmerman EZ Quilting/Simplicity Double Wedding Ring rulers.
Remember the Dresden Challenge the SLMQD did with Darlene’s Dresden ruler? This is the same type of challenge and it is open to everyone who wants to participate. If a challenge isn’t fun enough, there’s a cavalcade of prizes and multiple categories to enter in.
You can read all about the challenge here.
The nice people at Simplicity have given me one set of Darlene’s ruler for a give-away for one lucky winner. More at the end of this post.
The rulers can be purchased from participating retailers or you can purchase them directly from Simplicity here (and the optional solid arc here) or from Darlene here (and the optional solid arc here.). There’s a complete Dresden set plus the single arc ruler if you don’t want to make a pieced arc (like I did).
This is the first time I made a double wedding ring quilt (well, mutant coaster quilt), and I found this tutorial on the Simplicity website helpful. I was putzing around trying to learn how to use these tools, and hopefully trigger an idea to make something unconventional and new with them. While I was playing with the rulers, I discovered a 10″ Moda layer cake is perfect for two single arcs and two connector squares. PERFECT! I dove into my Moda’s Happy Go Lucky by Bonnie and Camille stash and set out to make a mutant drink coaster. Four 10″ fabrics + background fabric = one ring.
I made some paper templates to insure I’d cut in just the right spot.
I used Robert Kaufman’s Kona Snow for my background. The tools are marked so I knew exactly what size pieces of Kona I needed to make before cutting out the shapes. Nif. Ty.
I got a little cocky and went pin-commando. I wanted to use my seam ripper, anyway.
A steam iron, pins (learned that the hard way) and a good spritz of starch is helpful.
Lots and lots of pinning (the perfect job for a Duck Dynasty marathon) and patience and steam and more pinning.
DWR Challenge Kick-off Blog Hop:
July 8: NYC Mod Quilters & Interweave
July 9: Emily Bailey & Shelly Pagliai
July 10: Amy Ellis & Faith Jones
July 11: Amy Smart
July 12: Dan Rouse & Elisa Albury
July 13: Jenny Cameron
July 14: Jane Davidson
July 15: Joanna Wilczynska & Jackie Kunkel
July 16: Kathy Doughty & Juki
July 17: Lisa Mason & Flaun Cline
July 18: Pat Sloan & Jessica Alexandrakis
July 19: Jacquie Gering, Lee Heinrich & Monica Solorio-Snow
GIVE-AWAY!
For a chance to win a set a tools, leave a comment and I’ll have random.org draw a number on Tuesday, July 23rd around noon-ish PST. If you want, you can comment what sounds more fun: a pieced arc or a single unit arc.
Edited in: The giveaway has now ended, and using random.org for comments 1-156, the winner is #94 by BrendaLou. Congrats, BrendaLou!!
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
This looks amazing! would love to enter the giveaway!
July 19th, 2013I think a pieced arc sounds wayyy more fun!! xx
Those rulers looks fantastic. I really like the circle mat you make. Sounds more fun a pieced arc :)
July 19th, 2013Thanks for this chance to win
Love the look of both, but i think I would choose a single unit arc! It shows off a little bit more of the fabric.
July 19th, 2013I think a pieced arc sounds like fun, but because I’ve never sewn any curved blocks before, I thnk I’d better start with the single arc and see how it goes! Thanks for the giveaway :-)
July 19th, 2013I love the coaster you made, inspiring me to try one myself. Thanks for the giveaway.
July 19th, 2013wow totally in love of your double wedding ring circle mat,
July 19th, 2013Wow, what a lot of work, but I’m game to try. I like the one you did but also admire the pieced arcs I see in blog land.
July 19th, 2013Nice! I love your block. I’d love to try a pieced block.
July 19th, 2013I love the single piece arc! It seems like a way to ease into all those curved seams which scare the pants off me!
July 19th, 2013The pieced arc is SO VERY INTERESTING!
July 19th, 2013I love the look of the pieced arc!!
July 19th, 2013What a cute little mat! I can see a whole quilt using these fabrics with solid arcs. Wonderful!
July 19th, 2013Beautiful! Hm, I opt for single unit arc as a start. Thanks so much!
July 19th, 2013I have always loved pieced arc units, but the solid arc units on yours are beautiful!
July 19th, 2013I love your coaster! Thanks for the chance to win!
July 19th, 2013I want to replicate what you made, it is awesome! Thanks!
July 19th, 2013LOVE your project-so cool!
July 19th, 2013The single arc looks more “fun” I have not done any curved piecing so I might be a bit frightened to try piecing an arc then curve piecing it!
July 19th, 2013Love what you did here. I would probably go with the single unit. At least for my first time. I’ve never done a DWR before. :)
July 19th, 2013I made a DWR once, 3 whole rings, pieced. 20 years ago! Ready to try again but i’ll start with solid arc 1st.
July 19th, 2013Love this! Thanks for the chance!
July 19th, 2013I’ve made a pieced double wedding ring…I think I would make the single arc next time.
July 19th, 2013I think it is time for me to tackle a DWR. I have one that my grandmother made but I had to finish it. Quilt and Bind, (it was just the top.) I would love, love, love to win the rulers.
July 19th, 2013I’m really liking the single arc but the pieced arc is really interesting! This is a block that has on my to do list for a long time, but always made me a bit nervous. Thank you so much for your wonderful photos and inspiration and the how to :-) Very helpful! Happy Quilting.
July 19th, 2013Hi,
July 19th, 2013I think pieced curves are more fun, unless you do it scrappy ( I mean every arc a differen fabrik ) like your block
Thanks for the chance
Heidi
I like the one piece better than the pieced one. Almost Dr Suessy this morning…
July 19th, 2013Would love to try these new rulers!
July 19th, 2013Pin commando…that made me laugh. sometimes these blocks have a way of spitting in our faces don’t they! But in the end you won. Such a cute mutant, I may be tempted to try it!
July 19th, 2013Cute block - as easy as cake? :) Love the solid arcs, but I might try pieced ones. Thanks!
July 19th, 2013Yours turned out so cool! I love that fabric :) Seriously excited about joining this challenge!
July 19th, 2013Love your coaster! THe colors are great! Thanks for the chance to win.
July 19th, 2013I think a pieced arc sounds like more work, but it looks so pretty! I’d probably have to choose that :) thanks!
July 19th, 2013I’m all for less work so no piecing. I might make a frisbee.
July 19th, 2013What about a crazy pieced arc?
July 19th, 2013A single arc would sure be more do-able! :) Love yours!
July 19th, 2013I don’t foresee me making a whole quilt but I do see some potholders and towels trimmed with the arcs. OOO pick me please!!!
July 19th, 2013Never done a double wedding ring, but it’s on my bucket list.
July 19th, 2013A pieced arc would be a great challenge for me, and I love challenges!
July 19th, 2013Wow - this would be a challenge. I like the look of the single pieced arc! thanks!
July 19th, 2013I’d love to try a solid arc! :)
July 19th, 2013I haven’t joined in because the wedding ring quilt ‘wasn’t my thing’ but I LOVE yours! I could MAKE this in HAPPY colors! Beautiful, just beautiful!
July 19th, 2013I love this wedding ring quilt. I am new to quilting and really addicted.
July 19th, 2013I love your color choices. So do you think that you’ll make a double wedding ring quilt?
July 19th, 2013I would love to have the templates. I want to make a wedding ring quilt but have not. I would thing single arc are easier to do but I would love to try both ways
July 19th, 2013I’ve never made a DWR - I’d try a single first!!
July 19th, 2013I love the look of the pieced arcs, but I also think that a modern interpretation of this quilt could be accomplished with solid arcs. Thanks for the opportunity!
July 19th, 2013I’ve never made a DWR, but it looks like those tools would make it a lot easier. Your version is wonderful–as usual!!
July 19th, 2013I like the single piece arc. Mostly because I haven’t tried too many curves. Seems like that would be the way to start.
July 19th, 2013I love what you made! I need one of those in my life too!
July 19th, 2013Oh fun! I have never tried this kind of piecing but I want to. These look great!
July 19th, 2013I love it. I’m not sure though that I’d have patience for even one round. Love the clever little photos. You’re adorable.
July 19th, 2013Wow!!! That is the sweetest coaster I’ve ever seen!!
July 19th, 2013Now you have me intrigued and I would love to win this ruler set and try to make my own.
Thanks for the tip about using starch. :)
Oh yuur double wedding ring is amazeing. I really love those fabrics you chose to use. Very nice indeed.
July 19th, 2013love your mat!
July 19th, 2013i like both the pieced and single arcs.
Fabulous!
July 19th, 2013I just love your choice of fabrics. I think I would like to try to solid arc in a line of fabrics I like (don’t know which one yet). Thanks for the opportunity to enter your drawing.
July 19th, 2013This may be the easiest way to do a DWR. I’ve tried in the past and it was a disaster! You make it look sew easy!
July 19th, 2013If I’m lucky, I do a single arc, no more piecing for me! And I’d keep it small.
No, no, no! You can’t show me such things right now!! I have a million others things to do, but…
July 19th, 2013Oh, I love this, LOVE the double wedding ring and it’s on my bucket list of quilts to conquer. One day. Some day.
Love your little trivet. So pretty. I think I should start there. :)
Thanks for sharing!!
The first quilt I ever pieced was a double wedding ring for my sister. I liked it so well I made me one. Both with a single arc and that was over twenty years ago using cardboard templates and a twenty year old pattern. Would love to do one again and try those new templates, they sound fabulous!
July 19th, 2013I love idea of a pieced arc but oh so much work. I’d probably start with a single piece just to get a better feel for the tools and sewing all those curves. Thanks for the chance to win.
July 19th, 2013HI! SOUNDS LIKE FUN! BOTH WAYS SOUND INTERESTING TO ME+I’M GOING TO TRY THEM!
July 19th, 2013THANKS FOR SHARING!
Your choice of colors is beautiful. Must admit I’m a beginner quilter and curves look quite intimidating! Thanks for such a great giveaway.
July 19th, 2013Pieced arcs are my favorite. Thanks for all the great tips!
July 19th, 2013I thought about making a DWR for my son’s wedding quilt and then chickened out and made a Bento Box instead. Maybe these rulers would change my mind. N
July 19th, 2013I love the DWR pattern…have done it several times, mostly as a one piece arc…would love to try a pieced arc - and doing a single circle looks like the way to go! Thanks so much for the great idea!!!!
Now, I’d really, really, really love it if you picked me!
July 19th, 2013Your single unit arch looks very doable for a first time DWR and curved seam virgin such as myself. Thanks for the give away!
July 19th, 2013Pieced would be a great way to use scraps but I also enjoy my little bit of sanity I have left so I would go with single.
July 19th, 2013Single pieced arc. I’ve got an idea brewing with just that. The seam ripper and I would be spending too much time together with a pieced arc.
July 19th, 2013Monica,
July 19th, 2013I have made a continuous arc DWR many years ago now but the pieced arc would indeed be a real challenge. The acrylic templates really do improve accuracy. It is really important to pin and to have your 1/4 inch seam accurate if you want all the pieces to fit and the quilt to lie flat.
Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful temmplates.
Regards from Alberta, Canada,
Anna
I have always been intimidated to try a double wedding ring quilt but with the rulers it just might be doable! Since I absolutely adore patch work I would choose that option. I have been busy making my first hexie quilt and can’t wait to start a double wedding ring!
thanks!
July 19th, 2013I think they both sounds like fun! I love your block!! SO pretty!Thanks for the chance to win!
July 19th, 2013I would like to win b/c I have no idea how to curve-piece anything. Templates in general make me feel squirmy. But your mutant mug rug is pretty darn cute, so perhaps it’s time to learn something new. And win.
July 19th, 2013I’m a scrappy quilter so I’d love to play with the pieced arcs. I like the open spaces for quilting that DWR gives you.
July 19th, 2013I think it would be fun to try a pieced arc. If I am going to try, I might as well go all in!
July 19th, 2013Pieced are so pretty.
July 19th, 2013I’d go for pieced arcs definitely! tks fr the chance, x
July 19th, 2013I have never been attracted to Wedding Ring design until I saw this with great fabrics. Definitely pieced arch.
July 19th, 2013I think I’d make a pieced arc. Thanks for the giveaway!
July 19th, 2013How pretty! I would love to attempt a DWR & these tools look easy enough for me to use (as a beginner quilter) I would use the solid arc - piecing the arcs would be asking for trouble with my current skills!
July 19th, 2013I can’t quite make up my mind if I prefer the single arc or the pieced one! Right now, I’m inclined to use both and throw in a couple of pieced triangles as well. I think the variety may add some interest!
July 19th, 2013I think I’d choose the pieced arc! That way if I destroy the fabric by ripping too frequently, I have an excuse to buy more fabric! ;)
July 19th, 2013Yours is really cute thanks for the giveaway!
July 19th, 2013That looks beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!!
July 19th, 2013Your mat is delicious. Love the fabs And this looks like a nice way to ease into a DWR. I’d love to try the rule set. A wonderful post as always.
July 19th, 2013a pieced arc would be a great stash buster…but maybe more challenging than i care to take on?? thanks!!
July 19th, 2013I love the double wedding ring quilt. this challenge may be the push I need to try it. It would be awesome to win this today since it’s my 40th birthday!
July 19th, 2013I love your coaster/mini quilt! I think I’d make a single unit arc to show off some special fabrics and then another quilt with pieced arcs to show off my scraps!
July 19th, 2013My quilting cronies tell me I am a glutton for punishment, which is probably why the pieced arc appeals to me the most. I confess, though, I would love try a combination of both. Is that cheating?
July 19th, 2013I love your mutant coaster! We have these tiny round side tables in our living room and a mutant coaster would be great on each of them! I’ve never made this block before but I’m sure templates would help :)
July 19th, 2013Live your dwr! So very pretty. I would totally go for a pieced arc. I am trying to decide what to make for the challenge but I have ideas churning :)
July 19th, 2013This wascmade for happy go lucky…so beautiful!
July 19th, 2013I would love to give this a whirl!
July 19th, 2013When you mention all the pinning I think I would have to settle for a single arc. I want a quilt just like your coaster. It is so cute!
July 19th, 2013I made one the hard way back in the 70’s…I bet it would be a piece of cake to use these rulers. I’ve loved all of Darlene’s rulers I’ve used before. Please pick me!
July 19th, 2013Very neat tools and project to do. I can see this in many fabrics, fun!
July 19th, 2013I have to say a single arc first, THEN once I have the hang of things, on to the pieced arc :)
July 19th, 2013I would do the pieced. mainly because I am insane. Did I miss it? What is the finished size of that mat? Love the fabrics you used and tha nice floral on your ironing board or whatever that was under the pieces. Thanks for the chance to win!
July 19th, 2013I actually plan on entering the DWR Challenge, my first quilt challenge/contest. I REALLY need these rulers!!! I’d love to win them from you, love your blog =). Thanks for the chance to win.
July 19th, 2013A pieced arc would be what I would do. But I absolutely LOVE double wedding ring quilts. A definite classic that always draws my eye. I would love to make one and love to win the tools to make it super simple!
July 19th, 2013I think a pieced arc is really fun-looking, but the word “arc’ in conjunction with sewing scares me a bit. If I won these templates - I would face my fear and give curves a chance. Thanks for the layer cake tip!
July 19th, 2013I’ve started thinking about my DWR for the challenge and I think I want to try English paper piecing it. Could be awesome or a total disaster, I guess I’ll soon find out. I think it will be a mix of pieced and single unit arcs for me.
July 19th, 2013I think the pieced arc sounds fun!
July 19th, 2013Your mutant drink coaster looks fabulous in Happy Go Lucky. I would love to attempt a DWR.
July 19th, 2013It’s really been fun to see the different styles of DWR quilts throughout this blog tour. You asked about the pieced vs the single arc - I don’t know what the difference is yet. I need to research that more. Does one make a more square-ish ring perhaps? I will go to Darlene Z site and the Simplicity site to see if I can find an answer (because I really want to know!)
July 19th, 2013I love double wedding rings but have never been game to make one. I like the single fabric arcs - not only is there less piecing but the larger pieces can be used to showcase beautiful fabrics like you have done with the Happy Go Lucky fabrics.
July 19th, 2013Looks amazing. Always wanted to make one. could never quite figure out how.
July 19th, 2013Love your block and choice of colors! Thanks for the giveaway :)
July 19th, 2013I love the idea of using a layer cake for this design. I’ve made a pieced pickledish mini before which was cool but it would take forever to make an entire quilt like that. The solid arc is something I’d love to try next. Your mini is super cute!
July 19th, 2013It turned out great, Monica! I’m still cracking up about the term “pin commando” lol! :D
July 20th, 2013Pieced arc for sure. Thanks for the opportunity!
July 20th, 2013Really sweet wedding ring block you’ve made. I think I’ll go with the pieced arc.
July 20th, 2013Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I love this pattern and have always wanted to try it. This may just be what I need to try it out. Thanks so much for sharing.
July 20th, 2013I like the way the non-pieced arc displays the fabric.
July 20th, 2013Barb@Witsend
That’s awesome
July 20th, 2013I think a pieced arc sounds more interesting but maybe more work…not sure about “fun” LOL
July 20th, 2013Gosh with the right fabrics the pieced one sounds pretty but you really cant go wrong with a single arc. Thank you for hosting the giveaway. You quilted arc is gorgeous!
July 20th, 2013Loved the fabric and colors of your DWR project. I hope to make one with bright, scrappy “made” with the single arc template. Thanks for sharing!
July 20th, 2013Single!! Plus, you are awesome.
July 20th, 2013Love that! I like that cute little box too. Where did you find that?
July 20th, 2013Thanks so much for a chance at the rulers… love DWR quilts and hope to attempt one someday!
July 20th, 2013I think a pieced arc has more possiblities of fun.
July 20th, 2013I like double wedding quilts design. I would like to use a single unit arc this time:)
July 20th, 2013I love the single unit arc!! I think it looks so modern!
July 20th, 2013So pretty! I’d love to try that!
July 20th, 2013I like the looks of a pieced arc, but the single arc looks easier. :-)
July 20th, 2013I assumed I’d want to make a pieced arc ( being the chronic bit-off-more-than-I-can-chew type) but I love your solid arcs. Maybe it’s the B&C fabric that swayed me!
July 20th, 2013Very cute mega-coaster. Makes me want to make my own.
July 20th, 2013i want to try both!
July 20th, 2013The single one piece arch is the one I would like to try. Oh thanks for letting us know about the 10″ squares or layer cakes. Now to decide on a background color.
July 20th, 2013A pieced arc seems more fun.
July 20th, 2013I think I would try the single arc first. I love the more modern look!
July 20th, 2013That looks so fun! I think I prefer the solid arc.
July 20th, 2013I think the pieced one would be pretty, but…”fun” to make??? Your sample is great! That might be the style to try first!
July 20th, 2013Definitely both! Would love, love, love to win the tools! Your coaster on steroids makes me smile really yay big! Awesome!
July 20th, 2013I haven’t made a double wedding ring block in 25 years. I like the look of the single arc.
July 20th, 2013Looking good Monica! I really like the pieced arcs but I worry that my OCD piecing would kick in and I’d be hospitalized!
July 20th, 2013love the DWR quilt and an opportunity to win a set of the tools. Thanks for a great giveaway.
July 20th, 2013I love the pieced arc ! Greetings from Slovakia and thanks for the giveaway :-)
July 21st, 2013The easiest route would be to do the single piece arc. But I am always up for a challenge so I would choose the multiple arc version. Would love to win a set of templates.
July 21st, 2013I prefer the look of a pieced arc but yours are adorable in those fabrics as a single arc. Thanks for the giveaway
July 21st, 2013Would love to give this a try. I love scrappy projects.
July 21st, 2013I think I should start with the single arc, but I think I would like the look of a pieced arc. I would love to win the templates so I could make the double wedding ring. Thanks.
July 21st, 2013I’d love to try the single arc. Thanks for the chance!
July 21st, 2013Since fun for me is maximized when frustration is minimized and I have never even attempted a wedding ring quilt, I think the single arc would be more fun to start. Thanks for the chance!
July 21st, 2013I’ve seen an old double wedding ring that had the arcs pieced with triangles, not sure I’m up for that but it would be a great way to show of favorite fabric.
July 21st, 2013The pieced arc reminds me of a quilt my great grandmother made by hand!
July 21st, 2013Oooh, I loved the idea of a pieced arc! I’m so excited for this contest!
July 21st, 2013Love your block. I would try a pieced arc.
July 21st, 2013Looks really lovely!
July 22nd, 2013Susanne
Ahhhh - I would LOVE to win a set of these rulers. I’ve been working on a quilt for a friend using a paper pattern (she got married in May, so I’m a bit behind) and have had the worst luck with my seams matching up. I can’t give up because I’ve promised it to her but it’s been a close call. Thanks for the helpful links, I’m going to check those out now and see if I can figure out what I’ve been doing wrong.
July 22nd, 2013Because your version is so darn cute I have to enter the giveaway!!! Thank you for having it.
July 22nd, 2013Being as I live on the edge, a pieced arc sounds like my style. Thanks for the inspiration.
July 22nd, 2013I have a DWR on my To Do List. I’d love to make one with pieced arcs.
July 22nd, 2013I would love to try a Double Wedding Ring!
July 23rd, 2013One of my favorite quilt patterns. Love that there is templates available.
July 23rd, 2013Ooooh, gorgeous! I think I’d try a single arc first, then try a pieced one. What fun!
July 23rd, 2013