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Quilting: single ladies quilt
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single ladies quilt

Pattern Info

This project was designed by elegantitus.
Info can be found at:
single ladies quilt block »

Instructions

A word of advice about sewing curves – My garment construction teacher at college recommended that difficult curves be sewn from the center out, one half at a time to ensure that there are no tucks. Rather than spend five minutes pinning the whole thing (good god I hate pinning!) I ironed the pink wedges in half so the dead center was obvious, lined the crease up with the middle of the arc (there ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Women

Style: Traditional, Whimsical, Funky, Cute

Materials

vintage sheets, quilting cotton, batting and thread

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

For a little more help getting started, please see my blog article here - http://elegantitus.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/all-the-single-ladies-free-quilt-tutorial/

 

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monica_c on craftsy.com
monica_c
Feb 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the pattern! can't wait to try this- i love the fabrics you used too!
speedyqltr on craftsy.com
speedyqltr
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
oh I get it now................not with anyone hence the single circles that are not interlocked together..................I'm slow, but eventually I get it :)
elegantitus on craftsy.com
elegantitus
Sep 14, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
exactly right! :)
speedyqltr on craftsy.com
speedyqltr
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Why is it called "Single Ladies Quilt"? The first time I've ever seen this pattern. I tried a double wedding ring quilt 16 years ago (the first quilt I ever made) and failed MISERAB LY! (not recommended, lol) Gave up shortly after that and donated all the pieces to my older and more experienced quilting friends that made a beautiful quilt out of it!
Zuzan on craftsy.com
Zuzan
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Hi, just love circles. Have you tried 'vilene' (as called in Australia). It's soft has iron adhesive on one side. So cut fabric circles & vilene same size. Sew vilene & right side of fabric circles together using 1/4 inch seam allowance, cut a small cross in centre of vilene. Clip fabric edges every inch or so (otherwise won't be flat. Turn thru small cut. Then with round circle adhesive side vilene, position on the background. If square, centre it and iron on. Voila. Then edge with whatever - machine or hand embroidery or other finish. (Just remember the glue side is on the inside of the circle to begin with so DO NOT iron that!!!) Have a go mine looks great with 3 Perle DMC cotton in feather stitch. downunder Susan
elegantitus on craftsy.com
elegantitus
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
http://elegantitus.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/all-the-single-ladies-free-quilt-tutorial/
elegantitus on craftsy.com
elegantitus
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
For more in-depth instructions, please see my blog article. This block is actually quite simple to complete. :) Would it be helpful to see a video tutorial?
5littleducks on craftsy.com
5littleducks
Sep 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
yes :D
bcormier118489 on craftsy.com
bcormier118489
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
can we get the directions this is so cute
rzblaw163560 on craftsy.com
rzblaw163560
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Are there directions anywhere?
Harperjuan114480 on craftsy.com
Harperjuan114480
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
nice job! I just completed the "One Block Wonder" all hexagons. Took quite a while but it is done. I will try to take a photo of it and post it on this site soon. Keep on quilting!!
Shirely on craftsy.com
Shirely
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love to make my oun patterns. Its like ur oun puzzle
mjsi115429425 on craftsy.com
mjsi115429425
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I wish you had a beginners club-advanced club--so we could look at the quilts we felt we were ready to attempt-I have not quilted in a long time and I am not sure I could do this pattern--need more beginner quilts---
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quilting 4 u
Sep 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
i agree. i am a novice to quilting and need.more beginner quilt patterns
Bea Morris on craftsy.com
Bea Morris
Sep 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
try any one of Eleanor Burns quilt patterns they are great for beginners
tamiekay147918 on craftsy.com
tamiekay147918
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What size block does this turn out to be? I'm thinking of using the color wheel as a guide to make each block. Maybe finding Batiks ths I can use for the outer rings and make them in 4 curved pieces instead of the 8 arc....playing with the idea!
elegantitus on craftsy.com
elegantitus
Sep 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I want to say that the entire circle is 15 or 16" wide? I think it would look really bold and funky in batiks with only four arc pieces! go for it!!
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Sunnybrook
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love quilting my grandmother and mother had this talent so I want to learn more about quilting.
Nana G on craftsy.com
Nana G
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Need more detail instructions for beginners
ssprince on craftsy.com
ssprince
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I started a Double Wedding Ring maybe 20 years ago, but this is more my type
Daisy Jo on craftsy.com
Daisy Jo
Sep 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That looks great but I scared to even try it just yet!
elegantitus on craftsy.com
elegantitus
Sep 13, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Would it be helpful to see a video of how to piece the blocks?

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