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13 Nov

This week I’m happy to report, I’ve sewn all my double wedding ring segments into those football shape thingies. (Whatever you call them. I’m feeling lyrically lazy.)

72 Wedding Ring Segments

And too quick was I to put the football thingies into blocks, that I forgot to get a picture. And after my big rush to lay them out, they are now sitting waiting in a stack labeled with post it notes. I have to cut out the center piece thingy.

But here’s a shot of one block layed out. I use my iphone camera to capture how my blocks should look like Cher uses Polaroids to proof her outfits in the movie Clueless.

Block 4

And here’s a glimpse of how I sewed them together. I’m a curve pinner. It’s not so bad.

Easing ain't easy...

Thanks for stopping by. I’m linking up with Lee’s WIP Wednesday.

Edited to add some piecing notes. These blocks may actually be pickle dish blocks. They are chunky like pickle dish blocks, but aren’t triangular.  Also, I clipped only some of the curved seams. I couldn’t tell a difference in the way they lay. So I stopped clipping after a while.

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  1. Hilary says

    November 13, 2013 at 4:25 am

    They look awesome!

  2. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:00 am

    I've not tried curves in my quilting yet. You've done a great job on yours.

  3. DeborahGun says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:07 am

    aahh – its going to look amazing 🙂

  4. Sel says

    November 13, 2013 at 11:57 am

    That looks good! I just bought a DWR template, so I'm interested in seeing how others are doing it right now!

  5. Elsa says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    I'm doing something similar ~ only it's called Pickledish. Love how yours are shaping up ~ great fabric choices!

  6. Charlotte says

    November 13, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    looking fab! You are a much more patient woman than me!

  7. Debbie says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    This is so impressive – looking good to me!!

  8. Sara says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    I like your reference to Clueless;) You are making me want to bust out my wedding ring pattern and get to more cutting. BUT I have more baby stuff to make for Jade:):)

  9. Deborah says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I love pickle dish/wedding ring quilts! I need to push myself to try this. In the meantime, love seeing yours!

  10. Kim M says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Looks great so far! Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

    Kim @ TiesThatBindQuilting

  11. Kristan says

    November 13, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Becca, this is going to be one gorgeous quilt.

  12. Shanna says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    You are doing fantastic! I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

  13. Sabrina says

    November 13, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    They look gorgeous! I'm loving the Clueless reference.

  14. Alison says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I'm totally a curve pinner as well. I don't see any shame in it. 🙂

  15. Sharon Eshlaman says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Love the fabrics, can't wait to see more!

  16. craftytammie says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    One of my favorite fabric lines ever! Love your blocks, this will be amazing!

  17. Taryn says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Fantastic looking blocks, the quilt is going to be gorgeous! Love the Clueless reference too :D!

  18. V and Co. says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    becca this is absolutely gorgeous!

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👉 I make notes on my foundations. 
👉 I make time for myself to be in my sewing room. 
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