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Double Wedding Ring Revisited

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A small project, clear steps, and a fresh look at curved piecing.

I originally revisited the Double Wedding Ring because I needed to test a block for my Viewed Through a Dewdrop pattern. I wanted to be sure the block would behave before committing it to a larger design.

But then… reality set in.

I’m getting a little tired of orphan blocks floating around the studio. So before I even started, I made two decisions, I would:

  1. Turn this into a small, finishable project, and
  2. Record the process, because I wanted to make sure you could do it too.

This is actually a fairly simple block, but I know even “simple” can feel confusing — especially if you’re someone who learns by watching rather than reading. And let’s face it… I’m only so good at graphics. 😄 Sometimes video just makes things clearer.

Plus, this felt like the perfect opportunity to play with gradients and see how they interact with the wedding ring segments. Subtle shifts in value and color can change how those curves read, and a small project like this makes it easy to experiment without committing to a full quilt. It’s one of my favorite ways to test ideas — low pressure, lots of insight.

As a bonus, I’ve been promising my granddaughter a pink and black quilt, so this felt like the perfect entrée. Pillows always go well with quilts, so consider this the first installment of what’s coming next.

What You’ll Learn

There are a lot of little nuggets tucked into this block, so I broke the process into lovely, manageable pieces, each with its own short video. If you like learning one focused step at a time, this format should feel comfortable.

In the video series, you’ll see:

Watch the Full Video Series

You can follow the entire process step by step here:
👉 Double Wedding Ring YouTube Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkqD5_v9zwdR28IfWA4V45Z1pV15XTRUE

Make It Yourself

If you’d like to make this project, the Radiant Raven pattern is available here:
👉 https://tourmalinethymequilts.com/product/radiant-raven/

The pattern includes full written instructions, and there’s also a kit option available if you’d rather skip the fabric prep and get straight to sewing.

What’s Coming Next

My next step is to quilt the pillow top and backing, then sew them together with a zipper in the seam. That makes the pillow easy to clean and easy to pack. I plan to record those steps as well and add them to the series.

Some of my favorite tools for this project were:

Here is the link for Linda’s (http://www.lindas.com/tourmalinethymequilts), if you’d like to take a closer look. It is an affiliate link, which means I do make a small amount from the purchase. And you earn Corey’s Cash on each purchase from them!

Happy Quilting!

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