CORRECTIONS: PLEASE visit our website prior to class and make sure that you have the latest corrections for the pattern.  Corrections are listed in our pattern gallery on our website at http://quiltworx.com/patterns. Click on the Grandma’s Wedding Ring pattern and check the right column of the webpage for more information.  If your pattern has a QR Code printed on the back, you may also scan this with your smartphone to go directly to the page and upload the corrections to your phone. 

Fabric Selection:  To select fabrics for your Grandma’s Wedding Ring, you need to choose fabrics for the arcs, the corners, and the background.  You will need 8 fabrics that blend in texture and value for the arcs.  Arrange these from light to dark.  There are four fabrics for the corners, 2 medium-light and 2 medium dark.  There are also five background fabrics for the centers and melons.  These should blend in color and value.  Refer to the back page of your pattern for more information on yardage and selection.

General Information: Please read through this section on page 1 of your pattern before completing the steps below.  We recommend checking our website for pattern corrections before you begin cutting your fabric.

Prepare the Foundation Papers:  Please refer to the instructions under on in your pattern.  If you are using a Creative Grids ruler, you do not need to precut your Template Sheets,  just bring them to class with you.  Judy will demonstrate the Creative Grids Wedding Ring Templates in class.

Note: Please make sure all of the Template Sheets, Foundation Sheets, and fabric pieces are placed in the correct bags!

Cutting Instructions:  Please only follow the cutting instructions for Part 1 of this pattern, which involves preparing your strips.  Be careful to place the fabric strips in the correct page.  You will not need to cut your background fabrics prior to class.  Simply bring them with you. 

The following items are needed to make this quilt.  Please make sure you bring the following items to class if they will not be provided by the organizer. They are essential to the techniques I teach:

Sewing Machine with a quarter-inch foot and Accessories
Steam Iron ~ Usually provided in Classroom
Ironing Board ~ Usually Provided in Classroom
One piece of Template Plastic (3″ by 12″ piece)
12″ Add-a-quarter ruler
Purple Thang (optional)
6″ by 12″ ruler
Medium size cutting mat (18” by 24”)
Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm
New rotary blade
Size 70 needles (Microtex Sharp recommended)
Scissors
Seam ripper
Surge protectors and Extension cords (We STRONGLY recommend making sure you have these to make sure you have power for your sewing machine).
Fabric glue UHU stic
Glue Pen (Fons and Porter, Sewline, or Avery recommended)
High quality cotton sewing thread
Flower pins
Scotch Tape
Large Ziploc Bags (If you have precut your fabric, you’ve already used your bags.  Make sure to bring them labeled and full of your fabric pieces according to the cutting directions on the day of class!)
Stapler
Binder Clips
Large Paper Clips

Optional:  Creative Grids Wedding Ring Templates

If you have any questions regarding this class, please contact your instructor directly. Contact information for Judy and her Certified Instructors is available on our website at http://quiltworx.com. Please include your correct email address, phone number, and name. You may also want to check out our website www.quiltworx.com and our facebook page quiltworx.com prior to selecting fabrics. There are many samples, slide shows, and color-changing quilts available for you to enjoy. We also have corrections and helpful hints posted for most of the patterns we have published.

Judy Niemeyer and the Certified Instructors