Does anyone remember last year’s EZ Dresden Challenge sponsored by Simplicity? It was a contest using Darlene Zimmerman’s EZ Dresden template and there were so many cool projects that came out of that contest. This year the New York Modern Quilt Guild is joining with Simplicity, Juki, and Interweave to host a new challenge using the Double Wedding Ring templates.
I have set of Double Wedding Ring templates to give away to get you started with your own project. I have loved double-wedding ring quilts, but been a little intimidated to make one. I’m so excited to start playing with these. You can find these templates on Simplicity.com (here and here) as well as places like JoAnn’s and your local quilt shops. There are lots of other stops on this tour with pretty inspiration of projects already started using them.
NYC MOD Quilters – https://nycmetromodquilters.blogspot.com
Interweave – https://quiltingdaily.com
Emily Bailey – https://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com
Shelly Pagliai – https://prairiemoonquilts.com/?page_id=62
Amy Ellis – https://amyscreativeside.com
Faith Jones – Me!
Amy Smart – https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/
Dan Rouse – https://pieceandpress.blogspot.com
Elisa Albury – https://www.stitchoutsidetheditch.com
Jenny Cameron – https://Fiberlosophy.blogspot.com
Jane Davidson – https://quiltjane.blogspot.com
Joanna Wilczynska – https://shape-moth.blogspot.com
Jackie Kunkel – https://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com
Kathy Doughty – https://www.materialobsession.typepad.com
Juki – https://jukihomesewing.wordpress.com
Lisa Mason – https://theredheadedmermaid.blogspot.com
Flaun Cline – https://ipleadquilty.blogspot.com
Pat Sloan – https://blog.patsloan.com
Jessica Alexandrakis – https://lifeunderquilts.blogspot.com
Jacquie Gering – https://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com
Lee Heinrich – https://www.freshlypieced.com
As with last year’s challenge there will be different categories to enter (as in you don’t have to make a whole quilt – you could even just make one ring!) as well as amazing prizes! To find out all the details, visit the NYMQG Blog. I’m excited to see all the new inspiration this year! If you would like to win one of these sets of templates, just leave a message on this post. I’ll pick a winner next Monday, July 15. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.
Winner: JeanneJuly 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Cara
I've been in love with double wedding ring quilts, but am a quilt novice + have been so intimidated! I think these templates would help me immensely!
sharpie
Shoot! What are the odds an early bird will win?! "Ever in my favor," I hope, as I fully intend to make one of these before Dec.!
Laurie
I'd love to give these a go!
Paula @ Sewy Stuff
I have a double wedding ring quilt that my (ex)husband's grandmother made us. With these templates I might actually be able to make a pillow cover or something small (total novice here!)
Brenna
I'd love to try these – the curves are a bit intimidating!<br />
FarmGalKate
I have been wanting a new challenge. Will have to give this a try.
~Diana
July 15 is my birthday 🙂 Would be a perfect gift!
barb
all of the new to quilting novices should not feel so nervous. i have quilted for over forty years {omg, where did the time go} and i feel nervous about making one, but better late than never lol babscorbitt@gmail
Donna Joy
I'd like to try this with all my older fabrics to use them up. Scrappy would be nice. Thanks for templates,
Melissa at My Fabric Relish
Ooh, ooooh! Pick me! Thanks for the giveaway! Now minnow I'm off to go check out some wedding ring blocks!
Kelsey
Wow this is wonderful! Making a double-wedding quilt in 100% liberty of london is one of my dream quilts to make someday. Templates would be an awesome inspiration to get started. Thanks for the opportunity!
Cecilia
I would love to make a double wedding quilt, but they looked very advanced. I would like to give it a try though. Thanks for chance to win the templates.
Robin (noteverstill/noteversewing)
I've never attempted this block but it would be so much less scary with the templates!
Abs
Double wedding ring quilts are my secret love. I admire everyone I have ever seen but I'm so scared to try one! I never knew there were templates. These look awesome and I would love to try them!
Vernon
I've been wanting to try curved pieces. I'm in.
bunbear
oh, i would love to win these!<br />tammy k. in illinois
Magnolia Tea
Wow, templates for Double Wedding Ring! Who knew? Those are cool.
Wendy Franczak
Awesome! I am totally in. I just need these templates! 🙂 Thank you for posting!
Laura K
Ooh I love double wedding ring quilts. My sister in law is getting married soon and I would love to make her one. She has always loved them too. Thank you for the chance to win!<br />
wobblybobbin
"Love" and "Intimidating" are exactly the same words I would use to describe my feelings towards this quilt pattern 🙂
CathyK
Oh wow! This would be great for me to use on a quilt for my brother and his bride! Thank you so much for the chance! I am looking forward to this tour!
Funky Kim
A double wedding ring quilt is on my quilting bucket list. Imagine getting to check that off the list this year! Woot!
Archie the wonder dog
They look as though they'd be wonderful to use – I'd love to try! Thank you!
MBMathis
Oooh, ooh, pick me! I've always loved the look of Double Wedding Ring quilts. My mom had a book of them when I was little, and I LOVED going through and looking at all the patterns. I still have yet to make one and it's on my quilting bucket list.
B Greene
Now this is a challenge – thanks for the chance to win!
Jane S.
These would be very interesting to try! I've never done a double wedding ring before so having templates would take away some of that fear factor for me. 🙂
Cathy
I didn't know there were templates to buy for this design. It's been on my list but like you, I've been feeling too intimidated to get started.
Susanne
I have 9 rings done by hand that I made years ago….unfinished. I have always loved the double wedding ring….thanks for the chance.
Kristy
This is also a quilt I have wanted to make as well. I have been putting off getting the GO set for this. So winning some templates sounds even better! Thanks for the giveaway. K-
MaeveM
I would love to try these templates! I've never made a double wedding ring quilt.
Tammy
I would love to give it a try and see if I could create one…I am still a newbie of sorts to quilting so teh templates would help tremendously as I do not own those. Thank you for the chance to enter.
Steven and Ginger
I would love to try out the new templates! thanks
Steven and Ginger
I would love to try out the new templates! thanks
Isabella Elias
I have been very intimidated by the double wedding ring. I tried it long time ago….but did not come out right.<br />I would love to try these tools. I'll keep my fingers crossed !!!!!<br />Thanks
Gene Black
Yes, please I would love to have a set of those so I can join the challenge!
Elli
I'd love to win a set of the templates–they look so nice. Thank you so much.
Lana
I have never made a wedding ring quilt…but I think I have practiced enough on other things that now I would maybe be able to DO IT! Pick me!<br />:)<br />Very nice giveaway…Thank you!
Mary Walker
Thanks for the give away! I'd love to win a set of these!
Becky Butler
Ooh I love a challenge!
Quilt Monkey
My mom and I made a double wedding ring quilt about 20 years ago for my sister's wedding. I think she had templates at the time, but they are long gone now. I'd love to make another one, but I wouldn't attempt it without templates. Thanks for the chance to win some!!
Sharon
What a fun contest! Would love to try the templates
Joyce
Would love to try…hopefully not too far above my skill level!
Kate
I've always wanted to make a nice, bright double-wedding ring quilt. And I think I could now, with good instructions, a new seam ripper, and much weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. (Instead of plain old confusion.)<br /><br />(knittngirl@gmail.com)
deb F
I think all quilters would like to make this quilt or maybe they already have. The curve scares me some. Oh, well lets just get going.<br />deb
Mara
I would love to make something with wedding rings, that was the first quilt I cuddled under when I was little and I love Challenges.
Lisa Marie
If ever a quilt intimidated me it's the DWR. Maybe the templates would help!
Gabrielle Robles
These look great. Thanks for the giveaway.
Tracey
This quilt is on my bucket list of quilts – this is just the push I need to get one started!
Jenny
Yes, I want them!! Thanks for the chance.
Harrysmum
Cutting and sewing those curves scares me silly, but these templates look like they'd get me over my fears! Hope I win!!
Tamara Oster
I would love to try making the double wedding ring ~ I have to admit it has intimidated me for a long time. Thank you for sharing this great opportunity! 🙂
allierae
This contest looks fun, hopefully I'll win the templates so I can get to work!
Chelsie C
I'd love a template to push me to finally get started on one for me!
LauraC
I wouldlove to win a set of templates and give this a try.
Cindi
I'd love to try out the templates. Looks like a fun contest.
RaspberrySunshine
Sounds like fun!
contentncm
I might give this a try!<br />contentncm at yahoo dot com
Aebrimer
I would love to try these templates
Aebrimer
I would love to try these templates
barbara woods
would love to win them and make my own, thanks
Nortiness
I love the symmetry of the rings in double wedding ring quilts! but i've never been game to give it a go! Mostly because templates are pricey here! <br /><br />thanks for the giveaway opportunity! 🙂
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I'm so intrigued with this method of DWR…and have just the fabric to tempt me. These templates would be wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win them. VermontPines at aol dot com
nobody
A double wedding ring quilt is on my list to make someday. If I had the templates it would jump up in line!
sue
I have been tempted by the double wedding ring, too. the templates would probably give me a big start and a lot of help.
QuiltLaughLove
I'd love to put those templates to work and try my hand at a DWR quilt. And I have just the fabric in mind! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Leila
It would be fun to try out! And the rulers look much more user friendly than templates! 🙂
supersara20
I have the perfect fabrics in mind, just need the templates to start!
Cheryl
Thanks for the chance to win the templates for a double wedding ring. Would love the challenge.
Rainy
I have always wanted to try one of the wedding ring quilts. Templates make it look possibly doable for me. Thanks for a chance to enter.<br />
Janet M
I love traditional patterns made 'modern'. I would love to try these templates!
Melzie Belle
I would love to win this :)<br />melzie4boyz@aol.com
Julie Thompson
I would love to try this!
Miggsie
I'm a total newbie quilter, so I'm a bit intimidated by the double wedding ring, but it might be fun to give it a try, especially if I can startwith judt one ring!
Laurel
My grandmother hand pieced double wedding ring quilts for all 20+ grandchildren as wedding gifts. Maybe these rulers would help me machine piece a quilt.
Missy Shay
I have a double wedding ring quilt I picked up at a thrift store and I really want to make one myself sometime!
Rachel Booth
Wow! I'd love to win – I've always loved these quilts, but like you, have been a little intimidated to make one myself!
Beth Schiedel
I would love to try the template and jump right into a project! These look awesome!
Marianne
I want to have a go at this! Would love to win! Thanks Amy
Katie
My daughter asked me to make her a wedding ring quilt someday. To win these templates would be an inspiration!
S
I would love to win! <br /><br />Spolgar89 at gmail dot com
Lisa Lisa
So excited about this challenge! Can't wait to get started!
anorthowife
Ooooo!!! I want! I've been trying to psych myself up to make one for so long and this would be just the thing!!!
Rachel
I'm terrified to try this one but maybe you're the push I need! Hope I win!
Sonia B
I've always wanted to try a double wedding ring. Templates look awesome. Thanks for the chance.
Abigail Cashelle
I totally participated last year but then forgot to post my pictures when the time came. I would love to make a double wedding ring quilt if only it was a little easier. :)<br /><br />Abigail
tabbiegirl
I love double wedding ring quilts! I visited a quilt shop while on vacation recently and had these in my hand but didn't get them. Now I wish I did!!!!
Nicole
Looks like a fun challenge!
Barbie Mills
I love the solid arc idea, that would save a lot of steps, and could add such a different feel to the whole thing.
Kathy
I could be inspired to try this. I tried one curve recently and was amazed how simple it was.
cat
Thanks for the great inspiration on your blog. I love coming here to look for a new project to get started on.
Karrie Smith
I'd LOVE to win! Thanks for the chance!
Tammie B
I could try this!
Beverly
This is something I have wanted to try, but I'm more than a little afraid.
Carol
My parents had a beautiful double wedding ring quilt that I remember playing on as a small child. I loved following the patches around the circles and looking for fabrics that matched. I've always wanted to make one. I just learned curved piecing with the Drunkards Path, and I love to try those Double Wedding Ring templates! Thanks for the chance to win.
Jen Barnard
Beautiful and scary all in one quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nelly Kelly
I love Darlene's tools… And the idea of this challenge! Thanks for the opportunity!
June D
The first quilt that really caught my eye was a double wedding ring – I would really like to win these tools so I could make my version of that yellow background with different reds rings. Thank you for putting my name in the hat for the drawing!<br />
Esther F.
I have never worked with a template or even the wedding ring pattern. It would be lovely to try both things at once! ;-)<br />Thank you for the chance to try it out!!!<br />Esther<br />esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com<br />ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com
*Cornelia*
It looks so wonderful, wanted to try it since a long time now. thanks for the give-away
Di
Wow! another skill to master… it would be very cool, and just a little bit of quilting street cred to be able to do this. i'd love to try. thank you for the chance to win<br />
leanne
I'd love to join in and make some wedding rings – thanks so much for the chance to win the templates 🙂
Paula
I'm really hoping to be able to take part in this challenge so winning these would be a great start. Thanks for the chance to win.
jrwork
So…about fifteen years ago I tried a double wedding ring in a class…made three rings and gave up. I've always wanted to make one so maybe all I need are these templates
jrwork
So…about fifteen years ago I tried a double wedding ring in a class…made three rings and gave up. I've always wanted to make one so maybe all I need are these templates
Christi
I have been wanting to make a double wedding ring quilt for a few years now. That template would make it a lot easier. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Lauren Deel
I'm in the same boat – I love these quilts and would love to make one, but I'm not quite sure I'm up to the task. This little tool puts it within reach, though!
Barbara
I have made a double wedding ring with paper piecing….would love to try the templates.
Malty Mama
Ooo! Pick me, pick me! My grandmother made several DWR quilts and I'm ready to try my hand at it as well.
ozone3
I'd love to try these – been looking at lots of Wedding Ring Quilts at Antique Malls and they look fabulous (& challenging!!).<br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win!!
J.A. This is our Life...
A curved line, what?! I think these quilts are beautiful, but I've subconsciously resigned myself to straight lines out of fear. I'd love some tools to help me particularly in this area. Thanks!
Amanda K
Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to try to make one!
Amanda
How exciting! I too have always been intimidated. My mother has a beautiful DWR that was a wedding gift from my great grandmother.
brigitgail.com
I am really excited to enter this challenge. I usually work with simple modern patterns but I think there are so many possibilities with the double wedding ring! I'm looking forward to the challenge!
Claire
I have always wanted o have a go at a double wedding ring, maybe this is just what I need. Thanks for the chance to win.
Jennifer
I have always wanted to do a double wedding ring quilt. Thanks for the chance to win the templates.
Liz
I'd love to win the templates, they're just the push I need to start a DWR!
Natalie
I would love to have them templates to help me get started on a double wedding ring quilt that I've been planning to do for some time.
Linda R
I would love to win these templates. I have never done one (DWR), and these would give me the push I need.
Tanya Isis Ayala
I. Wuld love to win the template for the challlenge im a new quilter and wantbtotry it out<br />
Sandy
I would love to make a DWR quilt for my brother who is getting married soon. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
{ HeatherK @ AReformedHeath'n }
I would love to try something new! Thanks for the info and the chance to win!
Ginny Worden
This sounds like an awesome challenge.Double Wedding Ring quilts are something that are so traditional it will be interesting to see the results of this challenge.
michelle b
I love these quilts! They look difficult but I love a good challenge!
Donna
Love the double wedding ring !! I have been saving my Aunt Grace fabrics to make one "someday". My mother has one on her bed (she's 90 yo) that her mother and grandmother pieced. Thanks for hosting the challenge and offering the giveaway. donnanb@gmail.com
Marie Atkinson
I have always loved the double wedding ring pattern and 7 years ago I made my first one with a pattern by Mary Ellen Hopkins. I found out it wasn't near as difficult as I had thought it would be. I would love to win these templates! Thanks
Irelle
Just the motivation I need to get started on this challenge. Pick me ! 🙂
AshleySaxon
I've been wanting to make a double wedding ring for so long! I have a set of cheap templates I got but they aren't very precise, would love to try these new ones!
Dani
I would love to have my own set of these!
gardenlore
a double wedding ring has been on my quilts to make list since i started sewing at 10 years old, but it has always seemed too intimidating. these templates might just be the ticket to getting it started.
Christy
I'd love to win the rulers! I've always wanted to make a DWR quilt.
Sarah
Ok, if I win these it'll be a sign that it's time to try a DWR. 🙂
hueisei
I love to win the rulers. The DWR quilt is a must to do list for next year project.
The Woolen Cellar
I have always wanted to make a Double Wedding Ring quilt. These templates would give me the start I need.
Nono
Hmmmm I hope I win…<br />My sister just got married and I feel like giving this quilt a try!<br />Thanks for the giveaway!
Catskill Quilter
This is one of my favorite patterns, but one I have never dared to try – until now! With the templates, maybe I can do it!
Rebeckah Austin
I would like to try!
cozy kitten quilts
OHMYGOSH!!! When I saw this I nearly flipped! I have been scouring the internet for Double Wedding Ring patterns, templates, or anything that would help me get started on one! These templates look great! Making this as part of a challenge will be even more motivating and fun! Hope to win the templates and ready to get started! :o)<br />Kay in Texas
LizzyClips
I'm so pumped about this challenge! Can't wait to give it a try!
Andrea
Those templates look amazing….how I'd love to play with them!!! for my own Double Wedding Ring quilt!
Teeeeeena
Please, Id love the chance to have the DWR template. Thanks.
Bruce Hiener
I would love to own a set of these templates! Thank you for the opportunity!
Barb in Mi
Yes, I am with you: DWR looks very intimidating! Thanks for a chance!
Bonnie58
I can't wait to try making a double wedding ring quilt. Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw
Jeanne
Winning the templates would be great as I have always wanted to make a double wedding ring quilt.
Ann in NC
With these templates, maybe a DWR is possible! I like DWR quilts. Will be fun to see the entries!
Jean
I love double wedding ring quilts but get a little nervous when see all those curves. Maybe this is the motivation I needed! Thanks for the giveaway.
Barbara @ Nähtante Quilts
I really love the Double Wedding Ring design, but I think I don't have enough experience to tackle such a project. With these rulers it looks worth a try. <br />Thanks for the chance!
Quilter in the Gap
In the words of Donkey of Shrek "pick me, pick me!!!" Thanks!
Caitlin T.
I've never done a double wedding ring and would love to try! It's such a gorgeous block. Thanks for giving away a template set!
Carin
Please include my name. I never made a double weeding ring … why? Don't know because I love that pattern. With those templates it looks like a piece of cake.
Jacklynn
Getting the double wedding ring templates and quilting along with you will tackle one of my quilting fears – curved seams. Thanks for the give away!
Jo
I have never made a DWR because of the curves, but maybe this would be a good time to try!
LJ
Me, too; I also have been intimated to tackle DWR quilts. I do love the pattern and perhaps this EZ ruler/templates are exactly what I need to shed my fear and 'go for it'!!
allypally
I've always wanted to do a DWR!!! Bring on the curves!<br />
Pinspot
Ok, the DWR intimidates me. But dresdens did too until I used her ruler!
Jolene
Double Wedding Rings are among my favorite quilts. Love to try my hand at one! Thanks for the entry!
Bruce Hiener
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Cruz
So excited to try this!
Mary on Lake Pulaski
I would enjoy a chance to give these templates a try!
Sheetal
Following this blog hop is making me get excited about starting a DWR quilt! I love Victoria's!
BC Miller
DWR templates and the opportunity to learn a new block. It couldn't be any better.<br />Thanks.
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Emily
What a fun challenge! I'd love to participate!
aeundrw
My sister just got engaged and I would love to make her a double wedding ring quilt for her.
Katy Cameron
I wow, that sounds like a great challenge to try and find something new and different with those templates :o) Thanks for the chance to win!
Mischelle
I love the double wedding ring pattern and would love to win the templates. Thanks for the chance.
Christie
I love playing with templates! Can't wait to see some of the creations.
Katelyn
Thank you so much for the giveaway!! I have never used a template and have been looking into them. I have also always wanted to make wedding rings! My sister had a vintage quilt passed down to her and I love looking at it!
Margaret
I'd love to try my hand at a DWR. I owe my sister a quilt, and I know this would be the perfect pattern for her.
Marisa
Definitely outside of my comfort zone-thanks for the opportunity! mmckee at wi dot rr dot com
Vicki H
I would love to try making a DWR with these templates. Thanks for the chance.
Marci Girl
Don't know if I am too late, but would LOVE to win these templates, they would be so helpful!
Muzikal Mama
It would be wonderful to try and make one of these! I have an antique one on my couch right now!
madquilter65
Wow I have been running across this quilt challenge every where. If I won one of these templates I definatly would make at least one ring for the challenge but I really want to make these for my children as the marry. Right now money is so very tight that if I won this I could start one with my scraps. Thanks for the chance!
Jodi - usairdoll
Hoping to still be able to sneek in the giveaway ;-). I have not made a DWR block so this is perfect to get me to try. Fingers crossed for the templates. Lots of great sponsors! I'm off to Pinterest to get some ideas.<br /><br />Thank you for a super giveway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Kavita Moza
waoooooooo<br />awesome rings <br />i wanna ref. this with my frndzzzzzzzzz……………..<br />https://fashionartificialjewellery.blogspot.in/
DKB
Sounds scary, I'd like to give it a try!