The NYC MOD DWR Challenge
Posted on July 9, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in ChallengesThe New York City MOD quilters are offering up a challenge.
It’s a Double Wedding Ring Challenge!
They’ve teamed up with EZ Quilting/Simplicity, Interweave, and Juki to use the Double Wedding Ring templates or pattern to create a project, then enter it for a chance to win fabulous prizes from the sponsors!
UPDATE!! The winner of the set of templates in my give-away is June! Congratulations, June, and thanks to everyone for playing along. I hope you all decide to enter the challenge, templates or not!
Here’s what the rulers look like:
And if you leave a comment on this post, you’ll be entered for a chance to win this very set of rulers for yourself! Then you’ll have no excuse for not entering this challenge. Did I mention there are prizes? Lots of fabulous prizes?
This challenge is open to everyone. Everyone. Anyone. All quilters of any style. (As long as you make your quilt out of 3 layers and bind it.)
Here are the categories:
SMALL: ONE RING! Under 20″ . . . or even smaller . . . this is a great way to introduce yourself to curved piecing and play around with the design.
TRADITIONAL: 4 rings or larger: Don’t stray too far from the traditional style of Double Wedding Ring pattern for this category.
MODERN: 4 rings or larger: ANYTHING GOES! Put your own modern spin on this traditional design. Let your imagination run wild.
This challenge is a great way for you to learn a new technique, try something new, and show off your creativity. If you need inspiration, one of the sponsors, The Quilt Alliance, has put together a Pinterest page with examples of Double Wedding Ring quilts included in their Quilt Index.
Go visit the NYC MOD Quilters post HERE for more information about the deadlines, a list of the sponsors, and a list of the fantastic prizes. You can find out who the judges are, how the prizes will be awarded, and how to upload your entry into the contest when you’ve got it finished. You have until December 1st, so get started!
If you don’t want to wait to try and win a set of the rulers (even though there are lots of chances if you visit everyone on the blog hop), the EZ Double Wedding Ring template set and single arc can be purchased HERE or ask at your local quilt shop. You do NOT have to use these templates in order to enter the contest.
I will tell you, however, that these templates sure do make it easy. I could hardly wait to try them out, so I made this little sample using mine, and it was way quicker than I thought it would be:
Are you surprised that mine has a cowboy theme? I didn’t think so. I’m giving this one to My Cowboy to use in his Cowboy Cave when we get our house all finished. Or maybe I’ll steal it back to use in our living room when it’s finished.
I’m thinking about using this piece of fabric in my actual challenge piece . . . hmmm . . . I have way too many ideas for this!
Here’s the Blog Hop schedule so you can go visit everyone and have lots of chances to win yourself a set of these fabulous rulers:
July 8th:
July 9th:
ME!
July 10th:
July 11th:
July 12th:
July 13th:
July 14th:
July 15th:
July 16th:
July 17th:
July 18th:
July 19th:
And don’t forget to comment here for a chance to win a set of the rulers. I’ll draw a winner next Tuesday, July 16th. So go get started on your DWR Challenge plan!
I have slways liked this pattern but have been hesitant to start. The templates look pretty easy. Thanks!
I would really like to make a double wedding ring quilt becuase I have one that my grandmother made!
What a wonderful prize ~ no excuses to try the Double Wedding Ring quilt ~ Thanks for the opportunity ~
I`d love to play with these rulers.Happy sewing.Can´t wait to see your project!
I am really getting tempted to join this challenge. I have avoided a DWR for some time now. This might be a fun way to try it.
I would like to make a double wedding ring quilt sometime. The rulers look like it would make it easier to peice together.
If I am ever to attempt this pattern, I will need a set of templates and instructions. Maybe I’ll get lucky and win!
I have always wanted to make a wedding ring quilt. But haven’t had the right tools. My daughter got married last Sept. I want to make here one but instead I did a New York Beauty paper piece. I still want to make her a wedding ring quilt. I would love to win these great rulers. Thanks
I love your sample!!! Uh oh, you are going to get me sucked into yet another project aren’t you?!?! Easy, huh? I always heard they were hard. hymmmm
Cool cowboy version, Shelly!
I would love to make a DWR.
DWR is one of my favorite patterns, but I’ve never made one. I’m thinking these rulers would be a great help! I love your cowboy-themed DWR!!
Thanks for the DWR template giveaway. Would love to try this challenge.
This would be a great gift for my son’s wedding.
I’d love to try out the DWR. I’ll take your word for it that it’s easy. 🙂
I’d love a set of templates! Otherwise I will need to call my neighbor and see if she will let me borrow her set. 😀 She has every template and quilt pattern known to man. LOL!
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. Thus, one of the very first quilts that I ever made was a double wedding ring. However, I did have a sense of time and made it in a table topper size. It was lovely, if I do say so myself. I had no idea that curved piecing was hard. After all I had just sewn two wedding gowns and a bridesmaid and flower girl dress the previous year. Lots of curves in those things. But those templates might make things easier. When next I tried curved piecing it was an improved 9-patch and a template made that easier. With this template set, I might make a larger DWR.
With those rulers, I’ll bet I might stand a chance of making a DWR. I’ve had a low volume version nagging at the back of my mind for years.
Those templates scare me but I’m totally intrigued to try it. What a great challenge!
So exciting! I’m wanting to make one for my parents’ 35th anniversary.
This is on my list of quilts to make one day so it’s very tempting. Winning the rulers could tip me over the edge. Thanks!
I am seriously thinking about doing this challenge. I have always loved the double wedding ring pattern, now I am thinking this may be the time to try it. I would love to have this tool in my toolbox to make this challenge easier and maybe continue making double wedding ring quilts.
Shelly, your block is sooooo awesome! I really love it! Make me one! haha! (no, seriously)
I’m definitely joining the challenge! Can’t wait!
Our 50th anniversary is in December. I would love to make a double wedding ring quilt for my husband.
I’ve always been a little afraid of this pattern. This seems like the encouragement to give it a go! Thanks!
I have always been intimidated by this pattern, but the rulers seem like they would help a ton – thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to try my hand at a double wedding ring!
These rulers look great – would love to give them a try.
I’ve been trying to work up the courage to give this pattern a shot. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would to make one of these quilts and these templates sure would help!
What a great idea for making a DWR quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m eager to give this one a try and am hoping I’ll at least be able to pull a mini together for the challenge.
I am looking forward to seeing the double wedding creations.
HELLO, WOULD LOVE TO TRY THIS BLOCK!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
I like your version of it, it looks very round. Some I’ve seen are kind of like a rounded square shape. This gives me courage 🙂
This is great encouragement for me to work on this pattern!
I’m intrigued. Even the templates look complicated. I’ll have to go see if I can check out the instructions that come with them–are they used together? Thanks for showing something new 🙂
I have never tried curved piecing and love the look of a scrappy double wedding ring.
I love your cowboy ring–gorgeous colors! I would love a chance to win the rulers, thanks!!
Love the cowboy center and the fun challenge. Many thanks for the giveaway.
I trust that your comment about how easy the double wedding ring is with these templates Shelly! Therefore I need to win some!!
What fun!
I want to make this quilt one day, maybe this challenge will help me take the plunge.
Those stripes are captivating! You *must* use them in your DWR 😉 Thanks for the chance!
I’ve never made a double wedding ring. Someday, perhaps!
you’ve inspired me to join in on the fun!!! thx!!
Jodym7@yahoo.com
the cowboy ring is fantastic! thanks for the chance to win the templates. 🙂
I have always wanted to try a wedding ring quilt. maybe this will be the incentive I need to just do it…. Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw
This looks so hard, but maybe it’ll be easier with the templates. Thanks!
Count me in please!
Such a cool pattern! Fingers crossed for the templates!
Thanks for the chance to win these awesome templates.
Good time to try out that DWR block.
I’m hoping winning these templates would get my butt in gear to finally attempt this quilt pattern I love so much :D!
I love your cowboy themed ring! That would be perfect for my son (or daughter for that matter!) With these templates I might even actually be able to enter the one-ring challenge! 🙂
i would love to win and give it a try babscorbitt@gmail.com
Wow this is a fabulous challenge and giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to win the rulers! Your mini quilt is a great insiration for giving it a whirl.
I am so excited by this contest! I’d love to win the templates because I’m all ready to start!
What an exciting challenge!! I think every quilter has done this or would like to do this. Too many quilts to do.
thanks
deb
I would love to give this a try!
How cool, I’d love to win a sew of these rulers.
Looks like a fun contest!
Hope to try out the templates soon!
I love what you did with one block! I’d be thrilled to win a set of templates.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Love your cowboys! The templates look like the way to go!
I love these quilts! They look complicated but I love a good challenge!
Thanks for the chance to win! I’d love to win the template!
This is something I have always wanted to try.
Thanks Bev
I like your “cowboy wedding” quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
DWR is the design of the first quilt that caught my eye. I’d really like to make my own with yellow background and different types of reds for the rings. Thank you for putting my name in the hat for this drawing.
love the rodeo fabric – can’t wait to see yours finished – thanks for the chance to win a template set 🙂
Always wanted to start double wedding ring quilt, why not now with the chance to win template set. The templates seem to make your chance of success much better. And that’s always nice
I really like your fussy-cut cowboy! Great idea for a fun focus fabric. Hadn’t thought of that! Sounds like a fun challenge!
I’d love to win the rulers. I’ve always wanted to make a DWR quilt.
I haven’t make any DWR before but I love to make a Traditional version. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love double wedding ring quilts, but I am afraid to try one. Maybe the new template will make it possible!
I would love to create something for the challenge!
I love the DWR, but have never dared to try one. Maybe this challenge will get me going… Thanks!
What a great contest. Pushing the boundaries is always fun.
I’ve done DWR with paper piecing , I liked the results but mot the method.
I’d love to try theses templates!
I love that rodeo double wedding ring sample – what a clever idea!
Love your cowboy ring! I have to enter because if I win the templates then I have no excuse to not enter the challenge! Love your stripe fabric too. Have fun and thanks for the chance.
I’d love to win these templates though I admit that the templates even make me a bit paranoid!! I love the DWR pattern and I’m glad to hear that the templates make the process so much easier.
I would love to win thee rulers to give the DWR a go.
I would love to win a set of rulers and join along – thanks for the give away!
The quilt looks quite intimidating to make, but I’d love to give it a try!
I would love the give the templates a try. I would see a tablerunner as a doable size to start with. Thanks for the chance.
I made a Double Wedding ring quilt years ago, never finished. I would like to try it again!
I love your “ranchy” DWR block!
I’d love to win these. I vacillate between wanting and not wanting to make anything DWR. These would put me in the “definitely” column. Thanks for offering this opportunity.
I would love to try out this quilt and challenge
I just finished quilting a double wedding ring quilt for a customer. If I win the rulers, I’ll have to make one of my own!
Love your DWR. It’s great seeing all the different blocks. I have never made a DWR block and I’m happy to hear the templates are easy to use and work. I have not had the best luck with templates in the past. I’d really like to give this block a try for the contest. I can do one block right? hehe.
Thank you for a super giveway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the idea of using the rings as a window!
it looks like such a great competition! Now I just need to find time to enter!
Great fun! Thank you so much!
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June
Awesome tools! Looks like something I would love to use.
Thank you again – the templates have arrived!