Double wedding ring templates

Probably both brands would work equally well. Pick the one with the instruction book you like better. I have Shar Jorgensen's and had absolutely no difficulty assembling by machine. It comes in 2 sizes, and mine is the smaller size. Roberta in D

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I've done 2 DWR -- one traditional DWR with templates and one special DWR via paper piecing (Judy Niemeyer's Wedding Star -

-- go to patterns and search Wedding Star) She also has basic DWR as well. If I were to do another one (and someday I might) -- I would probably do it the Paper Pieced method. It took FAR LESS TIME and the accuracy was spot on! (even though the pattern was more complex).

If you want more info as to why I prefer the PP method over the templates -- post back and I'll be happy to give more than my 2 cents! :-)

Thanks for that Kate,

Although I really like the wedding star and I don't mind paper piecing I still really like the look of the traditional DWR I will take your comments on board though. I love Judy Niemeyer's patterns, especially the Hawaiian star. Definitely a website to go back to.

There doesn't seem to be a retailer who sells Shar Jorgensen's templates so I might have to rethink it anyway. Thanks for your help Michelle

The Shar Jorgensen templates are now sold with an Omnigrid label. JoAnn's carries them. So you can often find them on sale, or use a coupon for them.

Pati, > Thanks for that Kate,

Howdy!

I have both Shar's and John Flynn's (older) templates; both work just fine.

R/Sandy

If you like FPP try using the templates with foundations for the arcs. I taught a class of beginners DWR methods using a very light sew in interfacing for the foundation for the arcs (traced from the templates) and then using the templates to cut the "backgrounds". The foundations don't have to be pulled out and they give a stabilized arc that is exactly the right size/shape. Result - 7 KS quilts in about as many weeks, including one of the WR Star by JN made by a real beginner.

Thanks for the links Sandy, I live in the U.K and so far haven't found anywhere here. I will check out the shipping rates from the shops you listed. Thanks again Michelle

Hi Michelle I have just checked with a few of my regular places over here, and I found all three stock the templates. They don't say which ones they are, but you could ask - they look like the sort of templates that are Marti Michell's, they have the same logo on them as some Marti Michell's in the same catalogue.

They are all good to order from. I have ordered mostly from Cotton Patch and Creative Grids; but I'm sure Quilt Direct are as good. They all stock the same set, though, by the look of it. . In message , Michelle Jolley writes