Wedded Bliss

Well, this quilt top has been a long time in the making.  For some time, I used it as a 'leaders and enders'.  Then, I would buckle down and do a large portion of the sewing at a time.

I had a little problem when I ran out of background fabric and ordered more - and it wasn't the right background, so ordered more - and it wasn't right either!  I finally found the original purchase for the background and found out it wasn't 'bleached white',  or 'snow', but it was white PFD (prepared for dying).

I did change the original pattern just a TAD by cutting the blocks down to 9.5'' instead of 10'' so that less of the corner triangles stuck out .  I like it a lot better than way, although none of them are perfect - I can see why it might be a better idea to leave the blocks at 10''.

I am calling this one Wedded Bliss (since the corner triangles are a red/white polka dot from Bliss).  The rest of the fabric is 2 jelly rolls of April Showers.  The pattern is ''Metro Rings'' done with the Quick Curve Ruler.

It is 72'' square - so I plan to add an at least 5'' border to get it large enough for a queen size quilt.  I have 5 yards of aqua/white polka dot from Bliss I have been hoarding saving for years that I think I will use for the backing for this.  I am going to use the navy/white polka dot for the binding.  I guess I will piece the backing and then make the top to fit the backing so it's as large as it can be.  I do have some April Showers left to piece into the backing if necessary.  I just don't want all this work going into a quilt that isn't big enough to use on a bed - especially since it's a double wedding ring variation.

This quilt top tested my patience and my skills.  I love the pattern, but I don't think I'll ever be making another one again!