Victoria Findlay Wolfe Shares Double Wedding Ring Quilts
Victoria Findlay Wolfe, an improvisational quilter, is my most recent Sewing With Nancy guest who shares her modern, reinvented Double Wedding Ring designs. You might think of the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern with the signature interlocking rings as a very traditional quilt design. Get ready to change your perspective!
Made Fabric
One of Victoria’s signature design elements included in her quilts is made fabric. Somewhere in her Double Wedding Ring quilts you’ll find randomly pieced fabrics that are cut into quilt shapes. Watch Victoria and me demonstrate this improvisational technique online.
Double Wedding Ring Quilts, is this week’s Sewing With Nancy streaming video feature, watch online with my guest, Victoria Findlay Wolfe.
Iris by Night
Victoria’s quilt, Iris by Night, features made fabric in the concave squares. The quilt is a tribute to Victoria’s grandparents, Leo and Elda whose garden bloomed with yellow irises each spring. Memories and photos of that flower garden served as the inspiration and color palette for this charming quilt.
Photo courtesy of Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Photo courtesy of Victoria Findlay WolfeA Summer’s Day
Did you ever piece a quilt top that wasn’t perfect and then store it away in a closet? That’s what happened with the first version of Victoria’s quilt, A Summer’s Day. There’s no hint of a Double Wedding Ring quilt, just yet!
Later, she was inspired to cut it up, add to it, and give it new life. When you watch online, you’ll see how she turned a mistake into a thing of beauty!
Double-Edge Love
Double-Edge LoveRisk taking is great for your creativity! That’s what Victoria’s quilt Double-Edge Love is all about. She took the risk of cutting apart an already pieced quilt top that wasn’t going anywhere. What visually appeared were some sections that reminded her of her roots in the farmland of Minnesota, and the other parts resemble streets of New York City—now her home. Here’s a quilt that visually connects Victoria’s past with her present.
Victoria’s Book is Visually Inspiring
Victoria’s Book is Visually InspiringIf you need a boost of quilting adrenaline, a walk through Double Wedding Ring Quilts will provide the remedy. With full-size patterns for 10 quilts, the book will teach you the Double Wedding Ring basics plus Victoria’s unique fabric slashing and made fabric methods to create with personality.
Watch Double Wedding Ring Quilts (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.
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Mary Roberts
Certainly are visually inspiring. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Kathleen Yuhasz
Love these quilts! Very inspirational.
Sheila
I’m always interested in learning a new technique and Victoria’s book looks like a fun way to play with fabric.
Janetta Dobler
I have always felt intimidated by double wedding ring quilts – this makes it look like so much fun! Maybe I CAN do this??!! I would certainly be willing to give it a go, with this book!! Thank you Nancy and God Bless!! xo
Deb
The thought of tackling the double wedding ring always intimidated me until I saw Victoria’s quilts. I love the modern style and colors, and I’m now seriously working up the emerita to start one of my own. Thank you for the inspiration!
Randolph Case
Victoria’s work is inspiring and enabling! rmc
Stoney Monte
This is way out of my comfort zone but I would just love to run the risk of failure in the hopes of creating my own masterpiece. The book looks amazing…..
Jan
My favorite thing in the blog was the picture of Victoria’s grandparents. Thank you for sharing it.
Mitzi
WOW just looking at the pictures as inspired me. I have the center star finished. But never could figure out what to do with it. This is beautiful.
Cindy
I joined a modern quilt guild last yr and one of the first challenges was improvisational quilting. In my search of information on the topic, Victoria’s name popped up and I read of her “created” fabric and how she came about being a quilter – loved it. These quilts are beautiful and I especially like the garden inspired version – you can clearly see the inspiration (many times that is lost on me).
Debra
Gorgeous eye candy! I admire her fresh approach to timeless and traditional quilts. Thank you for a chance to win her book.
Debra
Gorgeous eye candy! I admire her fresh approach to traditional quilts. Thank you for a chance to win her book.
Erin Dumont
Improvisational quilting? Quilting has always been an activity that I’ve done with much thought, planning, and even though with much joy, always with a little anxiety. What a neat approach she has! I’d be thrilled to win the book!
Adelijne
Holy cow! I am officially gobsmacked! I am so intrigued to really see how this is done. Please, please pick me too!
Elaine Gates
Sometimes quilts are just learning experiences or therapy sessions for our tangled lives, and I love VFW and her creative fabric process. Would love to win this book and try my hand at her technique.
Adelijne
Holy cow! I am officially gob smacked! I am so intrigued to really see how this is done. Please, please pick me too!
Brenda Ackerman
I have watched these episodes quite a few times and enjoy it every time! I am putting together a traditional Double Wedding Ring quilt right now and would love to win a copy of her book! Thank you for the opportunity and for continuing to introduce us to the variety of methods that are very often an eye opener to a wonderful path of creativity!
CJ Hines
I love Victoria’s style! She has such a unique perspective and great eye for putting things together.
Pat pearl
This is certainly inspiring. We always think when we make a mistake that we have to do a lot of ripping. Maybe not!
Debra
I’ve always wanted to make a wedding ring quilt and the new options make it even more appealing. I can’t believe how different they look than the traditional pattern!
Bonnye
Thank you for the inspiring quilt. It is beautiful.
Susan Spiers
The bright colors are outstanding! What a great giveaway-thank you!
Denise Penn
I was thrilled to watch Victoria on Sewing With Nancy! I have a box of orphan/sample blocks that I was loathe to dispose of, thinking that surely they can be of use somewhere. Then…BAM! I was stunned at the beauty she created from such mismatched pieces!
Thank you so much for making this offer!
Diane C
A Double Wedding quilt is on my list of quilts to make — this book just might bring it closer to the top of the list.
Shirley Sobieck
This is like a dream come true. I hope to make a double wedding ring quilt in my life time. I am always looking for the best and easiest way possible. I am a beginner quilter, so any instructions would be helpful.
BevM
My grandmother quilted a beautiful double wedding ring quilt for her bed. I do not know where it is now. I would love to try a modern version.
Helen L.
Beautiful! I have an “old fashioned” WR quilt in progress! Hope to complete by Oct.
Love Victoria’s quilts. Saw one in Cedarburg, WI a couple years ago. And, she spoke at MN Quilters a few years ago. So inovative with her “made fabric”!
Kim H
So “Creative” I’m inspired to dig into my endless scrap supply and create some fabric myself!
Rena Pickering
Ah, I am hearing impaired and love the printed materials, and I dearly love your show it is always in close captions. Thank you for that!
Nancy
Stunning and inspirational quilts! Particularly love Iris by Night.
Debbie B
I really admire Victoria’s ability to “play” so beautifully with color. Her creativity is amazing. Thanks for sharing her lovely work.
Linda Gleason
Beautiful. Not sure that I am ready to tackle it as a beginner.
Pat
The quilts shown are amazing. Truly a leap of faith to cut up a quilt top and make it into something totally different. Thanks for the chance to win this intriguing book.
Starla
Beautiful ideas!
Becki Gilchrist
Really impressive! Have a box of finished 1/4 circles and I think I will try something very untraditional with them.
Mary Smith
What interesting concepts. I’m not fond of contemporary quilts but these photos have me intrigued. I’m ready to take another look!
Doris C.
Thank you for this inspirational program. Beautiful work that has inspired
me to sew, sew, sew and quilt, quilt, quilt. Working with fabric is truly a joy for me. Sewing and stitching as mother and grandmother taught, in-
spired and gifted me.
Maryjo
I had the privilege of meeting Victoria at QuiltCon 2016. What an amazing artist and lovely person. I so enjoyed this video.
Leigh
Oh my goodness! Just Beautiful. I have several wedding ring quilts that my grandmother sewed and then quilted by hand. I’m in the midst of creating a diamond wedding ring but I can’t wait to be inspired.
Leigh
Oh my goodness! Just Beautiful. I have several wedding ring quilts that my grandmother sewed and then quilted by hand. I’m in the midst of creating a diamond wedding ring. I can’t wait to be inspired.
Shirley Clark
Wow! These are gorgeous and so unique!
Jodi Bowlden
Amazing the transitions. I am working on giving myself permission to re-cut and alter things that no longer work for me.
Rand Case
Victoria’s work is both inspiring and enabling! Thanks!
Alice
I have a double wedding ring quilt project started. I have always loved the pattern and hope that I can finish mine.
mindi
First of all, Victoria’s quilts are FABULOUS! And….what she does is so inspiring. Now, I need to dig those half baked goodies out of the closet. (They weren’t goodies b4 seeing this video.) Thanks for the giveaway!
Love your shows and blog Nancy!
E. Ann
Love double wedding ring. Love the inspiration even when things don’t turn out as planned. Thanks for chance at book!!
Anne Z.
I am inspired to use the improvisational technique to make my own fabric. I love how Victoria Wolfe has taken such a traditional pattern and made it Modern.
Edith Gorzo
Victoria’s quilts are fabulous. Thanks for the draw and the inspiration.
Betty Edwards
Amazing quilts, the Double Wedding Quilt is just an explosion of love!
Jan
Love the twist on the traditional.
Tina
These are great! I think I would like to try one of these. I’m a little skeptical of my abilities. Thank you.
Jade
I’ve always wanted to try a double wedding ring quilt and this book gives me the incentive to buy the Double Wedding Ring Accuquilt die to try one!
Naomi
Love the modern take on double wedding ring quilts
Ruth L
Dear Nancy,
I have been a huge fan of Ms Wolfe’s quilts ever since seeing her on an episode of your television show several years ago. My bucket list includes a double wedding ring quilt, inspired by the red and white design on the cover of Victoria’s book! I be be so delighted to win a copy! Thank you for highlighting such incredible artists!
Warm regards,
Ruth L
Joanne P.
Made a wedding ring quilt from a kit years ago….would love to have a copy of the book and make a “modern” improvisational wedding ring!
Marty
I always thought I liked the traditional WR pattern but never made one… now I know why: the quilts were lovely but too “placid” for me to want to make all that effort. The mixture of hues and textures in this “updated” method truly excite my interest and have me wanting to “create fabric” to make one truly my own version!
Barbara Eylers
Love the quilts. Would love to get this book. The quilt group could make this quilt for a raffle.
Candice
WOW! Those are awe inspiring. I have a diamond wedding ring pattern waiting for me – I’m now a step closer! I may conquer my fear of choosing the right colors/fabrics.
Arline Bivins
I have always LOVED the Wedding Ring Quilt. I would love to win this book. It’s so inspiring and I’d like to make it for my Granddaughter for when she gets married which is in the near future. Thanks for such inspiration on so many sewing projects on your show.
Arline Bivins
I LOVE the Wedding Quilt Pattern and want to make it for my Granddaughter in the near future. I’d like to THANK YOU Nancy for all your inspiration and projects you provide the public to make us BETTER seamstresses, Quilters and Artists in our craft.
Cassy L.
Oh, my goodness…these are wonderful versions of a timeless classic!
wanda
The Double Wedding Ring pattern has long been a favorite of mine.
Rhonda D in KY
The Double Wedding Ring quilt is my all time favorite!!! I have one that my mother and grandmother made years ago. To me it is priceless! I haven’t made one yet so winning this book might push me to get started on one.
Thunder
I love Victoria’s quilts. It would be great to win one of her books. Thanks for the chance.
Martha Hood
Haven’t made any of the wedding ring quilts- looking at them, love them, would love to be the one to get this book- love your videos thanks for all the good ideas you show
Sharon Davis
I love the double wedding ring quilts – both the modern version and oh how I do love the original version. So beautiful. I aspire to someday become good enough a quilter to tackle such a challenge! Thank you for sharing these beautiful quilts with us!
Catherine Gregoire
Beautiful work. So much talent. Thank you for sharing.
Judy
Thanks for all the information you share, Double wedding ring quilts are so beautiful and someday, maybe I will make one..
Arden
I had a lot of fun making a small double wedding ring quilt which was lots of fun and easy. I have an ugly quilt top I would love to cut up and mix into another quilt. Great idea here! Thanks for the video….arden