Tuesday Tips!

Wow! Fascinating! I’m a speech-language poiholagtst. I saw this on Pinterest and am fascinated by it. Thank you for the step by step explanation. I think this is a form of art I may actually be able to accomplish! Very cool!

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Thank you for the videos they are very helpful!

It’s a good idea, but the points disappear. If you’re wanting a nicely made quilt with proper points, this isn’t the method to use. I’ve been sewing for over 50 yrs and the bias in these blocks makes them come out wonky. Don’t expect anything more than a fun little throw with cut off points. I’m disappointed. Sorry.

I bought the ruler so I could make a gift quilt. I’m a pretty experienced quilter (25 years of serious quilting) and have made some complicated patterns, but I could not figure out how to do this one. Despite following the instructions as closely as possible, rereading and rereading, and then finding this page, I just couldn’t get my seams to meet as they should.

I’ll try again since I spent the money on the ruler and pattern, but I have to admit, I’m very discouraged.

I too am an experienced quilter/sewer. I agree with the other comments. The piecing is easier if centers are found. The traditional curve piecing way. I am working on squaring the block to the 10". The instructions are really hard to follow. I was told by the retailer that Metro Rings was more difficult than the other patterns. I don’t see myself taking a chance on the other patterns. Very disappointed in this purchase.

I’ve been working on piecing my Metro Rings quilt (I’m not one to give up!). I purchased Wonder Tape (stuff is awesome) to help in my curved piecing. I did not trim up my strips sets to the 10 inches width, for some reason I needed the extra fabric when squaring to the 9 1/2. Squaring the completed block to the 10 inch was really confusing, but I have to admit when following your tips exactly; it did work out. I do love the look of the curved patterns, doing them does get easier. More instructional videos would be great. Feeling better about my purchase,

I actually couldn’t disagree more with some of the comments. I just finished my third Metro Rings Quilt with plans to make another, admittedly, I took a class before making my first one because it was the first QCR Quilt I’d done. I’ve since also made Metro Hoops and am currently working on Urban Pods.

My points are exactly matched. I found it helped, while squaring up, to place a small 6" creative grids clear ruler at the point and matched it up with the 4 3/4 mark exactly. (I put pictures on Instagram).

I spent two days (well not full days) cutting out all of the bits. Started assembling blocks yesterday. (well 1 block). I unstitched it once – but pretty satisfied with my second stitching. Yes it is complex but I think the results will be worth it. I hope it does not end up wonky, as someone mentioned.

Had I read these comments first I likely would not have attempted this. But I will stick with it.

I bought the ruler and Metro Rings pattern at the Houston Quilt Festival. This is so much fun! Am looking forward to making more of your designs.

Hi! I love this pattern, and Im working on my own one right now. I’m wondering on the last step (sewing blocks of 4 together) how the seams should be pressed?

Thanks!

As a shop owner and trying to teach this pattern to a class it was quite frustrating. Too many details are missing in the pattern. I don’t think we should have to go to the blog to find all the details, they should be in the pattern. Updating the pattern would be GREAT. Patterns and rulers aren’t cheap for this project. Not sure I will order more patterns because of the frustration my students had.

I have been quilting for 40 years and have made many complex patterns. I have to say this pattern and directions just don’t work. The points just don’t work. I think the issue is trimming to 1/8th of an inch at the curved seams. I am trimming to 1/4 inch now. Bias edges of the arches are just too much. They won’t iron out nice and flat. Sorry, but this method is a major disappointment. I’ve made 2 other double wedding ring quilts using the traditional method and didn’t have any trouble.

This quilt pattern is made for those adventurous souls who are willing to try something new in order to get something different. It will not always look exactly like a traditional curved piecing Block, so throw that idea away.I have both rulers and several patterns. I am a modern traditionalist and love this pattern. There is more than one way to make a chicken sandwich. If problems arise when trying to square up the block,NYSE whatever method works for you.

I am very disappointed in this pattern.
I am an experienced quilter and find that this pattern just doesn’t work.
Simply a waste of money after purchasing the ruler plus all of the fabric!
Sorry but that is the way I feel – piecing should be fun but this one surely lacks!

I was beguiled at the concept of the QCR, but after carefully measuring, cutting and sewing I am very disappointed with my purchase, the money wasted on fabric. It is not easy, it is not quick, it is a huge disappointment. I am determined to finish the quilt, but so far it has been a huge pain. There is no joy in this at all.

I wish you would show better pictures on cutting with fat quarters as that is what i am using rather than a layer cake. The drawings in the pattern don’t on the fat quarter layout don’t seem to look the same in different pictures – (of where to put your ruler curve and cut!) is it off the edge? on the one side? the bottom cutting edge is supposed to be on your 6 3/4 mark? obviously it won’t make the correct curves if they aren’t cut correctly

My sister in laws decided to make Metro Rings for a wedding present for our daughter. 3 generations got together several times to complete it & we had a ball! Our motto was"This pattern is very forgiving". We had so much fun that this summer we tried Chic Country as a wedding present for a niece & had even more participation. Thank you for providing us with so many great memories to share.

My sister in laws decided to make Metro Rings for a wedding present for our daughter. 3 generations got together several times to complete it & we had a ball! Our motto was"This pattern is very forgiving". We had so much fun ,that this summer we tried Chic Country as a wedding present for a niece & had even more participation. Thank you for providing us with so many great memories to share.

Can this pattern be changed to make a queen size?

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I worked this one up as a wedding gift (the wedding guests brought fat quarters to the wedding). I was so pleased with the final quilt! The bride cried when she saw it. The best reaction to a gifted quilt I’ve ever received! ♥

I have become my own “curve master” sewing the arcs, however, the first trimming of wpt to 9 1/2 " to the 1/8" edge did not give arcs with matching points. I trimmed off the 1/8" and instead trimmed up to the top and bottom edge of arcs and sized to 9 1/2". When I paired (2) wpt sets with a 1/4" seam, I did get the arcs to meet when the setting triangle was added. There are lots of issues with this pattern.