I stitched the rings with a matching multi-color thread. I started using the 1/4-inch foot, but it was tohard to keep the rings straight ahead -- Too much turning of the fabric, so I switched to the free-motion foot instead. I think that used up about 130 yards of thread just "tracing" the rings, according to the bobbins I burned through.
Now it's time to figure out what to do for the "white" parts of the design. I was trying to remember what I did the last time I quilted a wedding ring quilt ... Did I use clear thread or a matching thread for the quilting on top?
I am using a matching creame/beige thread that blends in with the background. I want the emphasis to be on the texture of the stitching, not the color. The Dream Wool batting puffs so nicely for this application!
I re-sized the motif and copied it to tracing paper. It's transparent enough to accurately pin the motif on the football shapes in the quilt. Then I can free-motion stitch it down. The tracing paper tears off easily afterwards.
Now for the stretched square blocks:
I LOVE how the Dream Wool batt puffs up so nice to show the relief in the quilting.
I'll admit: I'm a little stumped as to what to do with the border ... I'll have to think about that for a while longer.
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