DOUBLE RUBY RING

an English Paper Piecing pattern

skill level: intermediate

MB111
Materials + Supplies
EPP Supplies Printing Pieces
Fabric Glue Stick Printer
Lightweight Thread Cardstock
Needle Scissors (paper use)
Wonder Clips
Thimble

Fabric Requirements

Blocks: Various sized scraps or pre-cuts equaling about 3 yards of fabric (for example,
12 fat quarters). If you’re planning on fussy cutting, you’ll need even more.
Binding: 1/3 yard
Backing: 1 ¼ yards

Printable pieces PDF file included for you to print and cut at home. Craft cutting machine
files for Cricut and Silhouette also included. Does not include any physical papers or
templates. Does not include any tech support for cutting machine files.
Wall Hanging • 32" x 32" • #DoubleRubyRing
Designed by Michelle Bartholomew ©2021 PDF Pattern. Includes guidance for larger sizes.
Duplication of any kind is prohibited Print-at-home pieces & craft cutting machine files included.
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Pattern notes + updates:
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MiCHELLE BARTHOLOMEW
Q U I LT + DESI G N ST U DI O
 TABLE OF CONTENTS Favorite Supplies
If you are new to English Paper Piecing (EPP), here are a few of my favorite
supplies I recommend as you begin your journey. Try lots of options until you find
1 Favorite Supplies what works best for you!

Fabric Glue Stick

2 Fabric Selection
I prefer to use the Sewline glue pen and the yellow glue refills. I've also used
generic washable fabric glue with success. I just prefer the smaller glue tip from
3 Quilt Layout + Larger Sized Quilts the Sewline.

Lightweight Thread
4 Printing Paper Pieces
Look for thread in the 50 wt - 80 wt variety. Try to match your fabric. Or stock up on
a light and medium grey thread as those can blend in with many different colors.
5 Basting

Needle
8 Stitch Guide I like to use a longer, skinny needle like a #10 or #11 sharp or straw needle.

Wonder Clips
9 Block Assembly - Center
I love Wonder Clips for holding pieces together as I sew. Sew Tite magnets are
also helpful for larger pieces.
10 Block Assembly - Large Ring
Thimble
11 Block Assembly - Corners I have yet to find the perfect thimble for me, but one definately comes in
- Options 1, 2, and 3 handy for thicker sections of fabric.

13 Top Assembly

14 Quilt Assembly

15 Extra Content + Notes

**Please read through entire pattern before beginning, as there are

several design and layout options to choose from.

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 Fabric Selection Quilt Layout

Limit your color palette for a more traditional look, or throw in all your scraps for Decide between an Xs or Os layout. Each one gives a slightly different look that
a fun confetti version, like the one on the cover. Solid fabrics look gorgeous but you can accentuate by your color choices.
prints also shine! Here are a few fabric selection ideas to get you started.
Wall Hanging: 16 blocks = 32in x 32in quilt (layout 4 blocks x 4 blocks)

"X" layout "O" layout

Larger Sized Quilts

This pattern gives all the instructions for creating a wall hanging, but if you’d
like to create a larger size, here are a few layout suggestions. For fabric, as a rule
of thumb, 3 fat quarters can make 4 blocks; 1 1/2 yards can make 8 blocks. So, for
example, you could make a small lap sized quilt with 27 fat quarters or 6 3/4 yards
9 colors. 1/3 yard cut of each 7 colors. Lightest pink 1/2 yard. of fabric. If you cut extremely carefully, it can be done with a bit less.
Coral 1/3 yard. Pink 1/3 yard. Salmon
1/2 yard. Yellow 1/3 yard. Mint 1/2 yard.
Dark green 1/2 yard.

The inner and outer ring

pieces can also be cut with
charm square pieces! Using
a charm pack is a great
way to add variety without
buying a lot of yardage.

Use 3 charm packs and 2

additional 5" squares, plus
1 yard of corner and center
6 colors. Black fat eighth. Lt. pink fabric to make all 16 blocks. Small Lap/Large Wall Hanging: Throw:
1 yard. Lt. blue 2/3 yard. Turquoise 36 blocks = 48in x 48in quilt 64 blocks = 64in x 64in quilt
2/3 yard. Mustard 1 fat quarter. Dark (layout 6 blocks x 6 blocks) (layout 8 blocks x 8 blocks)
Pink 1 fat quarter.
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 Printing Paper Pieces
With the PDF pattern provided, you’ll be able to print and cut out as many blocks
as you’d like!

Paper
Before printing, load your preferred paper in the printer.
I like to use cardstock, somewhere between 140-215 gsm (I prefer closer to 147
gm). (67lb. Vellum Bristol Cardstock = 147 gm; 65lb. Cover Cardstock = 176 gsm;
80lb. Cover Cardstock = 216 gsm). If you’ve never printed your own EPP papers
before, experiment with what you like best!

Print
1. Open Adobe PDF Reader (free software)
2. Open PDF pattern file DoubleRubyRing-Print-and-Cut.pdf
3. File —> Print
4. Double check that the print settings are set at 100% or Actual Size.
5. Print Basting
6. Measure the 1 inch reference box and make sure it printed at the correct
size. If it measures correctly, print out as many pages as you’d like to make Because of all of the curves and tiny points in this block, I recommend glue
blocks. basting for all pieces.

Note: The block itself prints at just under 8in x 8in. 1. Select the fabric you want to use for the paper piece. Place it right side
down on the table.
Tip! Print out an extra block to reference as you are cutting and sewing the pieces 2. Decide where you want to put the paper piece on the fabric. Make sure
back together. there’s about 3/8" of fabric around the outside of the paper.
Cut paper pieces 3. Put a little glue in the middle of your paper piece on the blank side and
1. Before cutting, I recommend having some sandwich bags or envelopes stick the blank side of the paper piece to the wrong side of the fabric. You
nearby to keep each block separate and organized. should still be able to see the label facing you (e.g., 1a, 2b, etc.).
2. Cut out each block along the SOLID lines. DO NOT cut the dashed lines, 4. Cut the fabric out around the paper piece, leaving a seam allowance of
they are there to help line up the corner pieces during sewing. around 3/8". This doesn’t have to be exact.
3. You will have a total of 21 paper pieces per block. 5. Put glue along the edge of the paper piece (avoid getting glue on the
very edge of the template as it will be much harder to stitch through). Fold
4. Place those pieces in a sandwich bag/envelope. seam allowance over that edge and press and hold to secure it to the glue.
5. Continue following the steps above until you’ve cut out all your block Continue gluing and wrapping until all edges are covered.
pieces.

See next pages for basting tips for specifc pieces.

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 Basting Tips Basting Tips - Corners
For the concave curves, you will need Pieces 7a and 7b are the trickiest to baste because it is hard to find the tiny end
to clip around the curve with just the point. For the concave curve, clip the fabric with just the tip of the scissor around
tip of the scissor. the curve. Baste the concave curve first. Baste the straight edges last, really trying
to keep the fabric right along the tiny end point. .
For all pieces, baste the concave Example below.
curves first and the convex curves last.
Example below.

clip curve baste curve first

When basting pieces 1a, 1b, 6a, and 6b, baste the long edge last and make sure
the dog ear is pointing away from that side. Example below.

baste straight edges front view of the

basted piece
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 Stitch Guide Block Assembly - Center
I like to use a whip stitch on all straight edges. It is the stitch I can do the fastest, Below is my suggested sewing and block assembly guide. I’ve found it to be
and with some practice and a good thread color, it is hardly noticeable. Place two the easiest way to put it together, but feel free to deviate if needed!
pieces right sides together. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, just catching a tiny
bit of fabric from each side. Be careful not to sew through the paper. Start with the center piece and build the first ring around it. To do this, sew
piece 3c to 5c and then use a flat back stitch to attach to the center piece. Next
sew 1c, 2c, 4c, and 6c together. Sew this section to the center. I prefer to line up
6c and 5c to start sewing.

I recommend using the flat back stitch on all the curved sections. It is easier and
more accurate. With the wrong sides facing you, nestle the curved pieces into
each other (like they will be in the finished block). Use clips, Sew Tites, or painter's
tape to secure the pieces together. Keep the needle flat against the pieces as you
catch a little bit of fabric from each side.

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 Block Assembly - Large Ring Block Assembly - Corners - Option 1

Sew the individual pieces of each side of the large ring together. You'll have an "a" Use the dashed lines to line up the corner pieces and attach to the outside of the
side and a "b" side. block. Start sewing from the center line and then continue towards each edge.

Then attach one at a time to the center unit. My preferred order is to line up piece I like to take a few whip stitches in the middle and then do a flat back stitch as I
6a with 6c and start from there, stitching around to 1a and 1c. Then, line up 1b work my way to the tiny corner. This is the most fiddly part of the block, just do
and 1c and stitch around to 6b and 6c. I leave attaching 1a to 1b and 6a to 6b your best to sew that tiny edge corner and it will look great when you sew your
until the end of this section. blocks together!

Note: Because this section has the most pieces meeting together, you’ll most likely
need to do some easing in to get everything to fit.

finished corner stitching

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 Block Assembly - Corners - Option 2 Block Assembly - Corners - Option 3

If you have pre-planned your block color placement, you might find it easier to Instead of making any corner pieces,
sew the corner pieces together before assembling the blocks. Just make sure you you can appliqué the large ring onto a
have the correct colors in the correct orientation for the blocks. fabric square. Cut (16) 8 5/8" squares of
fabric (this fabric not included in pattern
materials list).

Make sure you've completed the

assembly of your large ring, as shown on
page 10.

Prep your ring for appliqué by gently

removing all EPP papers, tucking in any
tails, and pressing. Appliqué your ring to
the center of a 8 5/8" square.

Make 4 Make 8 Top Assembly

Lay out blocks in 4 rows of 4. Decide between starting with Xs or Os. See page 3
for illustration.
Instead of this Assemble like this*
Sew Blocks Together

Option 1 - Recommended - (easier to sew the fiddly corners with this method)
Gently remove the papers from each block. Carefully press each block. Open up all
of the seam allowance along the outside of the block. Press. Using a 3/8" seam (or
whatever seam allowance you used when basting your pieces), machine sew the
blocks together.

Option 2
Keep the papers in the blocks and continue to EPP to sew the blocks together.
Once all of your blocks are sewn together, gently remove the papers. Carefully
press the blocks. Open up all of the seam allowance around the perimeter of the
quilt top. Press.
*If you assemble your corners like this, you will need to sew everything together
Option 3 - for appliquéd blocks only
using EPP (Top Assembly Option 2 on next page).
If you skipped making corner pieces and appliquéd your ring pieces to a piece of
fabric (as explained above), sew appliquéd blocks together using a 1/4" seam.
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 Quilt Assembly Extra Content

Once you have completed your quilt top: I hope you've enjoyed making this pattern! I'd love to see how it turned out!!
Email pictures to me at [email protected].
(optional) Stitch around the entire perimeter about 3/16" away from the edge. This Or tag me on social media @michellebartholomew and use #doublerubyring
will keep your hand stiching in place after you trim / square up your quilt.
If you're looking for extra content, I've created more even resources for you online,
Place your backing fabric right side down. Secure sides. Make a quilt sandwich including stitching demos, links to facing tutorials, wall hanging suggestions, and
with the backing, batting, and top. Baste these layers together. more.

Quilt using your favorite method. A few ideas are listed below. www.michellebartholomew.com/DoubleRubyRing

Notes

Big stitch hand quilting using Machine quilting following the

No. 8 perle cotton. curves and then using cross-
hatching in corner pieces.

Once you've completed quilting, trim off extra batting and backing.
Square up your quilt.

Cut your binding fabric into (4) 2 1/2” x WOF (width of fabric) strips.

Sew your binding strips together to make one long strip. Press seams open.
Fold binding strip in half, wrong sides together, and press.

Sew binding to the quilt using your favorite method.

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