Today I’m pulling another Double Wedding Ring from the quilt top cupboard.
I’m the one that pieced it. I didn’t have a destination in mind for it when I made it, I just wanted to try the pattern, so it hasn’t been quilted.
As you can see by the colors, I made it in the 1990′s when there were a lot of Amish inspired quilts being made.
I’d like to quilt this one. but now I’m thinking it would be a good idea to add another row to the width? It was made for a full sized bed, and I’m finding that a lot people have Queen sized beds..or larger! I have a large baggie with extra pieces. I cut too many, which I do sometimes. It gives me more options for choosing the pices as I sew them together…BUT I’m not sure I have more of that same black? I could applique the edges to a solid of some color and have straight edged borders? I’m undecided..so back in the cupboard it goes..to age a bit. ;)
This is the only photo I have of the top and it looks a bit washed out? In real life it’s much richer.
Here’s a version of a Double Wedding Ring I made for a girl my older son was dating several years ago. She was a sweet girl and came over to walk my dog every day when I had surgery and wasn’t able to do it.
She had some “family issues” and felt a bit lost sometimes. We had a lot of talks.
She had a love for all things Celtic and I thought if I pieced the arcs with a solid black the pattern might have a Celtic knot feel?
I quilted a message into the corner of the quilt, then whipped embroidery floss around the stitches so the words showed up better. I don’t know if that method has a name..but it worked well. I also quilted in a spider web in the corner of one of the larger areas. The others have a Celtic knot/floral design. In Victorian times spider webs were added to crazy quilts quite often. They were thought to be like a dream catcher and were good luck symbols.
The message says:
If you’re feeling lonely, or if you’re feeling sad, just wrap yourself inside your quilt, and things won’t be as bad. No matter where you go in life, no matter what you feel, this quilt will be here for you, it’s something that is real.
Tags: Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt, Double Wedding Ring Quilt from solids, machine pieced
Your Amish double wedding ring is beautiful, and very worth finishing. I hope there’s another row in those scraps. Even if you don’t have the exact black, it could work. Make do, you know. And the girl’s quilt is lovely. What a sweet sentiment. I’m sure she’ll cherish it all her life, knowing that someone cared enough to make her this beautiful quilt.
I like both of these wedding ring quilts. The first one is kind of classic looking – more age shouldn’t hurt it. The second one is such a lovely gift! The message you embroidered into it is so caring. How lucky for her to have you to talk to.
I love them both but the quilt with the message is so very special ….thats just how a quilt should make a person feel…warm and safe and loved
Thanks for sharing
Tim
I love the look of your double wedding ring, have never seen it w/ a black background. I think your 90s colors are timeless and feel the color arrangement in the rings is very effective. It’s beautiful…hope you will finish it one day!
The second quilt is beautiful as well, and it does have that Celtic feel to it. What a lovely gift to your son’s friend, and such a lovely message.
Both of these quilts are beautiful…..and that second one certainly does have a celtic feel to it! Very nice to have that lovely verse on it for her…..I’m sure it meant a lot to her!
Beautiful wedding rings–both so different and each special. I know you will make the right decision for your quilt even if you can’t find the same black.
The purple Celtic one is really pretty! I’m sure your young friend appreciated the message and the love sewn into the quilt.
What beautiful quilts!! The Amish one really caught my eye, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with a black background. I know that the celtic one is well loved and will always remind her that someone cared.
Crispy
i got goosebumps reading your message .. such a sweet touch – and i hope it will always be something she can hold onto. it’s a beautiful quilt!
Both quilts are wonderful. I haven’t tried the double wedding ring pattern yet- it looks like you have it mastered!
I love any Double Wedding Ring and you’re right, they age well, lol
Hi Ann Hope you re feeling well? Very interesting posts on Double Wedding Ring pattern quilts. They each looks so different depending on the color ways. Thanks for sharing! I always love seeing what you find in that cupboard!
love
lizzy
Is it easier to do a Wedding ring by hand or by machine? Haven’t tried one yet…but am getting more secure in my 1/4″ seams.
You are the most prolific quilter I’ve ever known! ;o) superb work. Love your pictures…
What a lovely gift for that young girl! I’m impressed with anyone who does a DWR and you’ve done 2 (that we know of). Amazing. Did you hand piece, or machine?
Your oak leaf wreath is beautiful! I can see why you used that rich, warm brown. Judging by that lovely blue and white quilt, you were quite ambitious early on!
very nice learning experiences… we need them..