Double Wedding Ring Quilt

A double wedding ring quilt consists of two layers of interlacing wedding rings that intersect and overlap each other. It is made from high quality fabrics and the quilt's arc shaped pattern gives it an innovative and pretty look. Unlike other quilts, the double wedding ring quilt no only keeps you warm, but also holds a lot of meaning to it. The interlocking circles of the quilt are considered to express the unbreakable love between the couple. In fact, some even say that the rings on the quilt represent the wedding rings couples exchange while getting married. Though buying a double wedding ring quilt can be an expensive affair, here is an easy way to sew a double wedding ring quilt, which will not only look beautiful but will also add a more personal touch to it.

How to Sew a Double Wedding Ring Quilt?

Though sewing a double wedding ring quilt may look like a difficult task, by following the following double wedding ring quilt making instructions you can accomplish this task with comparative ease.

Material Needed and Instructions

To make yourself a double wedding ring quilt, you will need a few things. First of all, you will need different pattern blocks to make the quilt. Then you will require a sewing machine and some common sewing supplies. Once you have all these ready, you are all set to start making your very own double wedding ring quilt. Here's how:

• The most important and difficult step while quilting a double wedding ring quilt is to create a perfect arc. Quilting for beginners can be cumbersome task, therefore it is recommended to either buy a pre-made acrylic pattern, download a free double wedding ring quilt pattern from the internet, or refer to a book or some other source for the pattern, so that each quilt block looks identical.
• You can also make your own arc pattern by using tissue paper. Cut a square of 12 inches and fold the paper into fourths or quarters in such a way that you get a 6-inch square. Trim the outer edges to form a curved edge on a triangle. Now trim the inner portion so that when you open it, you will have a ring. By tracing the folded creases, cut the ring into fourths.
• Apply this pattern to cut eight more arcs, four in each of the two fabric colors. You should end up with four squares of different colors. Make sure the width of the squares is wider than the width of your arcs.
• Take the background fabric and cut a 12-inch square and two rectangles of 12 by 4 inches.
• Now take two different color arches and join them together to form an oval. Sew these arches to one of the background rectangles by taking one arch at a time. Put a small square with the opposite side up to cover the spot where the rings meet. Stitch diagonally from the bottom corner to the top corner.
• Fold the fabric so that right side is facing up and the flat edge of the triangle is facing the center of the two arcs. Repeat the procedure over the other side of the rings.
• Secure these pieces along with the neighboring sides of the 12-inch square so that a similar color arch is facing the center of the square.
• Repeat the steps till you have sufficient pieces to make the quilt. Assemble the quilt blocks in such a way that each edge of your background squares consist of a piece of the double wedding ring pattern over them.
• Stitch these pieces together in rows so that you have a chain of rings and then place the neighboring columns together.

Double ring wedding quilts became popular in the early twentieth century and even now it remains the most preferred bedcover, especially for wedding couples. If you follow the double wedding ring quilt instructions, it's quite easy to make and you can even add variations by using different fabrics like heirloom clothing for its design. So if you want to give a new, warm, and inviting look to your room, buying or making your own double wedding ring quilt can be the perfect option.