The photo at right shows an example of a double wedding ring quilt from the family collection of nancy ferguson shown in mccall s quilting vintage quilts annual 1999 2000 issue.
Traditional wedding ring quilt pattern.
Though the pattern was first published in the united states in the early 1920s the quilt pattern can be found as early as the late 19 th century.
The double wedding ring quilt pattern has long been a symbol of love and romance with its interlocking rings symbolizing marriage.
This pattern is considered a classic and as such it has inspired many quilters create similar patterns and variations of the ring theme.
The traditional double wedding ring pattern has been around for almost a hundred years but today there are many versions of this old fashioned beauty.
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Wedding quilt pattern 1.
Composed of 20 wedding rings this elegant double wedding ring quilt combines the wedding rings into a traditional quilt setting.
For many quilters this setting symbolizes the devotion between man and wife as well as the devotion of the quilter to the couple receiving the quilt.
One of the signature patterns of the great depression the double wedding ring quilt has been a traditional wedding gift for couples since it s creation.