“The Double Wedding Ring block’s popularity is enduring and this month we show how to succeed with this iconic patchwork block.”
– Lin Clements
DOUBLE WEDDING RING BLOCK
The basic layout of a Double Wedding Ring block is that of circles or ovals that intersect to create a linked, double-ring effect. Understandably, its design lends itself perfectly to the theme of married love and this has made the block popular for nearly a hundred years.
The block is normally made up of four identical units, which are usually sewn together in a four-patch arrangement. The units can use the same fabrics or different ones. The block requires templates to create the curved sections – Fig 1A identifies the parts of a typical block. The ‘ring’ or arc can be unpieced or pieced. If pieced, the number of sections can vary. The cornerstones can also be unpieced or pieced and three suggestions are shown in Fig 1B.
I will describe the making of two blocks, which are the same size and use predominantly the same templates but creating different effects. The first block is a simple version with unpieced arcs and cornerstones, which will allow you to practise curved seams. The other block is a little more work as it has pieced arcs and half-square triangle cornerstones.
This example of a Double Wedding Ring block has unpieced arcs and cornerstones, so is one of the simplest layouts to make. The effect is still
