My favorite quilts to do are the ones I applique and quilt by hand. Although more time consuming, it give it a feel of the antique country quilts. They are truly a labor of love for me! This is my all time favorite quilt. Not only because of the beauty but because of the tradition behind it.
The double wedding ring quilt is believed to have originated in the 1920’s (some even speculate the late 1800’s). It’s no surprise that many Double Wedding Ring quilts have become family heirlooms – made by grandmothers and mothers for their children and grandchildren. There is a folklore belief that a newly wed couple will be protected from bad dreams and bad luck, and their marriage will be a blessed one if they sleep under a Double Wedding Ring quilt received as a wedding gift.
