Circa 1930-1940
Size: 71"x81"
Heavy Weight
Pattern: Double Wedding Ring
Condition: Well-loved. scattered areas of fabric loss and fraying within several ring segments, thinning and small holes, minimal staining
Handwashed and line dried
Hand pieced and hand quilted, this charming Double Wedding Ring quilt is composed of interlocking rings formed from dozens of small curved patches in cheerful Depression-era cotton prints. Soft shades of powder blue, blush pink, red, aqua, lavender, and tiny checks and florals create a lively but gentle rhythm across the white ground. The rings overlap in a continuous lattice, giving the quilt its signature sense of movement and unity. Hand quilting follows the curves and open spaces with softly irregular stitches that add texture and warmth to the surface. Well loved and visibly timeworn, the quilt carries the sweetness of everyday use and the resourceful beauty of American scrap quiltmaking.
Historical Period
Likely Depression era to early mid-20th century, circa 1930s–1940s.
About the Pattern
The Double Wedding Ring is one of the most iconic American quilt patterns of the twentieth century. Its design is built from overlapping circular rings pieced from many small curved segments, creating a linked chain effect across the quilt top. The pattern became especially popular during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when quilters often used scraps of printed cottons and feedsack fabrics to create colorful rings against a light background. Though often associated with weddings and anniversaries because of its linked-ring symbolism, the pattern was also widely made for everyday household use and remains one of the most recognizable designs in American quilt history.
Fabric
The quilt is pieced from a varied assortment of printed cotton scraps, including florals, stripes, ginghams, dots, and feedsack-style prints in soft pastel tones with occasional brighter accents of red and green. The background is a white cotton, and the backing appears to be a plain light-colored cotton. A pale green binding frames the edge and adds a soft finishing note. The fabric assortment suggests practical scrap use, with the rings serving as a showcase for many small remnants of household textiles.
Condition
This quilt shows significant age-related wear and use. There are scattered areas of fabric loss and fraying within several ring segments, thinning and small holes in the white ground, open seams, and visible staining or spotting in places. The binding also shows wear. Despite the condition issues, the quilt retains strong visual appeal and remains a compelling example of a well-loved Depression-era Double Wedding Ring.
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*Disclaimer: Please remember that you’re purchasing a quilt that is decades—sometimes well over a century—old. Signs of age are part of their story. I do my best to photograph and describe any condition issues honestly.
You may find:
• Fading or discoloration
• Small stains or age spots
• Light wear, thinning, or fabric repairs
• Minor imperfections consistent with age and use
Each of these are little piece of American history—stitched by hand from cotton, feed sacks, flour sacks, clothing, and treasured scraps by women who made beauty from what they had. Every quilt carries a story, and it’s been an honor to help preserve these heirlooms for the next generation.
ALL QUILT SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS, QUILTS ARE SOLD AS IS.
Circa 1930-1940
Size: 71"x81"
Heavy Weight
Pattern: Double Wedding Ring
Condition: Well-loved. scattered areas of fabric loss and fraying within several ring segments, thinning and small holes, minimal staining
Handwashed and line dried
Hand pieced and hand quilted, this charming Double Wedding Ring quilt is composed of interlocking rings formed from dozens of small curved patches in cheerful Depression-era cotton prints. Soft shades of powder blue, blush pink, red, aqua, lavender, and tiny checks and florals create a lively but gentle rhythm across the white ground. The rings overlap in a continuous lattice, giving the quilt its signature sense of movement and unity. Hand quilting follows the curves and open spaces with softly irregular stitches that add texture and warmth to the surface. Well loved and visibly timeworn, the quilt carries the sweetness of everyday use and the resourceful beauty of American scrap quiltmaking.
Historical Period
Likely Depression era to early mid-20th century, circa 1930s–1940s.
About the Pattern
The Double Wedding Ring is one of the most iconic American quilt patterns of the twentieth century. Its design is built from overlapping circular rings pieced from many small curved segments, creating a linked chain effect across the quilt top. The pattern became especially popular during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when quilters often used scraps of printed cottons and feedsack fabrics to create colorful rings against a light background. Though often associated with weddings and anniversaries because of its linked-ring symbolism, the pattern was also widely made for everyday household use and remains one of the most recognizable designs in American quilt history.
Fabric
The quilt is pieced from a varied assortment of printed cotton scraps, including florals, stripes, ginghams, dots, and feedsack-style prints in soft pastel tones with occasional brighter accents of red and green. The background is a white cotton, and the backing appears to be a plain light-colored cotton. A pale green binding frames the edge and adds a soft finishing note. The fabric assortment suggests practical scrap use, with the rings serving as a showcase for many small remnants of household textiles.
Condition
This quilt shows significant age-related wear and use. There are scattered areas of fabric loss and fraying within several ring segments, thinning and small holes in the white ground, open seams, and visible staining or spotting in places. The binding also shows wear. Despite the condition issues, the quilt retains strong visual appeal and remains a compelling example of a well-loved Depression-era Double Wedding Ring.
—————————————————————————————————-
*Disclaimer: Please remember that you’re purchasing a quilt that is decades—sometimes well over a century—old. Signs of age are part of their story. I do my best to photograph and describe any condition issues honestly.
You may find:
• Fading or discoloration
• Small stains or age spots
• Light wear, thinning, or fabric repairs
• Minor imperfections consistent with age and use
Each of these are little piece of American history—stitched by hand from cotton, feed sacks, flour sacks, clothing, and treasured scraps by women who made beauty from what they had. Every quilt carries a story, and it’s been an honor to help preserve these heirlooms for the next generation.
ALL QUILT SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS, QUILTS ARE SOLD AS IS.
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