The Double Wedding Ring Quilt Block is one of the most recognizable and well-loved quilt patterns. Published by Ladies Art Company (1928) the design was very popular in the 1930s.
There are several variations of double wedding ring quilt patterns, all of which consist of intersecting rings. When grouped together, the rings connect together to form rows and columns of serpentine curves. The hallmark of most of these variations is that various colored patches of fabric are pieced together along the arc of the curve. In some cases, a triangle is used where the curves meet, and in other cases, a square is used.
This particular variation uses a triangle. Traditionally, the triangles will all be the same color. This way, when the blocks are grouped together, the triangles will form an on-point square at the intersection where four Double Wedding Ring Quilt Blocks meet.
Coloring Sheets
The Batwing Quilt Block is visually very different from most quilt blocks. The block consists of two large Flying Geese Units and a center row containing a square flanked by two rectangles. The block is a bit tricky to make because in order for it to look good, the point of each geese should land exactly in the middle of the center square.
Tip: Press the center square in half to mark the center, then pin the point of the geese to match the center line before sewing the rows together.
Grouping Example
Block Construction
Skill level: Intermediate
Coloring Sheets
Block Construction
Skill level: Intermediate
To make the Around the World Quilt Block you will need to construct 8 Drunkard's Path units. Make four units each in two different colorways, and arrange them as shown in the diagram above.
Coloring Sheets
The Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt Block is comprised of four Drunkard's Path Units. Traditionally, the four units would use only two colors, and the colors are arranged in an alternating fashion, but you can get some interesting effects by adding some more colors into the mix.
If you prefer applique, this block can also be made by applique-ing a four-patch circle to the intersection of a four-patch block.
Grouping Example
Block Construction
To make the Robbing Peter to Pay Paul quilt block, you will need to be familiar with how to make Drunkard's Path Basic Units. For a quilt tutorial on Drunkard Paths please see my post under the Basic Units section of the Quilt Block Knowledge Base.
Coloring Sheets
Block Construction
The Polka Dot Quilt Block is made with a combination of patchwork and applique. First, circles are appliqued onto a square of contrasting fabric. Next, groups of four alternating colored patches are sewn together in a 4-patch.