Saving another Double Wedding Ring, Part 3.

I’ve been working on this vintage double wedding ring, making repairs and embellishing since Oct., 2025 and I’m happy to report that I’m near the end with only 2 things to finish: 1. The binding and 2. Addressing several areas of old stains.

I’m showing this beauty on a queen bed to give you an idea of the size.

I was able to salvage areas of another very old piece of a quilt, used my Accuquilt to cut hearts and finally, applique stitched them to every other DWR block center.

If you enlarge each picture you will see all the laces, trims, fabrics and machine decorative stitching used to repair this well loved, well used quilt.

But what’s up with all the safely pins? They are a quick visual for me indicating I’ve done the machine decorative stitching in all the white areas. I will remove them once I have finished with the binding.

Such a rewarding project! It makes me so happy to “save” the old quilts, maybe some day when one of mine is tattered and torn someone will rise to the challenge and do the same. ❤️

I hope next time you see an old tattered quilt that you think about how you could save it. 🙂

Finally, how about a picture of our patriotic decorations on our Hamilton, TX home.

Blessings and happy quilting,

Rhonda

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Published by Rhonda Dort

A creative person living in Houston, TX

9 thoughts on “Saving another Double Wedding Ring, Part 3.”

  1. Another beautiful quilt saved. The original quilter is smiling high in the sky. I love your work and appreciate that you share your talent/knowledge with us.

    Your home is gorgeous! It reminds me of several of the beautiful homes here on the Island. I hope to see you soon my friend.

    g

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  3. What a blessing for this beautiful quilt to have been repaired and given new life. I’m sure the quilter who put so much time and love into this quilt, would appreciate all that you’ve done. I especially love the lace pieces to repair areas. This was a clever way to save disintegrating patches. You’ve done a beautiful job! TFS!

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  4. What a beauty! The work you have done to save this quilt is amazing! I’m sure the maker and all that slept under this quilt would approve. The hearts, ribbons and lace add so much to disguise repair and bring it beauty at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity in saving this quilt!

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  7. Rhonda you have done an amazing job on this quilt and I’ve watched with interest. I was able to rejuvenate some placemats that I use daily. One of the batiks had shredded over time and following your process I was able to replace with appliqué, lace, ribbon and decorative stitching to give them some more months of life. I just didn’t have it in my heart to throw them away just yet. Thanks for your continued inspiration.

    Sandy in Toronto

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