The endless interlocking circles of Double Wedding Ring quilts never lose their popularity. The gentle arcs of fabric intrigue today's quiltmaker as much as they have appealed to quiltmakers of every era.With a nod to tradition and an eye for contemporary design, master quilt designer Susan Stein takes Double Wedding Ring patterns on their first major outing of the new millenium. Using a variety of contemporary fabrics, embellishments, applique and quilting details, the author demonstrates that tradition and innovation can coexist beautifully.Over a dozen wallhanging-size projects with easy-to-follow instructions will help you create your own enduring designs. Quick rotary cutting instructions and machine piecing techniques speed the process. The pattern for a 15" Double Wedding Ring arc is included, along with instructions for such unique embellishments as burned-silk applique, layered chenille, and 3D flowers.