Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Coxcomb

Welcome to Block 8.

Lectures & Workshops - NESTLINGS by Robin

The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.
The quilting is cross hatch even

through the applique'.

So soft!

I went to search coxcomb for 

the plant information link and

look at this definition I found:

NOUN 

archaic: a vain and conceited man; a dandy.

synonyms: fop · beau · man about town · 

bright young thing · glamour boy · rake .

I laughed and laughed!!

Not sure why but I did:)

So, this was purchased this from 

a collector while in Paducah for my 

appraisal training when I fell

in love with the colors and layout.

Let's talk Coxcomb variations.

This design is most often 

combined with currants hence

the Coxcomb and Currants we

often hear of when titles

are being tossed around.

Mine does have a currant in 

the center which was our

block 1 in the sampler.

The unique bit about mine is

the layout using sashing vs.

setting them block to block.

Here are some lovely 

examples at the Quilt Index.

ASSEMBLY TIPS

Lots of little inside curves

on this one so the biggest

tip is take your time!!

Whether you hand applique'

this or machine, slow down

when you get 

into those valleys.

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Coxcomb TEMPLATES ONLY

HERE

My Well-Loved Ladies lecture is

where I showcase the 

variations of designs.

I am excited to announce 

this lecture is now available

in ZOOM format.

Guild program chairs can EMAIL me 

for availability:)

ADDITIONAL READING 

& Eye Candy:)

The links below go into more depth about 

either the history of the block OR 

FAB pictures of variations.

Barbara Brackman will blow you away

with all the variations she has accumulated!!

ENJOY~

The plants are beautiful! Britannica

Barbara Brackman

Coxcomb and Birds

Red and Green

Show off Piecing

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Laurel Leaves

  Welcome to Block 7.

The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1850 quilt in my collection.
The quilting is cross hatch with 

a FAB red applique' scallop border.

The leaves are done in 

various green prints.

I purchased this from a collector

in Maryland who only collects from

that region so we have a lovely

Mid-Atlantic quilt in 

the style of the day.

Let's talk Laurel Leaf variations.

There really aren't that many

variations as it is very straight 

forward in design.

When one varies it does

so in the shape of the 

red leaves at the end being

lobed or pointed.

The other variation I have 

seen is when 4 more leaves

are added in the center of

the vine crossing in a 

NSEW layout to fill in

that space.

Here are some lovely 

examples at the Quilt Index.

If you love the block so 

much you would like to 

make a full quilt, try

placing blocks on point

for another view.

ASSEMBLY TIPS

Once your vines are in 

place, there are dots at 

the leaf bases to assist

with alignment.

I recommend using a 

large tapestry needle to 

poke through the holes

so that a pencil lead

will easily fit inside

for marking.

Here is a bonus layout

for those that fall head 

over heels in love 

with this simple and

sweet design!

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Laurel Leaves TEMPLATES ONLY

HERE

My Well-Loved Ladies lecture is

where I showcase the 

variations of designs.

I am excited to announce 

this lecture is now available

in ZOOM format.

Guild program chairs can EMAIL me 

for availability:)

ADDITIONAL READING 

& Eye Candy:)

The links below go into more depth about 

either the history of the block OR 

FAB pictures of variations.

Barbara Brackman will blow you away

with all the variations she has accumulated!!

ENJOY~

Laurus nobilis

Barbara Brackman: Laurel Leaves or Photinia?