Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Coxcomb

Welcome to Block 8.
http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.com/lectures--workshops.html
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

Coxcomb TEMPLATES ONLY

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

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