Apple Baskets in AQ Magazine

 

Hello Apple Baskets!

Now appearing in the January 2022

issue of American Quilter Magazine,

this delightful reproduction of 

an antique quilt in my collection

brings that red and green 

cheer to any home.

When I started thinking about 

how to reproduce my very large

collection of red and green

applique' quilts from the 1800s, 

I truly considered making a one

off (in miniature) of every 

single quilt until I counted-LOL!!!

The idea eventually turned into

my Well-Loved Ladies Sampler.

I am so pleased I did the 

sampler but there were

one or two that had been 

started and needed to 

be seen through to completion.

Apple Baskets was one of

those ideas I just couldn't put away.

The border circles are so fun!

My original sample is done

with needle-turn applique' but

as always, I have written the 

instructions for fusible applique'

so you can get it done in this 

lifetime:) and have it up for 

next Christmas!

If you are not already an AQS member,

I highly recommend becoming one.

HERE is how to get your copy today!

~Keep Stitching~

Winter Games QAL: SAVE THE DATE

Who is ready for some 
BLIZZARD QUILTING?!! 

Anyone else have wonderful memories 

of watching the Olympics every year?
I think the most exciting one for me was 

1980 because we lived near
Albany, NY then and the excitement was 

amazing living so close to
​where it was all happening:)
SO, this year I will be hosting a QAL 

during the 2 weeks of the Winter Olympics.  

We will be sewing on my quilt, 

Winter Games.

This quilt was designed 

years and years ago 

but never made it to pattern stage

until now:)

As with previous QALs, 

all the information will 

be found here and in 

my newsletters.

You will need a pattern to participate

 in this quilt-along.

The pattern has been written for

fusible applique' and will be 

offered in PDF format only 

with all full-sized templates.

Techniques involved will include

general piecing, paper piecing & 

fusible machine applique'.

Of course, there will be some video assists

to help in the process.

We will be doing all the discussion and

ooohing/aaahing of fabric choices over

in my FB group, Robin's Rocking Needles.

As before, over the next few weeks

expect multiple blog posts leading up to 

our big reveal day where I will discuss

fabric selection and supplies so you

can start preparing and be ready to go

as soon as you get your pattern.

Please leave a comment here if you have

any questions or email me,

robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com

I will be stitching along too as I make

another one in fusible applique' in 

another color way.

Until next time,

keep stitchin'~