Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Sashing

YAY!

You are so close to the finish;)

This week we are on to the

sashing for the blocks.

Making the decision to blend

the sashing so the stars jump out

or to give your blocks a small

bit of framework will be

the hardest part of this step.

I promise!

My blocks rested on my 

guest bed for a good solid

week just as you see them here.

I just couldn't wrap my 

brain around how it would

look when done and I 

didn't want to waste time

making all those little 

star points just to hate it.

If you are on the fence

about which fabric to choose,

give your blocks a space

to lounge upon their options.

Try to pick a space that you

wander by at least once a day.

Look at your fabrics in 

different lights of the day.

The math won't change

a bit if you decide to go

with straight corner stones

and leave the star points off

but I love the little extra

detail added to the quilt.

If you have been purchasing

the TEMPLATES ONLY

each month, you can find

all the assembly instructions

(blocks, border bias vine,

 and sashing) in the 

First block: Currants

(Includes quilt instruction)

Available HERE

 ASSEMBLY TIP:
Make sure you cut the squares
for the star points very accurately.
Small pieces seem to feel
mistakes more.
Stitch corner to corner on 
a slower speed to avoid
distortion.
Press well before trimming,
OR, don't trim at all and 
leave the corner bits in
for added stability. 

Please share pictures and

progress or questions in 

our group,

Robin's Rocking Needles.

Keep stitchin'

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Ruffled Tulips

Welcome to block 12 

and our last block 

before we get to assembly.

The photo above is a detail of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.

Normally I show you the block

and you can see a bit of it

in the upper corner, but I wanted

you to see the fun border

that was added too.

As we come closer to adding 

a border, I wanted you to see

that I had other options from

my collection and it was

sooo hard to choose!

The quilting on this one

is all over the place from

clamshell, to flowers, to 

individual symbols and 

small initial placards.

Gifted from a dear friend, 

it is the only one I have

of this design and I do LOVE it!

Let's talk Tulip variations.

Barbara Brackman 

has at least 36 variations

in her applique' encyclopedia

and that doesn't count

the ones with a basket,

bird, or something else.

It comes potted or in 

4 way arrangements.

My tulips are actually

2 parts, green and red, 

but so many German

folk art shows the 

tulips also having

a touch of gold so

I redesigned for that.

I imagine mine was meant

to be based on a 

triple layout but then 

a 4th was added for

her own variation.

In one of the BB links

below you will see some

lovely variations.

ASSEMBLY TIPS

The template for the 

red section shows

 a V but if it 

is rounded into 

a U while hand

appliqueing, it 

will still work.

Remember they are

flowers and do not

need to be exact!

Have fun:)

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Tulip 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~

History of the Tulip

Barbara Brackman

I searched "tulip" and

found THIS...

and THIS...

Quilt Index

Very close...

Beauty for the eye:)

What more do we need!

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Mexican Rose

                                       Welcome to block 11.

It is exciting how close to done

we are getting, right?!

The photo above is a detail of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.
The quilting is gorgeous cross hatching, even

through the applique'.

So soft!

We can see what a popular

style of quilting this is for

that time period because I 

haven't had to write in a 

new design for a few blocks now:)

This is the only one I have

of this design and I do LOVE it!

Again from my dear friend in Illinois

who finds the best deals!

I adore it!

Let's talk Mexican Rose variations.

I would say that mine

definitely falls into the FANCY

variation category.

Most of these blocks are found

with the flowers on the diagonal

with a leaf placed at the 

NSEW directions and the

center showing a basic circle.

The fancier vines of leaves

and the additional center

rosette truly add LOTS

of personality:)

Additionally, the border

vines and intersection

rosettes make this one

truly LOVELY!!

There is one in the 

Shelburne Museum

that is to die for!!

(see BB blogs below)

ASSEMBLY TIPS

*Pin the center rosette in

place first.

*Pin the green flower bases in 

place to use as a basting

guide for the flower petals.

Once they are basted, 

stitch away in this order:

-Petals

-Green bases

-Vines

Then center rosette.

Leaves and outer

rosebuds will be last

so they can be arranged

in a pleasing way.

Have fun:)

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Mexican Rose 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~

Barbara Brackman

I searched "Mexican rose" and

found THIS...

and THIS...

and THIS....

Beauty for the eye:)

What more do we need!

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Prince's OR Princess Feather?

                                      Welcome to block 10.

The photo above is a detail of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.
The quilting is gorgeous cross hatching, even

through the applique'.

So soft!

This is one of a few

variations on 

Prince's Feathers I 

have in my collection.

I have a dear friend in Illinois

that likes to go searching for 

treasure (one of our favorite

past times when we are together) 

and she finds the best deals!

On occasion I will get a

pic and a question mark

text from her.

This was one of those texts.

It is beyond lovely even with holes:)

Let's talk Prince's Feather variations.

Most of these quilts are 

straight forward plumes.

Sometimes the maker dresses 

them up with additional details 

(flowers or leaves) set 

between the plumes as with this one.

Another variation to look for

is the center where the plumes

meet. Is there an additional

detail such as diamonds to 

cover ends?

ASSEMBLY TIPS

My biggest tip is to 

pin the center wheel in

place first to use as a basting

guide for the feathers/vines.

Once they are basted, 

stitch away:)

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Feathers 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~

Barbara Brackman

I searched "princess feather" and

found THIS...

and THIS...

Beauty for the eye:)

For my plant lovers:

AMARANTH

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: APPLES

Welcome to block 9.

The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.
The quilting is to-die-for triple rods, even

through the applique'.

So soft!

I call it Apple Basket but it 

could also be a tomato plant.

Fun Fact about tomatoes...

They were thought to be poisonous.

This was purchased on my way

home from Paducah in 2017 in a 

cute little shop somewhere in TN.

It is beyond lovely even with holes:)

Let's talk Apple or Tomato variations.

I haven't seen one like this one 

in my studies but the layout

of a center vine/stems is common.

So, with a more common layout, the fruit

can go either way...apples or tomatoes.

What grows in your garden?

When you search for apples, what

often comes up are love apples 

which we did HERE.

I think you will see the differences.

ASSEMBLY TIPS

Such a nice straight forward

design that my tip is 

Enjoy it:)

WELL-LOVED LADIES 

SAMPLER PATTERN

FULL PATTERN

Available HERE

Apples 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~

Barbara Brackman

I searched "apples" and

found this...

apples

I searched "tomato" and

found this...

tomato

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