well-loved ladies

Apple Baskets in AQ Magazine from Nestlings By Robin

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 ...

added by Robin 3 years ago. under apple baskets , applique , aq magazine , nestlings by robin , red and green applique , well-loved ladies

FLOURISH: New QAL from Nestlings By Robin

Well-Loved Ladies was a Huge success
and we still have many that are
working on it because it really
isn't a quick project:)

As promised many moons ago,

a smaller more attainable project

would be next so that those

intimidated or not up to the

task of WLL would be able to

join the quilt along fun and

sharpen their skills for when

they are ready to tackle WLL.

Twice a month starting July 1st,

I will present a tutorial via a

post here & FB that prepares us

for the next step in the quilt along.

You will need ...

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Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Sashing from Nestlings By Robin

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!

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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 ...

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Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Ruffled Tulips from Nestlings By Robin

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 ...

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Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Mexican Rose from Nestlings By Robin

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 ...

added by Robin 3 years, 11 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , mexican rose , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Prince's OR Princess Feather? from Nestlings By Robin

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 ...

added by Robin 3 years, 11 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , prince's feather , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: APPLES from Nestlings By Robin

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 ...

added by Robin 4 years ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , apple basket , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , tomatoes , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Coxcomb from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 8.

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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 ...

added by Robin 4 years ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , coxcombs , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Laurel Leaves from Nestlings By Robin

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 ...

added by Robin 4 years, 1 month ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , laurel leaves quilt block , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Cherry Tree from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 6.

We are now half way

done with blocks:)

There will be a bit of a

holiday break and I will

be back with the next

block December 6th.

Gives you plenty of time

to catch up to us:)

Above is my ca 1860

Cherry Tree quilt.

I loved it the minute I laid

eyes on it just for how

unique it was and

the QUILTING!!

Quilted in 1/4" cross hatch

with feathered wreaths

at the intersections.

OOH LA LA!

It came to me early in

my appraisal study so I

went to the professional who ...

added by Robin 4 years, 1 month ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , cherry tree quilt , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Turkey Tracks from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 5.

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The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.
The quilting is triple rods in the

background with echo quilting

within the applique' pieces.

This lady LOVED to hand quilt:)
I really love her winding border too.

Most often it was done only in red

and green so finding a yellow

and green is fun & different.

Sometimes it was appliqued

and sometimes it was pieced.

LOVE the border on this one!

Both of mine are applique'...Yay!!

The original name of this

block was Wandering Foot.

The fun MYTH that goes ...

added by Robin 4 years, 2 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , turkey tracks , wandering foot , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME:) from Nestlings By Robin

Another year passes and

how do we mark them?

This year has had many

challenges and one was all

my work cancellations.

As October approached, 2

contracts remained and both

groups decided to go forward.

So the day before my birthday

I taught one of my favorite

workshops ever,

Fabric Collaborations

to the

Florida Sewing Sew-ciety up

at the Lake Yale Baptist Center

near Leesburg, FL

.

Beautiful setting and a

FABULOUS group of ladies.

They really took my inspiration

and made it their own.

Below is Margaret Travis and

her sister, Marie.

Margaret is known for her Fabulous

Cheerleading in ...

added by Robin 4 years, 2 months ago. under colonial williamsburg , creative quilting , design , fabric collaboration , family , florida sewing sew-ciety , friends , lecture , nestlings by robin , quilt workshop , teaching , well-loved ladies

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Pomegranate from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 4.

The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.

The quilting is straight lines about

1/2" apart along with echo in

the leaves and fruit.

Also fun to note that the cheddar

insert is pieced in NOT

reverse applique' as I had

originally assumed.

My first exposure to pomegranates

was from my grandma.

She loved breaking one open

and giving my brother and I

a section in a small bowl.

We would watch tv with

her and suck the pulp off

each little seed.

Very fun for a child!

My ...

added by Robin 4 years, 2 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , pomegranates , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Oak Leaf from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 3.

The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1900 quilt in my collection.

The quilting is a nice job of

outlining the applique' and adding

a larger leaf in some of the open areas.

Everywhere you see white leaves

and vines used to be green but

the synthetic dyes of the day

sometimes faded away completely.

Again we see the familiar rosettes.

My Well-Loved Ladies lecture is

where I showcase the

variations of designs and

it is exciting to announce that

this lecture will become available

in ZOOM format in 2021

for so many more ...

added by Robin 4 years, 3 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , nestlings by robin , oak leaf , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Whig Rose from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 2.

The photo above is a portion of

a circa 1860 quilt in my collection.

The quilting is applique' outline,

leaves, rosettes, and a gorgeous

plant of some kind in the border.

The blocks are huge so I had

to reduce for my oversized blocks:)

Yes that is a blue polka dot

in the stems!!!

This is why there is blue in this

block only and I was just

as surprised as you may be.

My Well-Loved Ladies lecture is

where I showcase the

variations of designs and

it is exciting to announce that

this lecture will ...

added by Robin 4 years, 3 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilts , nestlings by robin , pdf downloads , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Currants from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to Block 1.

The photo above is from the

center of a circa 1860

quilt in my collection.

The quilting is a cross hatch done

in 1/4" grid which gives it a

fabulous look and feel!

My Well-Loved Ladies lecture was

where I wanted to showcase the

variations of designs because

I am fascinated by how designs

have evolved over time.

Most of the time this block

is seen with berries added but

I do like the simplicity of this layout.

This plant was being grown here in

the US during the mid 19th century time

allowing quilters ...

added by Robin 4 years, 4 months ago. under #heritagearchitect , 1800s quilts , antique quilt blocks , hand applique , nestlings by robin , qal , quilt history , red and green applique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Be the FIRST:) from Nestlings By Robin

IT'S HERE!!

After hours, weeks, years of work

I am beyond excited to bring my

Well-Loved Ladies Sampler

quilt pattern to you!

Lots of information in this post

so please read to the end.

I am just GIDDY!!!!

Imagineered from my collection

of quilts shared in my

Well-Loved Ladies Lecture,

it really does show how they might

have looked in their original time.

Still gorgeous (to me:) in their present

condition, I know my lecture audience

is trying to imagine this just as I do

whenever they get a night out on the town.

Now to the QAL:

I ...

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Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Supplies from Nestlings By Robin

We are only 3 days away

from this fun and inspiring quilt along!

So Exciting!!

Last time we talked FABRICS!

If you are new to the conversation,

go read the introduction HERE.

We will wait...

Some of my favorite supplies!

Ok, now that you are back,

let's talk supplies.

I do a lot of hand applique' so

some of these are unique to

that type of work.

I also like to design a lot

of swirly twirly designs:)

First up, bias vines.

This quilt has a lot of vine work on it.

The blue coil under the pencils is ...

added by Robin 4 years, 4 months ago. under aurifil , hand applique , karen kay buckley , nestlings by robin , qal , well-loved ladies

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Fabric Selection from Nestlings By Robin

FABRICS!

Isn't this why we

really do this quilting thing??

So, let's talk fabrics!
This pic shows the fabrics I chose to work with.

The pattern supply list will give overall yardage.
Example: Red- # yards

I chose to use a 10" layer

cake of red prints.

The red value is consistent throughout

with different prints. There were 42

squares in this pack from

Wilmington Prints

and I used most of them.

For my greens, I pulled 6 that were

anywhere from a FQ to a yard.

When you are doing the QAL with us,

there is no reason ...

added by Robin 4 years, 4 months ago. under applique , color palette , designing , quilt history , quilt patterns , red , red and green , red and green applique , teaching , traditional , unique , well-loved ladies , wll qal2020

Well-Loved Ladies QAL: Introduction from Nestlings By Robin

I started collecting these

Centenarian Sweethearts

pretty soon after I began

studying to become a

certified quilt appraiser.

The applique' artist in me

was completely fascinated by

this era of women creating

their own designs too.

I have assembled a collection of quilts

that are not in the greatest shape but still

so beautiful in their history and imperfections.

This quilt along has been

well over a year in the making.
Once the Well-Loved Ladies lecture
was finished and being presented

to guilds, requests for a pattern

started and I knew a sampler

of the different quilts from

the lecture ...

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The pattern supply list will give overall yardage.Example: Red- # yards

The pattern supply list will give overall yardage.
Example: Red- # yards