This was given to me by an elderly lady before she passed away. She cut enough blocks to finish it, which I hope to do someday. But Id really like to know the pattern's name. Can anyone clue me in on the name?

i believe it is apple cores

we call it apple core :)

I believe it is apple core.

Apple core

ITA ... Apple Core pattern

apple core. those are some great vintage fabrics. :D

We call it "Always" :mrgreen:


(as in pads)

how nice and its sure going to be a wonderful scrapy quilt 8-)

YEAH! Thank you so much! My grandaughters were putting them together like a puzzle earlier, Im glad to know the name!!! THank you, thank you!!!

LOLOL How funny!!!

Oh you should see them all!! Ive never seen such a variety of patterns!

yes i agree apple core

I've also seen it called ax head, but apple core is more common.

http://www.quilterscache.com/A/ApplecoreBlock.html
free template pattern here
or purchase a template here
http://www.ardcotemplates.com/dhw.shtml

Looks like a nice array of fabric!
Please show us when you get it finished!

:P

It's a great scrap pattern for learning how to do curves.





I'm still working on it :hunf:

I'm working on an apple core. It is still in the cut out stage but great for scraps.

Double bitted axe is an old name.

go to missouri star quilt company on youtube and watch a video on how to put the apple core quilt pattern together, it is excellent.

Love the quilt and glad you got the answer. Apple Core to me too. Had to laugh at MTS's post too.

or take the template pattern to your local glass cutter, and have them make you one in plexiglass/acrylic! It'll cost you a lot less $$ !!!

Lovely!

the pattern is apple cores.

Yes! Apple Core pattern!

I have a quilt top almost finished using this pattern. It's my avatar picture. I cut and stitched each piece by hand. I love all the scrap pieces in it.

Apple core - and missouri quilt company just had the plastic template on sale one day last week.

That is what I have heard it called, I also have one that needs to be quilted........maybe someday!

Thank you everyone, Teddybear lady- your quilt is lovely...curves are hard for me, her stitches are perfect. So its something I'm sure to mess up! lol

looks like an apple core to me

Great idea, I have a box full of precut pieces, so Id be surprised if I need any more pieces. She had a template made from sandpaper in the box!

I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this apple core pattern. I had made one for my daughter when she was young from craft scraps and old torn clothes. I bound it with a purchased eyelet ruffle and tyed it with embroidery thread. She just loved cuddingly with it when she was little and asking about the stories behind each piece of fabric. She used it until it was thread bear and today is only a tattered and pilled backing which she can't sleep without. Unknown to her, the he throughly loved out front is in storage with my mother to make a stuffed bear out if it once my daughter is an adult.

What a wonderful idea, she will always treasure that bear, probably pass it to her children someday.
Ive never thought of tieing with embroidery thread! What a good idea!!!

Not sure what it is called, but it is beautiful. Hope you finish it and post then.

It is everyones opinion that its an apple core pattern, I looked it up and sure enough. I hope Im able to do it justice. Ive got several projects ahead of it though. Isnt that always the case.lol

Hi, just looked it up in Barbara Brackman's Ency. of Pieced Quilt Patterns, and it first appeared unnamed in 1875. Other names it went by: Always Friends; Spools; Friendship Chain, Badge of Friendship; Double Ax; Jigsaw; Charm; Friendship Quilt; Mother's Oddity. Curiously, BB doesn't mention "Apple Core" for any pattern. It is not listed in the Index. Happy Quilting!

Thank you yonikka!!! It's a very old pattern then... interesting that it has SO many names, is that common? I REALLY appreciate you letting me know!!!

that looks awesome so far. :) Gorgeous fabrics. And like everyone else said, Apple Core.

That's a modern term for it I guess.... older names were
Always Friends; Spools; Friendship Chain, Badge of Friendship; Double Ax; Jigsaw; Charm; Friendship Quilt; Mother's Oddity according to a previous comment who looked it up. Im surprised it has so many names.