From Vintage Quilts—Spring 2001 Issue

Bride's Bouquet Owned by Jalinda Marlar Finished Quilt Size 73 1/2" x 85 1/2" Number of Blocks and Finished Size 42 Nosegay Blocks ... 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" Any bride could appreciate a dainty version of this popular Depression era pattern. Jalinda Marlar found her Nosegay quilt during an unplanned stop at a garage sale in Denver, CO. Fabric Requirements Assorted solids (blocks) 5/8 yd. total White solid (blocks, background, binding) 5 1/2 yds. Assorted prints (blocks) 1 3/4 yds. total Dark green solid (blocks) 3/4 yd. Backing (piece lengthwise) 5 1/4 yds. Batting Double size Other Materials Sewing thread Quilting thread (hand quilting) Planning a Reproduction Any bride would be thrilled to see these floral bouquets arrive on her doorstep. The scrappy flowers are every color of the rainbow. Nosegay blocks make a perfect carry-along project for hand piecers. Cutting Instructions (Download Template Diagrams - PDF format) Assorted solids—cut a total of: 210 Template A White solid *6 squares 14" x 14", cut in half twice diagonally to make 24 quarter-square triangles (2 left over) *2 squares 8" x 8", cut in half diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles *30 squares 9" x 9" 126 Template B 126 Template B reversed (BR) 168 Template C 42 Template F 42 Template FR Assorted prints—cut a total of: 252 Template D Dark green solid 42 Template E *Cut first.