Double Axe Head Quilt

Double Ax Head

 Mid and I selected the Double Ax Head Quilt, also called Apple Core as our next project. This time our sister Gray will be joining us, and we are expecting to start this quilt about the last week of April.

This pattern uses curved pieces and can be sewn from fabric scraps, one’s fabric stash or selected coordinated fabrics. It is very suited for vintage fabrics, especially plaids and prints. 

Looking into the history of the Double Ax Head Quilt, I found that it dates to the early 1930's and it was named The Friendship Quilt. Other names were Apple Core, Always Friends, Badge of Friendship, Friendship, Charm Quilt, Mother's Oddity, Jigsaw, and Spools. I believe that now it is mostly referred to as Apple Core or Double Ax Head. I found this information in The Quilters Album of Patchwork Patterns, by Jinny Beyer.  This book does not mention Double Ax Head at all.  I am sure there is more to learn about the history of this block which appears to have originated in the 1900s. 

There is something cool about making a block that is in the One-Patch category with curved elements. The picture below is a sample lay-out of cut pieces which represent one block. 

It is always exciting to be starting a new quilt! 

 

Double Ax Head - Test Sample