This quilt fragment is reminiscent of the Hawaiian quilts, but has some very rare ribbons, including 4 red, white and blue ribbons used homes that one would tour....maybe even earlier than I am dating it. The quilting is diagonal quilting in the opposite direction of the connecting blocks. This exquisite early quilt is in perfect unused condition and part of Betsey's private collection. This piece would provide great warmth as a quilt on a bed. All solid colored cotton fabrics were used in this completely hand pieced and hand quilted textile. This 7 inch wide border contains unique urn and heart rose appliqués of the maker's design, all meticulously hand stitched and quilted. because of one horseshoe conversation fabric that I have found on this Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent on approval. The red The backing is white cotton. This is a wonderful quilt for use on a bed or would be equally as beautiful hung on a wall. The outside edge of the border has a 3/8 inch hand-applied binding. The fabrics Teal blue sashing 7/8 inch wide surrounds each block and also defines the beautiful three sided border. pieced with some of the smallest stitches I’ve ever seen. The medium gray, black and white calico in 2 inch diamonds make up the large stars and create a beautiful and very graphic piece of textile art. This extraordinary mint condition Amish Bars Quilt was created by the Esh family. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. Treadle sewing machine pieced and hand quilted. It has a separately applied binding in a gorgeous print of brown, teal, gold and ecru. calico blocks fabric pieced and appliqued Bay leaf blocks. I believe that this quilt may have been made at a later The sides of the diamonds are 2 1/4 inches. It had previously been These blocks measure roughly 7 inches square. The squares are 1 in. This very sophisticated Sunshine and Shadows Log Cabin Quilt appears to be in unused condition. It can be sent to you for private viewing in your home before deciding to purchase. Treadle machine top stitching one inch in from the edge gives a nice finish. stripes..and even a few very rare and expensive silk velvets. A wonderful antique quilt that has been used but lovingly cared for and in excellent condition. Tiny baseball players in early uniforms run, jump and throw in a few different prints across the quilt. Created with 8 1/2” blocks, the fans have a 7” base and 4” segments. pattern design. with the center joining square divided into four triangles. The turkey red in the outer border is a flower calico and the turkey red in the main body is a dot patterned calico (one I have never seen in 30 years). These Turkey Red calico fabrics are truly amazing! bunny rabbits in a basket. There is a handwritten note on the back where this quilt has been signed and dated 1828. In original condition and ready to be sent for your approval. The center red, ecru and ivory fabric has images of sailors and their sweethearts on the decks of ships within each four pointed star. The quilt is a perfect wall hanging size and probably was originally made for a youth bed. sophisticated collector's quilt are very rare green ribbons, Harvard This exquisitely sophiticated appliqued red, white and green quilt has some of the most intense and minuscule quilting I have ever seen. The 3/8 inch separately applied binding is in the same calico as used throughout the quilt and provides the perfect frame for the stars. The hand appliqué stitching is phenomenally dense, and the entire piece has been hand quilted in chevrons set 1 inch apart. so much that instead of using one pattern throughout the joining A fabulous concoction in jewel toned silks, this antique Crazy Quilt shimmers beautifully in the light. The generous size, 78 x 80, would make a perfect fit for a queen size bed Create Jelly Roll quilts, tote bags, baby bibs, even quilted jewelry.We have a bustling community of quilters just waiting to share their ideas with you and welcome you into the family. The fabrics used in the creation of the top date from C.1850 and earlier...however, I believe the top was quilted later. The whimsical floral with twining vine is an original pattern skillfully executed by an accomplished needlewoman. It’s absolutely stunning. From shop CTCountryAntiques. After looking at and researching dozens of Crazy quilts to the best of Rob Peter to Pay Paul design. Star pattern will make a perfect addition to a fabric junkie’s It’s a wonderful size for a wall hanging (which can be hung in any direction), or will fit a queen or twin bed, or as a throw at the bottom of a queen bed as an accent piece. These fragments are from an 18th century Broderie Perse quilt. The backing fabrics date from c.1840. 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