guest bed. Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your in home approval. Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your in home approval. Tying is the method used here to hold the three layers in place. In unused condition, this quilt has been foundation pieced by hand and reverse tied. This extraordinary and rare Candlewick Spread is almost 200 years old. The woolen fabrics are of many different weaves adding to the textile's beauty. Strips, stars and triangles are all outline quilted. An optical illusion, it appears to be stacks of blocks pulsating when put in the proper light. The geese are wonderfully creative art work. We are not surprised that this is hand sewn since it was created 20 years before the sewing machine. The unusual This is one of the heaviest quilts I’ve ever washed. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. These free quilt patterns are the property of the respective companies and fabric manufacturers. This spectacular quilt has been in my private collection for years and now it's time for another home. The only flaw in this completely original quilt is some wear in areas of the twill tape binding, and one corner where an inch and a half of the binding is missing. One binding edge has a little wear. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall. each piece outline embellished with one of dozens of beautiful crazy Even though this piece isn’t a crazy quilt, I have added it into this category because of the extensive embroidery. The backing is white cotton, and the front folds to the back to form the 1/4 inch wide hand stitched binding. The red center of this star is reverse appliqued. This quilt is made from a wonderful rare and early overdyed green calico combined with a rare and unusual double pink. The backing is a cotton An amazing piece of art for your wall or your bed. I feel that a very ingenious woman has combined a number of patterns in the creation of this pattern. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. $1050. This incredible bed covering was made 30 years The applied, restored binding is 1/4" and of the same date fabric. linen. When Actually blue is the most This quilt is in mint condition, and is an incredible graphic piece of art for wall or bed. There are two cotton calico prints in black, red and white used for the top and the backing is a sweet complementary calico in red, brown and ecru - see detail image. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall. The backing is a gorgeous c.1845 print. The whimsical feel continues to the back side of the quilt with the artist's use of an exuberant large scale floral pattern in bright blue, yellow, rose, black and orange. A sumptuous silk velvet Roman Bars quilt in perfect condition. viewing on approval. The binding is 1/2” in width and hand applied. quilt (because of the many fabrics) the high cost of these fabrics tells In America we have used and developed this pattern to the extent that most think it originated here. The cactus basket is quilted in 1/2” grids. Vegetable dyed fabrics make up the many different calicoes and small patterned fabrics which include madders, indigo, early violets in a variety of patterns and a number of red, pink and white calicoes placed strategically in the nine patch configurations. The backing fabric of this quilt is a grayish On the other hand, quilting is sewing together three layers that make up a quilt – the top, the central wadding, and the backing. Yellow dye was placed over blue dye to create green. The artist used this as a canvas onto which she embroidered large scale whimsical and traditional designs using a variety of stitch patterns and colors of wool yarns in bright, warm hues. The size of this fragment is perfect for a wall hanging, in either direction... The quilt is bordered with The border is blue red. rich cobalt blue, and the green calico is just absolutely gorgeous. Two sides of The two bottom corner The horizontal quilting on Please call for the availability or any questions. The family name is available on sale.applied binding is 1/4 inch. Madder dyed calico diamonds and 4 patch blocks in chrome yellow and over dyed green calicoes join the lovely stars together and make a stunning graphic statement. The Garden Maze is a very early pattern originating in New England during the 1830's which then migrated to Pennsylvania. 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. It would be marvelous as art on your wall or equally as charming on a bed or used as a design accent in any room. Very generous in size, measuring 82 x 84 inches, this quilt will completely cover the top of a An extraordinary quilt, it is an Comprised of wonderful early fabrics that have been beautifully appliqued, this quilt top was finished and used as a summer coverlet. I see fabrics on here back to about 1840, 1850. An amazing piece of art for any collector or designer. 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). The quilt has a puffy batting that is smooth and without any shifting, lumps or bumps. This quilt's design and colors are stunning. used. In perfect, unused condition and easy to use in any room of your home. The unusual color combination of gray, indigo blue, tan and forest green create a dynamic graphic. However, in addition Victorian women loved to be creative the quilt will just look haphazard, but this one is stunning! The center-most design measures app. Each block measures approximately 5 1/2 inches square. There are 90 7-3/4 inch squares that comprise this beautiful quilt. The double border of this wonderful quilt measures 4-1/4” which includes Completely hand pieced with hand quilting executed in parallel lines and herringbone stitching using linen thread. All solid colored cotton fabrics were used in this completely hand pieced and hand quilted textile. Each open area has a center focal point of a LaMoyne Star design...an eight pointed star... 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 cross hatch diagonal quilting is Professionally hand washed by Betsey, ask her for more details and to have this quilt shipped to you on approval for private viewing. Shipping FedEx address - This quilt appears to have been such a treasure that it was saved for exquisite ribbon work, silk chenille embroidery, gold metallic thread This Mennonite maker took a traditional fan pattern and turned it on its head by incorporating the fans into a fabulous crazy quilt in warm hues of brown, russet, palest blue and ivory. This piece would provide great warmth as a quilt on a bed. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Crazy quilts, which had their heyday in the late 1800s, celebrated an age of progress. This wall hanging was created in New England as an ornamental piece for the home and comes complete with the original diminutive hanging hardware. triangles..one white and one blue..the name of the pattern would be it had major significance to the artist that created this magnificent A wonderful, warm and cozy antique quilt that has been used but lovingly cared for and is in excellent condition. Warm and cuddly and beautifully graphic. The quilt is top tied using, of all things, thin hemp-like ties that add to the uniqueness and overall design of the quilt. Dating from c.1855, in perfect condition, this quilt piece measures 58-1/2 x 32-1/2 inches, An analysis of the household textile collection donated by John Brenton Copp can be found in the Copp Family Textiles by Grace Rogers Cooper (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1971). The quilt will fit a queen size bed today. A wonderful little Postage Stamp Doll Quilt totally comprised of 1-3/4” squares finished with a 3/8” hand applied binding. It is all hand pieced and hand quilted in fine, tiny stitches. to frame a center square design on point. You will find moth holes on the early piece, and my advice to anyone thinking of buying an early wool quilt is that if it has no moth holes, then it is probably not an early piece. Wonderful warmth and movement make this quilt a great choice to use as the focal point in any room. The quilting lines alternate direction from row to row, creating a zig-zag pattern over the entire piece. same fabric as the sashing and the blocks. It appears never to have been used. The bright, 5 ¾ inch orange joining blocks pop out at the viewer and the 3 ½ inch flying geese border adds constant movement to this mini masterpiece. The chimneys are comprised of four tiny squares, two red and two blue. Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent, at no charge, for your in home approval. The outside edge of the border has a 3/8 inch hand-applied binding. Each log cabin measures approximately 9 1/4" x 9 1/2" with logs measuring 1/2" to 3/4" wide. The fabrics used to create this quilt are Turkey red, over-dyed green (blue was applied over yellow to create green)...and white linen, then finished with a reddish pink calico binding. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall. sashing by machine and finished with hand quilting. With most two color quilts one can assume that the fabric was purchased An Amish Father’s quilt is basically unheard of. Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your viewing and approval. In used condition, and professionally hand washed by Betsey. I found this rare, and what appears to be unused, child's quilt in Maine where it originated from the Bethel area. The larger nine patch blocks contain five of the small nine patch blocks plus 4 solid white blocks. Started around c.1825 and finished c.1875, This delightful red and white quilt has been beautifully executed and is comprised of 1” postage stamp size squares. The applied 3/8” binding is a soft blue with red stripes cotton flannel. Not just images, but pictures of the actual block during construction. A few small oxidation spots further point to the age of this spectacular textile. us know that the family was financially safe. The condition of this quilt is perfect, the graphics outstanding, but it appears that the quilting was done by a beginner. The quilt is embellished with yarn pom poms every two rows at the top of the triangles. In my possession are 2 youth quilts believed to be made by the same woman. I am dating the quilt circa 1850. What an amazing piece of art! The 3/8 inch binding is in a pale gray, red and white calico and is topstitched by treadle machine. Tiny, even stitches were used to attach each feather applique. The smaller corner squares measure 1-3/4". Also because it is light in weight, it would be easy to put over a pole and just hang a quarter A very sweet quilt in all original condition. One design, during have never seen put together. This quilt has been beautifully made and appears to be in unused condition. Stitched to the back of the quilt is a hand written note on cotton stating the maker's and recipient's names along with the date of the gift: December 25, 1893. The flash of mustard was a brilliant artistic choice by the maker and makes for a sophisticated work of art. pattern emerging. quilting, a New England and or Eastern style. folksy feel to it even though executed by a premier sewer and quilter. The creation of this quilt from start to finish could possibly have taken 2 years. Quilting consists of feathered twining vines in the outer white border and wide white bars, with single cables and parallel lines stitched in the narrow indigo and white strips. This Philodendron plant quilt pattern was indeed very difficult to execute. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. The separately applied ½ inch binding is in a tiny chambray blue dot on white. As a piece of art,on a wall, this quilt would be artistically wonderful Each diamond has been hand quilted with outline stitches with the larger joining blocks showcasing a fantastic combination of oak leaves with cross hatch sunburst centers. The 18th and 19th century category of antique quilts, spans approximately 120 years, and encompasses a large variety of 19th century pink. The backing of this quilt is strip pieced in paisley and solid brown cottons - see detail images. Beautiful and happy :-)... Entirely hand pieced and hand quilted in outlines, diagonal lines and daisy medallions. All pieces are outline quilted. Reproduction Quilts from the Civil War Period, 1850-1865: Patterns for Quilts, Blocks and Wall Pieces from the Civil War Era Paperback – January 1, 2002 by Judie Rothermel (Author) 4.9 out of 5 stars 9 ratings. Each hexagon measures 1 ¾ inches across, and has been hand outline quilted. Much of the outlining has been lost in time, but does not interfere with the graphics or function of this quilt. Visually it is very folky and graphic. All green is over dyed, which means putting yellow over blue or blue over yellow. This wool challis Barn Raising Log Cabin is comprised of dozens of If your order includes in-stock and pre-order items, we'll ship what's available now & then ship pre-orders later with shipping costs. your in home approval. Remember, our quilts are always sent on approval. There is an interesting side note regarding the history of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair itself. What a perfectly exquisite piece of art for your wall! Quilts are always sent on approval. The fabrics are a combination of solids, stripes, circles and soft plaids in a variety of soft cottons - most with a beautiful soft sheen - with some fine wool challis pieces interspersed. The maker used tiny, perfect stitches for both the applique work and hand quilting. us that the creator was probably from an affluent family. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. liquor. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall. Many of my very favorite quilts are made from wool challis. In unused condition. Red and white is always a favorite and can fit into any decor from modern to traditional. This quilt was created before the sewing machine was mass produced. Mini white stars on indigo cotton pairs with pristine white cotton in this fabulous quilt. white fabric. approval. Hand washed by Betsey and ready for your approval. on this quilt from outline quilting to straight line quilting to V have a four post bed for this quilt, you can place the tail under the tobacco dyed, the color of which dissipates when washed. Instead of a wool binding there is a pillowcase edging. The inner border has wave quilting. All diamonds must be sewn exactly or you end up with a mountain in the center :-( Free Quilt Patterns. A quilt for lovers of early fabrics, this lovely piece contains many block prints and copper plates from circa 1800, along with a wide variety of early prints, plaids, stripes and calicoes. Now organically washed, this unused quilt is ready to be sent for We´re happy to ship it to you. fabrics are wool, wool challis, wool silk and heavy cotton. 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