This is a beautifully quilted example of a Variable Stars Quilt. The white blocks are quilted with clamshell patterns. It is in excellent, professionally laundered condition. The fabrics are richly colored. It measures 86" x 90", ideal for a queen or king size bed. Made in Pennsylvania; circa 1850.
This is an extraordinarily fine roll up sewing case known as a huswif. It is far more elaborately pieced than most. In addition, it has written the initials "CW (and something I cannot make out) For Get Me Not" written in the tiniest cross stitch imaginable. The red wool flap for storage of needles is decoratively embroidered. All of the edges are bound in silk that has some fragility. The pieced diamonds are both wool and cotton. Fully opened, the piece measures 19" long. It is 4 ...click for details
This wonderfully striking crib quilt is best described as a take off of an Ocean Waves pattern. It is made with a lovely scattering of light and dark fabrics that are symmetrically placed in the center. The larger triangles, separated with bold strokes of red, are the ultimate border. Signed on the back is the name Paul. Unfortunately, we will never know whether he was the maker or the recipient. Measures 36" x 42". Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880. Excellent condition.
This charming One Patch Doll Quilt was either the practice piece of a child or the work of a mother whose good intentions exceeded her skill. I believe it was meant to be a One Patch with all equal squares. Overall, it does "read" like a checkerboard pattern but in fact, some of the blue striped blocks are elongated rectangles (one in a different direction than the others) and some of the red blocks are narrowed. It is hand quilted in brown thread. Measures 16 1/2" square. There i ...click for details
This Irish Chain Crib Quilt is a wonderful miniature quilt. The pieces are small and the quilted vine in the outer border is a nicely scaled down version of what one would expect in a full size quilt. The inner zigzag border is an ideal frame. There is slight fraying on the binding but no other condition apologies. The quilt measures 29" x 39".
This Ohio Amish One Patch Quilt was made for a daybed but in Amish terms, is referred to as a hired man's quilt. It measures 35" x 68 1/2". This unusual size could be a wonderful wall hanging used vertically in a stairwell or horizontally over a bed or mantel. A star is quilted in each of the one patch blocks and cable quilted in the border. The colors have mellowed; there is slight unevenness in color but not enough to be a detraction. Circa 1920.
The unique crib quilt has the following message embroidered
"Welcome Little Stranger
Welcome to Our Home
Welcome to our Hands and Heart
We are Truely (sic) Glad You've Come
May Your Life be Happy as the Little Bee
When she sips the Honey from the Blossomed Tree
And as on your Journey, Growing Day by Day
May you have Heavenly Blessings all along your Way"
A companion quilt is signed by Harriet S. Smith, 1885; Westford, Massachusetts. Many images of animals, children and ...click for details
This Thousand Pyramids Ohio Amish Crib Quilt has a wonderful arrangement of light and dark fabrics. The light blues are well placed to add to the overall diagonal pattern. Several black fabrics are used. Two of the black triangles are thin but intact. There are no other condition issues. The border is quilted with diagonal lines and the interior with squares on point. Made circa 1920. Measures 29" x 32". This is a terrific example of an Amish crib quilt and easy to hang in many spaces.
This early Kansas Troubles Quilt is finely pieced and quilted. The white blocks are quilted with several different wreath and floral patterns. The border has an extremely graceful feather throughout. It is in excellent condition and measures 83" x 88". Pennsylvania origin.
The maker of this quilt took liberties with the traditional Wandering Foot pattern giving the design lots of movement. Leaves and Four Patches connect the blocks creating an entirely new diagonal pattern. The quilt has been professionally laundered and is crisp and spotlessly clean. It is from New York State; made in the 1880's. Measures 72" x 82".
