Embroidered pinwheels of this type are usually seen decorating pillows; rarely are they an entire quilt pattern. This Lancaster County Amish example is very well planned out with diagonal rows of color. Background is men's wool suiting fabrics. Quilted in green thread with zigzag patterning throughout the border. Measures 75" x 78". Lancaster County, Pennsylvania origin; circa 1920.
This is one of the most classic of nineteenth century quilt patterns, beautifully done in rust and green calico. The stars and delicate sawtooth border are very well pieced. Nicely quilted with an unusual undulating pattern in the border. Measures 85" square; circa 1870. Has been professionally washed. Pennsylvania origin.
To the best of my knowledge, this is a unique pattern. The bars are an unusual variation of Tree Everlasting and combined with the Crossed Tulips, I believe it to be one of a kind. The use of solid colors further sets off the wonderful center. Excellent condition; has been professionally washed. Measures 87" x 97"; circa 1870. Pennsylvania origin.
Pristine, never washed Lady of the Lake pattern set on a most unusual grey on black print. Very well pieced and planned with each intersection done in consistent colors as shown in close-up. Binding is the ivory colored cotton back turned over. Light lines shown in close-up are a miss in the printing, not a tear or repair. Measures 71" x 88"; New York State origin.
This is a dynamic country quilt with a native American feel. The solid red and blue chambray of the streak of lightning jump out from the plaids and checks. In excellent condition. Back is dark blue and white gingham check. Measures 67" x 83". Oklahoma origin; circa 1910.
This bold Barnraising Log Cabin is made of wool challis from the 1870's. It reverses to a cotton calico One Patch. Dazzling use of stripes in the center. Some damage to the wools, much of which is visible in a close-up. It does not detract from the overall dramatic impact of the quilt. Measures 68" x 87"; Pennsylvania origin.
Applique and reverse applique snowflake design with fleur-de-lis border. Has unusual quilting designs. The red blocks are made of more than one fabric which accounts for the slight variation in color. Measures 71" x 82". Has been professionally washed. Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Unwashed version of the Flying Geese or Wild Goose Chase pattern. The triangles truly give the impression of birds flying. Rich,pristine fabrics. Backing is unbleached muslin. Measures 87" x 91". Circa 1870; Pennsylvania origin.
This is a terrific, complex version of a Log Cabin forming a rare spiderweb pattern. Made of a large variety of wool challis prints that have an unusual primarily blue/ green tone set off by the red centers. Nicely framed by the piano key border. Excellent condition. Tied on the back. Circa 1870; measures 70" x 84".
This is a completely reversible Mennonite Joseph's Coat pattern from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. On one side, the bars are
2 1/4" in width; on the reverse, they are
5 1'2". Pristine condition; chevron pattern quilting. Circa 1890; measures 85" x 90".
