Betsey Telford's Christmas Quilts - Antique Quilts For Sale

About My Christmas Collection

The gorgeous white, green and red quilts of the mid 1800’s (1835 -1865) are beautiful any time of the year, but never more so than at Christmas. For holiday decorating on a wall, over a railing or piece of furniture, or perhaps adding that special touch to a guest bed, these antique quilts will have you humming your favorite songs of the season!

By the way, for all those who celebrate Hanukkah, don’t forget to check out our blue and white antique quilts for the Festival of Lights!

Christmas Collection

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	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8270 Unknown Variation of Leaf and Reel with Floral Vine Border c.1845 90 x 102 May be from New England or New York $7900 This amazing piece of artwork features an entirely original variation of the appliqué pattern leaf and reel. The floral vine border features tulips and coxcombs. The solid turkey red on white appliquéd blocks measure 17” and are set on point. The vine border measures 10” and is comprised of solid overdyed green and solid turkey red fabrics on white. The appliqué work on this piece is just incredible—one must look closely to see any appliqué stitches at all. All work on this piece is by hand, and the quilting is outline quilting and cross hatch quilting in ½” grids. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. Please ask Betsey for more information on this quilt.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8644 Red, White & Green Ohio Star on Point c.1840 91 x 98 Believed to be NY SOLD Wow! A gorgeous red, white and green pieced quilt in the Ohio Star on Point pattern. Made by an expert needlewoman the 8 x 8 inch blocks are hand pieced using Turkey red and over dyed green calicoes. The white joining blocks and 9 ½ inch wide border are intricately hand quilted with wreaths, cross hatching, echo outline and parallel lines and graceful feathered vines. The Ohio Star blocks include outline, parallel line and cross hatch stitching for the fine quilting. The backing is the same white fabric as the front as is the beautifully hand applied and tiny 3/16” binding. Such a magnificent piece to grace your bed or an amazing and eye popping piece of art for a wall. This elegant antique quilt is in excellent condition and has been professionally hand washed by Betsey. Please ask her for more details. Quilts are always sent on approval.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8649 Red & White Lemon Peel / Rob Peter to Pay Paul c. 1870 73 x 88 Maine $2100 A wonderful early pattern is showcased on this very graphic red and white quilt. Just two fabrics were used: a red and dark pink pattern, and solid white. This indicates the maker was probably from an affluent family as enough of this fabric was purchased to create this quilt rather than making use of “scrap” fabrics on hand. Blocks measure 6 ½” square and are both hand and machine pieced. Curved pieces are more difficult to execute well so the creator of this quilt was an experienced seamstress. Quilting is stitched entirely by hand in echo outline and parallel lines throughout. The backing is white and the ½” binding is treadle machine topstitched in the same red fabric as used on the front. The end result is a harmonious and graphic piece of textile art. This is a wonderful quilt for use on a bed or would be equally as beautiful hung on a wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and in excellent condition. Quilts are always sent on approval.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q7064 Stars in a Garden Maze c. 1880 80 x 80 New Hampshire $1,100 The wonderful red and white candy striping used throughout this quilt is so joyful; it just radiates fun memories of childhood celebrations! The nine Stars of Bethlehem are cleverly arranged within a Garden Maze pattern. The maze has been formed by 1 inch red and white candy striped sashing cut on the bias to create maximum visual impact. Each star radiates outward from a khaki center, followed by white, green and finally candy striped fabrics. Entirely hand pieced and hand quilted with outline, floral, and double lined quilting, this piece is in used but fabulous condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q7017 Red and Green Rolling Star c.1850 74 x 86 Indiana $2,900 Such a clean and bright quilt in Merry Christmas colors! In unused condition, the turkey red and overdyed green Rolling Stars sparkle against a crisp white background. The border swags have been skillfully appliqued in the same green and red, and a double corded binding neatly finishes the edges. This quilt has a white linen backing and has been hand quilted with 5/8 of an inch crosshatch throughout. The fabulous graphics and wonderful handwork makes this quilt a perfect Christmas present for someone special! Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8648 Red & White Diamond in a Square / Ohio Star / Geese in Flight c.1865 69 x 79 NH SOLD A host of early patterns have come together in this Civil War era creation to produce a jewel of an antique quilt! This two color quilt uses a single Turkey red miniature floral print paired with an off-white cotton. A unique quilt in which the designer has alternated the 7 ½” Diamond in a Square and Ohio Star blocks to create the central design which is surrounded by a 2 ¾” Geese in Flight border. This creates movement and interest for the viewer's eye while still maintaining a sense of serenity. An off-white linen backing folds over to the front and is treadle machine stitched down to form the ¼” binding. The treadle machine binding, in addition to the purchased calico yardage, indicates the family was of very comfortable means. The hand quilting includes outline, cross and parallel lines spaced ¾” apart. This is a wonderfully soft yet graphic presentation which showcases the quilter’s imagination and pleasing design sense. This piece has been lovingly used and cared for, however it does have some slight shadowing, even after multiple washings, which we choose to call character. It in no way diminishes the beauty of this quilt. Professionally had washed by Betsey. Quilts are always sent on approval!



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON LC Carolina Lily c.1860 87 x 90 NY $2,600 Festoon your home this holiday season with the perfect antique hand appliqued quilt for art on your wall, bed or decorating in general. In gorgeous solid Turkey red and overdyed green you just can’t get any more festive. 16 hand appliqued lilies dance among flower buds on a pristine white ground. Solid Turkey red jabots and bows circle the white border measuring 12 3/4 inches on the side borders and 10 inches top and bottom (quilt shown horizontally in photo). Finely done hand quilting consists of outline on each appliqué, 6, 7 and 8 petaled floral motifs in differing sizes and leaf filled trailing vines in the white background. The quilt has a white backing and is finished with a ¼ inch hand applied white binding. This piece is extremely ordered and well planned but gives the impression of free spirited gaity, emphasized by the “scattering” of appliqued buds and the various sizes of the hand quilted multi-petaled flowers and free flowing leafy vines. This lovely quilt would be the focal point of your holiday decorating or any time of year. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8512 Red and Green Amish Basket c.1890 76 x 78 Lancaster, Pennsylvania $2,800 A gorgeous basket quilt in deep, vibrant red and green cottons, unused and perfect! Approximately 10 inch basket blocks have been set on point with 3 ¼ inch red sashing and green joining blocks. The 2 ¾ inch green border includes the separately applied red binding, and the wholecloth backing is a beautiful 1890’s brown geometric with cream dotted squiggles and tiny blue dots. Entirely hand quilted in coordinating red and green thread; 1 inch crosshatching in the basket blocks, chevrons in the sashing and borders, and concentric circles in the joining blocks. Due to quilting style, skill and origin, Betsey believes this quilt to be Amish. Graphically spectacular for wall or bed! Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON RJ10 Original Folk Art and Stars with Autograph Book c.1889 72 x 72 Rhinebeck, New York $3,600 This lively, original folk art quilt comes with family provenance. Included with this wonderfully graphic textile is the quilter’s red velvet bound autograph book filled with sentiments from friends, family and teachers! In loved but excellent condition, Turkey red fabric was fashioned into folk art leaves, eight point stars, and a flower blossom stem, and hand appliquéd to a white cotton background. A layered appliquéd star medallion with diamond accents fills the center of the quilt, and a 2 ¾ inch sawtooth border with a 3/8 inch separately applied Turkey red binding finishes the quilt. Interestingly, the top and batting were treadle machine topstitched with pink thread in leaf and doodle motifs before the white cotton backing was added and hand outline quilted with white thread. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON SC 1 Floral Love Apple Applique with Undulating Vine Border c.1850 99 x 99 Pennsylvania or Ohio $5,600 This Grande Dame of antique quilts is both elegantly sophisticated and graphically wonderful! Magnificently hand appliqued and hand quilted this piece has sixteen delicate and detailed florals in Turkey red, overdyed green and double pink and yellow calicoes all softly muted with age. Each flower has multiple layers of appliqued and reverse appliqued petals, leaf filled stems and 7 flower buds tipped with crewel embroidered highlights. Surrounding this bountiful garden is a 7 ½ inch border with an undulating floral vine a mere 3/16 of an inch in width and filled with appliqued buds and flowers of its own. Just imagine the levels of skill and patience needed to complete this work of art! Finely hand quilted wreaths surrounded by ½ inch wide cross hatching fill the white joining blocks while triple lines spaced ½ inch apart fill the background in the appliquéd blocks and border. The quilt is finished with a 3/16 inch applied binding in overdyed green with an inner 1/16 inch Turkey red cording. There is not one inch of this masterful piece that wasn’t planned and executed carefully by its maker! In excellent condition, please call Betsey for more details on this piece.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8629 Green & White Irish Chain c.1940 59 x 80 Midwest $850 Think Spring year round! What a wonderful and cheerful green and white quilt in excellent condition to bring a lift to any room in your home. This Irish Chain is appropriately made in solid green and white, but it’s not just Betsey’s clients that will appreciate how beautifully it complements any décor but decorators as well. Solids are always a welcome and easy addition to any room as they mix beautifully with patterns and stripes. What makes this pretty textile extra special is the hand quilting executed entirely in green. A nice touch in a 1 inch cross hatch pattern throughout. The chains are comprised of 2 inch square blocks in green and white with the joining blocks in white. The backing is in the same white fabric as used on the front. The back is folded to the front on three sides and double line machine stitched in green to form the ¾ inch binding, with a ¾ inch applied binding on the fourth side in the same white fabric and double line green machine stitching. Fresh and clean this single Irish Chain quilt is refreshing and bright and appears never to have been used. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8729 Oak Leaf and Reel c.1850 82 x 84 $3,600 What a beauty! Nothing says “Have a Merry Christmas!” more eloquently than this joyous piece of textile art expertly hand made and hand quilted long ago. Crisp and bright, this wonderful quilt rings in the holiday season with its Turkey red and overdyed green on white color palette in a beautiful, bold design. Made from solid colored fabrics this skillfully appliquéd Oak Leaf and Reel pattern provides a vivid and graphic statement against a pristine white background which is beautifully hand quilted using double line florals, leaves, hearts, outline and cable! Each oak leaf and reel applique is 16 ½ x 17 inches and is connected to its neighbor by a leaf sprig, with the whole surrounded by two borders: a festive red and green sawtooth 1 ½ inches in width and a wider 7 ½ inch white border with exquisite double cable quilting in fine stitches. The backing is white with a ¼ inch applied binding in the same white as the back. This antique quilt has everything you look for when adding to your collection or giving that perfect gift to a loved one or friend – expert needlework, lovely design and excellent condition. This year, say “Merry Christmas!” with style!



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON PW1 Red & White Hearts with Swags Applique c.1878 84 x 84 Probably New England or New York $1950 A sophisticated design in classic red and white! This completely hand appliqued beauty has grace as well as stunning graphics. Lovingly used this quilt shows some fade in the Turkey red which does not diminish its timeless appeal. Sixteen 11 ½ inch appliquéd medallions, each with 4 hearts in the center, are surrounded by an 8 1/2 inch border crowned with four long floral tipped swags. Skillful hand quilting consists of cross hatching in the appliqued medallion squares, double parallel lines in the swag border accented with teardrop quilting. There is double line echo quilting outlining the white triangles and a feather quilting design radiating out from the centers of each white joining block. Wow ! The backing and 1/4 " binding are the same fine white cotton as used on the front . A lovely work of art, softly faded with time – we should all age as gracefully. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8528 Red and Green Ocean Waves c.1880 81 x 81 Massachusetts $1,800 Arriving just in time for the holidays, this graphically wonderful Ocean Waves quilt has been used just enough to give it the comforting softness of age while still maintaining its excellent condition. Ocean Waves is a very “North Atlantic Coast” pattern, usually seen in some combination of blues and whites, or scrap assortments on a solid color background. This quilt is more unusual, having been hand pieced from Turkey red, overdyed green calicoes, and a variety of red plaids. Please note that the Turkey red is a blue red, not an orange red; this is quite a difficult color to accurately photograph. The 6 ¼ inch Turkey red joining blocks have been hand quilted with double lines, alternating direction from block to block. The 3 x 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ inch triangles have been hand outline quilted. The 5 ¾ inch border is a deeper overdyed green calico, and includes a 3/8 separately applied Turkey red binding. The border has been quilted with diagonal double lines. The wholecloth backing is a wonderful burgundy floral with ecru flowers and tan highlights. Professionally hand washed by Betsey, this festive quilt is ready for your use!



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8605 Red & White Garden Maze c.1865 81 x 81 Pennsylvania $2,900 What a beauty! Turkey red and white is always a favorite and this time of year it’s very festive as well. Organized and geometric this antique hand made and hand quilted piece makes a very graphic statement that will be the focus of any room. The Garden Maze is a very early pattern originating in New England during the 1830’s which then migrated to Pennsylvania. All latticework strips in solid Turkey red fabric measure 1 ½ inches wide. The ¼ inch white binding is formed from the white backing being turned to the front and hand stitched. In excellent condition this crisp and beautiful quilt also has lovely quilting with outline used in the Turkey red, 1 ½ inch cross hatching in the white squares and diagonal lines in the oblongs. Celebrate the season with this wonderfully bright and festive quilt that is also perfect for year round display. With this red and white beauty you can’t go wrong! Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8269 Early Trapunto & Stippled Oak Leaf c. 1835 74 x 82 NY $4,400 A beautiful work of art to add to yours or a loved one’s collection…and just in time for the holidays! Like anything of true quality this quilt has only improved with age. The classic oak leaf pattern in Turkey red calico and solid overdyed green has softly mellowed with time and retains the beauty we look for in a traditional and very early red and green piece. The quilt’s softness tells us it was used, its excellent condition that it was cared for lovingly. The work is finely executed and includes both hand appliqued and pieced fabrics with incredible Trapunto wreaths and fruit baskets set among the Turkey red and green oak leaves– please look at the detail images! Two sawtooth borders, one red and one green, surround a white 6 ½ inch border with lovely quilting consisting of ¾ inch bars each separated by three diagonal lines 1/8 inch apart. Very fine interior quilting gives a beautiful stippling effect. The quilt is finished with a white linen backing and a separately applied ¼ inch white binding. This is a piece any collector of fine textile art would treasure. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON RJ10 Original Folk Art and Stars with Autograph Book c.1889 72 x 72 Rhinebeck, New York $3,600 This lively, original folk art quilt comes with family provenance. Included with this wonderfully graphic textile is the quilter’s red velvet bound autograph book filled with sentiments from friends, family and teachers! In loved but excellent condition, Turkey red fabric was fashioned into folk art leaves, eight point stars, and a flower blossom stem, and hand appliquéd to a white cotton background. A layered appliquéd star medallion with diamond accents fills the center of the quilt, and a 2 ¾ inch sawtooth border with a 3/8 inch separately applied Turkey red binding finishes the quilt. Interestingly, the top and batting were treadle machine topstitched with pink thread in leaf and doodle motifs before the white cotton backing was added and hand outline quilted with white thread. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON DD Redwork Quilt Top: dated 1890, appears finished c.1930-1950 74 x 95 Maine $1,600 Whimsy and sophistication pair up to create the perfect piece of textile art for your collection! The striking and nicely balanced red and white palette in a block and frame pattern form small stages on which each fine hand embellishment can perform. This beautifully hand embroidered quilt includes such designs as owls with a smiling moon and stars, birds flying over a fish filled stream, figures with stately postures, lovely floral still lifes, frolicking animals and even a teapot, each embroidered in white on a 7 ¼ inch square red block set on point. 2 ¼ inch white bands with stylized leaves done in red embroidery connect the squares and form a beautiful frame around each block. The gorgeous antique top, dated 1890, appears to have been finished as a quilt at a later date, c.1930 – 1950, believed to be by a family member. The backing is white muslin with a ¼ inch applied binding also in white and all hand quilting on this piece has been done in the ditch - the reason Betsey realized this quilt was finished at a later date. In excellent condition this is truly a beautiful piece of textile art. More family information available upon purchase.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8540 Red and Green Sunflower with Holly Border c.1850 79 x 91 Probably New York $2,800 A fabulous antique quilt for the holidays! This is a skillfully hand pieced and hand quilted example of a quilt style and color palette popular from 1835 to 1865. The solid overdyed green and Turkey red cotton sunflowers are 15 inches across, and have ½ inch crosshatched centers and feather cabled outer perimeters. The body of the quilt is also ½ inch crosshatched, with 6 inch feathered medallions interspersed between the sunflowers. A fanciful, hand appliquéd vine border of alternating green leaves and red holly leaves winds creates a perfect frame for the symmetry of the pieced sunflower pattern. The binding is a hand applied Turkey red and the backing is white cotton. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8390 Pickle Dish Dated March 4, 1905 65 x 82 unknown location $1,800 This is a fabulously graphic quilt in deep turkey red and white cotton, completely hand pieced and hand quilted. The majority of the turkey red fabric is of an early date, and this quilt appears to be only lightly used. The quilting is a simple cross hatch, the backing is white cotton, and the ¼ - ½ inch binding has been turned over from the back. With its crisp graphics and popular color palette, this quilt will be sure to please! Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8430 Folk Art Applique Version of Whig's Defeat c.1860 67 x 73 (great size for wall hanging, twin bed) New England, probably Massachusetts SOLD This fun and funky appliqued version of a Whig's Defeat is just the right size for a wonderful wall hanging or a twin bed. Turkey red and overdyed green solid cottons have been hand appliqued onto white cotton blocks approximately 12 1/2 inches square and set on point. The white joining blocks have been hand quilted with a folk art leaf/feather motif, and the appliqued blocks with straight line quilting set 1/2 inch apart. The backing is white linen, and the separately applied 1/4 inch binding is white cotton. Professionally hand washed by Betsey; please ask for more details.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q7000 Grandmother’s Fan Bassinet Quilt c.1880 42 x 64 PA $1,400 In excellent condition and in its original child’s size, this soft wool challis quilt is both snuggly warm and graphically wonderful - perfect for use as a sophisticated crib quilt or as wall art. Arranged as a 4 x 7 array of fans this wool challis quilt has a 4 inch solid black green border and 28 fans made up of alternating red and green blades and finished with grayish brown fan handles. A small and very even outline track stitch is used as the embroidery embellishment throughout. The backing is a solid red challis with a 3/8 inch applied black green binding the same fabric as the border. A beautiful, warm and sophisticated piece for your child’s room…or for any room in your home.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8436 Alphabet Crib Quilt c.1920 32 ½ x 46 Northeast (New England or Pennsylvania) $2,200 This graphically creative little quilt would be perfect in so many places; a pediatrician or veterinarian’s office, a child’s room, or for that matter, any room owned by a child at heart! In barely used condition, the Turkey red letters and animals have been hand appliqued and embellished. The 2 ¾ inches sashing has been created by topstitching 3/8 inch strips of Turkey red over the quilt top in a grid pattern. The crosshatch hand quilting inside the sashing is 5/8 inches apart, and outside the sashing is 1 ¼ inches apart. The center rectangle has been diagonally quilted to create a large diamond and crosshatch quilted in a 5/8 inch grid in the remaining area. The 3/8 inch Turkey red binding has been separately applied, and the backing is white cotton. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.


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