| Log Cabin Antique Quilts |
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| Log Cabin Antique Quilts |
| Log Cabin antique quilts are one of the most popular patterns in America. Their many variations are created by altering the arrangement of the light and dark fabrics. Log Cabin antique quilts can be cotton, satin, silk, wool, or any combination of these fabrics. We have Log Cabin antique quilts to embellish your wall or display on beds from doll to king size. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8501 Multiple Log Cabin Barn Raisings c.1878 86 x 86 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania $4,800 Such a graphically spectacular quilt in absolutely unused, perfect condition! This quilt was most likely made to be a coverlet for summer or in winter for use over other bed coverings. Today we realize what amazing graphics these quilts have, a phenomenon best appreciated when hung on one's wall. This quilt was foundation pieced by hand without batting. The 6 inch blocks have been pieced from a fabulous assortment of circa 1840's through 1870's cotton fabrics in the very hard to find color combination of greens and browns. The 1 ¼ inch "hearth" squares are made from fine quality red wool, and provide visual balance to the multiple barn raising patterns. The over dyed green calico binding is 3/8 inch wide, and the wholecloth backing is beautiful circa 1875 brown striped cotton. Printed backing fabric is a sign of affluence, as this fabric would have been enough to create another quilt. The quilter who created this fantastic piece certainly had an impeccable eye for color balance and graphic symmetry. This quilt would be stunning on a wall or on a bed. Quilts are always sent to you on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8664 Silk Log Cabin Seven Sisters c.1885 57 x 62 Maine $8,900 This breathtaking silk quilt is truly a major art piece. Silks and silk ribbons rich with saturated color have been foundation pieced in a rare miniature Log Cabin Seven Sisters pattern. Each block is approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter and has been formed from logs measuring a mere ¼ to 3/8 of an inch wide. The variety of rich hues includes wine, burgundy, blue, rose, taupe, ivory, black and peach. Each tiny hearth hexagon ranges from only ½ to ¾ of an inch per side, in shades of taupe, ivory and black. One of the wonders of silk is the way it reflects light. The multitude of tiny pieces stitched in this diminutive Log Cabin Seven Sisters pattern pulsate with vibrant color. The quilt is backed with a large scale rose and cream floral print fabric and finished with an applied black silk ¼ inch binding. Our quilts are always sent on approval. Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8521 Wool Challis Folk Art Log Cabin c.1865 50 x 60 upstate New York $2,900 This folky unusual example of a log cabin quilt transcends time and decor, equally appropriate in an early home or a modern one. This wool challis Log Cabin quilt would typically have come from an affluent family. Challis fabric is a combination of silk and wool which then, as today, was very costly. The third quarter of the 19th century was the heyday of wool challis Log Cabin quilts. This wonderful combination of wool challis fabrics dates from circa 1840 through 1860, and contains many of the browns and taupes sought after by today's designers. Each 5 inch square block was foundation pieced by hand, using logs between ½ and ¾ of an inch wide. The red wool center squares, approximately 1 ¼ inches per side, are framed with green. The whole quilt is visually unified by the placement of green and red at the center of each block. Originally created as a youth bed quilt, this piece is in unused condition, with a gorgeous black and red cotton backing and a ½ inch separately applied brown chintz binding. Please ask Betsey for more details. Our quilts are always sent on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8690 Log Cabin Courthouse Steps c.1875 78 x 96 Lancaster, PA SOLD A stunning Civil War era wool challis Log Cabin quilt arranged in the Courthouse Steps pattern. This antique beauty was created by an expert needlewoman with an artist’s eye for design and the means to indulge her passion for fine fabrics. The use of a color palette very contemporary in feel, combined with a traditional pattern, results in a piece of textile art perfectly suited to either traditional or very modern surroundings. Each 8 inch Log Cabin block is foundation pieced by hand using gorgeous solid and print wool challis fabrics in multiple shades of black and brown, cobalt blue, green, and red. The artist chose a lavender-fuchsia solid wool challis fabric for the ‘chimney’ at the center of each block – a beautiful complement to her various shades of black and brown. An inner one inch rose brown border dissects the outer chocolate brown 5 inch border at each corner forming an interesting frame for the central design. This entirely hand pieced quilt is also finely hand quilted with brown thread. Quilting patterns consist of a one inch herringbone pattern in the borders reinforcing the overall geometric design, with outline stitching used in the inner blocks. An outstanding over dyed green calico fabric was chosen for the whole cloth backing - another indication of the affluence this artist enjoyed as this high quality fabric would normally be saved for use on the front of another quilt. The 3/8 inch hand applied brown binding completes the quilt. A fabulous creation in unused condition, this antique quilt is sublimely elegant with a gorgeous contemporary palette. A wonderful example of mid nineteenth century American textile art. Our quilts are always sent on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8655 Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1890 77 x 77 NH $2100 What a find for antique fabric lovers! An incredible array of cotton fabrics from the 1870’s to the 1890’s make this unused antique quilt extra special. This hand made quilt contains the structure and order you expect to see in a Log Cabin Barn Raising pattern. This beauty also has wonderful positive energy from the exuberant variety of colors and patterns in the fabrics the quilter chose. Turkey red chimneys 2 ½” square form the bright center of each 9 ½” cabin block. Logs are ¾ inches wide with an amazing 20 logs making up each cabin block. This summer weight quilt has no middle batting. The construction method is foundation pieced on muslin fabric. The individual log cabin squares were then carefully stitched together. The muslin foundation fabric forms the back side of the quilt and shows each delicate stitch used in the creation of the quilt. A ¼ inch hand executed binding is the same Turkey red as used in the chimneys – lovely! A beautiful example of the Log Cabin Barn Raising pattern in perfect, unused condition! This quilt is ready for use on your bed or would be equally as stunning as art for your wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to be shipped to you on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8680 Wool Log Cabin Barn Raising with Roman Stripe Border c.1890 61 x 70 PA Sold A very sophisticated wool and wool challis quilt created in earth tones with splashes of deep greens and blues. While executed using the Barn Raising pattern, this unique Log Cabin quilt has added elements that place it in a category of its own. Skilled design work added a zigzag Roman Stripe border six inches wide which surrounds three sides of the inner design. The artistic quilter also highlighted each log with embellished stitching on the seams. This accent uses different hues of wool thread for added depth and design. The artist combined her subtle color palette with bright red wool chimneys 1 inch wide for a wonderful visual impact. Each block is approximately 5 ½ inches square, and has been foundation pieced by hand with logs ranging from ½ inch to ¾ inches wide. Completely hand quilted using hand outline stitching in dark thread visible from the back side. The backing is cotton sateen and has a small scale muted olive green and rose floral printed on ecru. This wonderful fabric is turned over to the front and hand stitched down to form the 5/8 inch wide binding. In excellent condition this quilt is a very unique piece of textile art and one of Betsey’s favorite finds for this year. Perfect for an accent on a bed or as a graphic statement on your wall. This textile is ready to be sent to you on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8679 Wool Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1885 66 x 70 Carlisle, PA $3200 What a fabulous quilt with absolutely stunning graphics! This wool and wool challis Log Cabin in the Barn Raising pattern shows a wonderful use of color and movement. The quilt maker chose a sophisticated color palette of rich blues, taupes, maroons and grays for her creation. She took great care with color placement so the graphics would grab and hold the viewer’s eye. Extraordinary design details such as the 1/2 inch chimneys in bright red wool set against this rich, dense color palette emphasize this artist’s eye for both design and elegance. The wool and challis fabrics comprising this quilt date from 1860 into the 1880’s. Each block is approximately 6 1/2 inches square with all logs approximately 5/8 inch wide. The quilt is foundation pieced by hand and quilted by hand on the diagonal. The quilting is executed with dark thread. The cotton backing is a small brown and white plaid also used for the hand applied 3/8 inch binding. In excellent condition- with a few original moth holes which we call character - this quilt is sublimely elegant and a fine example of extraordinary graphic art. Remember, we are happy to send this quilt on approval! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8505 Wool Challis Log Cabin Straight Furrows c.1890 78 x 80 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania $3800 What a fabulous quilt! In mint condition, with absolutely stunning graphics, this Straight Furrows quilt has been foundation pieced by hand using wool challis fabrics in the much sought after colors of taupe and grape. The black challis wools in this quilt are most likely from shawls. The 10½ inch border has been formed by diagonally piecing 1 inch wide logs set in to form chevrons. The binding is ½ inch red plaid challis, and the backing is a primarily brown plaid with red and taupe accents. This quilt was reverse tied at the intersection of each block without batting, as was the norm for most foundation pieced wool quilts of this time. A truly beautiful quilt with the ability to transcend all decors, from an antique colonial to a modern glass home! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8237 Wool & Wool Challis Log Cabin Barn Raising with Borders c.1865 66 x 66 PA $2,800 Log Cabins are traditionally both pleasingly graphic and sophisticated. Here is a fabulous antique quilt full of high energy as well! This quilter took the classic Barn Raising pattern and raised it to another level with the clever arrangement of fabric color and pattern and the addition of multiple borders. Constructed in wool and wool challis in a multitude of hues in solids, plaids and prints the artist has successfully used numerous design elements to create a lively yet cohesive whole. As the first focal point of this piece the center four log cabins are executed in a very deliberate palette of red and white. Center red chimneys unify the remaining log cabins, set in the barn raising pattern, with their extraordinary variety of colors and fabric designs. An outer frame consisting of a 3 inch bars border flanked by an interior 2 inch border of tan and red and an outside 1 ½ inch border in a warm brown brings the last unexpected and totally unique design element to this work of art. These elements combined bring a sense of energy and vitality, very carefully restrained – possibly a reflection of the artist in her time? The backing is an 1870’s fabric in brown and red with reverse ties throughout and an applied binding in ¼ inch black wool challis. Warm, graphic and vibrant this piece of textile art in excellent condition is the perfect size for a magnificent wall display or would work equally well as a bed covering. Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6144 Log Cabin Straight Furrows c.1880 56 x 62 Maine $1,400 What a feast for fabric lovers! An incredible array of fabrics dating from 1870 - 80 make this antique hand made quilt special. The Log Cabin Straight Furrows pattern originated in England and was created to emulate rows of crops in the field. In America we have used and developed this pattern to the extent that most think it originated here. Made from cotton and reversed tied this quilt is backed with a lovely black, gray and white cotton calico and has a ¼ inch applied binding in the same maroon calico as used in the chimneys – lovely! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6468 Funky Log Cabin Courthouse Steps c.1850 72 x 80 Found in PA, made in New England $2,400 A very funky piece of textile art in excellent condition, this log cabin quilt arranged in the classic Courthouse Steps pattern has a personality all its own. Made from wool and silk challis, this hand made antique quilt’s striking colors make it unusual, its surprising bits of plaid, striped and floral fabric just add to its uniqueness. Each 11 x 11 ½ inch block is made up of 1 – 1 ¼ inch width logs with varying hues used for the chimneys – including fuschia! Foundation pieced and hand quilted along each seam. The ½ inch binding on two sides is an applied burgundy wool challis, and the wholecloth c.1860 cotton backing is a brown, burgundy and ecru small scale squares and dots pattern which folds over to the front on opposite sides to form the other two bindings. There are a few “original” moth holes - ask Betsey for more details on this one. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON LF 26 Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1880 85 x 88 Pennsylvania $1,700 Such a pleasing use of color in this striking cotton Log Cabin quilt in the Barn Raising pattern. The terrific solid cheddar, black, green and muted Turkey red logs are set off beautifully by the various small patterned calico logs each with a white ground. All of the 7 ¼ x 7 ¾ inch blocks are made up of sixteen ¾ inch logs, all with Turkey red chimneys. Hand quilting, which appears to have been done at a later time, is done throughout in a 2 ½ inch crosshatch pattern using black thread including the 4 ¼ inch wide solid black border. A striking red and black small scale floral on a yellow ground cotton is used for the backing with an applied ½ inch binding in Turkey red. Very well planned and executed this is a very graphically appealing piece that would work equally well as wall art or on a bed. Professionally hand washed by Betsey – ask her for more information on this quilt. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8603 Wool Bricks Quilted in Log Cabin Barn Raising Pattern c.1895 61 x 75 Lancaster, Pennsylvania $1,900 The dual color quilting in a Log Cabin Barn Raising formation over the Wool Bricks pattern places this wonderful piece in the out-of-the-ordinary category. Using both red pearl cotton and white quilting threads the lines are parallel to each other and approximately 1 1/2 inches apart with just the red going through to the backing. The hand pieced and quilted Wool Bricks pattern is made up of wool suiting rectangles measuring approximately 2 ¾ x 4 ½ inches in shades of navy, deep green, browns, blue, grey and tan. The quilting with its 3-D, almost pulsating, effect has created an extremely unusual textile that transcends decors and is at home in either a glass and chrome home or an early American colonial. Red cotton backing is turned from back to front to form the ½ inch binding. In unused condition this quilt is ready to use. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8509 Pastel Log Cabin c.1930 41 x 58 Pennsylvania $550 In unused condition and in its original child’s size, this soft and sweet quilt has been pieced from a pastel cotton palette of pink, mauve/lavender, two shades of blue, and a woven white on white cotton. The logs are 1 ¼ inches wide, and the pink hearth squares are 2 ½ inches per side. Hand quilted with radiating diamonds in the blocks and 1 inch crosshatching in the borders. The ¼ inch binding has been turned from the front to the back, and the backing is ecru cotton feedsack. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6845 Log Cabin Courthouse Steps c.1890 72 x 72 Pennsylvania $950 Wonderful turn of the century wools and wool challies in a wide variety of solids, stripes and plaids make this quilt special. Foundation pieced by hand, with a 1/4 inch black binding, this quilt has colors to match any décor; from deep blues, greens, and burgundy to pinks, tans, and reds. The beautiful floral backing is a cotton sateen in soft shades of green, pink, cream, and lavender. In unused condition (with a few original moth holes) and ready for your enjoyment! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8366 Log Cabin Straight Furrows Original Crib Quilt c. 1870 30 x 36 upstate NY $1,800 This fantastic little quilt has a wide assortment of wool challies from the 1840’s to the 1860’s in plaids, prints and solids, arranged in a bold Straight Furrows pattern. It is bound with beige wool challie, and backed with a small scale 1870's geometric print in rich chocolate brown. Just the right size for hanging or displaying as a crib quilt, please ask Betsey for further information. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6883 Miniature Sunshine and Shadows Log Cabin c.1865 72 x 82 Adams County, Pennsylvania $3,600 This quilt is comprised of wool challis dating from c.1840-1860. The logs measure 3/8” and the unusually colored chimneys are lavender or a red and white candy stripe. It has an 8” wool plaid border and a brown striped flannel backing that is turned over to form the binding. The combination of fabrics and the border make this piece feel terrifically folky! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6842 Log Cabin—Barn Raising c.1865 74 x 84 PA $2200 This wonderful Log Cabin Quilt is all hand pieced and hand quilted. It is comprised of phenomenal wools and wool challis, including a very early turkey red wool challis. The quilt has a double border and a fabulous olive green dot and floral backing. While the quilt dates to c.1865, the fabrics in it date from 1840-1865. There is minimal quilting on this piece, but usually log cabin quilts are not quilted at all. This is a terrific artistic piece, and will be absolutely wonderful as a hanging piece of artwork. There are a few original moth holes in various places on this piece, but they are very minor. Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. |
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