| Antique Quilt Tops |
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| About Antique Quilt Tops |
| Betsey has chosen antique quilts tops to offer you based on condition, quality, graphics, and color. Antique quilt tops are wonderful used as tablecloths, or folded in a display area. If you would rather have a finished quilt from your top, you can either complete one yourself or have us custom quilt it for you. Either way, purchasing a quilt top is a great way to own a fabulous piece of textile art! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 101 Log Cabin Straight Furrows Quilt Top c.1895 73 x 80 Maine $550 In unused condition, this wonderful quilt top contains a smorgasbord of fabrics for the lover of antique textiles! The 8 ¾ inch blocks are hand pieced then treadle machine stitched together to form the Log Cabin Straight Furrows pattern. A variety of patterns are contained in the wide array of fabrics including early indigo and mourning prints. Red, burgundy, blue, tan, mustard, ecru, black and brown are just some of the hues found in this crisp, clean beauty. It is ready to be finished into the perfect quilt for a bed or to hang as wall art. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 305 Diamond in a Square Quilt Top c.1880 64 ½ x 71 New England $425 A terrific unused quilt top comprised of 4 inch squares set on point with corner triangles 2 3/4 inches on the straight sides forming the Diamond in a Square pattern. All piecing on this quilt top was done completely by hand. What a perfect way to acquire a wonderful collection of fabrics from the 1870's into 1880 and in an early, traditional pattern. When finished, this quilt top will be perfect for a bed or as art for the wall. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 236 Red and White Streak of Lightning / Bricks Quilt Top c.1880 80 x 80 York, ME $525 Such a stunningly graphic quilt top! In unused original condition, this top was formed from 2 1/4 x 3 ½ inch bricks completely hand pieced using just two fabrics; a wonderful red and white floral print and a black and white mourning print featuring mini stars. They were arranged to create the Bricks, also called Streak of Lightning, pattern. Crisp and unwashed it is awaiting your finishing touches! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 304 Florida Star Quilt Top c.1928 69 x 84 ½ Unknown $425 The unusual pattern and lovely 1920's fabrics and color palette make this quilt top a wonderful find! Each star is created in its own palette and measures approximately 8 inches across with lavender triangles as joining blocks. Completely hand pieced into a clean, crisp and bright quilt top. This unique top awaits your quilting inspiration…treat yourself to a new project! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 203 Star of Bethlehem Quilt Top c.1925 78 x 82 $725 What tremendous, radiating graphics in this vibrant Star of Bethlehem quilt top! The center star has been created with diamonds measuring 2 1/4 inches per side in wonderful calicos and solids from the early 1920's which are both hand and machine pieced. The corner stars have been machine pieced, then hand appliqued into place. A stunning work of art ready for your quilting inspiration! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT Drunkard’s Path Quilt Top c.1928 79 x 79 PA $475 A wonderful classic pattern in today’s color palette! This Drunkard’s Path quilt top has been nicely pieced using crisp off white and solid green fabrics to create a pleasing and vibrant design. This pattern is fascinating because each two piece 3 ¼ inch block is made up of the same two shapes. It is the arrangement of those blocks that creates lively movement and whimsy using just two solid color fabrics. Each block is hand pieced with the blocks then machine stitched together. A great quilt top in a wonderful size that just needs your finishing touch to become a prized quilt or decorative accent for your home. There is some age spotting in two off white pieces which should wash out with its first bath. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT233 Dated & Initialed Patriotic Redwork Quilt Top Dated 1904-1910 48 x 61 New England $625 A classic redwork quilt top that is taken to another level with the embroidery of the American flag. It also has dates and the creators initials “FYL” embroidered in a center block. Lovely deep red 3 ½ inch cotton sashing separates the finely done embroidery in each of the 30 redwork blocks. A bee hive, windmill, horse, teapot with creamer, sugar, cup and saucer, the American flag and fireworks are just some of the images depicted in this sweet quilt top. Each block measures approximately 6 ½ inches with no fading or thinning of the stitching or fabric. There is some discoloration, possibly from water in some cases, in many of the blocks that should come out with its first wash. A beauty just waiting for you to finish! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT Patriotic Star of Bethlehem Quilt Top c.1915 84 x 84 Pennsylvania $385 Wow, what spectacular graphics on this very patriotic quilt top! Using all solid color cottons the creator of this eye popping rendition of the classic Star of Bethlehem shouts “hooray, for the red, white and blue!” with full abandon. It’s amazing to us that no one has ever quilted this magnificent piece for either a bed or to hang joyfully on a wall! It would be the focal point for any patriotic holiday decorating or fantastic for use in that special room in your home or office. Each diamond measures 2 3/8 inches per side with the red and blue 8 pointed stars measuring 8 ½ inches tip to tip. The four red stars are hand appliqued and the red, white and blue stripes are each 2 ½ inches wide. What a terrific piece just waiting to be finished, or turn over the edges to finish and use as bunting. There is discoloration in the top third of the quilt top that should come out with its first wash. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 26 Red Cross Quilt Top c.1890 58 x 76 Location unknown $450 This wonderful quilt top created with an original pattern depicts the Red Cross symbol. Making it even more American is the choice of colors – red, white and blue. This quilt top has a definite folk art flair with its irregular bar widths and free formed quilt squares. Is it of African American origin? It does have the elements we look for in true African American quilts; the strong use of symbols, bright colors, vertical piecing, and enlarged, very graphic designs. However, in this case we just don’t know. Another unknown is its original location. The cross squares average 6 x 7 inches in size with the outer red and off white borders approximately 1 ¾ inches wide. Inner strips of the red, blue and off white vary in length and width. This is a very striking piece of textile art just waiting to be finished. Its bold color and graphics would make a strong statement for your home or office. Some foxing or discoloration is evident and should come out with its first wash when completed. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT Flying Geese Crib Quilt Top c.1855 31 x 45 Massachusetts $300 A perfect little quilt top in the popular Flying Geese pattern. This small gem is executed in double pink and solid white fabrics. Just the right size for quilting for that diminutive friend or loved one it would be beautiful in a crib or to hang as art on the wall. Each of the white geese triangles measures 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 2 5/8 inches with the double pink triangles a mere 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ x 1 ¾ inches with 2 3/4 inch wide white bars. In pristine and crisp condition this top would be both fun and fast to quilt. A perfect piece for anyone who loves a simple and beautiful classic design. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT117 Roman Bars Quilt Top(s) c.1928 and c.1945 58 x 98 and 41 x 91 Massachusetts $225 each or $400 for both Betsey found this quilt top as a “piece in progress”, measuring approximately 96 x 98 inches. Upon closer inspection, she realized the quilt top was actually two tops pieced together. One side was created from circa 1928 fabrics, and the other side from circa 1945 fabrics. We can guess that someone in the 1940’s wanted to finish an earlier quilt top, and simply continued the same pattern with fabrics of her day. The first photograph shows the entire quilt top, and detail shots are from each side. QT117a is the circa 1928 side, and measures 58 x 98 inches. QT117b is the circa 1945 side, and measures 41 x 91 inches. We have removed the seam joining these two tops, so that they may be purchased separately or together. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 22 Appliqued Floral Basket Quilt Top c.1925 80 x 98 unknown origin $650 This beautiful top is a kit quilt from the 1920’s, created from high thread count cotton in lovely shades of green, pink, yellow, and blue solids. Hand appliqued flowers and vines wind gracefully around the border, and surround a lattice work basket filled with matching flowers. The stamped quilting lines are still visible, but will disappear with the first wash. The perfect holiday gift for the quilter in your life; sure to keep a bit of springtime throughout the cold winter months! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 115 Miniature Bowtie c.1920 74 x 76 found in Maine $350 A bright and happy miniature bowtie quilt top made from a variety of 1920’s calicoes, stripes, conversation prints, florals, and checks. The small scale of 2 ¾ inch blocks adds to the charm of this wonderful quilt top. Professionally hand washed by Betsey, the price reflects the small amount of discoloration in a few white blocks. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 114 Extended Nine Patch c.1900 80 x 80 New England $200 This quilt top was taken from a barely used tied quilt and is in excellent condition. The large 10 inch blocks of mostly blue and white shirting fabrics from the turn of the century not only makes this a great quilt top to finish, but also provides ample fabric for use in your own restoration projects. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 108 Bowtie with Double Pink Sashing c.1890 72 x 89 Pennsylvania $350 This crisp quilt top was removed from an unused tied quilt and is in excellent condition. Each hand pieced bowtie block is 5¾ inches square, and the 2½ inch double pink sashing has been applied by treadle machine. The majority of fabrics in this quilt top date prior to 1890, making this another fabulous find for textile lovers! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 109 Double Wedding Ring c.1928 approx. 65 x 82 Pennsylvania $650 Such a fantastic find! Each of the interlocking wedding rings measures 16½ inches across, with 2 inch solid pink and green joining blocks. Each ring contains 44 sections, all hand pieced from a lovely array of 1920’s fabrics with a creamy muslin background. This quilt top also has deeply scalloped edges, and will be simply fabulous when finished! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT 111 Postage Stamp c.1890 73 x 84 New England $390 A terrific unused quilt top comprised of 2 inch squares assembled by treadle machine. A perfect way to acquire a wonderful collection of fabrics from the 1870’s up to circa 1890! When finished, this quilt top will be perfect for a bed or as art for the wall. Another fun use…..a fabulous tablecloth !!! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT240 Triangles Quilt Top c.1940 80 x 86 New England $475 With fabrics dating from the 1870's through the 1940's, this unused quilt top would be such fun for any fabric junkies out there! Pieced by hand and machine, the triangles measure 3 x 3 x 4 inches. This clean and crisp quilt top should quilt up beautifully, and its wide variety of colors will ensure compatibility in any color décor. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT246 Redwork Quilt Top Dated 1892 78 x 88 found in Port Townsend, Washington $850 This redwork piece was originally made as a summer coverlet. If desired, this incredible textile could be backed and quilted or simply used as is over a down comforter. The condition is very good, there are a few places along the block seams where the decorative herringbone stitching is missing, but the price reflects any imperfections. The Turkey red thread has faded over time as true Turkey red does with use. This is a fabulous piece for any redwork fan, with many skillfully embroidered designs and a wonderfully creative and unusual border. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT104 Blue and White Mourning Coverlet with Shams c.1898 Coverlet 81 x 81, plus 2 Shams, each 28 x 30 Wilmington, Delaware $1,600 Wow, wow, big wow! This is a most unusual find in perfect, unused condition, kept within the original family since 1898. During the late 1800's, many families created mourning quilts in remembrance of their loved ones, but this is the only blue and white embroidered mourning coverlet Betsey has seen in the past 20 years. Blue embroidery on white cotton is a German tradition, and commonly used by the Pennsylvania Dutch. This particular coverlet has unusual continuous line embroidery designs in each block, which surround the memorial block for Adah Peet. The continuous line embroidery has been completed in outline stitching, and the joining seams embellished with feather stitching. The two matching pillow shams have been embroidered with lilies and sentiments of sleeping and waking, perhaps alluding to death and heavenly awakening. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT25 Blue and White Appliqued Hearts Quilt Top c. 1925 72 x 86 Maine SOLD If you love blue then this mint conditin quilt top is perfect for you! The 12 inch blocks have been skillfully appliqued with perfectly even buttonhole stitching in a wonderful selection of high quality prints and plaids from the 1920’s. The hearts are approximately 3 ¾ inches in both length and width, and the 12 inch joining blocks are a fabulous 1920’s blue cotton sateen. All of the blocks have been hand basted and then joined by machine. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QTR Quilt Top Piece with Grapes and Vines c. 1845 10.5 x 69 Maine $185 A mystery! A quilt border of exquisitely appliqued turkey red grapes and vegetable dyed green vines was removed from its top without ever having been quilted. Why? We will never know, but it is a treasure just waiting to be finished as a table runner or wall hanging! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT248 Redwork Quilt Top on Early 19th c. Homespun Linen c.1890 apx. 46 x 84 $625 This wonderful redwork quilt top is unique in that it is embroidered on early 19th c. homespun linen. Motifs include dogs, cats, flowers, birds and children. This piece is all hand embroidered, and the blocks are machine pieced. This top is finished as a summer coverlet and may be used as is, but would look lovely as a hand quilted piece. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT249 Nine-Patch Quilt Top c.1928 apx. 76 x 82 $175 The 10” nine-patch blocks in this top are comprised of indigo prints and white with stripes or small figures. The pink sashing measures 3 ¾” wide. Machine pieced and ready for your hand quilting. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT85 Four-Patch Quilt Top c. 1930 66 x 78 $175 This sweet quilt top is comprised of pink shirting fabrics in chambray and stripes combined with solid off-white. Machine pieced and ready for your hand quilting. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT251 Irish Chain Quilt Top c.1860 78 x 78 $450 This quilt top is comprised of just two fabrics: overdyed green calico and white. The small blocks measure apx. 1¾”. All hand pieced and ready for your hand quilting. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT252 Double Wedding Ring Quilt Top c.1930 80 x 94 New England $550 This double wedding ring quilt top is comprised of a wonderful array of fabrics in calicoes, stripes and plaids. The joining blocks are of solid pink and solid green. Machine pieced and ready for your hand quilting. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT254 Broken Star Quilt Top c.1925 86 x 86 $350 This quilt top is comprised of solid fabrics in yellow, pink, lavender, royal blue and white. The star is hand pieced and the border is applied by machine. The diamonds in the star measure 3 3/8” long by 1 ½” across. A wonderful piece that will be enhanced by your quilting. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT275 Patriotic Quilt Top with Embroidered Westward Expansion Scenes c.1950 72 x 84 $375 This quilt top features blocks hand-embroidered with scenes of westward expansion, such as a wagon train, a cowboy on a horse, log garrison and others. It also includes three flags, one of which appears to be the Third Flag of the Confederate States of America. The 6 ¼” (apx.) pictorial blocks are hand embroidered; the blocks and border are pieced together by machine. This unique piece will be beautifully enhanced by quilting. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. 78 x 88 |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT206 Dresden Plate Quilt Top c.1930 72 x 90 Pennsylvania $295 This quilt top is wonderfully put together with nice, even buttonhole stitches around each Dresden plate and its center medallion. The 2” sashing and the spokes comprising each plate are all pieced by hand. The 15” blocks were assembled by machine. This was a tied quilt originally that has been taken apart –you can still see tiny holes from the ties. These will completely disappear after the finished quilt is washed. This is a wonderful piece and would quilt up beautifully. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. QT27 - Log Cabin Quilt Top c. 1875 70x 88 New Hampshire $780 This unusual configuration of Log Cabin was foundation pieced in 9 ½" blocks. The strips measure 1 ¼" wide, and the cabin chimneys are of turkey red. This piece has a wonderful array of fabrics! Because this quilt top was foundation pieced, it is ready to stuff, back, and reverse tie instead of quilt if you wish-please call if you need further explanation. |
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