How to contact Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Rocky Mountain Quilts:
Telephone - for orders or questions - 1-207-363-6800
FedEx - 130 York Street York, Maine 03909
Email - betsey@rmquilts.com
Q9074 North Carolina Lily Quilt
c.1835
84 x 85 inches
North Carolina
$3,200
This spectacular Quilt appears never to have been used. When one finds
hearts quilted in to design one feels (according to lore) that this was
a wedding present. Too nostalgically valuable, this gift was packed
away and passed from generation to generation, still never used. Now this
quilt is ready for a new home. We are conjecturing that the family was
of Irish descent as there are four leaf clovers that were created from
hearts.
Constructed from 14" blocks, on point, that are both pieced and
appliqued by hand. This is totally understandable as this quilt was made
before the sewing machine was in use. In perfect unused condition, this
textile was constructed from a Turkey Red Calico and a white diminutive
vine and leaf print on a teal background. Turkey Red fabrics were the
choice of affluent woman of the era.
The diamonds in the floral design have 2" sides, while the edges of the
leaves measure 4-1/4" and 3". The stem is appliqued by hand and
measures 1/4" in width. The fabulous Chevron border is constructed from
diamonds, also with 2" sides. The border measures 3" and contains a 1/8"
separately applied binding. There are only three fabrics used for the
top...The turkey Red Calico, The teal design and white. There are a
myriad of quilting designs: hearts, four leaf clovers, flowers on stems,
oak leaves, buds and vines. All quilt pieces are outline quilted.
One would have a choice of having a piece of art for a bed or a piece of
art for one's wall.
I am happy to send this quilt, with free shipping, for your approval.
