Muted colors I find very soothing. We have a Victorian Crazy quilt that was created from all muted colors: burgundies, blues, greens both pine and moss, blacks, rusts, bronze, brick color and bordered with a muted woven wool challie. Some blacks and browns are silk velvet. Created in the earlier 9 block formation with exceptionally exquisite and complicated embroidery around each piece and the entire circumference of the muted burgundy border.

Each block measures 22" X 22", the border is 3-3/4" in width which includes a 1/2" separately applied binding in taupe. The backing is a brown plaid cotton flannel just perfect to cuddle under!

A perfect quilt for your bed, comfortable chair or couch ...it is meant to be used and cherished! A truly fabulous quilt!

Please ask for this quilt to be sent, with free shipping, for your final approval. Please feel free to ask for more information.

An exquisite nineteenth century silk Barn Raising Log Cabin bordered with a 3-1/2" silk velvet in a rich plum color, then finished with a sophisticated twisted silk corded edging.

The "logs" measure between 1/2" and 3/4" with a 3/4" center chimney. All chimney's are in black silk instead of the customary red chimneys. The color change adds to a very sophisticated look. The colors seen here are a variety of black silks..some woven, some printed, some solid black. Other silks are deep red/orange, grays, beige, blues and a deep plum.

The combination of deep, rich colors all in silks added to the size has created a textile piece of art in a similar size to a framed oil. The visual impact of fabric art is not only captivating, but emulates a wonderful feeling of comfort.

I am pleased to send, with free shipping, for your final approval.

Wool Challie is a combination of fine wool threads woven with silk thread creating a fabric for the affluent family. This stunning quilt would make a dramatic piece of art for homes from the Colonial era to the most modern of today's homes!

Comprised of blocks measuring 5" X 12" arranged in a brick formation. Almost every color has the same woven pattern. Could this be an exception to what I previously stated that these were purchased fabrics? Is it possible that a woman working in a custom shop could have brought home remnants and created this piece of art? All work was executed by hand. The batting inside is wool, creating the question could this quilt be from Vermont? The colors seen here are widely used colors today. The fact that there are no distinct patterns of other colors, this quilt would be easy to fit many of today's decors.

For some reason there are colors that do not photograph closeup..which is why you only see a distance picture. Wool challie fabrics are to be respected..therefore I recommend this quilt as wall art or on a bed that is hardly used.

Please ask for more information. I am happy to send, with free shipping, for your final approval.

Finding an unused quilt is always a treasure. This quilt was created from unused fabrics from the 1870's, with a few from an earlier date. We have stunning Indigo fabrics, fabulous florals, plaids and a huge array of other wonderful prints and dyes. A wonderful full batting has added to the creation of a visually soothing quilt to cuddle under.

Pieced by machine which enables the creator to tie the quilt vs. the quilt being quilted. Comprised of 100...8-1/4" squares. Every other square is a Four patch comprised of 4...4-1/8" squares. The edge is closed by machine using the pillowcase. From a distance the quilt is an optical illusion, with one seeing the 4 patch pattern or the pattern where the white calico blocks on the diagonal are prominent. This visual effect is much more prominent on the wall than laying flat on a bed.

Browns were a prominent color during the 1870's. As a fabric junkie this is a treasure trove of prints to relish. The backing is comprised of two tan fabrics..one solid, the other a muted abstract design.

The size of this quilt is generous and would fit a queen bed with 11 inches over the sides and more over the bottom.

Organically hand washed and ready to send with free shipping for your approval.

Graphically wonderful and oh so captivating...Draws one's eye and keeps you there. Quilts that are predominately black or gray are difficult to find. This wonderful entreating quilt is very, very sophisticated.

All Log strips are 3/4" in width and machine pieced in such a way that the quilt does not need to be quilted. Strips vary from 2" to 6" in length. The center of each Windmill is a Broken Dishes pattern and measures apx. 4" x 4". The joining blocks which are a Four Square pattern measure 3" x 3". These joining blocks are not always perfectly joined and adds playfulness to this fabulous textile. The black seperately applied binding is 1/2" in width.

All fabrics are glazed cotton..the backing is a cuddly striped beige, tan and light blue cotton flannel.

Wonderful to use on a bed or a couch yet an incredible piece of textile art for your wall.

Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent with free shipping for your approval.

A Blazing Star Chintz quilt that can rank among the most exquisite 200 year old American quilts. The Chintz fabrics used were fabrics for only the wealthiest women to acquire. After the Revolutionary War, women's fashion designs changed. From that point on there were scraps of fabrics from which to create amazing patterns. Here is such an example.

There are 16 different fabrics making up the Star with a whole cloth light peach Chintz backing and the incredible floral chintz emanating out from the star. There are numerous hand painted block prints and copper plate chintz. Most of the fabrics are visually soothing....by this I mean I feel peaceful while being captivated by the quality and design of these fabrics. While at the same time this quilt is stunningly graphic! What a captivating Textile for your great room...or for a guest room bed fit for a museum. This is a museum quality quilt!

Naturally, due to the age, all dyes are vegetable or plant based. Fabrics would have been approximately 12" to 18" selvedge to selvedge and could easily have cost $6 a yard. Mind boggling in respect to the dollar today.

The diamonds have 2-1/2 inch sides with 1,368 diamonds making up the pieced Blazing Star. This is a quilt that looks as if never used and packed away for 200 years only to resurface to be loved and appreciated today.

Chrome Orange just pops out to you...a happy color. This graphic quilt is comprised of only three fabrics...Chrome orange and a wonderful teal calico with a home spun, home dyed linen backing.

The linen backing is indicative of pre-1860 quilt backings. The piecing and outline quilting are by hand as this is prior to the sewing machine being used in homes. The piecing is perfect...every piece is outline quilted, which acts as the quilting design. The stitches are average and not important as this is a quilt for graphics and color.

There are 120 blocks each measuring apx. 6-1/2". This pattern is actually an optical illusion...it is fun! The backing is turned over from the back to the front to create a binding, and hand stitched down.

This stunning quilt is ready to be sent for your approval, with free shopping. Please ask for more information.

This five design block applique quilt was created around c.1855 using Turkey Red, an over dyed green calico and chrome orange. The bold design created in 18" blocks is stunning in and of itself...However, the amazing quilting design takes this piece to a much higher level. Four 18 inch square blocks are quilted in a radiating sunburst pattern that easily captivates one's eye and holds it there. The quilting design on this applique quilt is truly amazing and one I personally have never seen.

In the later part of the century someone added a border making this quilt larger as must have been needed and quilted it at that time. On two sides they added a triple border of white, red and white measuring 10 inches in width while the other two sides have an added 6 inch border of white, red, white. The quilt is finished with a 1/2" red binding. The border was pieced using a chemical dyed red. The four corners each have a nine patch block usually not seen on earlier quilts.

The applique was done with a treadle sewing machine and then outline quilted by hand. There are areas that have double line quilting also used in much earlier times. Where the backing is the entire quilt and not pieced at the borders the quilting must have been done at that time. Due to the intense quilting on the main part of this quilt I feel that the quilter was older and taught expert quilting which is displayed here.

The lower price is because the border and the main section were created at different times. However, the graphics and the quilting are outstanding.

Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

Bird of Paradise Palm Tree fragment. The copper plate printed fabric is called "Isolated Islands". We know it dates from c.1815 because this fabric is featured in "English and American Textiles From 1790 to the Present" by Schoeser and Rufey. The binding fabric comes from the original quilt. It is in almost perfect condition. This is a very rare and special piece.

A wonderful piece of art which has been hanging in the front hall of my home for a few years. Now this dramatic quilt is ready to go on to another home.

This original whimsical Center Medallion quilt was created from both wool challis and fine woolen fabrics. The designer of this quilt combined a simple Nine Patch pattern, alternating with plain blocks, and an original whimsical Center Medallion applique pattern to create a stunning piece of art.

The Center Medallion measures 39" X 39". This section consists of the inner applique area measuring 23" X 23", the next row emulating an Amish design measures in width 4" with the final outside row of triangles measuring 3-1/2 ". The triangles measure 8" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2". The nine patch blocks measure 7-3/4" square with the inner square measuring approximately 2-5/8". The separately applied binding in black wool measures 3/8".

All piecing is done by hand with the hand quilting executed in an arc design whose rows are approximately 1" apart. The backing is a stunningly sophisticated large scale floral vine and bird print.

In the earlier part of the 19th century a swag border emulated the drapes in one's home. This quilt shows us a Folk Art rendering of a very sophisticated piece. Khaki and red are a wonderful combination. This palate on this quilt is actually by accident as the Khaki was a tobacco dyed green that oxidized as soon as the fabric was placed in water!

The 9 block formation was also an earlier quilt format. Each block measures 22" square, the border measures 8", which includes a 1/2" separately applied binding. We have two quilt techniques used here. We have piecing and applique. This is a dynamically graphic quilt one treasures for the design and colors......not for its average quilting. We have here outline quilting and crosshatch quilting. Each separate piece is outline quilted.

This graphically wonderful folk art quilt is now hand washed organically and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

A rarity is such an elegant Victorian Crazy Quilt that is constructed from Silk Velvet. This heavily embellished quilt is actually three dimensional in many areas.

The center medallion measuring 12" square is embellished with silk chenille threads, resulting in a three dimensional floral arrangement of Peonies in bloom, leaves, buds and stems. The background fabric is silk velvet as is the entire quilt. The borders measure 8" wide which includes a 1-1/4" silk binding. The four corner blocks measuring 7" X 7" are silk with exquisite embellishment. One corner block is embellished with Pansies, one corner block is embellished with daisies constructed from ribbons, one plain block and the forth block are embellished with a tiny delicate Marguerite flower, stems and leaves constructed from silk ribbons and silk thread.

The backing is silk and the quilt is reverse tied. Crazy Quilts are not quilted.

This is one of the very, very few quilts that I will sell that is not perfect as you will notice from the price. Once hung these imperfections are hardly noticed....What does your eye see?

How exciting to know who made this Hand Woven Jacquard Coverlet and for whom it was made! In addition, the Eagles make this coverlet patriotic!

Andrew Corick wove coverlets from 1830 to 1845. An emigrant from Germany who many times used Germanic symbols in his weaving. Julian Floock was the individual for whom this coverlet was woven as we see woven into the coverlet 8" from the bottom.

Woven on a 38" loom from red, medium blue, dark Indigo blue and then hand sewn together, using a whip stitch and the medium blue yarn. The plain undyed natural color cotton is used for the warp with colored woolen yarn used for the weft.

The 2 side borders measure 7-3/4" each and depict a repeated pattern of a pair of Eagles, one on each side of a tree, flanked by shrubs. Does this tree symbolize "The Tree Of Life"?

The floral motif is that of 4 Roses surrounded by what look more like Oak leaves. Artistic license?

Andrew Corick's coverlets may be found at the Smithsonian and Henry Ford Museums.

I do not see any fade, tears, holes or rips. The only sign of use is slight wear on the side fringe.

I am happy to send this coverlet, for your approval, with free shipping.

This is one of the very few quilts that I know was created by a Jewish woman. In that era we can assume it was a woman creating this Washington commemorative quilt.

A signature Block is an early block pattern. Usually there are signatures in the center of each block. This quilt displays 5 of the centers in George Washington commemorative fabrics printed during and directly prior to the U.S. centennial celebration.

Blocks measuring 9" square are joined with 2-1/4" strips of a very minuscule green and white check. The center of each block is a 3" square...of these, 5 are of President Washington. The balance centers are the same pattern as used for the triangles of each block. The triangles measure 4-1/2" X 3-1/4 " X 3-1/4", the other pieces measure 3" x 3-1/4" x 3" on each side of the piece. All work is executed by hand. One exception is the 1/4" red twill fabric binding, machine added and closed by hand. A very thin batting is used as the filler, making this a quilt you can use year round. In the summer as is, in the winter over a down comforter or other blanket.

The quilting, which is not seen on a quilt of all printed fabrics, is diagonal, horizontal and vertical and not the main attribute of this mint condition quilt.

I am happy to send, with free shipping, this commemorative quilt for your approval.

This Whig Rose patterned quilt is beautifully appliqued and all outline quilted. Comprised of an early Double Pink, Turkey Red, vegetable dyed green on a background of white. The patterned squares measure 12" square on point joined with white blocks also measuring 12" square. Even though the applique and quilting are all executed by hand, the blocks are joined by an early treadle machine. The use of a sewing machine at this time denotes a family of comfortable means.

There is an 8" border which includes a separately applied 1/2" binding. The entire border is quilted in a feathered vine pattern. Each corner has a medallion quilted pattern. The 4 sides all have a star quilted in the center of the vine. There are medallions quilted between each appliqued pattern. The balance of the quilt has horizontal straight line quilting 1/2" apart.

A quilt that is perfect to be used on one's bed or couch.

Organically hand washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

A pre-Civil War quilt that was never used! The Double Irish Chain pattern, one of the earliest patterns, was indeed loved by many. The simple design makes it easy to fit into many decors. A two color quilt such as this one adds to the ease of matching one's home.

This quilt is comprised of hundreds of 1-3/4" squares of an early Double Pink and white. All piecing and quilting was executed by hand. The quilting design is diagonal crosshatching while the white areas are quilted in a diagonal 1/2" design. The quilting stitches are small and very even. There is a separately applied 1/4" binding, executed by hand in a compatible double pink fabric.

This perfect condition, never used quilt is just right for one's bed :-) Yes, the old fabrics were meant to last and last!

Organically hand washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

This is an unusual little wool quilt with unusual colors.. A combination of a variation of Diamond in a square and a Pinwheel. We have a very deep fuchsia, a deep teal and a rich golden rust combining to create an unusual piece of art. The backing is the same rich golden rust wool and a grassy green cotton.

The squares have sides measuring 3-1/2", the diamonds are 2-3/4" wide and 6-3/4" long, the triangles are 3" at base with 4" sides.

All pieces are outline quilted by hand, while the piecing is done with a treadle machine.

A small size makes this quilt perfect to fit into a hard to decorate space or as graphic table art.

I am happy to give more information and send with free shipping for your approval.

If you are a fabric junkie, a lover of abstract art and a lover of quilts: this piece of art will captivate you. 😄 Very possibly this is a charm quilt. A charm quilt is one without a repeat of patterns and indeed a rarity. Was the man of the household someone who manufactured fabrics? How did the quilter acquire all the over 1,000 fabrics? These questions may remain a mystery....This quilt is definitely a conversation piece.

Comprised of over 1,000 diamonds measuring 5" tall having sides that measure 2-3/4". The fabrics date mostly from the 1840's and 50's. The backing is a home woven, home dyed linen. This graphic quilt is appreciated for the fabrics, graphics, age and condition. On a quilt such as this the quilting is rarely noticed...this is no exception. The separately applied binding measures 3/8" in width and was applied with a very early treadle machine. All piecing of over 1,000 diamonds was executed by hand.

The size of this quilt will fit perfectly on a queen size bed or adorn the wall of your great room, stairwell or hall or just for your collection.

This graphically wonderful quilt would work well in an antique home as well as in the most modern setting.

I am happy to send this quilt, with free shipping, for your approval.

The early beds in The U.S. were mostly high beds. People believed that the cold night air was bad for one's health and therefore beds needed to be high off the floor. Many times a child's trundle bed would be stored under the bed until the little one's bedtime. Not much privacy in many early homes. Due to the large size this stunning quilt would today fit a queen size bed or a king size bed with 8" over each side. If you are lucky enough to have an early bed or an exact copy..well, this quilt is a perfect fit. As a wall hanging this quilt is stunning!

The construction consists of blocks that are 12-1/2" on point and matter dyed calico sashing that measures 1-3/8" in width. The triangular-pentagons are 4-7/8" tip to base. The fabrics date from C.1820 to C.1845 and are just stunning! The whole cloth backing is an earlier miniature brown on white calico which is also used for the separately applied 1/4" binding. All work has been executed by hand as indicative of the quilt's date.

There are times when the colors of pictures may not look the way they are in reality. This is due to differences among computer monitors. There are no reds on this quilt...Many shades of browns and matter dyes..grays, and a dabble of green.

This sophisticated and stunning quilt is ready to be sent, with free shipping for your approval. I am happy to share more details.

What a soothing pallet of colors. Numerous shades of browns and grays make up most of the quilt. Unusual chimneys are crated from black and red plaids, black and red calicoes and white with black wreath and leaf designs.

The logs in this design measure 1-1/8" in width, chimneys are apx. 1" square. Each total block measures 10" square. There is a separately applied hand binding. At the top we have a 5-3/4" wide section across the entire quilt made up of squares with a little under 3" sides. These fabrics are the same date, but different prints from the rest of the quilt, but are original to the front before quilting. The great backing fabric is a geometric print as shown on the closeup. The hand quilting is in a diagonal grid 1" apart. The entire quilt is hand pieced with tiny stitches!

This quilt, with a myriad of today's colors is ready to be hung in a new home. Please ask for this quilt to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

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.

This wonderful dated 1846 North Carolina Lily Appliqued Quilt is signed and dated by the maker, Melinda Gurney. There are no signs of its being more than slightly used. Is it possible that this quilt was created to be used as a Sunday best quilt? Or was it made to commemorate a very special occasion?

We know that this quilt was created by a very affluent family, as this Turkey red calico was some of the most expensive fabric to be purchased. The green fabric in this quilt was created using a method called over-dying. Yellow dye was placed over blue dye to create green. The North Carolina Lily blocks are 14 inches square, the sashing between the blocks measures 4-1/2 inches and all the blocks are on point. The border is appliquéd with swags and tassels reminiscent of a formal room setting.

The binding measures 1/4 inch, the sashing is double line quilted, indicative of the 1840’s style. All pieces are outline quilted. This quilt will perfectly fit a queen size bed with either a regular or new very thick mattress or a king size bed with the swags going over the sides. It is completely hand pieced, hand appliquéd and hand quilted. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. Please call for more information.

This stunningly sophisticated Touching Stars quilt Is not only visually wonderful, but has over the top quilting, both in amount and and in execution. There is a wonderful overdyed green calico and a wonderful dark double pink calico used to create the stars and the inner border. A picture never does a quilt like this justice, but I have tried to take a closeup to better see the quilting.

Pieced both by hand and by treadle machine..quilted by hand. There are hundreds of diamonds with 1-1/2" sides meticulously pieced. The star blocks are quilted with an octagon pattern which I have never before seen. The joining squares measure 9" square and are exquisitely quilted with a wreath design and all other areas quilted in. There is a double border. The inner border measures 1-7/8" with all triangles outline quilted. The outer border measures 4-1/2" and is quilted with an exquisite wreath pattern and then filled in with 3/8" apart diagonal quilting. The quilt is then closed with a treadle machine quilted 1/4" binding turned over from back to front.

This quilt appears almost never to have been used and never washed. I am the first person to wash this quilt. As always my quilts are organically hand washed. I am happy to send this quilt, with free shipping, for your viewing and approval.

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My husband and I were retiring and moving. I found spectacular quilts for our new home..added sleeves so they were ready to hang as visually captivating art. Then all our plans changed! We are not retiring or moving. As a result I have these quilts up for sale. Our home, due to its age of 270 years has ceilings which are very low so we would keep warm on cold New England winter nights. Therefore large areas to hang these beauties in this house is limited.

This amazing quilt was created from triangles with 5" sides that have been pieced with Logs. Six triangles are pieced together, making a hexagon block. Before piecing, the black center of each triangle is embellished...each triangle has a different embellishment executed with silk twist threads. The embellishment gives the quilt a whimsical look. The Logs are between 3/8" and 5/8" in width. Framing this exquisite work is a 3-1/2" inner silk border embellished on both sides. The outer border is comprised of alternating 3-1/4" triangles. One triangle is striped with logs then alternated with a solid black embellished triangle. There is a 1/4" black silk binding.

There are "sleeves" on 2 sides making the quilt ready to be easily hung.

There is more information to ask me for. This quilt is not perfect...almost perfect that I was counting as character. All quilts I sell are normally perfect, but this one was one that I had not planned on selling. When it is hung, I feel no imperfections are noticeable.

During the early part of the 19th century Americans were fascinated by the Chinese culture, and loved their china, pottery, etc. Indigo was one of their favorite colors, as it was and still is one of ours. The intricacy of the design of this textile is just, to me, truly amazing. We have intricate sceens of pagodas, birds feeding their babies nestled in their nests, mansions, wreaths, urns overflowing with flowers and fruit. One prominent item is the pineapple..symbolically representing 'welcome'.

All of this work had been executed using woolen finely homespun yarn. True Indigo dye, such as used here, will not fade. Indigo is one of only two vegatable dyes that are truly fade resistant. The pattern was executed in a narrow loom whose width was approximately 45". The finished strips were then sewn together with the same natural off white color in linen.

Obviously this amazing coverlet, created for what must have been an affluent family, was packed away for almost 200 years. New England gets cold in the winter, and Northern Maine even colder than where I live in Southern maine. There is nothing made from a natural fiber that is warmer than wool. The fact that this woolen coverlet was packed away in such a cold climate is another indication of the affluence of this family, who did not need it to keep warm at night.

I am happy to send, with free shipping, this amazing coverlet for your approval.

How wonderful to find an original design in what appears to be a Christmas quilt. This very talented woman not only was a creative designer, but an over the top quilter.

The appliqued and pieced blocks measure 14" X 15", vertical sashing between blocks measures 5-1/2", horizontal sashing measures 7". The triple border is 7" in with and is comprised with an inner row of Flying Geese measuring 1-7/8", the middle white section is 3-1/2" and the outer Flying Geese row is 1-3/4". There is a separately applied 1/4" corded binding.

The quilting is totally over the top. We have diagonal quilting 3/8" apart on the appliqued blocks, The vertical and horizontal sashings have triple line quilting 1/8" apart that is so dense the quilt becomes stippled in those areas. The same quilting design, in diagonal rows is executed on the border. All over the top quilting!

The five fabrics used here are white, overdyed Green, faded very early Turkey Red Calico, and a compatible overdyed green. The backing is a white linen.

This amazing quilt is now organically hand washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

True Indigo dye, as used here, is one of the known colors that will not fade in the sun. Direct sun is not good for any textile, but at least this color will not fade.

A kind lady gave this quilt to me and therefore, here I am selling it, all profits will be donated to Cancer research.

This pattern is actually difficult to piece as there are curved pieces. Piecing and quilting are all executed by hand. The quilt is composed of dozens of 7-1/2" blocks with a separately applied 3/8" binding sewn on using a treadle machine. The fact that this was purchased fabric vs. scrap fabric tells us that the creator was of comfortable means. A treadle machine binding was one way of showing her status in life.

All pieces are outline quilted both inside and outside each piece.

In what appears to be unused or hardly used condition, this wonderfully graphic quilt is now organically hand washed and ready to be sent with free shipping for your approval.

So much of our country is focused on politics. However, this is not new to our country. In the 1840's women did not have the right to vote. We literally took this matter into our own hands by creating what is called the Whig Rose pattern. This creation was our way of stating our preference for the Whig Party. Even though this party was short lived many women showed their solidarity by creating this pattern. The quilt we have here is exceptional on many levels. All work was of course executed by hand and is truly exceptional.

Made for a low bed as we can tell by the 9-1/2" border. The meandering rose buds and leaves are meticulously appliqued to the point that most of the stitches are invisible. The main body of the quilt has 16 perfectly appliqued, onto 12" squares, Rose Wreaths on point. The leaves are straight line quilted, emulating the vanes on the leaves. Every other piece is outline quilted with tiny perfectly executed stitches. Every other block, on point, is white. The 1/4" separately applied binding is also corded as is the inside edge of the border. The quilting pattern is something to behold. The border is crosshatch quilted in a 3/4" diagonal grid. Most of the body of the quilt is quilted within 1/2" of each row. There are vines joined with hearts. Was this a wedding gift for a politically minded couple?

I cannot say enough about the amazing ability of the quilt's creator. This is a quilt that any museum or individual would treasure. Coming straight from the family with provenance and now ready for a new home.

I am happy to send, with free shipping, for your approval.

I am always impressed by the creativeness of master quilters. This sophisticated, yet Folky ...what I call a holiday quilt..has incorporated known techniques with original designs.

All work on this quilt has been executed by hand. Applique work goes beyond with each flower and leaf finished with an elaborate variation of a buttonhole stitch. All flowers and vines in the border are outline quilted. The vine border is outline and echo quilted, each flower and leaf are also outlined and echo quilted. There are beautiful vines quilted both horizontally and vertically with the balance of the quilt crosshatch quilted in a 3/4" grid. All quilting stitches are small and perfectly executed.

The wreaths on this quilt were appliqued onto 13" X 13" pieced together and joined with an 8" border. The quilting designs overlap the squares. The flowers, which look more like hearts, are approximately 2" in width. Leaves are approximately 2-1/2" X 2". All of the above are quilted win three rows of straight line quilting. The separately hand applied binding measures 1/4". A backing of fine linen is indicative of the era.

There are three fabrics on the front..Turkey Red, overdyed green and white. Yes, this unusual quilt has been lovingly used yet still in fabulous condition.

Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent with free shipping for your approval.

This is a graphically wonderful crib quilt that was sent to me. It appears to be unused. As I am selling the little quilt the profits will be given for Cancer research.

Unused and ready to be a wonderful piece of art for your wall. Completely hand pieced and hand quilted. Each square in the Steeplechase pattern measures 1-1/4" square...while the triangles in the Flying Geese border measure 1-3/4" x 1-1/4"...the little side triangles measure only 1-1/4" X 1".

The fabrics on the front consist of four prints: a red with a white leaf design, a red with a funky squiggle, and the binding is a red with a print that looks like the foundation footprint of a home! The white fabric has a straight line floral vine stripe. The same white fabric was used for the backing. The backing tells us that the family was of comfortable means as it could have been made into another quilt.

Now washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

Calling this an optical illusion Irish Chain Quilt sounds like an oxymoron. At first glance the Single Irish Chain is immediately visible. The other pattern one sees are the blocks containing a Checkerboard block and a Nine Patch pattern. My eye goes back and forth between these: it is definitely a pleasing optical illusion. This quilt is comprised of three fabrics: a slightly off White, a Khaki calico and a Turkey Red calico.

The Irish Chain design is comprised of dozens of 3/4 inch squares with all the other pieces measuring 3/4". The pattern is made up of 12-1/2" square blocks which are then joined with 3-1/2" sashing of the same slightly off white fabric. The construction of these blocks is difficult to see unless you are examining it very closely. All work is beautifully executed by hand. The outer 4 edges have a 6" sashing comprised of 1" Khaki calico, 1-1/4" Turkey Red calico with another 1" strip of Khaki and then the same off White of 2-1/4". This wonderful quilt is then finished with a seperately hand applied 1/4 binding. The entire body of the quilt is quilted with little stitches in a diagonal cross hatch pattern with each line being 3/8" apart. The backing is a linen indiciative of the era.

Quilt is now organically hand washed and ready to be sent with free shipping for your approval. Please ask me for more information.

This beautiful quilt is not only an original adaptation of a Love Apple and Prince's Feather, but was executed in a manner which I've never seen.... combining two partial patterns.

The quilt top was designed and appliqued on four separate blocks each measuring 29" X 32". Until now the only appliqued quilt similar to this would have applique on a whole cloth backing. In this case the wonderful quilt design overlaps all the seams. One would never notice this unless looking as closely as I have.

This quilt is appliqued, reverse appliqued, and beautifully quilted. The applique work is absolutely perfect, and the quilting is wonderful, with small even stitches. The appliqued pieces, after being beautifully appliqued, are outline quilted. The main body of the quilt around the center square has 4 corners of beautifully quilted medallions. These are joined with a meandering feather quilting, an image that replicates the feathers. The borders have feather images quilted between each feather, from the outside of the feathers around the entire quilt, is a diagonal straight line apx 1" apart. The balance of the quilt between the very creative designs is cross hatch quilted in 1" grids.

The specific measurements are :Flowers ..1' stems, Apples 4" diameter, leaves 5-1/2" in length, feathers 18" in length, 1/4" seperately applied binding,

I am also going to call this an optical illusion quilt because my eye switches between the Love Apple design and the Feathers. What an interesting design! Center medallion designs date back as early as the late 18th century in England. If one looks closely, you will see a center medallion 40" in diameter, with the four corners quilted in medallions and joined with meandering feather designs.

This quilt can be appreciated on many levels. Not only would this be a gorgeous quilt for your bed, but the unusual shade of green makes it a perfect fit with today's decor.

I was about to retire, my husband and I were going to move, and then everything changed. This unbelievably exquisite H block log cabin quilt with a miniature piano key border was chosen by me for another home. Our home that we have lived in for 26 years was built in 1748; therefore there are few places to hang a larger quilt and therefore is now for sale. I was not sure how I would hang this quilt, so I had sleeves installed on all four sides.

We have here 182... 5" blocks. The quilts piecing is 14 blocks by 13 blocks. The piano key border is composed of hundreds of "keys" measuring 3/4" X 2-1/4"...There is 1/8 inch hand separately applied binding. All bars comprising the logs in the Log Cabin pattern are 1/2 inch in width. The lengths vary from 1" to 5"..The black silk velvet chimneys measure 1" by 1-1/4 ".. There is an exquisite, much earlier plaid backing in a Bars pattern believed to be c.1840's

Yes, I think this is one of the most wonderful silk Log Cabin quilts I have ever seen.

This quilt tells us it comes from an affluent family. Silks and silk velvets were very expensive in the first three quarters of the 19th century. The creator had the skills and the free time to indulge in her love of creativity and quilting. Furthermore the backing would have initially made another quilt; instead this very very expensive fabric was used as the backing. Silk quilts were always made to be used as Sunday best, decorative embellishments and as a mark of excellence... not for daily use on a bed.

This absolutely exquisite log cabin quilt is ready to be shipped free of charge...Please ask me for more information.

The lemon peel pattern is an old New England pattern. I've actually sold Lemon Peel quilts that date back to the 1830s. I'm not sure what the earliest date of this pattern would be. Quilters have added a new name Rob Peter To Pay Paul. This graphically wonderful yet visually soothing quilt is a perfect size for a wall hanging, and can be hung in either direction as there is not necessarily a top or a bottom.

Comprised of 48 blocks, each measuring 8-1/2" X 8-1/2" in solid mustard and white. There is a 2-3/4" border of a compatible very dark yellow, bordering on the shade of mustard. The border includes a 1/4" separately applied white binding. The piecing of all blocks was executed by hand. The border was attached using a treadle machine. The backing is a wholecloth white.

The quilting on this piece is exceptional and interesting. The center colored piece of each block is quilted in what looks like a four leaf flower with each petal being a heart. Was this quilt made as a wedding present? The balance of that piece is also heavily quilted with various designs and outlining. Every alternate piece has a white center pattern. Each of these pieces is also heavily quilted with miniature petals and other elaborate designs. The border has cross hatch diagonal quilting, 7/8" apart.

This wonderful quilt is now hand washed organically and ready to be sent with free shipping for your at home approval. Please ask me for more information.

Original sampler quilts are truly one of a kind as each one, as stated, is original. This quilt comes directly from the family and as a result, I have family names and locations.

This special quilt was begun in the 1880s with the creation of 72 nine-inch designs. The only repeat design that I can see on this entire quilt is that there are two blocks in the Schoolhouse pattern. We have every technique shown from piecework to applique to embellishment to abstract. This wonderful sampler quilt seems to have it all.

The sashing is actually from 1870s. Was this a special piece the quilter had leftover that she wanted to use? The bulk of the fabric is from the 1880s. I am wondering about some of the designs: one is a middle eastern tent with Arabic symbols. Did the family travel to the Middle East? Two Schoolhouse blocks: was someone a teacher? We even have an 1880s wonderful cheater cloth. Cheater cloth is printed to look like a quilt, but is actually a printed piece of fabric.

The piecing work is absolutely perfect. The applique work is perfect. The design is perfect. The creator finished this massive undertaking in the 1890s. I know this because the wholecloth backing is an 1890s fabric. I am asumning that this very artistic woman did not like to quilt. As a result this quilt is tied. To me this quilt emulates happiness. I am therefor deducing that the creator of this magnificent textile was a very happy and creative woman. This special quilt appears to have hardly been used, though it was used at least one time, because there is one place on the outside edge that shows a stain from a 1800s medicine. We can restore this piece if desired.

Measuring a generous 84" X 91", this quilt would fit a queen sized bed or even the top and slightly over the edges of a king sized bed. Better still, what a wonderful piece of stunning original folk art for a wall. Photographs will not do this piece justice. I always send on approval, so please call or email, and I am happy to send it out, with free shipping, for your at home approval.

This unused Signature Block quilt was started in the 1880s and finished in the 1890s. The way I know this is because the fabrics on the front are from the 1880s and earlier while the wholecloth backing is from the 1890s. As a result, we must date this as an 1890s quilt. I'm having trouble tracking down the exact name of this pattern. If this was made in New England, it would have been called a Signature Block. However this was created in Pennsylvania and I believe it has a different name.

Measuring 94" X 94" this quilt is perfect for a queen sized bed or a king sized bed with a 9" drop, or as an amazing piece of art for your wall. There are thirty-six 11" blocks, each block made up of 41 pieces. The squares measure 2". The blocks are joined with a 2-1/2" red strip with 2-1/2" square corner joining blocks. In addition we have a 6" double outer sashing. The inner strip measures 3", the outer strip measures 2-1/2". The quilt is finished with a separately applied 1/2" binding.

Piecing was executed by machine while all quilting was executed by hand. This is a quilt that one collects because of the graphics, as it is hard to see the quilting on these fabrics.

In perfect unused condition and ready to be sent to your home, with free shipping, for your approval.

Summer winter coverlets were prevalent during the 19th century. However, there are many that have not remained in good condition, understandably, because of their use. This summer winter coverlet is large enough to fit a queen sized bed, measuring 80" X 87". Obviously this one was stored away for many years, as it shows only light use.

This coverlet is called a summer winter coverlet because the majority of one side is indigo, other ecru. Therefore one side for the fall and winter...one side for the spring and light use for the summer.

The coverlet was woven on a 40 inch loom. We have a coverlet with two full panels creating a coverlet 80" wide and 87" long. The bottom has 4" of hand made fringe which has also survived in wonderful condition. The coverlet was woven from linen and wool, possibly homespun. The linen is true color, the wool is indigo dyed.

In those days we obviously had no central heating, and bed linens of any kind were the second most important item in a person's estate (after land). Many of these coverlets were woven by itinerant weavers who traveled from home to home. Others may have been created by servants. In New England, the servants of larger homes lived on the third floor, which would have also housed the looms. There are hundreds of different patterns of coverlets. The closest pattern we can find to this coverlet is called Catalpa Flowers.

Please email or call for us to send it, with free shipping, for your viewing and approval.

This mostly silk velvet crazy quilt was created in the 1880s. It was made from nine 17" square blocks and three 10" X 17" blocks. There is an outside 4" border of silk velvet with the edge turned over 1/4" with a hand stitched finishing. There is some wear on the edge of the silk velvet which makes me think someone used it..., or that it was folded and somehow became worn on the edge.

The body of the quilt is perfect, with a minimal amount of restoration done by us. There are six Kate Greenway embroidered pieces, and also a backwards S and a cross. The Kate Greenways are absolutely adorable. Most of this crazy quilt is simple, without a lot of embellishment. The embellishing stitches are of varied colors. The colors of this quilt are warm and pleasant. Due to the wear on the corners, I am pricing this quilt at $1900.

What a wonderful piece of textile art for your home. I am happy to send this quilt, with free shipping, for your in home inspection and approval.

Log Cabin quilts consist of around 12 different patterns.

This is an H-block Log Cabin, pieced by hand and using 64 9" blocks, each log measuring approximately 7/8". The center chimneys measure 1-5/8" square. This circa 1885 Log Cabin quilt is actually called a summer quilt. The reason is that the quilt has a pieced top and a backing, but the batting is left out. Technically this is not a true quilt, as a quilt has three layers. Some would call this a summer coverlet, but I prefer the term summer quilt. One can actually use this quilt year round. A light covering for the warmer days and over another blanket or down comforter for the colder days.

Burgundy was one of the most popular colors in the 1880s. This quilt has a myriad of fabric designs with burgundy and white prints. One of the really unusual aspects is the fact that the maker of this quilt turned over the outside log onto the back using it as a binding.

This quit had never been used and has now been organically hand washed. This would not only make a wonderful wall hanging, but would in fact be a lovely coverlet.

Please email or call us to send this quilt, with free shipping, to your home for approval.

This very early spetacular Pinwheel Quilt comes from either New York or Ohio. Originally this quilt would have been made for an early high bed that was only 52" wide. The size now will fit our queen or king size beds.

Created from 7" blocks, each one alternating a pieced calico Pinwheel block with a solid off white linen block. The outside border is a 12" strip of an early hand painted copper plate print. Absolutely georgeous! The binding is 1/8", turned over from the back. The back of the quilt and the front white are both linen, indicative of the time it was created. Without checking, we know this quilt was created completely by hand, as it was made prior to the sewing machine being in the public's use. All colors are vegetable dyed.

The border is quilted in a triple line herringbone pattern. The pieced blocks are quilted in a cross hatch pattern. The white block is quilted in an eight leaf design with the corner of each block joined with a minuscule 20" square quilted design.

The chintz is now showing some splits along the binding which can happen with an early chintz quilt. This quilt is perfect for a collector or an individual who wants to display it on a bed that is rarely used, hang it on a wall where it is safe. The hand painted Chintz is outstanding.

Ready to be sent with free shipping to your home for your approval.

Out of my private collection comes this quilt. Time to share another quilt from my collection. As a fabric junkie, there are numerous prints on the quilt that I am absolutely captivated by. Completely pieced and quilted by hand. This quilt was created prior to the sewing machine being in the public's use.

There are twenty eight 11" blocks alternating with fabulous 1840s double pink striped calico blocks. Today the style is for us to buy enough fabric to complete every quilt. In the 19th century, fabric was so expensive that each piece was precious. We think of scrap bag quilts as depression era, however this very early quilt contains many scraps assembled in a most pleasing manner. So many of these prints have never been reproduced.

Created in Maine, this early quilt is in perfect condition. The backing is linen, indicative of the era. There is no sashing; there is no binding. The edge of this quilt is pillowcased and closed with a minuscule running stitch.

This amazing variation of A Crown of Thorns that was created in the 1860s was executed by hand and then packed away for the next 160 years.

The construction of this quilt consists of thirty 10" blocks joined with 2-1/8" sashing. The joining blocks measure 2-1/8" with a double border measuring 2-1/4". The inner 1-1/2" border is made up of split triangles of an early double pink and and an early chrome yellow calico with black bows and tiny red hearts. All sashing is joined with 2-1/8" square at every intersection...The outer 6-1/4" border is in a wonderful calico created from red, minuscule black dots and minuscule white squiggles. This is the same fabric as used for the wholecloth backing. The separately applied binding is in a different early double pink, this one from c.1845.

The blocks are constructed from three fabrics: a wonderful double pink, the same as seen in the split squares, a beautiful chrome yellow calico with tiny hearts, and a 1-1/4" center square in a red calico with black and white dots and a black squiggle.

Every piece on the quilt is outline quilted. In addition, the sashing is quilted in a cross hatch 3/4" pattern. The backing is a beautiful 1850s calico with minuscule squares that look almost like window panes. Due to the printed fabric, the quilting is not easily seen. This quilt is not only graphically wonderful, but will easily fit today's queen size bed with an 18" drop or used on a king size bed with an 8" drop.

This was a mint quilt. Now that it has been organically hand washed, it is called an unused quilt. Please let us know if your would like to see this quilt, sent to your home with free shipping for your approval.

The Log Cabin patterns came to us with women from England where this pattern originated. One of the first patterns was called Straight Furrows. The Furrows represented rows of plantings in the English countryside. This is one such quilt..technically a summer coverlet. This child's coverlet does not have a batting and the backing is the foundation for the construction of this "quilt".

There is a special way of creating a quilt that is only of New England origin. This quilt is created in that manner...happy to explain to the buyer.

The quilt measures 48" X 58", has 9-1/2 " blocks, 2-1/2" chimneys and logs that measure 3/4" in width. A wide array of prints and colors were used in the quilt's creation. If you are searching for a color this quilt should contain it. The size of this artistic endeavor makes it perfect for art on your wall.

Apparently never used, this quilt is now organically washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping for your approval.

Sophisticated, mint condition and oh, so graphic! This only begins to describe this amazing textile. Created in the early 1860's from very lush solid color silks and probably from a very affluent family. How do we know this? Silks at that time were very costly and were the mark of affluence for women of that era. In addition a woman needed the free time to work on such an extravagant item.

This stunning quilt that measures 80" X 80" is made up of 36 14" blocks created from 3/4" logs. The silk fabrics actually pulsate. The colors range from a rich deep blue to a light beige. There may be as many as 20 different silk colors in this quilt. The backing of this quilt is a very beautiful calico printed beige ...also silk, fabric. Can you imagine the affluence to be able to back your quilt in silk!? Piecing of this quilt was executed by hand. This quilter definitely had a maid doing the dishes!

No picture will do this quilt justice...must be seen to be appreciated..I am happy to send, for your approval, with free shipping. After 160 years and now ready for its new home.

Everyone has favorites..This is one of mine! The quilt design is a Diamond in a Square, created from lush woolen homespun as well as purchased woolen fabrics. Some of these fabrics are from the 1860's era. All fabrics colors are rich in tone. Sending this quilt to an entire higher level is the center medallion miniature appliques.

The backing is a gray cotton flannel. The binding is a fine gray wool. Each square measures 7-1/2" with the diamonds having sides that measure 5". We have early vegetable dyed black woolens as well as home dyed dark Khaki color woolens. The diamonds are an array of warm tone colors. Centers of each block have perfectly hand appliqued six leaf flowers with red centers. The flowers are around 2-1/8" in diameter with the red center being 3/8". The binding only measures 1/4" and is separately applied and hand stitched closed. Cross hatch quilting in a 2-1/2" grid ,executed in black thread, covers the entire quilt.

The quilt appears not to have been used and is now waiting for its new owner. A perfect size for a wonderful piece of quilted wall art. Please ask to see this quilt in your home. Our shipping is free of charge in the continental US. Out of this country there will be an extra fee.

This absolutely gorgeous 19th century printed paisley shawl would have been worn elegantly by a fashionable lady to keep warm during the spring or fall.

Challies, such as the one you see here, are woven from two threads; one thread of a fine wool and the other a silk thread.

Coats were not the norm during many parts of the 19th century and earlier; instead wool shawls would have been wrapped over the shoulders and around and around the body to keep warm. This is a lighter challie and therefore not appropriate for the coldest winter months. Today we mostly use these shawls for other purposes. A gorgeous tablecloth, an exquisite textile to frame to adorn a wall in your home, or this lovely piece may be used as a shawl worn on a special evening out.

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The patience and creativity that many Victorian women had in the designing and execution of these artistic masterpieces is truly amazing. This is the first Victorian crazy quilt I've seen over 35 years that is in absolutely perfect condition.

Not only is this an exquisite Crazy Quilt but the composition differs from any I have ever seen. When first looking at this quilt you see several strips that were individually designed, sewn and embellished. These 9 1/2" strips were sewn together, then the edges were exquisitily embellished. Upon closer examination, the construction of these strips was more complicated. Each panel was made from a series of large dimamonds that are slightly tilted! They are not only so artistically creative but the embellishments captivate our eyes. In the main body of the quilt we have some amazing hand embroidery with silk thread and silk ribbons. The silk pieces are filled with flora and fauna: birds, staffs of wheat (the symbol of life), butterflies, even including an embroidered cartoon. Another design element setting this quilt above others is the outside perimeter of a 5-1/2" ice cream cone border. Each "cone" is embroidered with an animal or flower, then each of those pieces are outline embellished. I have seen thes quilts edged with lace trim...however, in this case, exquisite hand made lace is sewn behind the ice cream cone border. The effect is captivating. The designer only allows one to see the lace slightly between the sides of the cones and a half inch beyond the top of each cone. Here we have a crazy quilt that I believe one could never get tired of admiring.

All design elements are perfect. The miniature embroidery is outstanding and the condition is absolutely perfect. Backed with a goldish-brown cotton, reverse tied with each tie covered with little bows.

This amazing textile comes directly from the family, from Hudson, Mass. The name of the creator will be given upon sale of this quilt.

This is one of those quilts where I feel a photograph comes nowhere near doing it justice.

This amazing quilt is ready to be sent with free shipping for your approval.

What an opportunity to acquire a very early center medallion from a Broderie Perse quilt!

This piece is the center of an actual Broderie Perse quilt created between 1780-1810. The Broderie Perse technique was developed for the Anglo-American quilter during the late 18th century. Fabric for the design came from India where some of the best fabrics in the world were woven, designed and printed. From a printed fabric quilters would cut out various ententies..animals, birds, flowers, etc. then applique these onto the body of the quilt. These pieces are sometimes stuffed and as on this very sophiticated piece painstakingly embellished around each piece.

This Center Medallion contains a large center block of an early block print taupe floral glazed chintz set on point. This block is surrounded by chintz birds and butterflies meticulously cut out and appliqued onto off-white homespun linen.

The hand appliqué stitching is phenomenally dense, and the entire piece has been hand quilted in chevrons set 1 inch apart. The same chintz used in the center block was used for the 1/4 inch separately applied binding, and the backing is the same off-white homespun linen as was used on the front. This Center Medallion of a Broderie Perse quilt is as I found it.

What a find in a perfect size for wall art! A true collectors piece and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your in-home approval.

Finding an almost 200 year old American Quilt is quilt a task. Even though the very early quilts I am selling are sturdy, I recommend them for collecting or placing on a bed that is seldom used. This early American quilt has never been washed and must have hardly been used. There are a few spots on the quilt, which do not bother me, and will possibly not bother you. Fabrics of this era and such as these were very expensive and only for the wealthy. Fortunately for us this quilt must have been so special that it was packed away, saving it for today's collector. Since it has been in my collection for 25 years, I am now ready to let it go to another collector.

This Ohio Star quit is comprised of 8" blocks on point. The Ohio Star blocks alternate with a very sophiticated early hand painted block print. There are many different fabrics of which most predate 1830. These earlier fabrics are seen in the diamonds which have 2-1/4" sides. Prints are used here that I have never seen...here is one reason for this quilt to be in my collection....I am a true antique fabric junkie!

There are 7" borders on three sides...the top not needing a border...so this masterful quilter thought. The backing is linen - the fabric of choice for pre 1850 Eastern quilts. A separate applied 1/4" binding uses the same rare double reddish pink as the border.

Blocks are 8" on point, alternating Ohio Stars and blocks of the same cream colored calico. Diamonds in the stars are 4" long by 1-3/4" wide. Diamonds are mostly browns, creams, with some muted greens and blues and a surprising touch of yellow in just one star. Some chinzes. Stars are surrounded by a couple of double pink calicos.

All work was executed by hand as there was not yet a sewing machine for us to use at home. The quilting was executed in linen thread and shows various designs. Quilting is not the important part of this early quilt, but the design and the amazing fabrics are what make this quilt so collectable.

Ready to be sent for your at home approval with free shipping.

This is another quilt that has been in my private collection for over 30 years. Until this week, this quilt was considered a mint quilt. Mint means never used and never washed. Now that we have freshly washed this quilt it becomes a wonderfully clean antique quilt....Prior to washing one could not easily see the quilting. Once the quilt is washed it will shrink about an inch and results in the quilting design becoming almost 3-D.

Constructed from 36 9-inch Bear Paw blocks on point and joined with white blocks of the same dimension. Each block has an India ink signature, along with a number in the center square of each block. The various numbers usually indicate that this was a present for a minister, a special person or a wedding present. You would have donated money (back then, probably 25 cents) and if your number was chosen, then you were able to have your name inscribed on a block.

This third quarter of the 19th century quilt, with earlier fabrics, is perfectly constructed. Around the permimiter of the squares we have a double, approximately 10" border. The inside border measures 2-5/8" in width and is comprised of dozens of triangles, each measuring 3-7/8 by 2-5/8" by 2-7/8". This border alternates between white and a wonderful turkey red and black calico. The outside border is made from the same very fine white cotton as the body of the quilt. The front is turned over to the back and stitched down creating a 1/4" binding. The binding was stitched down by machine, showing the affluence of the maker. All piecing and quilting was beautifully executed by hand.

The easiest part in making a quilt is the binding. In those days, people were more more humble. However finishing the quilt by machine shows that they were affluent and fortunate to have a new treadle sewing machine. The signature blocks are created from a nine patch design with each corner a Bear Paw pattern, The center block was saved for the signature. There are two main quilting designs in the white blocks. Every other square has one of the two quilting designs. What we can now see on this quilt, now that it is organically washed, is that most of the blocks have a heart quilted in all four corners. The hearts indicate that this was probably made as a wedding present and was considered too special to be used. The entire white border is embellished with a beautifully executed meandering vine pattern.

It appears that the signatures were all executed by one person.

I have located one of the families' background. The Stabley family lived in East Manchester Township, York, PA.

The 91 inch sides of this quilt allows it to fit on today's queen sized bed, with over 15" overhang on each side.

This wonderful unused 19th century quilt is now organically hand washed and ready to be sent, free of charge, for your at-home approval.

This very sophisticated Victorian crazy quilt was exquisitely created using a deep red silk velvet fabric as a rare or totally original design element. There is a 14-1/2 inch deep red silk velvet sash going from the top left corner to the bottom right corner. Joining the goldenrod embellished sash is 7 inches of the same deep red silk velvet giving us a dramatic border.

Also totally unusual are the two triangular Crazy Quilt sections each measuring 50 X 36 X 36 inches which were created by the diagonal sash. These are comprised of 9 inch silk blocks all heavily embellished with oil paintings, lace, ribbons, gold metallic threads, trims, the initial H, the crane and more. The crane is the Japanese symbol of long life. There are ribbons..one is of a thoroughbred with a woman lovingly feeding her pet while being adoringly watched by her two dogs.

Each silk Crazy Quilt piece has the circumference embellished as well as so much of the interior. The backing is a burgundy color silk with colorful pompoms adorning the reverse ties of this quilt. To me this embellishment shows the pride the artist took in her masterpiece as this extra was usually not seen by others.

Studying quilts is also a study of sociology. The expensive fabrics along with an expensive fabric for the backing tells me that this amazing quilt was created by a member of an affluent family.

This museum quality Victorian Crazy Quilt is ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your in home approval.

From May 10 to Nov. 10, 1876, in Philadelphia, Pa., was held the first "World's Fair". The fair was created to celebrate the signing of our Declaration Of Independence and our free Democratic way of life.
This wonderful piece of memorabilia from that fair is a scarf filled with symbolism. At the top is our American Eagle, shield and arrows...symbolizing freedom and keeping us from ever being enslaved by another country. The border is a continuum of stars with a blue and white striped background.
The Memorial Hall was the focal point of the exhibition...the dates of 1776 ...1876...our hundred year celebration of one of the greatest documents ever written by man.
...ready to be sent for your approval

A sophisticated and graphic early American quilt is seen here in this Bars With Nine Patch On Point quilt. When I purchased this quilt it had never been used or washed and was called a mint quilt. Now that I have washed this wonderful quilt, it is called unused. The change in terminology means that this quilt has now been washed and in the case of my quilts, organically.

The Bars format and the Nine Patch block are two of the earliest quilt designs. The fabrics used here relate to us some information about the family. These are very expensive fabrics and due to the yardage used the fabric had to be purchased for this purpose. The backing of this quilt is whole cloth, which means repeats of the same fabric are sewn together, giving the image of one large piece of fabric. A whole cloth backing also gives us a completely reversible quilt. Sociologically, the whole cloth backing tells us that the family was of comfortable means as this fabric could have been used for the making of another quilt.

The nine patch blocks are comprised of 2-1/4 inch squares making a 7 X 7 inch block. The width of the bars and the border is also 7 inches. The binding in this quilt is turned over from the back to the front which is very typical of a Pennsylvania quilt. There are fabrics on the quilt which I have never seen - always a delight to me. One of my favorites is a very very early block print. All work has been executed by hand. The quilting pattern is not prominent as the quilt is entirely comprised of various calicos and geometric prints. The border is quilted in a herringbone pattern as are the triangular pieces between the squares. The borders also appear to be in a herringbone quilting style. This amazingly graphic quilt would be stunning not only on your queen size bed, a throw for your king size bed, but also as an amazing piece of art for your great room or hallway.

Now ready to be sent for your approval.

How exciting to discover an original design by the maker of this graphic bassinet quilt. The center medallion has a stylized design using a blue and white windowpane, plaid, double pink calico and off white. To me, the way I have it hanging shows wonderful positive energy. Surrounding the central design are seven borders; multiple sawtooth edges alternating with solid bars. The outermost border is the widest at 5-1/4 inches with the smallest border at 1-3/8 inches in width.

Pieced entirely by hand as this little quilt was created prior to common use of the sewing machine. All outline and echo outline quilting is also executed by hand and follows the origional design, but not the reverse side. The maker used another quilt - a cotton broken dishes pattern in soft blue, white and lavender - for the backing of this piece. See detail images. The applied 3/8 inch binding is pieced fabrics in tan stripes and a blue plaid and shows slight wear at the fold on one area of one side.

This is a wonderful small quilt that would be fabulous art for the wall. Organically hand washed by Betsey, it is in fabulous condition having been lovingly cared for. Please ask to see it on approval for private review.

I can not imagine the hours of work that went in to creating this magnificent table runner. When one looks closely one can see that the base pattern used to create this masterpiece was actually pillow ticking fabric. In previous eras women created their pillows using this fabric. As it is very substancial and has straight lines, it is a perfect fabric to embellish. Each 1/4" row is embellished with one of approximately a dozen different colored embroidery threads.,. Some of these are actually gold metallic thread. Along each row a strip of either gold, silver or bronze metallic thread was carefully stitched in a cross stitch pattern. On each end there was added 7-1/2" of gorgeous teal in a silk velvet. Finishing off each end are a half dozen silk tassels.

I never cease to be amazed at the creativity of so many women to embellish their homes with exquisite handmade textiles. What a perfect basis for a centerpiece on your table throughout the year.

This one of a kind piece, in complete original condition is ready to be sent for your at-home approval with free shipping.

It's definitely rare that one can take their winter covering off and then use it as a fabulous tablecloth. Shawls were the coats of earlier times. Shawls came in all sizes, shapes and colors. This simple design shawl, that was created from a very fine wool, can be used instead of a coat, fall, winter and spring. Due to the sophisticated coloring of this shawl, it will blend easily into most homes, and as you can see from this picture, will make an exquisite covering for your table.

We are happy to send this apparently unused shawl to you with free shipping for your at-home approval.

This sophisticated and exquisite stuffed Whig Rose Variation was executed in a manner indicative of the 1840's, the nine block formation. As the style's name suggests, there are nine approximately 31" X 31" blocks that are identical. A red, teal, and white quilt with yellow accents is a difficult color combination to find. Taking this quilt artistically to a higher level is the stuffed work. Each applique is stuffed so that the design becomes three dimensional. We have applique, reverse applique, stuffed work, and an exquisitely designed motif.

I believe this quilt was a gift to someone whose name is now lost in time. I have surmised this because of the numerous signatures on the quilt. Some signatures can be easily read, others are almost obliterated. In the 1840's when someone moved, there was a distinct possibility that they would never again see their family or friends. This is hard for us to imagine now! During this time period there was a great migration from New England and the mid Atlantic states to the mid-west and beyond to the Pacific coast. People were looking for more freedom and an abundance of land.

This quilt has been lovingly used yet only shows slight wear on the binding and some faded signatures from washing. The large size indicates that this quilt would have been made for an early high bed. Now this quilt will easily fit today's queen size bed, with a 17" overhang on each side, or a king sized bed with a 7" overhang.

The entire quilt is outline quilted and cross hatched in a 1" grid. The outstanding parts of this quilt are the applique, stuffed work and color combination. The fabrics and techniques seen on this quilt are reminiscent of work seen on Baltimore album quilts, and chances are was executed by a member of a wealthy family.

Organically hand washed by us and ready to be sent, with free shipping for your in-home approval.

A fabulous folk art crazy quilt comprised of a combination of wool, wool challis and velvet crazy pieces with whimsical wool embroidery. A wonderful palette of reds, blues, russet, greens, browns, and ecru forms the ground of this great folk art piece. The artist used this as a canvas onto which she embroidered large scale whimsical and traditional designs using a variety of stitch patterns and colors of wool yarns in bright, warm hues.

Multiple cats along with birds, large bugs and a terrific barn with fence are included with a sentimental 'Think of Me'. In the center of the quilt is the embroidered date of 1900. The name of 'Hatt' as well as initials 'G.D.R.' are hand stitched with wool yarn. The backing is a fabulous and early black, pink and white cotton print - see detail images. Reverse tied with cream wool yarn this quilt also has a pillowcase edging. Multi-hued wool embellishment stitching provides the perfect finish for the outside edges.

Charm and a certain 'joie de vivre' combine to make this quilt a great choice as a focal point for that special room. Folk art whimsy at its best, this is a wonderful and unique quilt that can be sent to you on approval for private review. Please ask Betsey for more details.

Since the beginning of recorded time, people have documented their love of the stars and their fascination with celestial beings. This indigo and white touching stars quilt not only depicts the stars, but I am able to see the stars radiating.

Overall the dozens of stars are comprised of hundreds of diamonds each with 1-1/2" sides. The joining blocks measure 9-1/2" square. In addition to the perfectly executed twelve touching stars, we have a double border. The innermost 1-1/2" border is comprised of dozens and dozens of triangles which measure 2-1/8" by 1-5/8" by 1-5/8". The outside 8-1/4" white border has containing in those measurements an indigo 1/4" separately applied binding.

Here are some of the numerous beautifully executed designs showing in the textile. The center of each star has echo quilting. Diamonds are cross-hatched, the full star being outline quilted. The large joining blocks have a quilted wreath with a cross hatched center design. The smaller 4-1/2", on point, joining blocks are quilted with bulls eye quilting. The inner border is diagonally quilted while the outer border has a beautifully executed meandering vine surrounding the entire main body of the quilt. All areas outside the vine are diagonally quilted. The Indigo triangles framing the main body of the quilt graphically take this quilt to a higher level.

What a beautiful piece of textile art for your wall, bed or couch. Now organically washed and ready to be sent, as always with free shipping, for your in home approval.

A frame on a painting can take that work of art from being wonderful to exceptional. In the case of this quilt, that is exactly what we have. We have a perfectly executed graphically wonderful Ohio star quilt with a zigzag border, which has created an amazing piece of textile art. Personally, I would love to see this quilt hung as major textile art on a wall.

The fabrics, some of them early enough that they are block printed, are various combinations of Indigo and Chrome orange. The white fabric used on the front of this quilt is a very fine cotton. The backing is a white linen, indicative of the era. The 7-1/2" blocks have been turned on point, creating the Ohio star pattern. This quilt has a 7-1/2" border, 3/8" of which is a separately applied white binding. The zigzag border is executed in two segments, creating what I see as motion. The innermost border is executed from triangular shapes. The outermost border of Indigo and Chrome orange is a row of triangles measuring 4-1/2" by 3-1/4" by 3-1/4". These triangles are the same size as the triangles used to create the innermost zigzag border. Approximately 3/8" of the outermost triangles are partly covered by the binding. The Ohio stars are outline quilted.

The innermost white blocks are cross hatch quilted in a 1" grid. The outermost half square is quilted with arc quilting. The double zigzag border is quilted with straight line echo quilting approximately 1/2" apart. I believe there are at least ten different beautiful Indigo and Chrome orange prints used in the creation of this textile masterpiece.

Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your in-home approval. Please ask for more information.

This simple design that has been beautifully executed measures 65" in width. Due to the dimentions of this quilt it becomes a sought after size to hang more easily in various ares of your home. The perfect, diminutive Ohio stars which have been executed in indigo fabric with a white star print. The stars within the star have been turned on point to create the Ohio Star pattern.

The little blocks measure only 3-7/8". Because of the vast array of 99 Indigo and white star blocks the entire quilt reminds me of a beautiful star filled night sky. Every other block is also on point, each star is comprised of 8 diamonds with 1" sides. The entire quilt is cross hatch quilted in a 6" grid. There is an 8" border, 1/4" taken up with the separate hand applied binding also in Indigo. The quilting on the outer border is a rope design. All piecing and quilting has been executed by hand.

This wonderful star struck quilt is now organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your in-home approval.

This small size masterpiece is a feast for ones eyes. Created for "Mother"....as stitched on this quilt...we have some of the most intricate and unusual embellishments and patterns seen here. The fabrics are a variety of silks ans silk velvets dating from the mid 19th century. We are delighted to see origional pattern designs as well as exquisite ribbon work, silk chenille embroidery, gold metallic thread embroidery, and dozens and dozens of exquisite embroidery outline stitches.

This wonderfully graphic and extraordinarily well quilted indigo and white Evening Star quilt is comprised of 56... 7” blocks. The 28 Evening Star blocks are diagonally quilted with beautifully executed stitches in rows 5/8" apart. The alternating white blocks are quilted with a medallion, all outside areas of this block are diagonally quilted with the center diagonally quilted. The quilting is so abundant that many areas appear to be stippled.

There is a 7-1/2” border comprised of a 2” Indigo inner border, a 5-1/4” white outer border, and a 1/4” separately applied hand executed Indigo binding. The white border is quilted using a diagonal leaf design that I have never seen and may be an original design. This design encompases the entire border...are these tilted leaves or tilted trees? The inner Indig border is quiltd with a triple row design emulating the flow of a stream. All together we have 28 star blocks and 28 white alternating blocks all of which are beautifully quilted. Each block measures approximately 7 inches square.

The quilt appears to be in unused condition. A bonus is the fact that This graphically wonderful quilt is a perfect size for a wall hanging or to use as a throw anywhere in your home.

The indigo stars are all comprised of one miniscule star pattern in a very deep indigo. The outer border has a medium blue indigo of the same print matching the binding. The different blue used here acts to frame the main body of the quilt.

Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your in home viewing.

This is what's called a folk art version of the very sophiticated Rose of Sharon pattern. The colors are very typical of North Carolina and are mostly home-dyed fabrics. The lighter shades that show up on the light brown fabric were there before the quilt was created. There is positive proof of this in the fact that many of the faded areas end at a seam.

This mint condition quilt is, I feel, one of a kind. The quilt is pieced, appliqued, and reverse appliqued. The center of each motif has reverse applique of a painstaking level. The creator of this quilt has combined folk art with very serious and formal designs. The observation that I am making is the difference in the sashing design from southern quilts to northern quits. In 34 years I have never see a northern quilt that has sashing strips that do not completely connect vertically and horizontally. But at this point, I have had a few that have a similar visual configuration that are also Southern. There is a tiny nibble on the binding on one of the short sides. Other than that, this quilt appears to have never been used or washed.

The blocks measure approximately 18" square. The triple sashing measures 4-1/2" top to bottom, 6" side to side. There is 4" border on two sides and a 7-1/2" border on two sides. The horizontal sashing is cross hatched in approximately 1-1/4" grid. The vertical sides are diagonally quilted between 3/4" and 1-1/4" apart. All borders appear to have the old fashioned triple lines design: 3 rows, space, 3 rows, space. The folk art design is outline quilted with an unusual diamond and zigzag quilting around each piece. The backing is a cotton homespun fabric. All piecing, quilting, applique, and reverse applique are executed by hand. The binding is 3/8" hand applied using a funky fabric that I am unable to decipher. All brown fabrics appear to be home dyed. The teal and blue were, I believe, purchased.

This amazing North Carolina texile Folk Art is ready to be sent to you for your in-home approval.

Wow! I know I've said that before but here is another one. This quilt is a visual optical illusion triple Irish chain/nine patch/four square. One would have needed to be a wonderful mathematician and graphic designer, in order to create this textile art and well before her time working for others with these skills..

Machine pieced and meticulously hand quilted, this civil war era quilt is comprised of white, light green, red, and light pumpkin. There is one obvious 2-1/2" square that is a muted yellow. Because this square is blatant and this quilt is so perfect, I believe the maker was trying to stay humble and show that she was not perfect. Modesty was a respected virtue.

This graphic quilt is comprised of hundreds of 2-1/2" squares, two 8" borders and two 2-1/2" borders. There is a hand applied 1/2" binding in the same white as the borders and squares. The border is entirely quilted with a meandering vine and cross hatched every 3/4". The large white areas are completely quilted with an exquisite wreath and cross hatched every 3/4" in all other open areas. All of the squares are diagonally quilted in a style typical of the 1840s. By that I mean 3 rows of quilting approx 3/8" apart, skipping 5/8" and then repeating this pattern. All piecing is done by machine, but the quilting is minute and meticulous. The fabrics are very soft, however there is no wear and the quilt appears never to have been used.

This visual masterpiece would create an exciting piece of art for your wall.

This quilt is ready to be sent to you for your at home approval.

To me the shades of green used in the creation of this stunning quilt call out to Irish heritage. Even the wonderful 4" border is in a comforting and unusual Irish plaid. Different quilts emulate different feelings....I feel this specific quilt emulate feelings of comfort, security and warmth....In addition to being stunningly graphic.

Each of the blocks measure 12-1/2" square and are comprised of smaller squares measuring 2". There are joining four square blocks design which completes the creation of the Irish Chain pattern. All blocks are joined with 4" forest green borders that are quilted in a diagonal crosshatch design. The blocks are quilted in a diagonal quilting design which continues through the 4" plaid border. There is a 3/8" separately applied binding in the same Kelly green challie fabric as used in the 2" squares. The wholecloth backing is a very unusual black cotton fabric with off white stripes. All front design fabrics are wools and wool challies. Stitching was completely executed by hand.

This quilt appears never to have been used to the extent that there are a few basting stitches left behind next to the binding. I am happy to send this wonderful mint condition quilt for your at home approval...with free shipping as always for approvals.

I am so excited when finding a quilt design that I have never seen before..Well, here is a wonderful early folksy southern quilt. The fabrics contradict themselves...we have very expensive wool challies combined with home dyed homespun fabrics. A puzzle...Was this quilt made by a servant of a wealthy family using their fabrics along with the fabrics of the designer?... or a less affluent family that was able to procure remnants of exquisite fabrics?... Or still the possibility of an afluent woman who thought outside the box of convention and may have put away this quilt because it was so far "out of what was the expected" for a lady of position.

How has this Virginia quilt survived all these years including through the 1860's turmoil of our country?

The blocks now measure 11" square ...When originally created and before quilting, the blocks would have been slightly larger. The joining sashing is 2" wide, the strips outlining the squares on point measure 7/8" in width and the squares on point are 3". A wide 1" applied binding frames the quilt. The linen backing fabric is a home dyed oak color. Diagonal quilting covers the entire quilt.

A true fresh, out of a private collection, artistic masterpiece which will enhance the beauty and originality of your home.

This unusual pattern, Rolling Stars, actually shows motion. The name fits it perfectly. When you look at this quilt you actually feel like the stars are rolling.

The basic construction of this quilt is an 8 inch block containing a hexagonal rolling star. The blocks are joined by a 3 inch sashing of the same fabric as completes the corners of the hexagonal design block. Because of the continuous use of the same fabric it looks like the rolling stars are placed on one large piece of fabric. The triangles in the rolling star have 1-3/8 inch sides. The binding is a separately applied quarter inch binding of red fabric with a black polkadot. This binding fabric totally coordinates with the main fabric of the quilt. The backing fabric is a much earlier fabric that is a black calico on a minuscule black and white striped backing.

This quilt was registered with the Maine Quilt Heritage in February 1996. Heritage number available upon sale of quilt. All work has been executed by hand. Each piece of this quilt is outline quilted. A queen size bed measures 60 inches from side to side. If used on that bed there would be an approximately 11-1/2 inch overhang. A king size bed is 80 inches across so this quilt would completely cover your bed or make a wonderful throw for the bottom of your bed. In addition this quilt would make a fabulous piece of art for your great room, hallway or any wall in your home.

Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

This mint condition Indigo and Ecru overshot coverlet actually has hand-applied 2" fringe on the bottom. Can you imagine doing that extra work? Another added feature is that this coverlet is extremely soft and cozy feeling.

Created on a 38" loom, two panels measuring 96" have been sewn together. The fibers used for this creation are both linen and wool. Added to the 96" length is the 2" hand knotted fringe only on one end.

Indigo was and still is the most beloved color in our country. Even though this coverlet was originally made for a double bed, by turning it sideways this coverlet will fit a queen size bed. What a wonderful way to stay warm any time of the year either on your bed or as a great throw on your couch.

Organically hand washed and now ready to be sent for your at home approval. As always free of a shipping charge.

This is an original adaptation of a very sophisticated pattern which was created by an expert sewer as well as being an expert quilter. In 34 years I have never seen a pattern created in a manner such as this.

Created from turkey red, white and tobacco dyed green cotton and linen fabrics. Hawaiian quilts are known for their echo quilting. While this is certainly not a Hawaiian quilt, it is echo quilted and stippled throughout the entire piece. This original pattern was created in 20" X 21" blocks, which were appliqued and reverse appliqued with the roses using an amazing pleated, ruffled design. This pattern was outline quilted and from there we go to actual echo quilting. Each joining block has been echo quilted in a 5" square on the diagonal. The balance of each block has echo quilting following the entire design.

The top and bottom borders measure 5-1/2" and the side borders measure 7-1/2" in width. All four borders are appliqued with a meandering vine and buds folk art pattern. Once again, we see that the pattern is completely outline quilted with the balance of the sashing being echo quilted. The result is an entire quilt covered with echo quilting approx 1/4" apart, creating a stippled effect. There is an 1/8" applied binding using the tobacco dyed green fabric.

Tobacco dyed green is a very fugitive color and is easily changed from washings and direct sunlight. I can see this quilt hung as a true masterpiece in a special place on your wall. Only direct sunlight will damage this quilt. This quilt will be fine in a bright room where you can see and marvel at the exquisite quilting. ...just not direct sunlight....You will see shading in the tobacco dyed green and there are still a few faint areas of foxing.

A rarety is the fact that this quilt is signed and dated .....J.M. Murphy ..Jan. 8th,1858. The exact date leads me to believe that it was made to commemorate a wedding date.

This masterpiece quilt is now organically washed and ready to be hung or used on a bed in your home.

Ready to be sent to you for your in home approval........

Since the beginning of recorded time people have admired, loved, and wondered about stars. Today is no different, with people loving quilts that are comprised of from one to numerous stars. This truly amazing quilt is graphically comprised of 50 LaMoyne stars.

There is no doubt of the age of this quilt, as the creator, Mary, was nice enough to date it the year of 1818, and claim it as "Her Quilt". This information was perfectly executed in petit point. Believed to have come from Pennsylvania at a time when the second most important commodity in a will, after property, were a family's textiles.

This entire quilt is covered with perfectly executed stitching creating the lemon peel pattern. Each total quilted lemon peel measures 1-1/2". One indication of the area in which it was quilted is the perfectly executed pillowcase edging with a running stitch around the entire quilt, 3/8" from the edge, creating the appearance of a separate binding. Before 1850 in America, we could not "set" the color purple. It faded to a purplish brown, as you see here on this quilt. The size indicates that it was made for an early high bed, and today it would perfectly fit a 20th century queen bed, with 15-1/2" over on each side.

This early quilt has blocks measuring 6-1/2". The stars are pieced from triangles measuring 2-1/4" by 1-3/4" by 1-1/2". The center square measures 3 X 3".

This textile treasure has now been organically hand washed and is ready to be sent to your home for approval.

An antique in America needs to be 100 years old or older. Here we have a historical artifact that is between 200 and 240 years old and still to be used today! When this quilt was created both the wool and the linen were most likely created where the family resided.

The entire process could easily take two years to complete. After the fibers were hand carded or homespun respectively, they were then home dyed, most likely in a cast iron caldron. In the case of this "Linsey" we have on one side a Cochineal dyed fiber and on the other side a Black Walnut dyed fiber.

After the arduous process of creating yardage of each fiber the fabrics were layered over a home carded heavy cotton batting. The quilting stitches were then executed using a herringbone pattern design. Both of these natural dyes are indigenous to the American South. The combination of both the visual and emotional effects of this amazing quilt are from amazement to feelings of warmth and security.

Organically hand washed and in original condition, this fantastic find is ready to be sent for your at home approval.

Just received from twenty years in a private collection this mint condition, graphically wonderful perfectly executed masterpiece, which is ready for a new home.

Mint condition in a quilt means never used and never washed. Before it was washed, one was unable to see the quilting pattern. Washing shrinks the unwashed fabric of an all cotton quilt enough so it beautifully "puckers". As a result the quilting becomes almost three dimensional...when nicely quilted, or in this case extensively quilted! Before washing, this amazing quilt measured 82" X 82". Now this quilt measures 81" X 81". One cannot find an area of the quilt that is not exquisitely and perfectly quilted. Each 2" diamond is quilted all around. The beautiful medium blue areas joining the points are each quilted with a medallion motif or a half medallion motif. All areas in and around these medallions are also beautifully quilted. Some areas are even double lined quilted.

All piecing was executed by machine as is typical of the Amish and Mennonite quilting technique. Obviously it is not due to lack of skill. The 1/4" separately applied binding was added by machine and closed by hand. The wholecloth backing is an exquisite 1890s fabric in a minuscule print of black, green, and white.

This exquisite quilt would fit a queen size bed with 10" over each side or become a truly amazingly graphic piece of art for your wall. When hanging this quilt in a curatorially correct manner, or when placed on a bed, the bottom and sides of this quilt are perfectly straight and will not wave as it does in the photo.

This masterpiece is organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

My first reaction when looking at this quilt is happiness..this quilt just made me smile. Whoever the woman was who appliqued this must have been an exuberant and ever-smiling person.

The combinatuion of red, white and green was a prevalent theme from around c.1830 to c.1865. Thirty blocks that measure 9-1/2" square are joined together with 4-1/2" sashing. The designer's placement of the applique rose and bud blocks was very much on purpose. These blocks are wonderfully appliqued and reverse appliqued using turkey red, chrome orange and over-dyed green fabrics.

When studying quilts, I feel one needs to be a bit of a sleuth. I believe the original c.1855 top measured about 70". Then the quilter came along, maybe 30 years later, adding a 5" border all around, of the exact color white cotton as the original part. The whites are exact in color but of of a different thread count. The backing is the same fabric as the borders. That was where the sleuthing came in!

All of the flowers, buds, vines, and leaves are outlined quilted, exactly as it would have been done in the 1850s. Studying this quilt I realized that the border and the sashings were quilted in a different manner than would have been normally indicative of that era. That discovery led me to study the fabrics which led me to believe the blocks were made in the 1850s and the border and backing were added at the end of the 19th century, finishing the quilt.....c,1895.

I would love to see this quilt hung as art on a wall, however it would also be fabulous on a bed.

Now organically washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

Yes, I am definitely an antique fabric junkie! This amazing early Star pattern quilt was created in a forty-one blocks formation using fabrics from 1825-1850. There are dozens of exceptional fabrics used for this quilt, including a very rare double pink. Eight pointed stars in this fashion are called La Moyne star. Depending on how a star is turned, as in this instance, the pattern is also called an Ohio Star.

We have used in this quilt almost every color, from a rich chocolate brown, double pinks, a very early purple that is very possibly French, madder dyes, and many more. The wholecloth backing, indicative of the age, is linen. Very possibly the thread is the same.

The triangles are all outline quilted, the 9" blocks are outline quilted while the 3" sashing is quilted using a leaf pattern. There is a 1/4" separately applied binding. All work has been executed by hand. This quilt has hardly been used, and has never been washed.

What a graphic and wonderful piece of art for your wall, or perfect for a queen size bed. This quilt may be displayed fully open, folded in half and hung over a fat pole, or folded in quarters and hung over a fat pole. Where this quilt is an even repeat pattern it may be hung very effectively in many ways. All wooden poles must be painted or polyurethaned, so that the acid in the wood does not wick onto the textile.

In this case, the stars actually show motion: they look like they're spinning. This effect is due to the placement of the fabrics, dark/light, dark/light. If you love 19th century prints, as I do, you will love this quilt.

Please ask us to ship it to you, free of charge, for your approval.

This wonderfully early New England steeplechase quilt was created for a 4 post bed. There is a 13" extension on the bottom of the quilt which we call a tail which fits perefectly between the bed posts at the foot of the bed. Today the width of a queen sized bed is 60", the width of this tail is 56" which would fit on a queen-size bed with the tail going between the posts and 9" going over each side.

This Steeplechase pattern was created by making 9 patch blocks from 2" squares and then turning these blocks on point.

It may be hard to tell from the photo but the striped fabric is made from a c.1845 black, reddish-brown, and white stripe. The squares are made from an earlier picotage and geometric print in beige, off-white, and tan. The backing is a home spun madder dyed linen. The binding is a 1/4" separately applied brown binding. The quilting threads are both off white and brown.

As this piece predates the use of the sewing machine, all piecing has been executed by hand, as well as the quilting which is executed in a geometric pattern. If one does not choose to use the existing tail, it can be nicely tucked in at the foot of the bed. Ready to be sent for your at home approval.

This log cabin variation silk miniature quilt is a diminutive size of 21 X 21 inches plus sides of 1 inch prairie points. Originally made for a pillow, luckily this was never used. We have a wonderfully graphic little quilt, a perfect size for a small space. Created c.1888 and made up of twenty five 4 inch blocks. The colors are bold and graphic and enjoyable to look at. The construction of the quilt is completely original. The only thing we have done is to add cotton batting inside to give it the substance needed to become a wall hanging.
This miniature silk piece is ready to be sent for your approval.

This diminutive Civil War era quilt is a treasure. Originally made for a bassinet it would be perfect displayed as artwork on your wall. It has a red woven twill tape binding. The only flaw in this completely original quilt is some wear in areas of the twill tape binding, and one corner where an inch and a half of the binding is missing. See detail image. Hand washed by Betsey.

Wonderful early fabrics throughout are hand pieced into blocks just 3-1/4" square. There are two cotton calico prints in black, red and white used for the top and the backing is a sweet complementary calico in red, brown and ecru - see detail image. A wonderfully graphic quilt, in all original condition, perfect for a small area....organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

The four square design in an antique quilt is usually reminiscent of the second quarter of the 19th century. However I feel that this very graphic Penn. Dutch quilt was made approximately circa 1870. I came to this conclusion from the white fabric used. The appliqued work executed on this quilt is absolutely perfect. The stitches are so minuscule you can hardly see them. The chrome orange, red and pale teal are colors much in demand in today's designs. There is cross hatched quilting on the diagonal executed in a 1 inch grid that has been stitched using perfectly symmetrical, small stitches. The binding is created from a half inch tape binding applied by machine.

This quilt appears to be unused, and is now organically washed and ready to be sent on approval as an exquisitely graphic wall hanging or an amazing quilt for your bed.

Some of the most well-loved bed coverings in the northeast were doubleweave coverlets. Some of these coverlets were loomed at home using fibers created or grown on the farm. Many affluent people had servants who would do this weaving with looms on the third floor of their early colonial homes. This width of the loom used for the creation of this doubleweave coverlet was 36 inches. At some point, part of this coverlet must have been damaged, and the owners removed that section then turned the side under to finish the edge. Looking at this textile is sort of paradoxical. Most of the coverlet is in perfect condition, then you have one part removed and then sections with home darning to mend holes. We have everything from perfect condition to removed parts to holes that have been darned. This textile certainly has a history! The pine tree border is an early New England border pattern. The checkerboard 9 block patterns are taken directly from the early American quilts. Linen and wool are the fibers used here. The indigo and red are wool, and the white is a very wonderful linen. A textile with character and a wonderfully warm cover for the winter.

What a wonderful piece of textile art, in perfect condition, is this center medallion Victorian silk cigar ribbon quilt. Created in Massachusetts, each ribbon is highlighted with the name of the cigar manufacturer. We have Bostonia, Harvard, the Jefferson, Boston Arion, Winthrop Pony, and many more. This little quilt will appeal to collectors of many genre including Massachusetts memorabilia, cigar memorabilia, Victorian silk memorabilia, and those who want a wonderful miniature quilt as a piece of art. Silk quilts were never made to be used; Victorian women created them as embellishments for their homes.

During the 1880s most men smoked cigars. At that time clusters of cigars came wrapped in silk ribbons highlighted with the name of the cigar factory. The primary colors of these ribbons were orange, yellow, and white. As these ribbons were in long strips they were the perfect configuration to create log cabin patterns. This little quilt is a step above for two reasons: one, it is finished with a 3 inch brown velvet border and two, it has as a focal point center medallion design. The backing is an 1870's black and white stripe/calico.

This little quilt is in perfect condition, and ready to be hung in your home or used as a decorative centerpiece for your table. I am happy to send this quilt on approval.

Stunning! Graphically wonderful! Wow...Yes, I feel like this quilt is one amazing piece of art. Created circa 1845 by a Quaker family, this quilt is completely hand pieced and hand quilted. Chrome yellow, a very early block print indigo dyed calico, and a two color rose and wine red cotton moire are the three fabrics used in the creation of this truly amazing textile. Blocks measuring 2-3/8 inch are hand pieced to create the Irish Chain pattern. These squares alternate between chrome yellow and an early indigo blue with white calico.

This quilt was bound later, as there is a different mid-19th century indigo and white calico used for the binding. The individual squares are double cross hatched on the diagonal. The open spaces are diagonally cross hatched in a 1-1/2 inch grid. There is a stunning 2-1/2 inch border created with a half inch zigzag design in chrome yellow, making a stunning border that I have never seen before. The backing, as in most quilts of this age, is linen. The color of the quilting thread can be seen on the back, in two colors, taupe and white.

This quilt has been documented by the Indiana quilt registry project for which I have the archival number. This is a mint quilt, never washed and never used. Rarely do I find a mint quilt that I choose to sell as is, however, this one is impeccably clean and ready to be sent on approval.

Stunning, unusual and graphic...What a wonderful piece of art for your wall. Every other triangle is a black wool or wool Challie...the alternating equilateral triangles contain logs measuring between 1/2" to 3/4" in width. All triangles have 5" sides. The fabrics used to create the "Flag" triangles are wool, wool Challis , cottons and cotton Flannels. This quilt has a pillowcase edging.

The principle colors are black...then red..then blue. The backing is a gorgeous C. 1885 Pansy print in a full size scale...I have never seen the backing reproduced.

When hung, this quilt appears to be in perfect condition. However, on close...very close inspection there are some moth holes and some worn fabrics...Please, note that when hanging, the flaws are not noticeable.

This quilt can be sent for your approval.

Created on a 35" loom; finely woven with thick black and red woolen threads. Odd Fellows symbols are the format for the design of this creation. I enjoyed using "Google" to read about the deeper meanings of the many Odd Fellows symbols. An over simplified version of these symbols is the importance in life of love, industriousness, truth, and acceptance of one another.

This c.1890 amazingly graphic piece of art was actually carpet for the floor of a 19th century home or possibly the actual Odd Fellows Lodge. Strips of 35" wide carpet were sewn together to create the needed room size. This carpet, a perfect piece of art for your wall, is not quite two full widths: one full and one apx. 3/4 width, hand sewn together. Please look at the closeup sections by clicking the above photo. Where have you ever seen 19th century art in red and black...a sought after and hard to find color combination.

Betsey has organically washed this carpet so it is clean for your perfect wall space. We can also apply "sleeves" so the "carpet" is ready to easily hang. Please call for more details.

This exquisite quilt is the only example that I have ever had with this miniature diamond path. The Mosaic is the original design that later transformed into the 20th century Grandmother's Flower Garden. As with most early designs this pattern came to us from England.
The hexagon has a 3/4" side while the diamonds and the joining triangles all have 3/4" sides. The inside if the border follows the scalloped outline of the quilt design. At the widest part the border measures 8-3/4"...at the narrowest part measuring 7-1/4". The innermost border of the double border is an early double pink. The outer part of the wide border measures 5-1/4" and is an amazingly beautiful early triple pink floral print...possibly French in origin. The 1/4" applied binding is a white linen. The backing is also a white linen.
Quilting is very elaborate, yet different from the quilt pattern, as seen on the closeup of the backing.
This sophisticated piece of quilt art comes from Linneaus, Maine...family name upon purchase.
Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your at home viewing.

This Miniature Signature Block quilt is a puzzle to me. The double pink fabric is C.1880 while the off white muslin fabrics dates from the first half of the 20th century. The piecing is executed by machine while all quilting is done by hand. Each piece is outline quilted. In addition the double border measures 9". The inner most border is a brick pattern...bricks are apx. 1" X 2 " alternating off white with double pink. The outer off white border has chain quilting executed with nice small wonderful stitching. Unusual is the fact that the signature blocks are pieced on the diagonal.
This was a mint quilt and now called unused as it has been organically washed and is now ready to be sent for your approval.

If you have a passion for plaids and stripes...this maybe the quilt for you. Every single piece of fabric on this quilt is either a stripe or a plaid! Even the backing is a rare sophisticated muted orange and brown stripe. Comprised of 11" Extended Nine Patch blocks, all pieced by machine. The hand quilting is both horizontal and vertical...Not necessarily in any special order...adding to the appeal of this quilt. There is a 3" border of the same plaid as the blocks. This cozy quilt is finished with a 1/4" binding turned over from the back to the front.
The colors are various shades of browns, blues and yellows...all comfortably muted colors...just cozy and warm in feeling and in looks.
To me this is a perfect quilt for that special cabin...The size is what one needs for a queen size bed allowing for a 16" drop on each side...needed for those thick mattresses!
Would you like this quilt shipped to you free of charge, on approval?

Irish Chain with Chintz Border. Signed "Melina Gurneys" and dated 1840. The double line quilting is indicative of this era. Chain squares are 2". White areas are quilted within a 1/8" to 1/4" apart. Parts look stippled...Design looks like a pinwheel shaped vine...Exquisite quilting.

WOW..my reaction when seeing this unusual color quilt hanging in my shop ...There is a signature and date embroidered on one corner of this quilt..1917 does not match the fabric or the style of quilting. Double line quilting is indicative of the 1840's and early 1850's...The fabric is 3rd quarter of the 19th century...names and dates were penned on not embroidered during that era. Yes, I am guessing..but, I now believe that this dramatic piece of art was passed down in the family. The date and signature ...did it belong to the receiver or the giver? Lots of unanswered questions...What we do know is that this quilt is a graphic, beautifully pieced and quilted piece of art for your bed or wall. I was the first person to wash this, previously mint (unused and never washed) quilt. A star pattern is very difficult to assemble even though the pieces in the star are straight lined and all the same size. One's eye is drawn to this quilt, which almost pulsates. The assembly is both by hand and machine. The quilting stitches are very tiny and even...just beautifully quilted.
An exquisite puzzling piece of art ready to be sent for your at home approval.

As a fabric junkie I never tire of the visual enjoyment of antique fabrics. That was the time when one made everything to the best of one's ability as all projects were to last forever. Most, but not all, design patterns of early fabrics are not only beautiful but complicated in design. Back then we may have used what fabrics we had..nothing was wasted and fine fabrics were very expensive..a true treasure. This c.1845 quilt has fabrics that are older in date. Some squares are perfectly matched..some are not...but all work is perfectly executed!
The joining block must have been purchased fabric due to the yardage. This purchased fabric is a very fine pink and white stripe with an overlay floral and vine motif in at least two shades of pink. Some of my favorite blocks are the Indigo calico blocks. The backing is linen, common to a New England quilt that was created before the 1850's..This quilt from Maine probably was made along the coast where most of the wealthy families lived...Many were families of sea Captains.
I believe the thread used here is also linen. The main blocks have an interesting herringbone pattern quilted apx. 5/8 inch apart. The squares in the pieced blocks are cross hatch quilted on the diagonal while the pieced squares are outline quilted. Amazing for 180 years old..if this quilt was ever used..it was sparingly!! The condition is perfect and now organically hand washed. Shading in this photo is from the lighting not the quilt.
I am happy to send this quilt, at no charge, for your in home viewing or please make an appointment to visit my shop.

Beautifully constructed and unused...I am the first person to wash this 160 year old quilt! Created from Madder red and an overdyed green calico fabric along with white, this quilt is a stunning addition to your bedroom or as a piece of art for your wall. The limited but unusual colors add to the treasure. The fact that these must have been purchased fabrics tells us that the family was on comfortable means. Was this unused quilt a present and therefore too special to use? Here we are over a century later now given the ability to enjoy this graphically wonderful quilt.
The squares making up the "chain" have 1-1/2" sides..with the squares measuring 7-1/2"... each individual little square is outline quilted inside and the outer row on the outside. The white joining areas are quilted with a floral motif. The binding is 1/4" turned from the back to front and then hand stitched down.
In perfect unused condition, organically washed, now ready to be sent at no charge for your in home approval.

Whimsical, folksy , happy and original. My way of describing this amazing piece of folk art. The designer has even created sampler blocks that are samplers within the sampler. I would not be surprised if her husband was a carpenter or builder. What a wonderful way to show what is important in her life, but also the designs she loved. Completely hand pieced and beautifully hand quilted with many different patterns, this quilt was used lovingly. There are over 50 quilt patterns on this one Folk Art original quilt! Many of these patterns require a sewer of expert ability. The Sunburst and the ball being two of the most difficult to piece.
I see this quilt hung as art on the wall of a great room. However, there is no reason why it should not be used on a bed.
Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your at home approval

WOW! This quilt is so graphically exquisite...classy, sophisticated and just captivating.....Yes, I am totally enthralled with his quilt. It is so difficult to find a quilt with gray and black as prominent colors. In addition this quilt has over a dozen prominent gray silk velvet chimneys....again something I have never seen in these past 35 years.

Constructed with 3/4" logs creating an 8" block with 2-1/2"chimneys. There is a 4" border constructed from four 1" strips...alternating a rich brown with a gorgeous stripe on the diagonal -- a border I have never seen before. The outside 1" brown in the border is turned over front to back and hand closed as a binding. All work appears to have been done by hand. The backing is a beautiful paisley. The fabrics are wool, wool challis and silk velvet.

The pattern: Barn Raising Log Cabin, is well known. However, this quilter appears to have been a graphic artist even though she would not have had any formal schooling in this subject as would have not been realized by women of that era.

What a fabulous piece of art for one special wall. Ready to be sent with free shipping for your approval.

Stars were and still are one of the most beloved quilt designs. This pattern is an Ohio Star also called a LaMoyne Star. Quilts created for poster beds with "tails" going between the foot posts, were a specific New England creation. Easy to put on and take off the bed ,plus why waste precious fabrics for an area of a quilt that was not needed.
This specific poster quilt will fit a queen size bed even though originally created for a double bed. Some people turn the quilt around a put the tail over the pillows. There variety of fabrics is wonderfully captivating. Colors range from Indigo Blue to dark brown, tans , red and black stripes ,calicoes and stripes...just exquisite !
Each star block measures 7" of which there are 74 . The entire quilt is crosshatched in a 1 1/4 " grid. There is a separate 1/8" applied white binding. Yes, due to the age all work is done by hand. The front fabrics are all cotton..the backing is a very fine linen.
In perfect unused condition , organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your at home approval

There are many styles and formats of quilt design. One design, during the middle of the 19th Century, was the 9 Block formation seen here. Meticulously hand appliqued, these nine identical blocks were made from a wonderful unusual double pink with white fabric. The applique stitches are tiny and all the exact same size. The fabric used for this quilt, because of the quantity, had to be purchased yardage. This lets us know that the family was financially safe.
The blocks are approximately 14"...all sashings are 7" in width. Three borders measure 8", while the forth measures 6" in width. The binding is 1/8" turned over from the back to the front. Even though the quilt has been quilted in such superb and extensive quilting, I believe from the quilting designs that the quilting was executed at a later date. Each piece of the "Thistle and Reel" pattern has been outline quilted..The "thistles" are echo quilted inside the motif. The sashings are beautifully quilted with medallion flowers, vines and wreaths. The border has a quadruple chain quilted design.
Now organically washed, this unused quilt is ready to be sent for your in home approval.

I often wonder about the stories of these exquisite quilts that have survived centuries still unused. Could they have been created for someone so special that they have survived unused for a century and a half?
This wool challis Barn Raising Log Cabin is comprised of dozens of different mid and early 19th century challis fabrics. These early wool and silk fabrics were highly prized, purchased and used by families "of means". The original Log Cabin came to America from England. Since that arrival we have added many variations to the original Straight Furrows pattern. The center Medallion seen on this quilt is very unusual...constructed using solid grey and Prussian Blue.....I am sure it had major significance to the artist that created this magnificent quilt. Due to its large size it will very comfortably fit a queen size bed, having undoubtedly been made for an early high bed. I can easily picture this quilt as an astoundingly captivating piece of wall art ...
Used in this quilt we have challis in calicos, solids, plaids, stripes..and even a few very rare and expensive silk velvets. Could the latter have been from a very special and expensive formal gown? The red center, as always, signifies the hearth...the center of the home. The foundation pieced blocks measure 9-1/2 "...the rare paisley wholecloth C.1840's backing is the only place one can see quilting.
This stunning quilt is ready to be sent for your at home approval.

WOW!...This quilt has to be one of the most graphically exciting wool and wool challis Crazy Quilts that I have ever had. No matter your color scheme I believe the rich color would be found on this quilt..Whatever rich color you surround this quilt with..that color will become the prominent color on this quilt!
Comprised of 16 ..18" blocks each with a center medallion Ohio Star and each piece outline embellished with one of dozens of beautiful crazy quilt stitches. One mark of excellence of a Victorian Crazy quilt is 100 different stitches used on a quilt...this one clearly passes that mark. The angled piano key border is 6-1/4 " wide with each strip measuring between 1 " to 1-3/8" in width....Every piece on this perfect condition, unused quilt is outline embellished. There is a separate applied 3/8" burgundy binding. The backing is an extraordinary c.1880's burgundy, black, and yellow on white picotage.
This extraordinary optical illusion piece of textile art is ready to be sent for your at home approval.

WOW! That is my first comment when seeing this graphically exciting finished fragment. A Lone Star or Star of Bethlehem is really difficult to piece. All diamonds must be sewn exactly or you end up with a mountain in the center :-( Each diamond has 2" sides and are all hand pieced.
This dramatic quilt is executed in all solid color fabrics: chrome orange, cobalt blue and a rich chocolate brown. The wholecloth backing is a wonderful c.1845 brown stripe and paisley pattern. The applied binding on this fragment is the same cobalt blue and the same date as the quilt.
We have added "sleeves" to this fragment for you...now it is ready to hang as an amazing piece of art.
Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your in home approval.

Created in chrome orange and over-dyed green, this graphic and stunning finished fragment from a Ship's Wheel quilt will make an amazing wall hanging. Chrome orange is a very hard to find color in a perfect antique quilt.

Dating from c.1855, in perfect condition, this quilt piece measures 58-1/2 x 32-1/2 inches, rather large for a fragment. The blocks measure 13" square and are joined with 4-3/4" sashing. The applied, restored binding is 1/4" and of the same date fabric.

Curved pieces are the hardest to work with when constructing a quilt top. The person must be very accomplished at both sewing and geometry. All work was executed by hand...both piecing and quilting. This quilt was created before the sewing machine was mass produced.

Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent, at no charge, for your in home approval.

This wonderful red, green and white basinette quilt is comprised of two early madder dyed calicoes (c.1860), an over dyed green calico and white. Hand pieced and beautifully hand quilted with feather wreath medallions in the joining blocks, feather vines in the 3-1/2" white border and adjacent white triangles, and straight line quilting in the 4 patch blocks. The date of 1891 is embroidered in two places. The four-patch blocks on this piece measure 5-1/4” each, and the blocks are set on point.

An exquisite red, white and green quilt made extra special by its diminutive size, it would be perfect as a wall hanging year round or a decorative element for the winter holidays. In excellent condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey this little quilt can be sent to you on approval for viewing in your home.

This Philodendron plant quilt pattern was indeed very difficult to execute. All of the leaf pieces were executed using the reverse applique technique. This quilt was created around the time Americans discovered Hawaii along with all of their wonderfully creative art work. This quilt fragment is reminiscent of the Hawaiian quilts, but is definitely from Pennsylvania.
This was part of a larger quilt and is now a graphically wonderful piece of art. The skill level seen here is some of the best in the world of quilting tops. Reverse applique is a painstaking task which is beautiful when done correctly.
When originally made, all the leaves were the same shade of green. The over dyed green fabric has washed down to a yellowish green...while the beige leaves were tobacco dyed, the color of which dissipates when washed. Ironically, the beige we are left with is one of the much loved of today's colors.
We have bound the fragment with a 1/4" same date fabric matching the background of the quilt.
The size of this fragment is perfect for a wall hanging, in either direction... or as a rare and unusual centerpiece for any of your tables.
Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your at home approval.

The center of this wonderful early quilt was badly torn beyond restoring...so we salvaged parts... Here we have part of the border...we moved one short end of the over dyed green to make a complete border.. Then we bound the fragment with 1/4" of the same date fabric....
Now you have an unusual Tulip applique quilt in perfect dimensions for over your couch, bed or any piece of furniture...Pieced and appliqued from Turkey Red and overdyed green, then hand quilted in a diagonal cross grid pattern.
Beautiful and happy :-)...
Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your approval.

Everyone has favorites...well, this is one of mine...and no surprise that I am an early fabric textile junkie...Here we have a folk art Log Cabin Quilt executed in very expensive early wool challis and other very, very fine wool fabrics. To me this is an oxymoron as affluent families usually created sophisticated quilts, not folk art. There are dozens of different fabric patterns, including early block prints, plaids, stripes, solids and calicoes. huge variety of colors...
It is pieced from strips (called logs) mostly measuring 5/8" in width to create 5" wide blocks. These blocks are foundation pieced. All work is executed by hand as this quilt was made before the public use of the sewing machine. Finishing the quilt is an applied 5/8 " wide plaid fine wool binding.
I am showing you the quilt on one of my beds as my lighting does not seem to work with these fabrics ...another reason to be sent on approval for viewing in your home.
An amazing piece of art for your wall or your bed.
Please call for more information.

Warm and cuddly as well as beautiful is an apt description of this wool Log Cabin quilt.
There are 90 7-3/4 inch squares that comprise this beautiful quilt. Each square is made up of 1/2 inch logs of various fabrics. There are mostly woolens, but in addition there are flannels and wool challis used in the composition of this quilt. The woolen fabrics are of many different weaves adding to the textile's beauty. The center chimney is a 2" square. Tying is the method used here to hold the three layers in place. This is the method mostly used on woolen quilts where the batting is thicker and therefore almost impossible to quilt.
There is a huge range of colors seen here ...from purples to blacks....some beautiful fabrics....the backing is an unexpected fabric...A beautiful floral on a black background! There are also many fabrics of the sought after grey shades used in decorating today. Edging on the quilt is a pillowcase finishing, then embellished with beautiful stitching.
This is one of a few pieces that I put up for sale that is not perfect....There are moth holes around the edge...we can restore these if desired.
Ready to be sent for your at-home approval.

If you like red, white and blue...here is an unusual cotton Victorian crazy quilt in an organized format. The creative quilt artist designed this quilt using a conventional block format with sashing, a rarity for a Victorian Crazy quilt. Created from 8 inch blocks and joined with 2-1/2 inch sashing, then connected with 2-1/2 inch squares. The fabrics are a treat to behold...with dazzling 1890's wild designs, bold plaids and very 1880's conversation prints....the fabrics in this quilt will captivate the viewer.
Completely created by hand..hand pieced and hand quilted in a 2-1/2 inch diagonal grid. The 1/4 inch binding is turned over from the back to the front. The backing fabric is a very muted tanish pink and white plaid. The batting is what I would call thick, thus producing a cuddly and graphically wonderful quilt. Perfect for warmth and perfect for your wall :-)
Appears to be unused...ready to be sent for your at-home approval.

Affluence and sophistication emanate from this exquisite textile. Wool Challis fabrics are created from silk and fine wool. These were the fabrics of the elite and wealthy. The beautiful detail of the prints is a treat to behold and show the skill and painstaking design work of these early nineteenth century textile artists.
It is created in 12" blocks using the courthouse pattern from logs measuring between 1/2" and 3/4" in width. Could it be possible that the head of the household was a lawyer or Judge? The array of prints in these fabrics is a fabric junkie's dream. The backing is a very early wool challis cheater cloth wide stripe pattern. A binding such as this, being a woven tape, shows the very early date of this quilt and its expensive componants.
The size of this quilt would fit a queen size bed or would be an amazing piece of art for a great room or stairway hall.
In complete original condition (including some basting stitches) this sophisticated textile is now ready to be sent for your in-home app0roval.

One of the earliest formats of pieced quilts was the Center Medallion design. Originating in England, it was brought to America with late 18th century and early 19th century English women. Once fashions changed and scraps were left from making clothing, creative woman started designing pieced quilts. This graphic quilt is an example of such designs. The fabrics used in the creation of the top date from C.1850 and earlier...however, I believe the top was quilted later. The quilting design is that of clam shells.....a very New England pattern..the backing fabric and the binding tell us that the top was quilted later...probably around 1885......the binding was applied by treadle machine. A treadle machine was a mark of affluence at that time.
The center-most design measures app. 17 x 17 inches and radiates out from there with various designs and various widths. Amazingly graphic, this rare quilt will make a colorful, warm and inviting art piece for your wall.
This quilt is in unused condition...I was the first person to wash it. Now ready to be sent to you for your in-home approval.

A wonderfully executed Victorian Fan quilt in complete original condition. Created from 56 9" blocks and a 3-1/2" border...a perfect size for a couch or bed throw, a double bed or art for your wall.
Used in the creation of this quilt is a large variety of wool and wool challis from the C.1870's to the C 1890's. Standing this quilt apart from a simple fan design is the use of the same beautifully executed embroidery stitch, as a crowning element, on every block. The variety of muted colors seen here allow for the accent use in numerous decors.
The 3-1/2" rust/orange flannel border is a continuation of the flannel backing and results in a very cuddly quilt to wrap onesself up in.
Ready to be sent, at no charge, for your in-home approval.

Shown here is an early quilt that displays what I would call very peaceful and soothing feelings. This quilt is made from a wonderful rare and early overdyed green calico combined with a rare and unusual double pink. The quilt itself has been lovingly used. The front of this quilt, which is a combination of Rob Peter to Pay Paul and Broken Dishes, creates what could be called a Snowball pattern. The backing of the quilt is an early homespun linen. Finishing this quilt is a hand applied binding of different overdyed green calico approximately 3/8 inch in width. The blocks are 7 inch blocks. There is also a tail which measures 7 x 36 inches which would fit a queen size bed today. The quilt measures 75 inches wide by 79 inches long. My feeling is that this quilt was made for a youth bed, maybe a bed for 2 children. The tail and the sides are only 7” in length, leading to my conjecture of its use. The quilt gives an overall feeling of peacefulness, and would be stunning on any queen or full size bed, especially an early bed.... an early 4 post bed.
Created before the sewing machine, all work was lovingly executed by hand.
Organically hand washed and now ready to be sent for your in-home approval. Please ask for more information.

This original design optical illusion Pineapple Log Cabin, with a crazy quilt border, dates from c.1880. A Pineapple or Windmill Log Cabin quilt shows motion and this quilt carries it to an extreme due to the placement of colors. The effect is also due to the huge contrast between the black and deep red in the center of the spokes and the windmill spokes themselves. Normally all of the 10 centers of the Log Cabin blocks would be red chimneys. In this case many of the centers of the pinwheels are actually miniature Crazy Quilts.
The blocks measure 11-3/4 inches square, the border 5-1/4 inches in width. The center chimneys, which in this case are mostly miniature Crazy Quilts, measure 4 inches square. The edge is finished with a black silk binding.
This Quilt is in amazing condition and would make one of the most beautiful artistic wall hangings. Please call or email for more information.

This wonderful H-Block Log Cabin quilt has been created from very, very fine wool challis, even having a wool challis backing. This quilt fragment is a large size. Where this quilt has been rebound with origional, same mid 19th century wool schallis fabric, one would assume the quilt to be of origional size. There was one end of the quilt that was not good so we removed that end and then rebound the quilt. Now that this quilt is not an origional size it becomes a fragment. This quilt appears to be in perfect condition.
The quilt was executed using( approximately 7-1/2 inch blocks. Naturally, at this age, everything was hand pieced. The fabrics were very, very expensive fabrics. The blue was a very 1840s blue. It's a deep rich cobalt blue, and the green calico is just absolutely gorgeous.
This quilt has been in my collection and is now ready to go up for sale.
Ready to be sent for your in-home approval.

A quilt very possibly created during the Civil War era.
This is a very rare and unusual Amish piece that is comprised of early wools and wool challis fabrics, some of which appear to be home woven. The backing fabric of this quilt is a grayish tweedy flannel, an early flannel. The squares created here, using a variation of the Log Cabin pattern, measure 11-1/2 inches. Each log measures approximately 1 inch in width. Yes, this a Log Cabin but an oxymoron because it's so very folksy and it's such an early Amish piece.
This quilt is not only a rare piece but would create an artistically amazing wall hanging. There's a lot of other information that I'd like to share. Please call or email.

This Log Cabin Quilt has one of the smallest chimneys I have ever seen, measuring less than 5/8 inch square. The logs on this quilt measure from 1/2 inch in width up to 3/4 inch in width. There is a brown 3 inch border of which 1/4 inch is a hand applied wool challis binding. The quilt is completely comprised of wools and wool challis. It appears never to have been used. It has a yummy warm brown wool backing with a few moth holes in the backing. Some of the fabric on the back appears to have been home dyed.
It is definitely a Mennonite quilt. I know this because the quilt has a strip pieced backing. Mennonites strip pieced their backings as a symbol of their work. It wasn't because they lacked the fabric and had to piece it, it was a symbol of their creativity. Graphically wonderful, the straight furrows cabin is the original log cabin pattern that came to us from England.
These blocks measure roughly 7 inches square. I see fabrics on here back to about 1840, 1850. There is one fabric pattern here that I have never seen before. It is graphically wonderful. This quilt can be used either for your bed, or as a stunning wall hanging. The colors are magnificent, deep and rich.
This quilt is ready to be sent to you for your approval in your home.

Presented here is a pre-civil war wool and wool challis Log Cabin Straight Furrows quilt with blue chimneys. The pattern used here originated in England; the blue chimneys are uniquely American. This quilt has it all. It has history, graphics, great colors and condition.
Blue chimneys were a signal for a safe house during the era of the underground railroad. These quilts are very rare, very hard to find, and this one is 100% authentic as is everything that I sell. The fabrics are wools and wool challis, some of these fabrics dating back to the 1830s. Instead of a wool binding there is a pillowcase edging. This quilt is in perfect unused condition. As a bonus there is added warmpth from the addition of a wonderful blue and brown plaid flannel backing.
The quilt displayed here is a historical and visual piece of textile art c.1862. The condition is wonderful, the graphics are wonderful. You can use it on a bed or you can display it on a wall. As a wall hanging piece of textile art it is captivating.
Ready to be sent to you for your in home approval.

If you like an optical illusion quilt, here is one for you. If you are looking for the sought after gray color used in decorating today this quilt is strictly gray, a burgundy brown and white. The windmill and pineapple log cabin pattern shows motion. The blocks are hard to execute, and the resulting effect is to look stunning as this quilt does. There are approximately 12 different log cabin patterns. This pattern is one of them. Joining these blocks together is very intricate work, and if not done properly, the quilt will just look haphazard, but this one is stunning!
The design is made in individual blocks that are sewn together using a New England method. A summer coverlet, which means you can use it in the summer as there is no batting inside, and in the winter you can put it over a blanket for warmth, the bonus being it is stunning. For a great room, or a wall hanging, it would be absolutely gorgeous. This quilt could also be folded in different ways to hang showing a fourth or half of it. Because of the pattern this quilt is easy to display in that manner. Also because it is light in weight, it would be easy to put over a pole and just hang a quarter of it in a small space. So you could use this quilt as art in a small space or a large space or for your queen size bed. A queen size bed measures 60 inches across, providing you with 7 inches over each side. This quilt appears to be in unused condition.
Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your in home approval.

Each and every Log Cabin quilt has its own personality. This Log Cabin quilt is called Courthouse Steps and measures 58 x 58 inches. A wonderful size for a wall hanging that can fit many places in your home. It may be an unused child's quilt. Comprised of very, very expensive wool challis, it dates from approximately 1865, and is in fabulous condition. Actually, I only see one tiny moth hole. The backing of this quilt is a very, very early block print brown fabric which can be viewed on the closeup. Each quilt block measures approximately 8 inches square. The logs vary in size, and are approximately 7/8 of an inch in width. The center chimneys are red, symbolizing the hearth of a home, and measure 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 inches. This quilt is a little bit whimsical as all the logs are not perfectly straight and the center squares can be a little different from one another. The quilt definitely has character. The fabrics are absolutely exquisite. We have lots of indigoes and reds and different shades of blues and plaids and stripes. The earliest fabric that I see on this quilt is about 1825. The binding is a hand applied 1/4 inch blue wool. There are already sleeves on this quilt, making it ready to hang in a curatorially correct manner.
Just stunning, in perfect unused condition, and ready to be sent for your in-home approval.

This circa 1875 wool challis Straight Furrows Log cabin quilt with a bars border is absolutely stunning. The generous size, 78 x 80, would make a perfect fit for a queen size bed or an amazing piece of art for a great room. English women were the originators of this early Log Cabin pattern. This quilt pattern did not origionate in America as many of the other Log Cabin patterns did.
The backing of this quilt is a gorgeous brown plaid ... there is a half inch applied binding of the same fabric as the plaid in the piano key border. This quilt does have old moth holes. When it's hung or on a bed, you really don't notice them. Because of this fact, I am drastically reducing the price of the quilt, which was originally $3,800, to $2,200. The fabrics comprising the quilt are approximately 95% wool challis and 5% fine wools. I see some fabrics as early as the 1840s. There are some Scottish plaids on here, some lavenders, some browns. It would go with almost any color you can name. On a bed the center part would cover the top of a queen sized bed ... the piano keys border would go over the side. ...captivatingly beautiful...graphically wonderful ...
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This rare and exceptional c.1885 Victorian crazy is filled with much of the symbolism of that era. A partial list includes Japanese fans, cranes, a symbol of long life, horseshoes for good luck, owls for wisdom, a staff of wheat for life and a cross for religion. The embroidery and embelishments are outstanding. They include 3D ribbon work, gold metallic thread embellishment around the border and silk chenille work. The Victorian era symbols were so important to Victorian women: flora and fauna and the love of animals. All of these symbols are represented on this quilt. The silk velvet border measures 4” with each corner having a sophisticated 4” block. These corner blocks are usually seen on Amish Quilts, not Victorian Crazy Quilts. Most of the ribbons, chenille and threads are silk. Two sleeves have been hand sewn onto the back short ends making this quilt ready to hang.

Simplicity can be so graphic as we see here in this wonderful mid 19th century Youth quilt. This early quilt measures approximately 58 X 60 inches and contains over sixty 4-1/2 inch blocks on point and approximately 25 half blocks surrounding the outer edge of this quilt. There is a 2-1/2 inch border with a 3/8 inch separate binding finishing the quilt. There is a vast array of mid to early 19th century cotton prints creating a wonderful piece of art work. The binding frames this quilt perfectly. The backing is a gorgeous c.1845 print. Completely pieced and quilted by hand in the Brewer, Maine area....a New England textile treasure. In my possession are 2 youth quilts believed to be made by the same woman. The other one was started in 1828 and finished many years later. There is a hand written note on the back of the other quilt.. I would like these two to stay together and will offer a discount for keeping both together. Organically hand washed and ready for your at home viewing. Please ask for more information.

The best way for me to describe the color of this quilt is by calling it orange sherbet. I cannot find any other quilt like it. This entire quilt was pieced and quilted by hand. All blocks are 10” square on point with the sashing between the blocks measuring 6”. The horizontal quilting on the sashing was created in triple lines, an 1840's style. The horizontal sashing angled in the opposite direction is quilted in a rope pattern design.

Every diamond throughout the quilt is outline quilted. The double border of this wonderful quilt measures 4-1/4” which includes the 3/8” binding. The innermost border is a sawtooth pattern border in alternating white and sherbet colors. The outside border is 2-1/2” and created from an orange and white gingham. This section is also quilted in a herringbone pattern. The binding is also an orange calico. The blocks are white with a few varieties of c.1840’s double pinks and various early brown calicos, a black and white gingham, and a brown and white gingham. The creator of this quilt was both an amazing graphic artist and a fabulous quilter. This quilt appears to be unused or hardly used.

Now this quilt is organically washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

This wool and wool challis crazy quilt is comprised of 42 12”squares. This quilt is one in a million. There are over 100 flora and fauna original oil paintings covering the entire quilt. It’s actually 42 12” square paintings combined to make up one quilt. The embroidery embellishment surrounding the piece is also beautiful. However, the oil paintings superceed the beauty of everything else. Wool challis always was and remains to be a very expensive fabric. It is a combination of wool threads woven with silk threads. It is executed with an artistic and creative vision. The backing is a 19th century pink peony floral on a brown background. Please look at the close-up photos to see some of the amazing paintings.

Amazing quilting! Graphically wonderful and perfectly executed, this unusual quilt has a folksy feel to it even though executed by a premier sewer and quilter. Completely hand sewn and hand appliquéd, this quilt was made before the sewing machine was in public use. Showing 30 indigo and white pieced Bayleaf blocks, on point, the work has been executed with minuscule stitches. There is double line quilting in the blue, white and yellow calico blocks fabric pieced and appliqued Bay leaf blocks. All the indigo blocks are on point. Joining them are white blocks containing wreath medallions with cross-hatch quilting in the center and completely surrounded by stippling. The massive amount of quilting used in stippling makes these areas of the quilt look stuffed. A client purchased this quilt from me,20 years ago. The owner has had this wonderful quilt hanging on his wall as major art. Since he's now downsizing, his quilt is ready to go to another home. Organically washed and ready for your approval at home.

A beautifully executed combination of the early New England Garden Maze pattern and the New York Beauty pattern. The inside blocks measure 10” square with all applique work pieced onto linen fabric. Joining blocks of the Garden Maze have a 3/4” border with a 3” white linen joining section. The same double raspberry print is used in the outline of the Garden Maze as is used in constructing the 9 patch blocks of the New York Beauty pattern. The triangles that make up the New York Beauty measure 1-3/8 x 1-3/8 x 1/2”. Created around 1860, this exquisite quilt has been completely executed by hand. The joining blocks have wave quilting, a New England and or Eastern style. The New York Beauty blocks are diagonally quilted in 3/8” grids. The backing is linen and the seams are joined by using a minuscule stitch. A 1/4” binding finishes the edge. A spectacular piece of art for your bed or wall. Organically hand washed and now ready to be sent for your viewing and approval.
Always sent on approval...

This quilt is currently featured in the exhibition Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage held at The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, Scotland, from June 29 to October 27, 2019. It may be seen on page 21 in their book Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage, published by the National Galleries Scotland.

Many Victorian women were resourceful, creative and loved embellishing. In the homes of today, when we have stopped embellishing, Victorian women have just begun...I like to say that these women embellished the embellishment. However, in addition Victorian women loved to be creative and excelled in needlework of all kinds. As a trendy habit most Victorian men smoked cigars. These cigars, in clusters, were wrapped in beautiful silk ribbons denoting the manufacturer. This advertiser design resulted in exquisite silk ribbons waiting to be creatively assembled in a piece of textile art. This Massachusetts woman, whose husband may have attended Harvard, has taken the silk cigar bands and created a version of the log cabin completely from these ribbons. The reason why I date this mid 1880’s is because of the vibrant colors. Later, the colors (mostly blue, orange and red) faded more easily due to a change in dyeing techniques. These miniature quiltx are rare not only because of their scarcity, but because of the rarity of the colors and the manufacturers, notably Harvard. There are numerous ribbons from Massachusetts companies and over a dozen crimson Harvard University ribbons. One ribbon includes a patriotic golden American eagle holding an arrow. What an amazing piece of textile art for your home or office. In perfect original condition and ready to be sent for your approval.

Meticulously hand quilted, this pieced quilt is one of my favorites. The small triangles measure apx 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 2", the large triangles measure 5 x 5 x 7”. If this quilt did not have a split center...two triangles..one white and one blue..the name of the pattern would be ocean waves, but with the split squares the name changes to Martha Washington. The applied binding appears to be put on by machine and finished by hand. This 19th century blue is a wonderful mid century shade of indigo; sought after by many people. Actually blue is the most popular color in our country. This graphic quilt will fit perfectly on a twin, double or the top of a queen size bed. A beautifully graphic quilt it can also hang as an art piece for your wall. Made in Lebanon, Maine, the family name will be given upon sale.

This amazing early quilt has as much of an array of early prints as any quilt I’ve ever owned. This stunning and very sophisticated quilt is comprised of an 18th century Toile, 18th and early 19th century block prints and many hand painted prints. All of the early vegetable dye colors are represented here. Hand carving of the block prints requires a high level of skill. When I stand back from the quilt I see another pattern emerging. Its the Irish Chain. Therefore, we call this quilt an Extended 9 Patch Irish Chain. The blocks measure 7” square with 3-1/4” square centers. The smaller corner squares measure 1-3/4". If you don’t have a four post bed for this quilt, you can place the tail under the pillows. Even though we can consider this quilt partially a scrap bag quilt (because of the many fabrics) the high cost of these fabrics tells us that the creator was probably from an affluent family. The fabrics on this quilt are so spectacular that it needs to be seen to be appreciated. It is a masterpiece created from early fabrics.

A small Crazy quilt that was purposely made as a nice warm wool lap quilt for the New England winters. Created from blocks that have been pieced with various fabrics.... wool, wool challis and cotton flannel. The sqyuares measure apx. 12 inches square. The backing is a cotton flannel making this a very soft and cozy quilt. It had previously been hung on a wall so pockets have been sewn on and it’s ready to hang. Most of the fabrics are from the 1880’s, but since there are also fabrics dating 1890, we need to date it C.1890.

This mint condition ...perfect unused condition....miniature Variable Star pattern will make a perfect addition to a fabric junkie’s collection. This Variable Star quilt has early mint condition chintz, very early block print Turkey red calicos and wonderful madder dyed prints...all rare and unusual fabrics. Pieced and calico blocks measure 7 inches square and are all hand pieced. Much later the blocks were machine pieced together with a brown calico. There are a very few, very slight spots on this quilt, but it has never been washed. The back is a wonderful large size calico. Started around c.1825 and finished c.1875, it was a work in progress. Ready to hang in your home or to adorn a guest bed.

This wonderful quilt is comprised of two fabrics...a vegetable dyed calico and an off white. The signature blocks, on point, measure apx 12” square and are then joined with a 2” sashing from the same fabric. All work was completely hand executed, as this was created before the sewing machine was invented. The separate applied binding measures 1/4” in width and is the same fabric as the sashing and the blocks. The backing is a home spun linen indicative of the era. There are various quilting designs executed on this quilt from outline quilting to straight line quilting to V quilting. The colors may be hard to discern on any computer, which is why I like to send all quilts out for approval. The colors are a gold on yellow and a beige, black and white on chocolate calico. Mint condition. This is a perfect size as art on the wall and will also fit a double size bed. A quilt that can also be used as throw for a sofa or queen bed. These two fabrics have created a sophisticated and graphic piece of early New England art. Two early NE vegetable colors.
We always send for your approval...

This 200 year old mint condition four post bed quilt was originally made for an early New England bed with posts, and may heve even adorned a canopy. The family that created this quilt would have been affluent enough to deacorate their bed chamber in such a manner. Due to the quilt's enormity it will fit today's queen size bed. The geese pattern will cover the top of the bed and the bar border overhang will look like a dust ruffle. During this time period of an original early four post bed there could have been a child’s trundle bed underneath.
The three borders are 19-3/4” wide; the rectangles are 9 x 4-1/2” and are comprised of two triangles. The middle triangle is 9 x 6 x 6” and the side triangles are 4 x 4 x 6-1/2”.
The borders are a wonderful over-dyed green and yellow calico linen and a cotton red and white squiggly design. The geese are comprised of two fabrics, an early block print stripe and a black, red and white unusual print. The quilt has cross hatch and outline quilting and the bars have unusual 4“ quilted circles. The back is a homespun linen, then quilted with linen thread, both typical of an affluent family's quilt of this era. All piecing was executed by hand as it was made many years before the private use of the sewing machine.
The quilt is in perfect unused condition and ready to be sent on approval. It has been in my private collection for almost 34 years and it’s now time for a new home.

Have you ever seen a 19th century quilt with bunnies ? I have not .... The circular starburst blocks have a diameter of 10”. This starburst block is one of the hardest patterns to piece because of the teeny tiny elongated triangle points. There are 20 of these very sophisticated blocks. Changing the sophistication of this entire piece are appliqué bunny rabbits in a basket. This is a combination that I have never seen. One way to know that this was made in New England is the fact that there are two borders instead of three. The mentality was, why do something extra if no one is going to see it. It appears to be a work in progress as someone added two borders to fit a child’s bed. We have done some restoration work on this piece as well. The pre 1850 purple is a very hard color to find, as a result you can see where some are a different print. This is a happy quilt made by premier textile artist.

This graphic Turkey Red and white quilt has been pieced by machine and quilted by hand. Created with c.1865 Turkey red, the most popular fabric for affluent women between 1835 and 1865. A two color quilt is the easiest to become part of ones home....this quilt is simply Turkey Red and white cotton. I believe that this quilt may have been made at a later date because the quilt was machine pieced. Coming from Erie, the symbolism of the quilt may be related to the maker's husband’s work on the railroad. Created with apx 14” square blocks with the blocks joined with a 5-1/2” sashing. The binding was created by turning the back fabric to the front and machine stitching the fabric down. The quilting design indicates to me that this quilt was made later than the fabric which is pre 1865 Also appearing is that this fabric was previously used, which is indicated by the white striations on the red..only caused by wear. This clue added to the fact that the quilt was hardly used.

A wonderful example of a classic design and classic American color. Indigo seems to fit everywhere and is the most popular color in the country. Entirely pieced and quilted by hand, this beautiful and sophisticated Irish Chain Quilt is comprised of hundreds of 1-1/2” squares. The back and front are both constructed using fine cotton fabrics. With most two color quilts one can assume that the fabric was purchased and therefore the family was of comfortable means. The entire quilt has been quilted in a 1“ grid and was finished with a 3/8” binding. Organically hand washed and ready for your home. Family name available upon sale.

On a scale of 1 to 10, this fabulous Cactus Basket Quilt deserves a 15 in regards to the quilting worked here. The sides of each block measure apx 8” and are on point while the triangles measure 2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2". Every other block contains a wreath filled with inside grid quilting 1/4” apart. The corner sections around the wreath are quilted in the same manner. The cactus basket is quilted in 1/2” grids. The entire double border measuring 5” in width is quilted in an apx 1/2” grid. The outside border is finished with a 3/8” binding. All piecing and quilting has been executed by hand. The workmanship on this quilt is exquisite and shows beautifully on a queen size bed with 9” over on each side. The white fabric used on the front and back of this is piece is a fine cotton. The binding, inner border, 1/2" sashing and baskets are the same 19th century pink. Organically hand washed and ready to be seen on approval in the privacy of your home.

After looking at and researching dozens of Crazy quilts to the best of my ability, I believe that this Maine quilt has definite Native American influence and symbolism. This original piece of art is comprised of 20 blocks, each measuring apx 16” square. A Victorian crazy quilt that is totally unique. There is Native American symbolism thoughout the quilt. This quilt has embroidered names, auld lang syne, staffs of wheat and ears of corn and planted rows in a field. Wonderful colors with wonderful motion and one of a kind. The front fabrics are wool, wool challis, wool silk and heavy cotton. The backing is all wool. This piece would provide great warmth as a quilt on a bed. As a piece of art,on a wall, this quilt would be artistically wonderful and soothing to the eyes. Ready to be sent for your viewing and approval.

A c.1895 very rare and unusual rendition of the Drunkard’s Path pattern. A very popular pattern with quilters who were against consuming liquor. This pristine quilt is comprised of 20 blocks, each measuring 12” square and all joined by strips of white with red dot 3-1/2” sashing. The backing is a very similar whole cloth fabric creating a reversible quilt. Another fabric used in the construction of the block is an indigo calico. The 1/4” binding is turned over from the back and finished by hand. All blocks are pieced by hand then joined to the sashing by machine and finished with hand quilting. This mint condition quilt certainly fits a description of patriotic. Around two sides of the outer edge of there is a 6-1/2” border. The fabric on the other two sides is a red with white polka dots. I am happy to send this mint condition quilt for your viewing and approval.

In complete original condition, this creatively embroidered table embellishment is comprised of 24 7” blocks with wool embroidered motifs on black wool. We have a swan, which to me represents a relationship lasting a lifetime, flowers and leaves representing spring, summer and happiness. There’s a bird with “AM” embroidered on its wing. Created in the 1890s, it appears that the maker was incredibly creative and probably came from a less affluent family. The backing of each block is a much earlier homewoven fabric. There are sleeves or what are called pockets sewn on the back making it ready for hanging. Equally beautiful would be as a center focal point of your dining room table...Ready to be sent for your viewing and approval.

Do you have either an original or reproduction early American bed? This textile is usually only found in historic books, museums or antique homes that one would tour....maybe even earlier than I am dating it. This extraordinary and rare Candlewick Spread is almost 200 years old. Because of the age, one can understand why there are so few of these in existence. Created with cotton thread on a very fine linen fabric; the handwork is breathtakingly beautiful. The body of the spread is in perfect condition. The fishnet edging needs some restoration, which we can do. At this point I have only hand washed it. The seams are joined with a running back stitch which is so tiny that at first glance it appears to be done on a sewing machine. Early hand work such as this was never meant to come apart...hence the running back stitch that can easily be mistaken for machine work. I needed to use a magnifying glass to verify this stitch. This incredible bed covering was made 30 years prior to the invention of the sewing machine. When quilts and spreads were made from this era, this sturdy stitch was used to join seams. We were not a throw away society back then and things were made to last forever. This stitch holds seams firmly together. I have taken clothing apart to use for restoration and sometimes come across this stitch. This early New England Spread has been organically hand washed and is ready for viewing in your home.

This woman not only excelled as an amazing creater of a graphic quilt, but she was indeed a quilting expert. She seems to have loved quilting so much that instead of using one pattern throughout the joining sections of the Steeplechase blocks...she used 3 completely different, yet complimentary patterns. I have never before seen this execute on a quilt. Some areas are quilted in a tiny shell pattern, while others are quilted using a c.1840's double row quilting technique in a small grid fashion. The third quilting pattern is an exquisite medallion. There is so much quilting that it looks stippled. A wide 7" triple border surrounds this exquisite quilt. Narrow indigo blue, wide white, narrow indigo blue borders are are heavily quilted 1/2" apart, on the diagonal with opposite sides quilted in the same direction.
The fabrics are wonderful early indigo and white calicoes, a rare unusual red and black very dense print and a very fine white cotton. Linen is seen here for the backing as seen many times on pre 1865 quilts.
One probably notices that I refer to quilters as "she"....the reason being that in 34 years and many hundreds of quilts, I have only been able to document three quilts that were made by a man. Today, we are fortunate that there are many marvelous male quilters!
This quilt appears to have been such a treasure that it was saved for generations. Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

This artistically designed and perfectly constructed Log Cabin Streak of Lightening is made up of 100 blocks each measuring apx 7-1/2” square. The logs used for the construction are apx 1” in width. All logs are outline quilted and there is an 3/8” hand applied binding. This exquisite quilt is completely pieced by hand. Am dating this c.1880 because of one horseshoe conversation fabric that I have found on this quilt. There are many more c.1880’s fabrics used, and also fabrics dating from c.1850 to c.1880. The backing fabrics date from c.1840. When I purchased this it was a mint quilt. Mint meaning never washed, never used. I have organically washed it so now it is an unused quilt. This one quilt can appear to be three different quilts. The streak of lightening design can be used in either direction and the back of this quilt is actually a pieced Bars pattern. Strip pieced backings are a signature of Mennonite quilts. Because of the quality of the fabrics, one can see that this Mennonite family would have been of affluent means. Ready to see at home on approval.

Only in New England were quilts made specifically for 4 poster beds...usually with cut outs to go around 2 posts at the foot of the bed. When you see this style, you may not know which state it’s from, but it’s definitely from New England. The main body of this quilt is comprised of an all over pattern consisting of 9” diamond in a square blocks created from fabrics with dates of c.1780s to c.1840. This perfect condition quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted. We are able to assume this because the quilt pre-dates home use of the treadle machine. The center square in each block has 6-1/2” sides with the block on point. The base of the corner triangles measures 6-1/2“ and the sides are 4-3/4". The huge variety of fabrics used in this piecing could lead someone to call it a scrap quilt, a term from later years. In this case, these pieces of fabrics must have come from an affluent family as they are so expensive. The backing used is homespun linen, and the thread is linen. The edge of the quilt has been pillowcase sewn and then outline stitched to give the impression of a separate binding. One of the photos shown here is the quilt on a queen size bed with a 15” mattress. This was originally made for a very high double bed that would have been 54” wide, but today we can easily use this on a 60" wide queen size bed. Ready to see on approval.

This early quilt is a statement of affluence and good taste. These Turkey Red calico fabrics are truly amazing! The front of the quilt is in excellent, excellent condition. The backing was created from an 18th century home dyed linen that may pre-date the front by 40-50 years. Due to the acidic dye from the walnut hulls used in the dyeing process, there are places where the fabric is split on the back. There are also water stains on the back which must have been there before the quilt was made because no staining came through to the front. Naturally, when hung or on a bed you won’t see the backing at all. We can take an early linen and cover up the few areas of the back where there are splits if desired. There is slight wear on the binding, which is unnoticeable, but could be restored if someone desires. The blocks measure apx 11 inches square. The sashing, which joins the blocks, measures 4 inches and the large connecting triangles around the edge of the quilt measure 11 x 11 x 16 inches. When the triangles are combined with the sashing - it appears as a triangle with 17" sides. Naturally, everything on this quilt is hand sewn as it pre-dates the sewing machine. The binding is 3/8 inch hand applied created from the same fabric as the sashing. The triangles in the basket measure 2 x 2 x 3 inches. The overall appearance is pure beauty and sophistication! The quilt has been organically washed by Betsey. The price reflects the area on the back that has some splitting.

A soft and cozy lap robe comprised of wonderful velvet mohair blocks of different sizes. Twenty five richly toned, saturated color blocks of olive, wine, russet, and deep blue mohair measure approximately 9-1/2” square in the center arrangement. An inner border 4-1/4” wide surrounds the center in alternating blocks of color. The outer border consists of 3-1/2” wide solid strips of mohair in deepest russet.

There is some moth damage on one of the blocks. Please see the photo. We have discounted the price substantially.

The backing is solid peach cotton which is attached to the front with a pillowcase edge and no quilting or tying. Treadle machine top stitching one inch in from the edge gives a nice finish. Rich toned mohair that is soft and cuddly makes for a wonderful lap robe and would be perfect as a throw on a sofa or bed to bring a spot of warmth and cheer to a room.

A terrific and unusual piece for us, it is quite luxurious, a great size, and even lovelier in person. It can be sent to you for private viewing in your home before deciding to purchase. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

This silk velvet log cabin has a specific way to hang because the top of the quilt is without a border. I’m assuming they wanted that to be at the head of the bed. In mint condition, this exquisite quilt has a 4” golden silk velvet border that has been turned back to make a pillowcase edge.

The piecing was done with 1/2" logs and a 1" center chimney. Completely pieced by hand, these diminutive pieces create an exquisite outcome. Created over 150 years ago, it is ironic that these are all today’s colors. The backing is 19th century dress lining. This extraordinary textile will make a perfect focal point for your living room or great room. Silk fabrics will pulsate when properly lit, almost taking on another dimension. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

Stunningly simple, this Amish Quilt is called the center square. In this case antique in age while being modern in design. The center square measures 55” in width and encompasses most of the quilt. Surrounding the center square are three borders: the first is 3-1/8” in width, the second 3-1/4, and the outer border or third border measures 9” in width which includes the 3/4” hand closed binding. As with most all Amish quilts, the quilt pieces are machine joined and exquisitely hand quilted. The center of the center square is quilted with a diamond shaped medallion.... one which I have never previously seen. Radiating from there are angular 1-1/2” cross hatch quilting with meandering wreaths throughout this design. The outer most borders are quilted with chains and shells. One chain stitch resembles a nautical chain...and then a shell design...both unusual for Amish quilting designs. The Center Square pattern represents an early stage in Lancaster County quilt design. Afterwards Amish started creating the Diamond in a Square pattern. I have read that few center squares were made after the 19th century. From that information I would put this one at the tail end of the 19th century. Even though named a Center Square, it is not actually square in formation or size.

This is one of the most important doll quilts I have ever had in 31 years of collecting! A diminutive quilt, which has been created to replicate an adult quilt, was obviously a learning tool or one of her first quilts of a child. The irregularity of some of the pieces and stitching along with the rough English piecing are the clues to the age of the girl making this quilt. In the late seventeen hundreds and well into the nineteenth century it was very common for a Mother to start a child, as early as four, sewing. The Mother teaching here may have come from England as the piecing method is "English ". This doll quilt has a very rare piece of apx 1-3/8” George Washington Commemorative fabric. I had never seen this fabric before, however I finally located it in a museum reference book. All of the measurements on this piece are approximate and varying because it was made by a child and irregular in nature. What great character this little quilt has! :-) The hand sewn binding measures apx 1/4”. The backing and binding are made from an early 19th century home spun linen. The more I study this piece, the more I love it. A rare and very special doll quilt...

I found this rare, and what appears to be unused, child's quilt in Maine where it originated from the Bethel area. The fabrics used in making this child’s quilt are from the very early 1800s with one fabric possibly from the 1700s. It contains 4" and 5” alternating strips, 3-1/2” square diamonds. There is a handwritten note on the back where this quilt has been signed and dated 1828. A wonderful, rare child's quilt appearing to be in unused condition. This quilt has fabrics that I have never seen in my 31 years of business. The back is an amazing and rare whole cloth backing of a very early block print calico. The rarity and yardage of these fabrics point to the fact that the creator's family must have been very well off. This special quilt has been organically hand washed by Betsey and is ready to be sent on approval.

A wonderful little Postage Stamp Doll Quilt totally comprised of 1-3/4” squares finished with a 3/8” hand applied binding. This diminutive doll's quilt is completely hand sewn. The Turkey Red calico predated the creation of this quilt and dates from around c.1850 while the red calico and the black, white and red calico backing date from later than 1865. It is possible that this little piece is civil war era. Appearing never to have been used and in perfect condition, this piece would be wonderful as art on the wall, as a table runner, and of course, as a doll quilt in a cradle or doll's bed. The perfect piecing would indicate that a Mother or another adult created this little quilt for a child. Why was it never used? Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent on approval.

Mint Condition!
A very hard to find, mint condition, child's quilt. This c.1870 "H" block Log Cabin design is comprised of mint fabrics dating back to c.1840. Upon very close examination one can discern some very early treadle machine stitching along with the tiny hand stitching. The Apx. 10" blocks are comprised of 1" width "logs". The configuration of the colors have created the "H" block pattern...There is a tiny 1/4" applied off white binding finishing this stunning, calming and graphic quilt.
Created in Maine using a method indicative of New England....the way the individual blocks are joined on the back. Because this quilt was foundation pieced the sewer negated the need for quilting and as a result created a summer weight quilt. The colors that seem the most prominent are red, white and blues. There are dozens of different calicoes and prints. This perfectly executed quilt is a perfect wall art size for many homes.....or a great size to use as a summer "throw".
Ready to be sent for your at home approval.

Not only a perfect Christmas quilt, this Touching Stars with tulip and leaves border is graphically wonderful, perfectly executed with quilting, on a scale of one to ten being a fifteen!

Constructed in the 1840s we see one technique that is definitely indicative of that era: triple line quilting. Tripple line quilting is three rows of quilting that are very close together, with 1" spacing to the next three lines of quilting. The quilting stitches are some of the tiniest that I have ever seen.

Each white on point joining block is embellished with an exquisitely quilted wreath, filled in and outlined with triple line quilting. Even the small connecting blocks on point have a wonderfully quilted medallion with the centers and corners triple line quilted. Triple line quilting has been executed through all of the stars. The four outside corners are quilted in the same pattern as the inside white squares on point. The border is exquisitily quilted with half wreath medallions perfectly executed in every open space around the stars. There are dozens of diamonds with approximately 2-1/2" sides. The 6" border with appliqued tulips and leaves has triple line diagonal quilting spaced approximately 1" apart. The quilt is finished with a 1/4" hand applied separate binding.

We have overdyed green, a rare Turkey Red calico with faux quilting lines and pale yellow dots. The outside border was appliqued using a Turkey Red calico with miniatute pale yellow three leaf clovers. The pale yellow on each fabric is basicly the same shade.

All piecing and applique work is perfectly executed by hand.

This exquisite quilt would be an amazing piece of art to enjoy in your home. Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent free of charge for your at home approval.

Many of my very favorite quilts are made from wool challis. This Wool Challis Log Cabin Barn Raising with a Diagonal Bar or piano key border measures 85 x 85 inches and was created prior to 1860. The pattern was constructed from 9-1/2 inch square blocks comprised of logs measuring approximately 1-1/8 inches in width and of various lengths. The 5-3/4 inch border is beautifully executed using a piano key diagonal bar pattern. The outside edge of the border has a 3/8 inch hand-applied binding.

Most unusual for a quilt of this age is the fact that the quilt squares were assembled by machine. The bars overlap on the border and the blocks are used in a design where you don’t see any of the stitching on the front of the quilt, only on the back. The center four patch of each block, also known as a chimney, measures 1-1/2 inches square. The chimneys are comprised of four tiny squares, two red and two blue. Usually when you see a blue center square on a log cabin it signifies that the home is a safe house for runaway slaves. The date of this quilt works for that, however, I can’t definitively attest to that fact. This quilt would fit perfectly on a queen or double sized bed or become a dynamite piece of art for your wall. The color palate is seen in many Pennsylvania quilts. In unused condition, ready for your home.

This fabulous mid century Chips and Wet Stones variation of a Mariner's Compass was created by a woman who was a master at geometry and a master at sewing. The 12 circles measure 15” around, the inner circles 5-3/4”. The large triangles measure 5 x 5 x 2-1/4” and the small 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2”. Usually this pattern is appliquéd onto a solid background. This pattern is pieced into the quilt. A wonderful dark indigo combined with a beautiful white fabric to create the most common color combination in America. Exquisitely hand pieced and beautifully hand quilted, this would look spectacular on a wall and would also fit a single or a queen bed.

This simple yet sophisticated stunning quilt has been hand pieced and hand quilted. There are 4” borders on three sides, a Yankee tradition - why put on a forth side if that was to be the top of the bed? The border was applied by machine. The entire quilt has been quilted on the diagonal and double line quilted, which is indicative of 1840’s style. However, I feel this quilt was finished in the 1860’s due to the fact that the 4” border was applied by machine.

The woman who created this used a style that she learned at an earlier age. This has an 1/8” turned over edge creating the binding, seen only on the back, which is closed with minuscule stitches. The greens, which appear now as slightly different shades, where probably all one shade when this was made. All green is over dyed, which means putting yellow over blue or blue over yellow. The top of a queen size bed is 60". This would cover a queen bed, or be a wonderful throw at the end of the bed. The quilting stitches are very small and even. This quilt has been beautifully made and appears to be in unused condition.

This wonderful geometric 19th century blue and white quilt is comprised of a few different indigo fabrics. Indigo dyes develop the depth of color from how many times the fabric is put into an indigo bath. Most of these are medium indigo and some are darker indigo. The bars measure 1-1/4 x 3-3/8", the indigo squares measure 3-1/2 x 3-1/2” and contain a quilted design, and the 16 square blocks measure 5 x 5”. Each small square in the 16 square block measures apx 1 x 1”. The 1/4” binding is half machine sewn and half by hand. This quilt will nicely fit a queen size bed. It is machine pieced and hand quilted. The backing is a white muslin. In unused condition. This is ready for your bed or as art for the wall. It's antique but looks modern.

Silks and silk velvets were the fabrics of well to do families prior to the 1890’s. This Victorian crazy quilt, having been made in the 1880’s is comprised of wonderfully made silks and silk velvets. The mark of excellence for a v c q is 100 different stitches This quilt not only reaches this, but surpasses the level of embellishment. These quilts were created using the block formation. Created with apx 10 1/2” blocks, the edge of each block being embellished with various stitches. My feeling is that this quilt was made near the ocean as it was embellished with anchors and fish. Other Victorian symbols used include Japanese fans, as a symbol of the origin of these quilts, owls for their wisdom and of course beautifully painted oil and adorned flowers. The silk velvet border appears to have been used prior to the edging of this quilt. Because of its size, this is a wonderful quilt to hang in the home.

A totally unique folk art rendition of an earlier Broderie Perse style, this quilt has been arranged in block formation with 2 ¼ inch Turkey red sashing and border. Many nineteenth century fabrics have been cut out in various shapes and hand appliquéd with miniscule stitches. The diagonal line hand quilting is spaced approximately 1 inch apart. The border includes a 3/8 inch wide separately applied Turkey red binding and the backing is muslin. Professionally hand washed by Betsey; please ask her for more details.

Created with 8 1/2” blocks, the fans have a 7” base and 4” segments. The gray wool challis border measures 5 1/4”, has a pillowcase edge and is backed with a wild and beautiful floral fabric. The unusual color combination of gray, indigo blue, tan and forest green create a dynamic graphic. The quilt has developed a few original moth holes over the last century. This lowers the price, but does not impair the quilt visually. Perfect for the wall or your bed.

This stunning early garden maze quilt comes from Massachusetts. The story that the fabric is telling us is that it was created by a very affluent family. The turkey red calico fabric dates back to apx 1780-1815 and was one of the most expensive fabrics to purchase. The garden maze pattern is one of the earliest known patterns. Because of the size of this quilt, it can be used on a queen or king size bed. If you choose to hang this amazing textile as an incredible piece of art, it may be hung in either direction because there’s no specific top or bottom. Not only is this quilt stupendous for the holidays, but it would be an amazing focal point on a wall or bed throughout the year.

All of the sewing is by hand due to the fact that the quilt was made apx 20 to 30 years prior to the sewing machine being available for public use. The diamonds in the Lamoyne stars are 2-1/4 inches with 2 inch sides. It has a 2-1/4 in border, 1/4 inch applied binding and the border triangles measure apx 3x2x2. The garden maze strips are 7/8 in wide. Unbelievable quilting with tiny tiny stitches. Strips, stars and triangles are all outline quilted. The white areas have cross hatch quilting in 1/2 inch grids. The Lamoyne stars have an early 19th century madder root dyed calico and early 19th century block print. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. This quilt appears to be in barely used condition.

This wonderful little quilt is made up of 2-3/8 x 1-3/4 inch rectangles. A huge array of c.1825 to c.1840 fabrics qualify this quilt to be a historical study in fabrics. The quilt is finished with a Turkey red binding and all hand pieced and hand quilted. This diminutive quilt has been constructed from white linen fabric and linen thread, and is in unused condition. There are two sleeves on the quilt, ready to hang. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

Foundation pieced in a manner used only in New England. Each square was separately foundation pieced, and the edges were turned under and joined on the back. There is no batting in this child's quilt (youth bed), therefore it can also be called a summer quilt. However it is perfect to use this over a warm blanket in winter. The creation of each block results in the quilting that you see on the back. The turkey red floral binding is much older and can date from the 1850s. The array of fabric used to create this sunshine and shadows quilt dates from 1850 to 1880. Graphically wonderful, this is the perfect size quilt ot use for a wall hanging, on your couch, or s throw on a bed. It was meant for a youth, so is a perfect size for a youth bed. Found in Maine. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. One piece of the binding has been restored with the identical fabric. The rest of the quilt is in original condition.

This amazingly perfect and sophisticated bassinet quilt is hand pieced and hand outline quilted using linen thread. As many pre-1850s quilts, it is backed with linen fabric, the diamonds are also white linen. Comprised of two similar but rare Turkey red calico prints. This very early bassinet quilt is truly a treasure. A perfect size for collecting, to put on a tabletop or to hang on the wall. Truly a rare bird. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Probably created for a fundraiser for a school, church or library. Faintly written pencil date 1858. Summer weight. Fabrics dating back to 1850. Unused. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Blocks measure apx 8 x 8 inches. The diamonds in the stars have 2 inch sides. 3/8" binding. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Orange is a color that is hard to find as a major part of an antique quilt. This stunning optical illusion quilt is comprised of a rarely seen color combination...orange,red and taupe. There are actually two shades of red...a Turkey red is used in the bricks and a red red is used for the border. The color combination is wonderful. The blocks seem to stand upon one another. The simplicity of the colors, due to the fact that they are all solids and not calicoes, lets this graphic piece of art easily complement other designs that are in your home.
This quilt is all hand pieced and hand quilted. Each diamond has straight line quilting in the longest direction of the diamond. This quilting design adds to the optical illusion effect by accenting the direction of each diamond. The innermost border, in Taupe, has a unique wave design, while the outermost red border is quilted with an arc design. The binding is a dark Taupe woven tape. The backing is a wholecloth in red. This fabric was obviously purchased for this quilt and points to the fact that the family was of comfortable means.
An amazingly graphic quilt which appears to be unused...now organically washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your in home viewing and approval.

This wall hanging was created in New England as an ornamental piece for the home and comes complete with the original diminutive hanging hardware. A radiating center star is very difficult to piece. We know a few things about the woman who made this piece. She was affluent, very talented and had a tremendous amount of patience. All hand pieced and hand embellished, this exquisite little quilt can be hung (in either direction) or be placed on a tabletop. All original and in perfect condition.

The quilt came from an 1820 house, but the quilt pre-dates the house. This quilt talks to me. Have you ever seen a quilt that is comprised of numerous other quilts sewn together in order to make a very graphic quilt to keep you warm? The fabric used in this quilt is early New England homespun. I feel that most of this fabric is from the 18th century. Before the Revolutionary War England would not allow us to raise Moreno sheep, which produce soft wool. We could only have sheep for mutton, which produce coarse wool. The majority of the homespun on this quilt is made from such sheep that produced coarse wool. Back in the 18th century and early 19th century in New England we were concerned with staying warm. Such fabrics would achieve this purpose.

One of the strips has blue woolen fabric that appears to be of a finer quality. I am not sure if this was purchased from England or if it was spun by the family. We also took a picture of the back to show you where strips of another quilt were added to make this larger. Creating such fabric often took as much as 2 years from start to finish. This fabric would have been loomed at home, usually on the third floor of old New England colonials. After the fabric was woven the last process before creating a textile was to dye the fabric different colors. All the colors were from vegetable dyes. There were approximately seven different vegetable dye colors available to New Englanders.

This quilt was made in Fall River, MA by a Quaker family. The name is available on the sale of the quilt. The house it came from was built in 1820. I wonder if their previous home burned, which was not unusual in those days, and they salvaged what they could from the quilts that survived, putting them together to create a fabulous early textile. History absolutely jumps out of this quilt. The red and black star, the only pieced part of the quilt, would have been the newest addition. This also goes along with the fact that it is in the row with blue fabric that is from a newer wool fabric. The diamonds on point in this row are also from early homespun linsey. This is a quilt I could study and study and never get tired of looking at it. The fabric used in this quilt is wool and/or a combination of wool and linen, sewn and quilted with linen thread. You will find moth holes on the early piece, and my advice to anyone thinking of buying an early wool quilt is that if it has no moth holes, then it is probably not an early piece.

Looking at the back, one piece 37" wide, two strips to the left, one 22" the other 14" On the left side of the 22" piece they actually left the outside binding on. The right hand side, a 15" piece has been attached. The batting is wool, which you can see through some wear in the quilt. The plaid piece on the bottom was added after this quilt had been put together and re-quilted. This is truly an amazing piece of history. The family name is available on sale.applied binding is 1/4 inch. <\p>

We are not surprised that this is hand sewn since it was created 20 years before the sewing machine. The backing, binding and border surrounding the edge are Prussian blue. In the late 20th century, one would call it cobalt blue. Quilting was a woman’s mark of excellence and this piece surpasses all expectations. The quilt has applied sleeves sewn on by Rocky Mountain Quilts and is ready to hang. Call Betsey for more details.

This extraordinary mint condition Amish Bars Quilt was created by the Esh family. Once again I see an Amish quilt that has been pieced by machine and then exquisitely quilted. Piecing by machine would definitely make a quilt stronger. This quilt has a 7/8 inch applied binding. The black outer border is 12 inches wide. The corner squares are 12 x 12 inches and have a wreath designed in the shape of a horseshoe. The bars are 5 inches wide and approximately 46 inches long. The backing is a blue chambray fabric which shows off the perfectly executed quilting done using black thread. All fabrics on the front of this quilt are a fine wool challis. I believe this quilt was made for a man because of the wide black borders, the black fabric being men’s clothing. This quilt is in mint condition, meaning it has never been used or washed.

This wonderful indigo and white double nine patch steeplechase is comprised of the most sought after color combination in America, blue and white. The 15 inch blocks on point are comprised of nine five inch squares; five of these squares are comprised of 1-3/4 inch squares. When you join nine of the larger blocks turned on point, you have a double nine patch steeplechase. The smaller 5 inch blocks are completely hand pieced. Nine of these blocks are then assembled together by machine. The quilting which is both diagonal and vertical in design is all executed by hand. The quarter inch binding is turned over from the back to the front and then stitched down. The size of this quilt makes it perfect as a wall hanging, or a wonderful throw for a queen or king sized bed. There are borders on three sides of the quilt. Many quilters felt there was no need to put on a fourth border, as that fourth side would be under the pillows.
This artistically arranged indigo and white quilt has been organically washed and is ready to be sent to you for your approval.

This oak leaf and reel summer coverlet has been in my private collection for over 20 years. Comprised of wonderful early fabrics that have been beautifully appliqued, this quilt top was finished and used as a summer coverlet. One binding edge has a little wear. You will see a vine border on two sides, and the other 2 sides do not have the border. The reason for this is someone figured that a bed in the corner where you did not see two sides did not need all the extra applique work done.

All silk and silk velvet, this exquisite work includes ribbon work, embroidery, silk chenille and hand paintings. The 2.5" attached hand crocheted lace border can be removed if you choose to do so. This is a complete original miniature quilt, not a fragment.

These fragments are from an 18th century Broderie Perse quilt. The fragments are mostly perfect. Two of them have sleeves on the back for hanging. The original quilt had the date 1767 stitched into the quilt.

An amazing find, this quilt's focus is the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, also known as The World's Columbian Exposition, which was designed to commemorate the landing of Columbus in America. Executed using lengths of printed fabric made specifically for the Exposition for use as bunting, handkerchiefs, and other memorabilia.

The front of the quilt is wholecloth; three vertical lengths of printed fabric hand pieced together to create the quilt's top. The 5 ¼ inch burgundy striped border is also hand pieced and folds to the back forming a 1/2 inch hand stitched binding. The quilt has a puffy batting that is smooth and without any shifting, lumps or bumps. The quilt is top tied using, of all things, thin hemp-like ties that add to the uniqueness and overall design of the quilt. The backing is a great black and red cotton calico-see detail images. Stitched to the back of the quilt is a hand written note on cotton stating the maker's and recipient's names along with the date of the gift: December 25, 1893.

There is an interesting side note regarding the history of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair itself.

, by Erik Larsen, is a nonfiction novel published in 2003 that spans the years surrounding the building of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. One plot line centers on Daniel Burnham, the architect who built the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The other plot line focuses on character H.H. Holmes, the serial killer who exploited the fair to find his victims. Dr. Holmes built a hotel for exposition guests which he named

, and then preyed on his hotel guests, mostly young women. He was convicted of 27 murders, but they expect he had up to 200 victims most of whom were disposed of in the kiln in the basement of the hotel. Good grief.

As mentioned, an interesting side note to the 1893 Exposition and its history! Our lovely quilt remains unmarred by any connection to the more gruesome aspects of a marvelous and historical exposition. We can assume our talented quilt maker, whose name will go to the buyer upon sale, chose other accommodations during her visit to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

This unique quilt has been professionally hand washed by Betsey, is in excellent condition, and can be shipped to you on approval for private viewing. Please ask Betsey for more details. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

Simple yet striking graphics in indigo blue and white! Mini white stars on indigo cotton pairs with pristine white cotton in this fabulous quilt. Six 5 ¾ inch wide indigo and white pieced bars alternate with solid white bars across the quilt. Slim indigo strips within the bars measure just 1 ⅛ inches wide. A lovely 8 ¾ inch wide white border surrounds the bars design. Treadle sewing machine pieced and hand quilted.

Quilting consists of feathered twining vines in the outer white border and wide white bars, with single cables and parallel lines stitched in the narrow indigo and white strips. Just lovely - see detail pic.

The front folds to the back and is hand stitched down forming the 1/4 inch binding. The backing is white cotton. This quilt is in excellent condition with areas of the binding showing slight wear. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to ship to you on approval for private viewing.

Both elegant and fun, this gorgeous Folk Art floral applique quilt is in unused condition. The various shades of blue of the vine have occurred naturally. The whimsical floral with twining vine is an original pattern skillfully executed by an accomplished needlewoman. The interpretive and naïve representation of the naturalistic motifs gives this quilt wonderful Folk Art appeal. Floral 'bouquets' are enclosed by a freeform meandering vine of buds and leaves.

The needlework on this quilt is exquisite. The maker used tiny, perfect stitches for both the applique work and hand quilting. The applique tulips and roses in solid cheddar and Turkey red, respectively, have solid blue vegetable dyed stems and leaves. The Turkey red buds between the flowers are reverse appliqued.

Hand quilting is magnificent and consists of additional leaves on branches quilted throughout the fine white linen ground between the appliqued bouquets. The meandering vine has quilted leaves completely filling the space between the appliqued leaves and buds.

The backing is fine white linen as is the 1/4 inch applied binding. The quilt is entirely hand stitched and of original design by its maker. The fine execution and great palette contribute greatly to an already elegant Folk Art piece. This quilt can be shipped to you on approval for private viewing.

This is a stunning early quilt beautifully executed using fabrics from the late 1700's up to c.1840. The pattern is Nine Patch set on point with lovely 2 inch sashing separating the 9 patch blocks. The seven inch wide border is a gorgeous mustard and ecru stripe with a small brown print. The same fabric is used sparingly in the interior of the quilt which sets off the spectacular border beautifully.

Completely hand pieced with hand quilting executed in parallel lines and herringbone stitching using linen thread. The backing is linen and the 5/16 inch applied binding is constructed using multiple fabrics from the interior of the quilt - lovely. The initials 'LPH' are stitched onto the linen backing. This quilt contains a plethora of beautiful early fabrics in an elegant palette. The flash of mustard was a brilliant artistic choice by the maker and makes for a sophisticated work of art. Professionally hand washed by Betsey, ask her for more details and to have this quilt shipped to you on approval for private viewing.

This quilt features two exquisite coordinating glazed chintz fabrics on a white ground. It is all hand pieced and hand quilted in fine, tiny stitches. Quilting designs include medallions and cross-hatch quilting. The Ohio Stars are done in a smaller scale chintz print, while a coordinating larger chintz print is showcased on the 7 ½” border. This quilt is in entirely mint condition—it remains unwashed.

What a fabulous opportunity for the serious collector to acquire a rare and very early quilt in completely original condition from Betsey´s private collection. This spectacular wholecloth block print chintz quilt still retains its original full glaze. The selvedge to selvedge measurement of this beautiful fabric is 27 inches, and is a floral block print in teal, grayish-taupe, and various shades of rosy reds. Betsey believes that there is a good possibility that this fabric is from France. Originally made for a high four poster bed, this quilt has a 30 inch drop on three sides, and is large enough to fit a modern queen sized four poster bed. The ¼ inch separately applied binding has been created from matching chintz, and the backing is homespun linen. Hand quilted in an overall clamshell pattern. The photographs show a diffuse area of darkening fabric in the center of the quilt, which is inconspicuous when viewed on a bed. A few small oxidation spots further point to the age of this spectacular textile.

A quilt for lovers of early fabrics, this lovely piece contains many block prints and copper plates from circa 1800, along with a wide variety of early prints, plaids, stripes and calicoes. The 10 inch outer border was created from a beautiful block print in rose and brown tones on an ecru background, and the inner border is comprised of pieced Variable Stars showcasing more of this quilt´s wonderful wealth of fabrics. Hexagons measuring 1 inch per side make up the body of the quilt, and have been arranged in a center medallion format. Entirely hand pieced and hand quilted with chevrons in the outer border, diagonal lines in the inner border, and outlining in the hexagons. Much of the outlining has been lost in time, but does not interfere with the graphics or function of this quilt. Four ties have been applied to secure the quilt in place around the bedposts, and the quilt was finished with a ¼ inch separately applied binding on the top and bottom and pillowcase edging on the sides. The backing is a homespun ecru linen.

Four post quilts are indigenous to New England, and this particular quilt was made to fit a high four post double bed measuring 51 inches wide. If you are fortunate to have an antique bed from this era, then the addition of this quilt would definitely make your bed the focal point of your room! In used condition, and professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Truly a collector´s quilt, this fabulous piece tells of its early New England history through its orange peel pattern and poster bed cut-outs. This quilt was originally made for a low poster bed. The fabrics are wonderful; with very early double pinks on the front and a homespun linen backing. Created before the sewing machine was commercially available to the public, this quilt is entirely hand pieced and diagonally quilted. The quilting lines alternate direction from row to row, creating a zig-zag pattern over the entire piece. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

In excellent condition and in its original hired man's bed 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 blackish 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. Use as either a small bed cover, throw or it would be stunning as graphic art on your wall. Ask us about sleeves for hanging, and to see this quilt on approval in the privacy of your home.

What a spectacular Turkey red and white cotton applique bassinet quilt. This early quilt has a very graphic and gothic star papercut applique measuring 20 1/2 inches in diameter as its central focus. Within the large star is a smaller 5 inch in diameter white star hand appliqued in tiny stitches. The red center of this star is reverse appliqued. Lovely 3/4 inch wide borders surround the inner design in solid Turkey red and white strips. Miniature 5/8 inch split squares form the corner blocks joining the triple border. The fourth and outermost border is white and is a generous 7 inches wide. A beautifully scaled design.

Hand quilting in this diminutive beauty includes herringbone stitching for the outsideborder; outline stitching in the triple inner border; and 5/8 inch diagonal cross hatch in the center white ground. Echo outline hand quilting accentuates the central gothic star shape. The backing is white cotton, and the front folds to the back to form the 1/4 inch wide hand stitched binding.

A wonderful work of textile art made for a special child's bassinet. It was carefully used and is in lovingly cared for perfect condition. This softly muted Turkey red and white beauty would be a spectacular piece of art on your wall, or a very special crib quilt for that special baby. Professionally hand washed by Betsey it is ready to send to you on approval for private viewing in your home.

The Garden Maze is a very early pattern originating in New England during the 1830's which then migrated to Pennsylvania. This wonderful example is comprised of just two fabrics; solid Turkey red and white. Organized and geometric this bold and graphic quilt is pieced and quilted by hand.

All latticework strips in solid Turkey red fabric measure 1 ½ inches wide. The backing is turned to the front and hand stitched down to form the ¼ inch white binding. In excellent condition this crisp and beautiful quilt also has lovely quilting with outline stitching in the Turkey red, 1 ½ inch cross hatching in the white squares and diagonal parallel lines in the oblongs.

Red and white is always a favorite and can fit into any decor from modern to traditional. It would be perfect for use on a bed or as art for your wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey this quilt can be sent to you on approval for private viewing.

A wonderful piece of textile art in excellent condition this quilt's top is comprised of homespun linsey-woolseys and wool challis from circa 1855. Wonderful solid colors are hand pieced in a combination of the Roman Bars and Pyramids patterns to make a glorious example of the finest in textile graphic art.

Pyramids measure approximately 6" per side with 7/8" wide bars in alternating solid colors of brown, ecru and red homespun linsey-woolseys and wool challis. Solid pyramids are homespun brown linsey-woolsey woven using two colors - brown and gold. Gorgeous.

Hand quilting in outline and diagonal lines is executed in brown and black threads. The backing is a c.1885 large scale floral challis in soft mauve, palest blue and ecru on solid brown. See detail image. The hand applied solid red binding is the same wool used in the pieced top. One of Betsey's personal favorites this wonderful quilt can be sent to you on approval for private viewing in your home. Ask her for more details.

This wonderful pre Civil War bassinet quilt is in mint condition. The Sunshine & Shadow Log Cabin pattern is beautifully rendered in madder dye, over dyed green, chrome yellow and double pink calico cottons. Logs are one inch wide with cabin blocks measuring approximately 11 inches square. The 3 1/2" outer border in an over dyed green calico has corner blocks in a great madder dyed plaid. The fabrics on the front are from 1850 to 1860.

Hand quilting on this little gem includes outline stitching in all logs with Herringbone in the green borders and a large cross hatch stitched in each corner block. The backing is a c.1840 beige and white chain pattern with a miniature floral overlay in brown, taupe, black and red - lovely. Please see detail image.

What a beautiful work of art in mint condition and the perfect size for hanging on your wall or a spectacular and special quilt for your baby's crib. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to ship to you on approval for private viewing in your home.

This gorgeous baskets quilt has an unusual color palette of teal green with red and white. All solid colored cotton fabrics were used in this completely hand pieced and hand quilted textile. Variations in the teals due to the early dyes make it interesting as well as beautiful. See detail image. Pieced basket blocks, with hand appliqued handles on the baskets, measure 10" x 9-3/4". Lovely wide borders frame the baskets; 2-1/8" for the inner red border, 3-1/4" for the white, and 3" for the outer red border.

12 blocks have the inside and outside of the handles stippled. 5 are cross hatched. Different quilters or less energy? I also think 2 different quilters.

Hand quilting consists of tiny, even stitches in a 3/4" x 1" diagonal cross hatch pattern throughout with outline quilting in the baskets. The backing is the same white cotton used on the front with a 3/8" applied binding in solid teal green.

Professionally hand washed by Betsey, this is a beautiful and very graphic baskets quilt that would be perfect on a bed or as art on your wall. Ask us to see this lovely antique on approval in the privacy of your home.

A very striking bassinet/crib quilt in an original design. This wonderful piece of art with high graphic appeal draws your eye despite its diminutive size. It is in excellent condition and is comprised of twelve 5 ¾ inch pieced blocks each with a 1 ¼ inch double pink center square surrounded by radiating solid white bars and four indigo blue and white patterned triangles. The bright, 5 ¾ inch orange joining blocks pop out at the viewer and the 3 ½ inch flying geese border adds constant movement to this mini masterpiece. Hand quilting was used throughout with 1 inch cross hatch in the joining blocks, outlining and cross hatch in the pieced blocks and parallel lines in the border.

The varied white on indigo blue fabric patterns add yet another dimension to this quilt. The quilt maker used one patterned fabric within each pieced block but chose to alternate the patterns used in the blocks in the flying geese border which include: moons, stars, daisy-like flowers, fans with swirls, flowers with rings and clover. The separately applied ½ inch binding is in a tiny chambray blue dot on white. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to send to you on approval for private viewing in your home.

A wonderful little quilt using two terrific cheater cloth fabrics from c.1880. The center red, ecru and ivory fabric has images of sailors and their sweethearts on the decks of ships within each four pointed star. Although it looks pieced, it is wholecloth fabric giving the illusion of pieced work, thus the name 'cheater' cloth.

Borders measuring 8 inches wide on each side are in another cheater cloth design - whimsical cats framed by 'pieced' borders. A unique and rare piece in original condition this little quilt is backed in off white linen and has some 'original' weaves in the backing fabric done long ago. The 3/8 inch binding is in a pale gray, red and white calico and is topstitched by treadle machine. There are a few areas where the backing has come away from the stitching which we haven't touched

Original cotton ties are knotted on the front side. Used but lovingly cared for and in wonderful original condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey, it can be sent on approval for private viewing in your home.

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. In this piece the feeling of structure and order common to most log cabins is found along with a delightful freshness and vitality with the use of red and blue chimneys.

Cabin blocks measure 8 x 8 inches with the logs ranging from 3/8 to 5/8 inches wide in a variety of wool challis and cotton fabrics in geometrics, florals, solids, calicoes, and some wonderful conversation and mourning prints. Center chimneys measure approximately 2 1/2 inches square in both solid blue and solid red challis and cottons.

This diminutive quilt is backed with a lovely burgundy and white floral sprigs print (see detail image) and has a 3/8 inch applied black wool challis binding. Reverse tied using black cotton floss. The perfect size for a wall hanging, we show it with the furrows leading up and to the left – very good energy! Please ask us about viewing this antique quilt in the privacy of your home on approval.

A fabulous 9 Patch antique quilt in pristine, unused condition with wonderful early fabrics. This fine example of one of the earliest pieced patterns contains fabrics dating from 1780 through 1840 in the pieced top. Vegetable dyed fabrics make up the many different calicoes and small patterned fabrics which include madders, indigo, early violets in a variety of patterns and a number of red, pink and white calicoes placed strategically in the nine patch configurations. This strategic placement gives a visual pop for the viewer and an overall energy to the design.

Nine patch blocks measure approximately 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and are set on point with joining blocks in a gorgeous deep brown miniature vining print on russet. The extraordinary 7 3/4 inch border fabric dates to c.1780-1815 and is a very small scale brown, white and red floral vine pattern. The backing is a c.1870 floral striped cotton in brown and white. Hand quilting, executed c.1870, includes four cable stitching in the border; herringbone in the triangle joining blocks and 9 patch blocks; and floral wreaths in the square joining blocks. An early over dyed green calico is used for the 1/4 inch applied binding which has been treadle machine top stitched.

This is a wonderful example of one of the earliest pieced patterns containing gorgeous early fabrics in pristine condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to send to you on approval for private viewing in your home.

A fabulous concoction in jewel toned silks, this antique Crazy Quilt shimmers beautifully in the light. A myriad of silks, mostly solids with some intriguing stripes added for special interest, vary in size from 2 inches to 12 in a variety of geometric shapes. The viewer´s eye is truly focused on the gorgeous array of color and form due to the use of herringbone seam embellishment only. The expanse of solid and striped silks becomes, like pieces in a stained glass window, the focal point of this lovely work of art.

Surrounding the inner design is a 1 1/2 inch wide brick border comprised of various silks used in the interior design forming a lovely frame. The inner seam is embellished with embroidered silk stars. A 1/4 inch hand applied wine silk binding finishes the edge. The backing on this quilt is a medium blue cotton twill.

A lovely silk Crazy Quilt in a perfect size for a wall hanging in that special room. Please ask Betsey for more details and to see this quilt on approval in your home.

This spectacular unused quilt in mint condition is from the late 19th century, but is executed in the early 19th century center medallion format. The center medallion measures 21 inches square and is appliquéd, reverse appliquéd, and pieced in an oak leaf pattern. The oak leaf is created from a pristine over dyed green calico and appliquéd using tiny, precise stitches onto a solid orange ground. Deep red cotton with mini white dots is used for half of the appliquéd wave border, with a gorgeous sea coral and star patterned fabric in greens, black and white for the other half.

There are eight rows of various pieced patterns extending out from the center medallion, and these rows are both hand and machine pieced. The fabrics on this piece are unusual! There are three “cheater cloth” fabrics: the fourth and seventh rows from the center are of cheater cloth, and the backing is another cheater cloth in an abstract pattern. Please see detail images. All three are companion fabrics in the same colorway. Additionally, the fabrics on the quilt date from the c.1860´s-90´s. Two rows of 2 inch triangles surround the center medallion in a medley of plaids and prints in colors ranging from deep greens and browns to wines, ecru and black. Two additional 3 1/2 inch wide rows of triangles in chrome yellow and large black on white dots surround the inner cheater cloth border. The outer cheater cloth border is surrounded by 3 1/2 inch wide blocks in multiple prints and hues in strip formation.

This unique quilt is hand quilted using dark thread in cross-hatch stitching across the entire quilt. It has a separately applied binding in a gorgeous print of brown, teal, gold and ecru. This quilt is in mint condition, and is an incredible graphic piece of art for wall or bed. Please contact us if you´d like to see this quilt in your home on approval. We´re happy to ship it to you.

A gorgeous pre-Civil War era quilt in madder dyed red, over dyed green, and chrome yellow calicoes. This antique textile is also completely hand pieced and quilted which adds another dimension of excellence to a beautifully executed quilt. Graphic over dyed green maple leaves on yellow dominate the central design and alternate with double madder dyed red calico joining blocks. Each block measures approximately 5 1/2 inches square. The inner 1 1/2 inch sawtooth border is in the same over dyed green and yellow calicoes with the outer 5 1/2 inch border in a madder dyed red calico. Four blocks executed in the Maid´s Puzzle pattern with 3/4 inch borders of their own accent the corners of the outer border. Wonderful!

Beautiful quilting in brown, white and green threads showcase double parallel line quilting, double line cross hatch and intersecting double line circles. A circa 1840 madder dyed geometric and brown floral stripe fabric provides a gorgeous backing for this amazing piece. This quilt is also beautifully framed by a 3/8” hand applied chrome yellow and red calico binding.

A stunning early quilt by an expert quilt maker, this would be an excellent addition to an early American quilt collection and a joy to display in any room. In excellent condition it has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and is ready to be sent to your home for review on approval. Please ask Betsey for more details.

This sweet, miniature Nine Patch cotton quilt captures the heart with 9 patch blocks a mere 2 3/4” square (that´s less than 1 inch for each small patch), and white on red polka dots for the joining blocks and outer border. The overdyed green inner border is 1 3/8 inches wide with the outer white on red polka dot border a lovely 4 1/2 inches wide. Such nice proportions, making this quilt both sweet and pleasing to the eye.

Entirely hand quilted with four strand cables in the borders, parallel lines in the 9 patch blocks and chevrons in the joining squares. The backing is a terrific medium scale olive-brown and white homewoven plaid. The 3/8 inch applied binding uses multiple fabrics from the top of the quilt – charming.

A wonderful antique quilt that has been used but lovingly cared for and in excellent condition. A wonderful quilt for a bed, a throw or to hang on the wall for a graphic statement. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to ship to you on approval for review in your home before purchase.

A gorgeous Civil War era quilt in solid brown and green! This antique textile is also exquisitely hand quilted which adds another dimension of excellence to a beautifully designed and executed quilt. Large and graphic feather appliques dominate the center of the design. Each appliqued block measures approximately 20 inches square and is done in a combination of brown and green on white. Tiny, even stitches were used to attach each feather applique. The inner 2” sawtooth border is hand pieced and echoes the strong brown and green theme.

Beautiful quilting by an experienced hand showcases an undulating feather vine in the 8" outer white border, double parallel lines in the sawtooth border, feathered wreaths in the white areas between the two-color feathers, and double line quilting in all appliques. Backed in the same white as used on the front, this quilt is also beautifully framed by a 3/8” applied solid brown binding.

A stunning early quilt by an expert quilt maker, this would be an excellent addition to an early American quilt collection and a joy to display in any room. In excellent condition it has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and is ready to be sent to you on approval.

What a wonderful variation on the traditional Fan quilt design! Special care was taken by the maker evidenced by the added touches to her fanciful and rather lively quilt. Lovely and varied wools and wool challis in a multi-hued palette make up the fans which are each hand embellished with a combination of gold and ecru silk floss in the featherstitch pattern. Fans are arranged in an almost ‘snail trail´ pattern which adds movement for the eye and injects a sense of fun to an already beautiful quilt. Each fan block measures 6 ¾ inches with the spokes a mere 3 inches long. A fancy pattern of long and short blanket stitches in gold and ecru silk floss is an added decoration for the pillowcase edging.

The backing on this piece is a soft and lovely confederate blue with amusing and very puffy pom-pom reverse ties in white wool yarn. A few original moth holes here and there on the backing attest to it being all wool.

This is a fantastic fan quilt just filled with positive energy. It´s a great size to use as art on that special wall or use it as a throw on the couch for those cool evenings. One of Betsey´s favorite finds. Remember, it can be sent to you on approval.

A lovely example of the Victorian Silk Crazy Quilt whose design is reminiscent of a stained glass window. Each block, or window pane, measures approximately 9 ¼” x 9 ¼” and is filled with solid and patterned silks and silk velvets in clear, bright colors. Finely executed embellishment stitching in various hues of silk floss cover every seam in every possible variation of stitch design. Interior embellishment designs include rings, floral patterns, chains, fruits, and the initial “L” - we presume for the maker.

This lovely quilt is designed in a 6 x 6 array of window panes which gives a nice sense of order within the crazy cutting of the silks. Framing the interior design is a lush, burgundy silk velvet border 3 ½” wide. The backing is a stunning quilted burgundy silk which is pillowcase edged by hand to the front design for an elegant finish. A beautiful, silk velvet creation that would be gorgeous as artwork on a wall or as an accent piece in any room. Remember, our quilts are always sent on approval.

A gorgeous silk velvet crazy quilt in excellent condition! Both soft and warm, with an amazingly sophisticated feel, this Victorian quilt has a wonderful mix of jewel toned silk velvets which are completely hand embellished in a variation of the double coral stitch using silk floss, and top tied with multi colored silk and cotton flosses. Four main blocks filled with pieces ranging from a tiny ½ x 1 to 13 x 3 inches fill the center of the quilt. Surrounding this is a crazy pieced border approximately 7 inches wide.

The backing is a cozy flannel windowpane plaid in brown, green, blue and yellow. The applied 3/8” binding is a soft blue with red stripes cotton flannel. This beautiful and very elegant piece of textile art would add a touch of warmth and vitality to any room in your home. Remember, our quilts are always sent on approval. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

This cheerful and pristine Basket Quilt executed in solid Turkey red and white is ready to brighten your home. Each 7 ¾ hand pieced and hand appliqued block alternates with a solid white joining block. Hand quilting features outline stitching in the basket blocks and ¾ inch crosshatching in the white joining blocks.

The backing is the same white cotton fabric used on the front with a separately applied hand sewn 3/8” white binding. Clean, soft, bright and in excellent condition this sweet basket quilt will light up any room in your home! Two color quilts are always a joy to find and easy to incorporate into any home´s decor.

Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to send on approval.

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.

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.

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.

Nothing sparkles light like silk, and this beautiful quilt would be a truly stunning piece of art for your wall or bed. In unused condition, a wide variety of silks in blues, fuschia, browns and black stripes, checks, plaids, solids, and solid failles have been hand pieced into a center medallion mosaic configuration. Each hexagon measures 1 ¾ inches across, and has been hand outline quilted. The 3 ¾ inch border is a rich green and black plaid reminiscent of a Scottish Black Watch tartan, and has been quilted with a diagonal basket weave motif. The separately applied black wool challis binding is a ½ inch wide, and the backing is a lovely olive brown and rose leaf print silk. A quilt such as this one was a mark of excellence for a woman of affluence, as only a very prosperous family could afford such fabrics. What an amazing piece of art! Please ask Betsey for more information.

What a stunningly graphic quilt! This hand pieced, hand quilted creation contains fabrics dating from 1815 to 1865. It gives the impression of a double border, with the use of the wide, overdyed green calico binding followed by a section heavily quilted in a wave pattern and finished with a matching overdyed green calico inner Streak of Lightning. The Double Irish Chain interior is quilted in outlines and crosshatching. The border measures 12", allowing this quilt to fit a queen size bed with borders on each side and the foot. The double line quilting was a signature of the 1840's and carried on afterwards by some quilters. There are dozens of different early calicoes along with this wonderful early overdyed green calico.
Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

What a prime example of the Pennsylvania color palette! The overdyed green, double pink, yellow calico, and unusual blue print cottons give this very sophisticated pattern a decidedly folky interpretation. Pieced and appliqued by hand and machine, the four block formation is indicative of earlier quilts, and is another unique characteristic of this creative piece. All hand quilted with chevrons, crosshatching, and diagonal lines, with some pencil marks still showing. This crisp and unused quilt has a 9 ½ inch quadruple border and a 3/8 inch binding turned over from the front to the back. The wholecloth backing is a wonderful blue, white, and pink woven plaid cotton. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

This quilt is comprised of just two fabrics: a natural ground calico with madder-dyed leaves and a madder ground calico with black and white circles. The backing is a stripe in madder, beige and natural; the backing is turned to the front to form the binding. All work on this quilt is by hand. The quilting is diagonal quilting in the opposite direction of the connecting blocks. This quilt has terrific graphics! This quilt has been professionally hand washed by Betsey.