I have searched for Hawaiian quilt patterns in order to name this quilt, to no avail. Appearing to be a Hawaiian pattern with all Turkey Red applique designs, echo quilted...actually they are quilted 1/4" apart! I do know that in 35 years I have never seen a quilt like this.

The white areas are cross hatched quilted on the diagonal 3/8" apart! The quilting is truly amazing, however, not the way a true Hawaiian quilt would have been quilted. The entire quilt would have been echo quilted. The applique, reverse applique, and quilting are outstanding...Not only do we have amazing graphics, but quilting among the best you will ever see.

The border is 6" in width. The treadle machine separately applied is 3/8" in width. Some red appliques are quilted with red thread, some quilted with white thread. One cannot see this without being very close. Turning the quilt over one can easily see the outstanding quilting.

Hard for me to covey this amazing work, this quilt needs to be seen to be truly appreciated.

Now hand washed with organic products, this amazing quilt is ready to be sent, with free shipping, for your approval.

A dated 1925 crib quilt copying a classic late 18th Century and early 19th century Flowers in an Urn pattern. This rendition was pieced with feedsack cotton muslin...some of the writing on the feedsack can still be seen. All pieced and appliqued fabrics are 1925 cottons. This little treasure is pieced by machine, but hand appliqued and hand quilted..

The outer borders measure 7-1/2", the next border measures 1/2" with the inner diminutive Split Triangle border measuring 1-1/4". Each diminutive triangle measures 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" X 1-3/4".

The outer border is beautifully quilted with a vine and leaves motif. The date 1925, and "from Mother" is quilted in one of the borders. The flowers, borders and triangles are all outline quilted while the balance of the quilt is crosshatches quilted in a 1-1/2" grid pattern. There is a wonderful array of c.1925 Calicoes used to make the little triangles.

It has never been used or washed. I was the first person to organically hand wash this little quilt. Now ready to be sent for your approval, with free shipping.

What a happy, very graphic Amish quilt. Amish quilts are very graphic. However, this quilt goes a step beyond. The pattern, which is an optical illusion, showing motion, has me picturing a very happy woman creating her quilt. The rich colors of their clothing come together to create a wonderful piece of art either for a bed or a wall. Take note: the youth size lends this art piece to be a perfect size needed for wall art.

The outer triple border measures approximately 9-3/4". Making up this border is an outer black border of approximately 6-3/8", a middle border of a rich medium blue measuring approximately 1-3/8", and an inner black border measuring approximately 1-3/8". The approximately 1/2" binding of the same rich medium blue finishes the quilt. There is outline quilting, shell quilting, rope design quilting, and straight line quilting. The backing is a wholecloth in a rich deep teal not used on the front. All fabrics are cotton.

Appearing to be in mint condition, one wonders if this quilt was just too special to be used.

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Coming from Holmes County, Ohio, this Amish Bricks Pattern quilt was created from the fabrics used in the creation of their clothing. Due to the size of this quilt it is called a hired man's bed or a child's quilt. Either term is applicable.

The overall size of this quilt is 45" X 65". The outer border, in black, measures 8-1/4" of which there is a 5/8" seperately applied binding. The inner border in blue measures 2-3/8".

I have reason to believe this to have been a mother-daughter project. The design and piecing are absolutely perfect. Because of the dark colors, one cannot see the quilting design on most of the pieces. If you look closely you will see that even though the stitches are even, they are not the usual tiny size. The quilting looks as if a young lady may have assisted her mother; possibly her first quilt. The size of this quilt makes it perfect to use as a wall hanging. The design of the quilt makes it possible to use either horizontally or vertically.

We are happy to send this with free shipping to your home for your approval.

Many people think of Amish quilts as primarily from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. However, different Amish sects in different areas of Pennsylvania and other states have created a myriad of wonderful quilts very different from the Lancaster County quilts. Even though this quilt is almost 100 years old one can view this quilt as feeling modern in design.

Holmes County Ohio is where this unusual quilt was designed and created. The Holmes County Amish are known for their use of black and dark green. In the case of this quilt, dark green was ther color of choice. A combination of 16 patch and square in a square, combined as part of a bars formation, then surrounded by a triple border, has been executed to form a graphic work of art.

In perfect unused condition, this Amish quilt was created circa 1930. A quilt in mint condition means never washed and never used. Pieced by machine, as typical of Amish quilts, then hand quilted. The solid turquoise bars and outside forest green are quilted in a one cross hatch grid. The pieced squares are quilted on the diagonal and the two inner borders are quilted in what looks like a water droplet and a floral quilting design. The binding on this quilt is a 3/8" applied binding in a lighter blue.

Originally part of the Esprit collection in California and now looking for a new home. If you have the old Esprit catalog, the number is 585-013.

A lot of individuals think of Lancaster, PA Amish quilts before those created in other states. This early Amish quilt looks as if it could enter the catagory of modern art! Actually it is a true antique, being over 100 years old.

Offered here is an early Illinois Amish quilt created in block design where most blocks are a rendition of a crazy quilt. A selection of very fine fabrics were used in the creation of this abstract Amish quilt. We have fine cotton sateens, fine cottons, flannels, wool challies and more. The fabrics used for the sashing and joining blocks are a high quality cotten sateen.

The quilting designs differ greatly from those used by the Lancaster County Amish. This fabulous early piece, to me, is captivating due to its design, not due to the elaborate quilting of the Lancaster Amish. For some reason we have trouble photographing the true quality of the colors of Amish quilts. We have used here deep blues, deep purples, blacks grays, as well as joining blocks of a deep rich rusty orange. The blocks measure apx 7 x 9-1/2", outside border is 7", binding is 3/8", sashing is 3-1/2".

The wholecloth backing is a heavy, high quality beige pin-striped cotton fabric.

What a wonderfully abstract graphic early Amish quilt, created between 1900 and 1920.

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During the depression era, the Double Wedding Ring quilt was the most popular quilt pattern for women to create. Usually created for a special wedding. In 35 years and dozens of these quilts, I have never seen a single color and also a solid fabric used to create this quilt pattern. This wonderful medium blue and white quilt appears never to have been used. It was probably too special, and was put away to be saved. Now with a fresh organic hand wash it is ready for you to either display or use as a throw on a bed or couch or as a very special gift.

All rings have been executed using the solid blue and finished with the same blue for the binding. All work is executed by hand. The quilting is extraordinary; probably the most quilting I have ever seen on a quilt of this pattern. Each blue ring has 4 rows of quilting as well as being outline quilted. The large area of white has an absolutely intense quilting pattern; the only name I can find is a very small flower blossom design. The white "eyes" of this quilt are cross hatch quilted every half inch. The outside border has 4 rows of quilting.

Easy to fit into your decor, loving blues, due to the solid fabric. A treasure for yourself or as wedding present. Now organically hand washed and ready to be sent to your home for approval.

I believe this original design, mostly rayon, hooked rug is African American and created to remember the massacres of the "Red Summer" race riots of 1919. During that summer there were nunerous race riots that began with the Chicage riot caused by an African American boy swimming at a "white only" beach. During that summer there were hundreds of African Americans killed, in various riots, resulting in the name "Red Summer". The bullseye center symbolizes this slaughtering of human life.

Constructed on burlap using rayons, knits and a very few cotton fabrics, to create a graphic and poignantly graphic rare piece of art.

This one of a kind folk art rug has been hanging in my home for many, many years. I have decided it is time to let someone else treasure this art piece in their home.

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A folk art wool Crazy Quilt created using sophisticated colors in a manner remnisent of African American quilts. This quilt was made at the beginning of the 20th century from various men's and women's suiting fabrics, mostly in today's sought after colors of gray and black. The pieces were joined by hand, the quilt is hand tied and has a 1" seperately applied binding.

The use of a flannel backing creates an extra cozy quilt. A perfect piece of art for your family room or bedroom either at home or at your lodge. Wool quilts are aways tied due to the fabric as here tied with red thread.

Due to the overabundance of ties the batting is nice and safe and secure inside. We have actually organically hand washed this wool quilt. Because the colors are so shade-wise similar, I did not worry about the colors running as can happen with wool and silk fabrics. Now we have a wonderful folk art crazy quilt ready to be used as a quilt or as a fabulous piece of folk art for your wall.

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This unnamed pattern created in a vibrant red and white, is an adaptation of the LeMoyne Star/Ohio Star. The way this design was pieced has resulted in an optical illusion. Looking at this design one way, it's your star, looking at this design another way, it becomes a pinwheel. The reason this quilt is at this lower price, is because there is a stain, a line in the middle of the quilt ...on the fold line, that I have not been able to negate using organic products. Other than that, this quilt appears never to have been used, and when I purchased it, this quilt had never been washed.

The graphics were created from nine blocks on point. Piecing and quilting was executed by hand. The center of the star block measures 4-1/2". There are two borders: the innermost measures 3-5/8", the outermost border measures 4-5/8". Finishing this quilt is a 1/4" hand applied red binding. The white blocks are cross hatched quilted in 1" rows, with nice even stitching. The border is quilted diagonally, also in a 1" grid. I am wondering if the blocks were quilted by a different person than the rest of the quilt, as the stitching seems to vary from the main body of the quilt to the stars.

There are four corner blocks which set off the entire graphics of this quilt, making the design in the main body of this quilt more prominent.

This mint quilt is now called unused as we have organically hand washed it. Now ready to be sent for your at home approval, with free shipping.

This early 20th century Ohio Star quilt is in mint condition (never washed, never used). This wonderful quilt has been packed away for over 100 years. Today we have a quilt not only that can be used on a queen size bed, but we have a quilt created from patriotic American flag fabric. A fabric that I have never seen before and at this point am unable to find in any book. On this fabric, in addition to the American flag, we have what appears to be a red cross flag and what appears to be the Washington Monument. Another design is a star within a star surrounded by a wreath. Even though I cannot locate this fabric, I feel it is a WWI commemorative fabric.

The quilt is comprised of 42 8” pieced blocks connected with 2” sashing. All work, both piecing and quilting has been executed by hand. All triangles are outline quilted. The center square in each block measures 2-5/8” square, is outline quilted, and then X-quilted. The outside sashing measures 3-3/4”. The white outside border measures 8-1/4”. There is a hand stitched pillowcase edge finishing this quilt. The outside border also has a 5 row chain pattern border.

The pattern of this quilt, which in itself is wonderful, is not what makes this quilt so rare – the American Patriotic fabric has created its rarity. This unused quilt may be used on your your bed or collected as American memorabilia.

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This quilt ia a quintessential Lancaster, PA Amish double corner block Bars Quilt. An original crib quilt so rare that at this point I am unable to find it in any of the numerous Amish quilt books in my home library.

Comprised of wool challies, pieced and quilted beautifully, as most Amish quilts are, we also find hearts quilted into the quilt, sending love to the little baby. The outside border measures approximately 6-1/2" with a 3/4" separately applied binding. Wide bindings are a signature of Amish quilts. The corner blocks measure 6 X 5-1/2" plus the border. The inside corner blocks measure 1-1/4" square. The inside border measures 1-1/4". The outside bars measure 2-1/2", the next bar measures 4", the next bar 3", the center measures 3-1/8" with the bars on the other side of the center bar matching in width.

The backing of the quilt is a gray cotton, as is seen on many Amish quilts. The actual colors of this quilt are a very deep forest green, lavender, lilac, purple, and black. I am listing these colors because I am having trouble photographing this quilt and obtaining accurate colors.

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Log cabin patterns have always been some of my favorite patterns. Using a combination of the same size strips or "logs" with various prints and fabrics it seems that no two antique Log Cabin quilts are ever exactly the same. Fabrics change and even with the same pattern the quilt looks different. This is the first time I have ever seen an antique Log Cabin with this configuration. I'm not quite sure what to call it, but to me it is a one of a kind. The basic pattern is sunshine and shadows. However, with the red outline of each block, the quilt becomes optical illusion and a pattern unto itself. We have sunshine and shadow and we have a visual of windows with four panes. What do you see?

Measuring 78" by 80", this quilt is comprised of 3/4" logs with 1-3/4" chimneys comprising 10 inch blocks. The separate 3/8" applied binding is in the same red as used to outline the blocks. The backing is white flannel, making this a very cozy quilt. The tied quilt is comprised of dozens and dozens of different c.1928 calicos in every imaginable color. I have studied this quilt for a long long time and still find a fabric I haven't seen before. What a perfect quilt either as art on your wall or as a cuddly quilt at any time of the year.

In unused condition, organically washed, this one of a kind design is now ready to be sent to your home for approval.

Original design quilts and quilts that are a combination of patterns are not only captivating and intriguing to look at but are also part of my favorites list. On top of this is the fact that the quilt is blue and white ...a most sought after color combination. Even though this quilt has a specific name I see three different patterns in the main body of the quilt. The patterns I see are the snowball, the nine patch, and the Irish chain. The combination of these patterns has created an optical illusion effect.

In addition to the main body, we have a double border. The first border is 3-1/2" wide with a 3/4" blue strip on the inside and the outside of the border, then a 1-1/4" strip encircling the main body of the quilt. The outside border measures 8-1/2" with a 3" separately applied blue binding. The entire white outside border has been perfectly executed with an entwined rope design quilting. In the main body of the quilt, the snowballs have a floral motif quilted in the center. Every other piece is quilted in an X pattern. In addition, the central snowball pattern is outline quilted. This entire quilt is beautifully quilted in a matching tone of blue thread. For a quilter to use a contrasting color of quilting thread, she has to be a proficient quilter.

The crowning glory of this quilt is the fact that it will perfectly fit a queen sized bed with 16" over each side. One could also use it on a king sized bed, however the overhang would be only 6" on each side.

In perfect condition and now organically hand washed, this wonderful antique quilt is ready to be sent for your in home approval.

99.9% of all quilts I've ever sold were made here in America. I believe this quilt may be an exception, possibly created in either England or France. We can be sure that the fabrics are totally unusual, different from anything else you will see on my webpage. We have pictorial fabrics from the scales of justice to a whimsical rabbit eating a carrot. Maybe someone in the family was a lawyer or a judge, and loved nature! There are numerous pictorial fabrics that I have never seen and calicos that I have never seen. Combine these facts with the perfect graphics of this quilt and we have one fabulous summer quilt. There are hundreds and hundreds of 1-3/4" squares, all of which are on point. There are chintzes, polished cottons, chambrays, and many more. Close inspection shows us that the pattern is based on the 4 patch construction on point, with every 4 blocks joined by a larger 3-1/2" block.

Around the edges, to complete the graphics, the designer needed to add either a single block or two blocks to create the dramatic effect we see here. The piecing was performed using the English piecing method. Even though there are hundreds of quilts created in the US using the same method of piecing, as many of us emigrated from England and the continent, because of these fabrics I do believe this quilt was made elsewhere. A turkey red color fabric finishes the border on each side. The backing is a whole cloth backing created from the same fabric with the 1/4" binding being also of the same fabric. If you turn this quilt sideways if would perfectly fit a queen sized bed with approximately 14" over on each side. If this was my piece of art, and I had a place in my home, I would hang it on the wall. It can be hung in either direction, as there is no top or bottom to the quilt. In mint condition, this quilt is ready to be sent, with free shipping, to your home for your approval.

Created with our patriotic colors is this pictorial c.1930 Ruby McKim stencils quilt. The Mckim stencils have a very distinct format in that the corners are curved and not at a 45 degree angle and very distintive in design.

Created from 10" X 11" stencil design blocks which are embroidered with a deep red cotton twist on off-white chambray fabric. The alternating blocks are a deep medium blue fabric which is also a wonderful chambray. The deep, true red color whole-cloth backing and binding are of the same fabric..chambray. I piont out this fact because chambray fabric is slightly heavier and more durable than most cotton fabrics.

There is a 5" sashing joining the blocks, horizontally and vertically. In addition there is a continuous border extending 6-3/8" beyond the 5" sashing. This is not a separate piece of fabric but is part of the outside sashing. The separate hand applied binding is 3/8". All embroidery and quilting has been executed by hand while piecing was executed by machine.

The pictures embroidered here are representative of a prior concept of early colonial America. The constant in our lives is our American flag, here represented with the 13 stars of early colonial America. The flag would have developed at a later era, but the quilter chose to provide this patriotic symbol along with the others. We have pictorial renditions dating from the 1400s to the late 1700s. There is wonderful quilting on this piece, some of which may be original designs. There are tulips, chain stitching and other embellishments.

We are providing a picture of the whole-cloth backing showing clearly the creative quilting designs. In addition, each embroidered pattern is also outline quilted.

This happy patriotic quilt, coming directly from the family, appears never to have been used and is now organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your at-home approval.

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When this quilt was sent to me the owner thought it was a Basket Quilt....well, one like I had never seen... To me it looks like a birthday cake with candles on a cake stand and it is actually called Cake Stand :-) Remember, art is open to personal interpretation. This quilt makes me smile: it's happy :-) The woman who created this quilt had to be not only a gifted quilter but a gifted artist and a happy individual.

Comprised of alternating 7-1/2" blocks on point with all piecing and quilting executed by hand. The cake stand measures 3-1/4" by 6", and is made from three pieces. The cake itself has a base of 6" with 4-1/4" sides. The side "candle" triangles measure 2" by 1-3/8" by 1-3/8". Each piece is outline quilted and in addition there is extra quilting which accents the "candles". The cake stand is made from the same dimensions as the cake pattern with a base added from two triangles, one on each side measuring 2 by 1-1/2 by 1-1/2" plus extra accent quilting.

This very happy quilt is finished with a triple border measuring 3-3/4". The inner most border is white, the middle green border, which is the same color as the cake stand, measures 1-5/8" and the outer white border measures the same. This quilt is finished with a 1/2" separately hand-applied green binding. The only machine work I can find on the quilt is the strip piecing for the outer border.

The delightful cake fabric itself is covered with tiny balloons. The candles are a floral design, bringing together all the colors and adding a splash of purple. The entire quilt is cross hatched on the diagonal, 5/8" apart. The cake stand is outline quilted as each piece, plus there is accent quilting in the design.

This New England quilt, which appears unused, is now organically washed and ready to be sent, free of shipping charges, for your in-home approval.

The style and expertise of this c.1950s quilt is reminiscent of the mid 19th century. I'm not negating the work of depression era or mid 20th century quilters but rather the style and method used in the creation of this Monkey Wrench quilt. There are many reasons why I am saying this. The first and main reason is that all work, piecing and quilting, was executed by hand. Another reason is the size. This is the size of a quilt that would have been created for a high bed and pre-king size beds.

Maybe the creator of the quilt possessed a family heirloom bed of that size. The fact that there is a 2-1/4" border made up of triangles that measure 2-5/8" X 1-7/8" X 1-7/8" plus a 3/8" completely separately hand applied binding. The border acts as a frame to the main body of the quilt.

The Monkey Wrench, sometimes called the Snail's Trail, was not around in the 19th century, which gives us another clue as to the date. Looking at the quilt from a sociological point of view would tell us this quilt comes from a family of "comfort". I am saying this because all the fabric appears to have been purchased for this project and not from a scrap bag.

The quilting stitches are nice and even and in many places one can still see the pencil lines for the quilting design. On the closeups you will see a picture of the back of the quilt where you can easily see the quilting design on the fabric. All shapes are outline quilted and echo quilted. Plain areas have an unusual spiral leaf design. Other areas are diagonally cross hatched, approx 7/8" apart. The border is cross hatch quilted.

When receiving this quilt it was what is known as a mint quilt. Now that I have organically hand washed it it is considered an unused quilt.

This quilt pattern is a very complicated quilt to piece as it is comprised of many, many pieces. There are some larger pieces, one measuring approx 7-1/2" square and the white square joining block...On top of that there are numerous pieces in a variety of shapes. This is truly, on all levels, not a beginner's quilt!

This graphically wonderful quilt is now organically hand washed and is ready to be sent for your at home approval.

Red, white, and blue are the colors used in the construction of this pleasingly graphic western motif spread. A few of the machine woven designs seen here are the rising sun, flying birds and numerous cattle brands. Each ranch has their own individulisic design for a branding iron. When cattle roamed the open range the brand was the only way to tell which cattle belonged to whom.

This spread can be used for its original intent as a bed spread or for delightful pillows...or both with a twin bed. Another idea is this artistic spread folded over a bar would make a fun piece of art on your wall either full size or folded in halves, thirds or quarters.

This lower price reflects some shading on the spread.

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

Machine piecing and extensive hand quilting are combined here to create a visually engaging work of art. Summer weight makes this quilt perfect for the summer while also to be used over a warmer blanket in colder weather.

Basket blocks are apx. 10" square with the triangles measuring 2-1/2 X 1-3/4 X 2-3/4. Basket handles have been machine appliqued. The graphic blocks are surrounded by medallions, echo quilting, crosshatching, scallops, chains , circles, overlapping circles, floral blooms and outline quilting. Wow!

This Basket Quilt has a double border of white and one of blue. Each border measures 2-3/4" in width and gives a feeling of the frame on a piece of art. The binding is a pillowcase edging that is closed by machine.

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

Totally unique and very graphic is this Pacific Marine Blue and white Flying Geese design with corner blocks. All Geese are aimed towards the center of each side while your eye is drawn to the center hand quilted medallion.

Triangular flying geese measure 6" X 4-1/4 X 4-1/2. Two outer rows..the first outer row is apx. 5" in width and is comprised of corner blocks, a center strip 10" in length which is joined by blue rectangles ..on the sides the longer rectangles measure 29" in length while on the top and bottom the rectangles measure 23" in length. The white center measures 31" X 44". There are Variable Stars in each of the 4 inside corner blocks.

There is a quilted center medallion design which I believe is original to the quilter. Surrounding the medallion are rows of straight line quilting with the outside perimeter of the four corners becoming crosshatched. Each triangle has three rows of echo straight line quilting. The points of each star are echo quilted with the center portion having cross hatch quilting. The entire quilt is extensively quilted using various patterns.

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

This triple irich chain quilt is a perfect quilt that is easy to fit into your decor. The yellow and red are all solid color fabrics creating a quilt that is easy to blend in with your fabrics of various hard to match prints.

Comprised of 1-7/8 inch squares that are all hand pieced and joined together with 10 inch blocks. The solid white joining blocks are entirely filled with medallion quilting. The balance of the quilt is quilted with diagonal quilting approximately 7/8 in apart. The binding is turned over from the back to the front and hand stitched down.

It appears that this quilt was never used, and packed away for over 100 years. The very thin batting inside makes this quilt perfect for the summer or in colder weather over another blanket or down comforter.

Now organically hand washed and ready to be shipped for your approval.

The discovery of a totally unused quilt is really exciting. The creator of this quilt was absolutely a master sewer. When purchasing a kit quilt one receives all the fabric. The design is stenciled on the white fabric and you are left to do all the work: all the piecing, appliqueing, embroidery, and quilting. The applique stitches are almost invisible. The quilting has been executed with tiny, even stitches. In addition to the basic applique work, the flowers, leaves, and petals are beautifully embellished with tiny embroidery stitches. The quilting designs are comprised of wreaths, shell butter diagonal quilting and rope design. The edging is scalloped and has a 1/4 inch applied binding. All work executed on this quilt is absolutely perfect.

The size of this quilt would fit a queen size bed or the complete top of a king size bed. Never before washed, now organically hand washed and ready to be sent to you for your approval.

If a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt can be described as sophisticated...this is the one. This beautifully executed quilt is comprised of thousands of 3/4" hexagons..all of which are hand sewn together and then perfectly hand quilted around each and every piece. The binding, also hand applied, is of the same green as the paths and measures 3/8" in width. A natural color white muslin is the backing for this quilt. All in all just beautifully constructed and graphically wonderful.

The "path" is comprised of a medium shade of green...one of the most desired colors of that era. There are dozens of wonderful calicos of which I can only find one repeat. No matter what your color scheme you will find that color on this wonderful, what appears to be unused, quilt. The center of each block is a medium shade of yellow. Every block has the same fabric for the outer and the same fabric for the inner circle...except for one! Many say that some women created an obvious difference in one area of their quilt because it was pretentious that they believe that they are perfect. On this quilt one block has alternating shades of pink in the inner circle....some wonderful character to this quilt. Yes, this is conjecture,but, I believe that here is one such case...

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

Spring and summer are my favorite seasons of the year. Being a boater and loving the water, this naturally makes a lot of sense. When I look at this wonderful medium blue Jacobs ladder quilt the calico seems to show movement, almost like a ripple on the water. Well...that is how I see this delightful, never used, summer weight quilt. A perfect weight to use as a light covering, or could be used over a heavier blanket or "puff".

The entire front of the quilt is composed of only two fabrics...white and this delightful blue calico. The unusual binding..only seen from the back..is a different calico in the same shade of blue. This quilt was pieced by machine and then quilted by hand. The quilting pattern is a cross stitch design, on the diagonal 2" apart. A Nine Patch pattern fills the joining blocks between the Jacobs ladder pattern...first time I have ever seen this combination....very pleasing to my eyes.

This quilt, that emulates happy feelings, has been organically washed and is now ready to be sent for your approval, free of charge.

Rayon is the natural fiber, yet man made rendition of silk. A less expensive version and sometimes more substantial than expensive silk. All of these attributes made it more readily affordable to the majority of families. These colors are the colors the Amish use and the Amish were known to use Rayon fabric. I cannot prove that this quilt is Amish, but I do believe it is. All fabrics on the front are solid colors as were used by the Amish. The backing, also Rayon, is a calico of a green print on black. The Amish were allowed to use prints on the backs of their quilts as the backs were not readily seen and therefore not pretentious.

The contrast between the light rows and the dark rows, to my eyes, causes visually an optical illusion effect which in turn causes the quilt to almost pulsate. This quilt is stunning!

Every color the Amish used is in this quilt...all the adults colors and all the children's colors...We seem to have an entire color range from black to white used in the creation of this piece of art.

A quilt such as this probably was created for Sunday and not to be used. Today we have a captivating piece of art for your wall.

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The designer, quilter and embroiderer of this totally unused quilt was indeed a master of her skills. As I am writing this the quilt is mint...never washed and never used...However, as I am about to organically wash the quilt it becomes titled unused.

It is comprised of 36..yes, 36.... 10" blocks of all different unused calicoes or plaids for the bodies and coordinating solid colors for the bonnets. Each Sue is outline embroidered. In addition, her hats are beautifully embroidery embellished. During the Depression, when many were out of work and finalcially hurting, this family was safe and secure. We know that from the purchased yardage of fabric. The beautiful rich deep Peach color fabric is used not only for the sashing and binding, but also for the backing. The peach wholecloth fabric backing has created a completely reversable quilt.

Sue is double lined outline quilted. There is a 4" sashing, 2" joining blocks, a 4' scalloped border and is finished with a 1/4" applied peach binding. Pieced by machine, this beautifully jubilent quilt has had all other work done by hand. The quilting is small and perfectly executed as is all the stitching and embroidery work. The Sue blocks have 1" crosshatch quilting, the sashing has groups of diamond within a diamond quilting design. The size is so unusual for this era...the bonus is this wonderful quilt will perfectly fit a queen size bed....or if you wish..a double size bed :-)

Now organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your at home approval....what a wonderful way to brighten up a child's room.

Wow...It is so amazing when one sees such a powerfully graphic antique quilt as wall art. Here is one such example...In addition this quilt would be stunning on a bed!

The Ocean Wave quilt pattern originated on the East Coast of America and migrated West with Eastern transplants. This Ocean Wave quilt was created in Illinois from dozens of different c.1900 to c.1928 calicoes. The triangles that make up the pattern measure 2"x2"x3". Majority of the triangles appear to be of one or another shade of blue. Due to the design of this pattern the center joining block is on point. Here the fabric used is a very pleasing shade of peach. The finishing edge is a 1/2" red and white applied polkadot fabric.

Entirely hand piece and hand quilted in 1-1/2" grid in the joining blocks, with one side of each triangle quilted, the effect is that of optical illusion ...first I see the Ocean Wave pattern ..then I see the peach joining blocks....to my eyes the effect is visually wonderful.

This quilt is registered with the Illinois Quilt Documentation Project. In perfect condition, but soft in feel from being used, this quilt has been organically washed by Betsey and is ready to be sent for your in home approval....quilts are always sent free of charge...

There are two of these, almost but not quite identical. They share many of the same fabrics...What a happy room these would create!

The Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern can only be pieced by hand. The second most popular quilt pattern during the Depression, it is still much loved and treasured. The amount of work that goes into the composition of this pattern is staggering....the earliest patterns were Mosaics, usually made from silk, many foundation pieced, without the specific color order we see on 20th century quilts and came to us from England. The name and design of this pattern was created in the 1920's.

This quilt was created in the 1950's and used many of today's, in fashion, colors...GREY!!..and more.

Made for a twin bed, this quilt can also be used, because of its size, as a throw for any size bed....or anywhere else you may want a cuddly coverup.

Each side of these (hundreds) of hexagons measure 3/4"..the outside ring of each garden is a solid color, the inside row is a coordinating calico, the center of each is a yellow/gold solid. The order of the print and solid rows is juxtaposed to the normal design and therefore rare and unusual. There is a separate applied 3/8" binding. The outside edge of each row is quilted, the center circle is outline quilted and the Gardens are joined by a white path.

In unused condition, organically hand washed by Betsey, this very happy feeling quilt is ready to be sent for your approval.

During the 1890's there was a craze for the style called "Red Work "...The Victorian era was rich with beautiful embroidery embellishment on silk and woolen quilts. A simpler style was created where the sewers could iron on stencil patterns then execute the stitching...usually a simple embroidery stitch. These quilts were created mainly using cotton fabric and therefore children could join in the style of the era. At that time the quilts were mostly red and white with the embroidery executed in red thread.

This C.1925 ..what I am calling "Blue Work" quilt, is the only one I have ever owned. I am surmising that the sewer was probably older...Maybe a Grandma making this for her grandchild :-)....She was using a style that was meaningful to her and deemed by her family too precious to use.

Created from 42 blocks, each measuring apx. 7-1/2" square, this quilt is a simple blue and white, the most popular color in our country. We have embroidered pictures of children, animals, flowers, days of the week, fairy tales and much more.

The sashing on this quilt, evoking happy feelings, measures 3-1/2" ..there is a double outside border with the blue measuring 3-1/8" and the white measuring 3-1/2". The perfectly executed quilting designs are : 1-1/4" crosshatching in the squares, "X" quilting design in the joining blocks, chain design in the sashing with diagonal quilting 1-1/2" apart on the borders. This quilt is finished with a separate applied white binding.

Appearing to be unused condition and now organically hand washed, this quilt is now ready to be sent for your at home viewing.

This is the largest Yo Yo coverlet I have ever seen! The picture you are looking at is actually the coverlet shown on my king size bed.
Hundreds and hundreds of 2" yo yo's are artistically placed to create a visual impact. There is a lavender "path" joining the 8" square blocks that each contain 16 yo yo's. I have been told that some women really enjoyed making these because you could easily take fabrics with you to work on...also because small pieces could be used in their construction.
There is every color you can imagine used here in the dozens and dozens of different calicoes from the 1920's into the early 1930's. The fabrics appear to be all unused...the coverlet appears the same. After months or years taking to make this captivating piece of art...I guess it was too special to use...now it is all ready to be a showcase on either a queen or king size bed.
Ready to be sent for your "on the bed " approval.

Used here is the shade of red as seen in mid to early 19th century Turkey Red dyed fabric. However, this is a 20th century chemical dyed fabric not a vegetable dyed one.
A very graphic quilt created only in red and white becoming an optical illusion piece of art due to the pattern and the strong contrast with the white and wonderfully strong red. Beautifully machine pieced then hand quilted, this is a quilt to add to your home for its graphics, not its quilting. I feel that two different women created this piece of art...a meticulous piecer and graphic designer and a not so wonderful hand quilter!
Created from 9-1/2" blocks and finished with a 1/4" binding turned over from the back to the front then hand stitched down. This pattern creates for me what I first view as An Irish Chain pattern, then a Rob Peter to Pay Paul pattern and then a Center Medallion pattern....all together creating a wonderfully graphic optical illusion quilt...perfect for a wall calling for a red and white piece of textile art.
In unused condition and now organically hand washed by Betsey. This quilt is ready to be sent to your home for approval.

Quilts come in all sizes and shapes...however, this one was created for a twin or single size bed in all different depression era pastels...greens, blues, yellows, pinks, etc. ...I'll bet for a little girl. Today we also use this size as a throw for a bed or couch... a summer wicker couch throw sounds like a wonderful idea...
Circular patterns are the most difficult to execute. These blocks are circular not square or rectangular! I have over 700 quilts in my shop and I could not find more that five or six with a circular block formation.
Oklahoma really suffered during the depression. This sewer had geometric skills that took her work to a higher level. Probably graphically created from the pieces left over from making clothes. There is a wonderful array of calicoes from that era displayed here... even some conversation prints!
Each circular block measures 15" in diameter....with the center 2-1/2" square and the corner pieces measuring 6-1/4" tip to tip.....The extended Nine Patch is one of the earliest patterns to be printed for widespread use....This is the only one here with a rare circular block formation.
Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your at home approval...In this condition I wonder if this happy little quilt was ever used?

Unused...beautiful and will fit a queen bed...Don't let the description "kit Quilt" alarm you.. all this means is that the manufacturer supplied all the necessary fabric, batting and thread needed to create a beautiful quilt. Sewers and quilters came, as today, with many different skill sets. There are beautifully executed kit quilts and many different levels...the higher levels are the quilts I choose to buy.
The colors used for the flowers and leaves are the array of pastels seen during the depression era...they are happy and as such would cheer up an environment. A summer home...a beach home or just for the making of a happy bedroom.
The binding and scallop design are in mustard, a wonderful contrast to the pastels. Both the applique and quilting are executed using small stitches. We have echo quilting showing off the center medallion and the scalloped inner border..We have flowers and leave quilting ...The entire quilt is covered with a variety of quilting designs. The border is edged with a 3/8" applied binding.
This beautiful quilt was mint..never washed and apparently never used. Now that I have organically hand washed this quilt it is in a category called "unused". Please email or call if you would like me to send this quilt for your in home approval.

Brought out from my collection is this wonderful, original design child's alphabet and number quilt.....I can imagine a very happy child having this quilt hung as art on either their bedroom or play room wall...What a fun and happy way to teach our alphabet and a word that goes with each letter through a wonderfully creative appliqued and embellished picture beginning with that letter.
In addition to a piece of art for a wall, this quilt will fit a twin or double bed....You could make up a different story every night from each letter
An added bonus is this quilt was created using a very sought after color ...orange....The whimsical border is scalloped and bound with the same orange as is the whole cloth backing. We have a triple border of off white, orange and yellow. Each block is set into its own part of a ladder with yellow sashing as the third border and the joining rectangle of the ladders.
This very happy, one of a kind child's quilt appears never to have been used and is now organically washed and ready to be sent for your at home approval. Please ask how we can make this ...or any quilt...ready to hang.

This beautifully executed quilt must have been created by a woman who received an "A" in geometry. A piece of art that holds one's attention as one gazes at the perfect graphics and exquisite quilting. ....and in addition the quilt was created in blue and white.
Both hand and machine pieced then beautifully hand quilted and finished with an applied 1/4 " binding half by machine. The cobalt blue squares that comprise this Steeplechase design measure 1-1/2 " inches. The outside triangles that line both sides of a large border (almost 8-3/4" wide) measure 1-1/4" x 1-1/4 " x 1-7/8" creating a sawtooth edge framing both sides. The entire border is quilted with a gorgeous meandering vine which actually encompasses the entire width of the border. The main body of this "wow" quilt is covered with 1" crosshatch quilting....except that inside each white square there appears to be a quilted four leaf clover.
A treasure to behold that is not only stunning, sophisticated and beautifully executed, but at the same time this quilt radiates a feeling of peace.
In unused condition and now organically hand washed by Betsey. This quilt can be sent to you for at home approval.

As difficult as it is to find a very, very large antique quilt..it is equally difficult to find an exciting twin or single bed size antique quilt in perfect, unused condition...and in blue and white! Blue is the most sought after color in our country.
This wonderful quilt is machine pieced and hand quilted. The white binding is turned over from the back to the front. The entire quilt is quilted in a 7/8" crosshatch grid pattern...The solid medium blue fabric used here makes this quilt easy to complement numerous color schemes.
This design is perfectly executed with a double border framing the entire graphically soothing quilt. Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your at home approval.

History is comprised of real events, however, sometimes the history we are told has been construed to fit the ideas of the time.
This original designed pieced pattern appears to resemble an early American frontier fort. The pieced pattern may be original, but the embroidered vignettes were created c.1925 during the Red Work craze by Ruby McKim. These depict the views of America held by many people at that time...today we know better!.....This one of a kind, beautifully hand pieced, hand quilted, hand embroidered (using black thread) and showing numerous medallion designs, is in unused condition. The fabrics used here are an excellent quality cotton. an off white and a rich medium blue. The quilt is hand bound with a 1/4 inch blue binding.
There are images of the west as was told to Americans at that time....one vignette that is accurate is the one showing a colonial woman at the spinning wheel.
Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready to be sent for your in home approval.
Purchased directly from the family....provenance upon sale of the quilt.

An unusual Log Cabin design. Sounds like an oxymoron to me.... There are many, many different Log Cabin patterns that have been created using every imaginable fabric that can be stitched in strips. Most are variations of commonly known patterns. Here is one that is very unusual....Created all by hand in 7-1/2" blocks..80 of them in total ...and made up from 1" logs using cotton fabrics dating from the 1860's to the 1920's. The 5/8" binding is turned over from the front to the back, a continuation of the 6-5/8" turkey Red border. This binding technique is unusual for New England. The quilt is a summer weight, meaning that there is no batting. The backing is a khaki color dress lining fabric. Could this woman have been a dressmaker and these are left over scraps? If so why the huge range in fabric dates? The center red chimneys are quilted using red thread. Condition of this quilt appears to be unused and would adorn the top of a king size bed or drape over the sides of a queen size bed. Yes, this quilt would also be a wonderful piece of art for your wall and can easily be folded in half or quarters for a smaller space.
Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your at-home approval.

The grandmother’s flower garden quilt design was the second most popular design created during the depression era. One of the reasons for this was because most of it could be made from scrap fabrics. This quilt is artistically arranged and comprised of hundreds of 1" hexagons. This pattern is one of the most time consuming quilt patterns to execute as each hexagon piece has to be sewn together by hand. The master seamstress/quilter would also hand quilt around the inside of each hexagon. Finishing the edge with a thin binding is also a challenge because with most of these quilts, there lacks a straight side. Instead the edge follows the pattern design. An added whimsical feature are the yellow free flowing hexagons, creating a delightful feeling and an unusual rendition.
In perfect condition, organically washed by hand and ready to be sent for your approval.

This very graphic Cotton Amish Bars quilt will perfectly fit a twin or double size bed. Personally - I think it’s a perfect size for a stunningly graphic wall hanging. Completely created from cotton using the same solid color fabrics as used in making their Amish clothing.
This quilt is comprised of 6 colors, all cotton fabrics, including two shades of black. The outer border measures 7” with the outside 5/8”of the border being the binding of the quilt. The sawtooth edging was created from triangles measuring 2-1/8 x 2-1/2 x 3-3/8” with all pieceing, as usual, done by using a treadle machine. The beautiful hand quilting, in a light colored thread, has nice even and small stitches. The bars have cross hatched 1-1/8” diagonal grids. The 4 inner black strips have been quilted in a chain design. The outer 2 bars have a design that reminds me of a barber’s pole. The sawtooth border is outline quilted and the outer border is arc quilted. The backing is a solid black.
A stunning piece that appears to be unused. We are always happy to send on approval.

This very, very cozy quilt is comprised of 13-1/3” blocks with each of the nine squares having sides measuring apx 4-3/8”. These squares are joined with 4-1/2” sashing of a gray cotton flannel. The intersecting blocks joining the squares measures apx 4-1/2” and are a soft medium blue flannel fabric. The nine patch blocks are comprised of both flannel and wool. There is a 3” blue cotton flannel and a gray cotton flannel around two sides of the quilt. The whole cloth backing is gray flannel which has created a warm, cuddly yet very graphic quilt. There is a separate applied 3/8” flannel binding. The entire piece has been quilted in a diagonal quilting pattern. All work has been executed by hand. It appears this quilt has never been used...now ready to keep you warm and cozy.
Always sent for your approval.

A simple Basket pattern has been turned into a beautiful garden of flowers. There are thirty 7-1/2 " pieced basket blocks on point. Each basket is filled with a different hand appliqued flower...30 different flowers appliqued in every wonderful, vibrant color in one's garden. The basket handles, flowers and leaves are all hand embellished with beautiful matching or complementary colors of embroidery thread. Each alternating block on point is a solid pink making the entire quilt just seem happy :-) This quilt measures approximately 72 x 78. The pieces making up the flower blocks are all hand outline quilted. The solid pink blocks are quilted with diagonal crosshatching. The 4 borders surrounding the baskets are quilted in a perpendicular quilting grid. All quilting and embroidery are executed by hand while the blocks are pieced together by machine. The backing of this quilt is a natural color cotton muslin. The binding has been turned over from the front to the back. I believe this quilt is from Pennsylvania, appears never to have been used, and dates from C.1930. Perfect for either a bed or a wall, now organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your viewing.

This amazing Amish Double Nine Patch quilt has been created with wool crepe blocks on point. Wool crepe quilts are some of the earliest Amish pieces. This quilt consists of a typically wide 1-1/2” taupe binding, 11-1/2” outer dark blue border on three sides and the forth side a greenish blue. There is a 3-1/2" inner red rust border joining the blocks, four 3-1/2 x 3” bold green inner corner squares and four 11 x 11-1/2” magenta inner corner squares. The inner blocks are green, rust, blues, browns, grey and all the other colors of the various adult clothing of that era. One thing that is unusual is the variety (or lack of consistency) of colors. I find this interesting. The back of this quilt is a teal whole cloth. The quilting of vines, grapes, wreaths, cross hatching and hearts are all exquisitly executed. The quilted heart design indicates that this was indeed a wedding gift. Many times these wedding gifts have lasted because they were cherished and not often used. This quilt has a few original moth holes that I’d be happy to restore for the purchaser at no extra charge. The quilt will fit a queen size bed or become an amazingly graphic art piece for your wall. Ready to be sent for your viewing and approval.

The term "whole cloth" means repeats of the same fabric sewn together to give the illusion of one large piece of fabric. Usually when you see such a happening the quilter wanted to show off her quilting ability. With the solid fabrics this quilt is perfect for a room with many different complicated fabrics. This turquoise green color typifies one of the 1920’s palates. A wonderful attribute of this quilt is that it is turquoise green on one side and yellow on the other, creating a completely reversible quilt... therefore actually two quilts in one. A sociological clue to this quilt is that it had to be made from purchased fabric - so perhaps from a family with discretionary income. The beauty of this quilt is, as mentioned, the graphic quilting. It includes a chain stitched design outer border, cross hatching 3/4” apart and a center medallion wreath. The edging is pillow cased. I’m conjecturing when I say this was created by a women who likes to quilt rather than piece. In perfect unused condition. Organically hand washed and ready for your home.

The true colors seem impossible for me to capture...these are the best we seem to take.
This quintessential Lancaster Amish Bars quilt is comprised of a rich deep coffee, a rich red/burgundy and a deep medium blue. The four border blocks are a signature of the Lancaster Amish quilts. Amish woman in the early part of the 20th century and before used wool as their first choice in fabrics. The fabrics used here are fine wool challis. The exception in fabric type is the cotton whole-cloth backing in a tiny muted check. Amish woman were allowed to use printed, plaid or check fabric for the backings of their quilts. Not seen is not being pretentious.
The Bars on this quilt measure 6" in width with an 11-1/2" outer border and a 2-3/4" inner border which circumvents the inner Bars. Lancaster Amish quilt bindings are typically wide and here measure 1-1/8" in width.
The outer border has an unusual criss crossing wreath pattern and the blue that encircles the bars has a chevron and windmill quilting pattern. Diagonal cross hatching is the pattern chosen for the Bars in a 7/8" grid. Quilting executed in a basket pattern is seen in the four corner blocks.
Please call for more information....
I am happy to send this exquisite quilt for you approval.

This is a quintessential Lancaster County Amish Quilt. When you ask any lover of Amish quilts what is the quilt they must own, most will say A Diamond in a Square. This early rendition has been created from wool crepe and always from their specific clothing colors. Amish quilts are machine pieced and then exquisitely hand quilted. This piece is no exception. The backing is a late 19th century stripe. It’s acceptable for a stripe to be on the back of the quilt but never on the front as that would look pretentious and not a fabric they would wear. The outside binding is the typical 1” width, the next border is 11-1/2” and quilted with wreaths and stars. The inner border is 4-3/4” in width. The outer block is rich purplish blue, followed by rose, magenta and slate blue. The inner corner triangles are quilted with vines of grapes and tulips. The inner most border is quilted in a modified herringbone and pinwheel. The center diamond in a square has an 7 pointed star, triple line quilted and surrounded by a beautifully quilted wreath. Each corner has a quilted design 6 pointed star. This sophisticated and naturally simple Amish quilt is a major piece of art for your wall or will fit a queen size bed. Ready to send on approval. Please remember that colors aren’t exact when seen on your computer.

Because of the large dimensions and the fact that this quilt can be used in either direction, it will fit a single, double or queen size bed. Completely appliquéd and quilted by hand with a pillowcase, slightly scalloped edging, also finished by hand. An exquisite center medallion has been executed on this quilt. To obtain a kit quilt, someone would send away to one of the cotton batting manufacturers and purchase a pre-stamped top, a backing and all the pieces to execute a beautiful quilt. Usually but not always, these kits were appliqué kit quilts. I’m not sure if this quilt was never used, but it was certainly hardly used. When one looks closely, one can still see the blue dots to follow for quilting. There is an alluring array of quilting patterns seen on this piece. Some include wreaths, other wreaths circling the quilt and quilting that mirrors the bows. Nicely executed, and as a crowning touch, todays colors are seen here. Coming from New England, professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready for a new home.

We are aware that color combinations from the Amish quilts are unique to the Amish since they’re from the limited scope of the colors of their clothing. Comprised of both wool and cotton, this 9 Patch Quilt design is taken to another level due to the 4 corner blocks on the outer and inner borders...only found on Lancaster Amish quilts.. The typical 1” wide binding is an olive green wool which is also used in the creation of the 9 patch blocks. The outer border measures 10-1/2” in width and has a very Lancaster County floral wreath design quilted in all the blue sections. The corner blocks are quilted in a bouquet design held with ribbon. The next border measures 4” in width and quilted the same the way. Each of the 4 corner squares in the inner border are quilted with the same floral design. The main body of the 9 patch has been quilted in a 1-3/8” cross hatch pattern. All piecing has been done by machine and the entire quilt is hand quilted with small even stitches. The backing is a solid pumpkin colored cotton....the Amish could use fabrics different from their clothing for the backs of their quilts. The rust and lavender fabrics are cotton and all the green fabric is wool. Quilts are always sent on approval..

I found a very creative and well executed 20th century rendition of a 19th century tulip appliqué quilt. This coverlet had been painstakingly created with cut cotton chenille stitching being completely hand done. Original, unusual and beautifully executed. This piece of art is a happy light weight cotton bed cover.
Measuring 75 x 92”, this piece will nicely cover any size bed from a twin to a king as it can be placed in either direction. The creator had edged this coverlet with a 3” pink border surrounding the off white main fabric. The colors used in this folk art piece are typical for the 1920s and 1930s. Organically hand washed and ready for your home.

A very old Amish quilt or a piece of Modern Art ?

This Lancaster County Amish Trip Around the World is both brilliant and dynamic. The selection of colors seem to draw one's sight towards the center of the textile. A full array of colors used in children's clothing is used here along with a few of the adult clothing colors. Created from wool crepe and cottons, it appears that this quilt has never been used. The squares measure 3-1/2”, the outside border measures 16” in width (including a 2” binding). The border is quilted in a design of a bouquet of flowers held together by ribbon. A most unusual quilting pattern. The piecing is done with a treadle machine while quilting is executed by hand in small and even stitches. This combination of quilting methods is typical of the Amish. Cross hatching has been created in a 1" diagonal grid resulting in an “x” quilted through each square. The four corner squares measure 14-1/2” and visually let us know that this quilt was definitely created in Lancaster County. Ready for viewing on approval in your home. This quilt will make an amazing statement on your wall or used as bedding.

Completely unusual is the way I would describe this wedding Ring quilt.....I have never seen this quilt pattern comprised using a combination of these fabrics. The 4 joining squares are 2” and created from a check pattern of off white with two shades of blue. The pieces in the ring are 2" by 1" at the top and 3/4” at the bottom. This entire quilt is hand pieced and extensively hand quilted. All parts of the rings are outline quilted. The binding is applied by hand and finished in the same manner. The center of each ring is quilted in a "baseball" pattern....once again something I have never seen on a quilt. This quilting design along with the blue plaid joining blocks and the choice of other fabrics lead me to believe that a Mother created this quilt for her son as a wedding present.

Double wedding rings are traditionally comprised of calicos. This quilt is pieced using checks, stripes and a few solid fabrics. A one of a kind Double Wedding Ring quilt in an era where most depression era quilters made this pattern. Lovingly created by a woman who had originality and did not follow the pack. Organically hand washed and ready to be sent for your approval.

Happy and perky would be the way I describe this center medallion appliqué quilt. I believe this is a kit quilt, however, I’ve been unable to locate the company that distributed it. This quilt has been appliquéd using some of the tiniest stitches I have ever seen. The light and dark purple grapes have been stuffed. All applique work including the grapes, leaves and vines are outline quilted. The beautifully quilted center medallion shows a display of clusters of quilted grapes and leaves. There are only 4 solid colored fabrics used in the creation of this quilt, making it an easy addition to any home using these colors. The appliqued vines range from 1/8" to 1/4” in diameter while the grapes are 3/4” in diameter. Diagonal quilting radiates out from the center in 1-1/8” grids. The direction of the grid quilting draws one's eye into the center and the beautiful medallion. A quilt fit for a queen size bed with 6-1/2” overhang on each side. A stunning addition for a summer home or any environment that is bright and cheery. In perfect and what appears to be unused condition, this quilt has been organically washed and is ready to be sent for your viewing and approval.

This Postage Stamp Trip Around the World is comprised of over 4200 1” squares and is absolutely mind boggling for the amount of precise and graphically perfect piecing in this quilt. :-) There are over 40 different fabrics, solids and calicos, all pieced and quilted meticulously by hand. The border is wonderfully finished with prairie points and pillowcase edged. The quilting is wonderfully executed. Because of the 80" size this amazing quilt will fit a queen size bed or completely cover the top of a king size bed. As you can see, this quilt is also a major piece of art for a wall in your home. Where there is not an actual top or bottom, you can hang it either way. The direction it’s shown here, vertically, adds height to the room. If you want to add width to a room, you’d hang it the other way. In perfect, unused condition. Organically washed by Betsey and ready for your viewing. I’m happy to send it on approval.

I will classify this original folk art Crazy Quilt as “off the charts”! It’s spectacular! This quilt is truly a piece of art. Comprised of 12 20” square blocks, using fabrics that are mostly 1890’s wool and wool challis. The backing is 1880’s - 90’s flannel thus creating not only a warm, but a very cozy quilt. Much of the embellishment on this quilt is three dimensional. There are a lot of unanswered questions on this piece. I have a feeling it was made by Grandma, whose initials may have been V.B.M. Many of the blocks are initialed. Does this mean that many people made a block or were the blocks made in their honor? There is a similar style so I believe it was made by one person, however that is up for discussion. One block has 5 sets of initials all ending in M. Could this be Gandma's children or grandchildren? This major piece of textile folk art can be hung in either direction. If you want to rotate it, you’ll see a totally different piece of art work. This is such a happy quilt. I think the creator must have adored her family. Ready to be sent for your approval at home.

This whole cloth completely reversible quilt is mint green on one side and a warm yellow on the other. The quilt has been beautifully quilted using a darker green thread. Only a quilter with perfectly executed stitches would show off her work in such a prominent way. Quilting stitches and designs show beautiful wreaths, feathers and flowers which have been quilted throughout. All areas that are not design quilted are filled completely in with cross hatching. The entire quilt has been beautifully executed. Because of the solid fabrics this quilt will easily work with your decor in either of these color families. Will fit almost any size bed. Perfect unused condition, organically hand washed and ready for your home.

This precious little doll quilt is in complete original condition. Lovingly pieced and quilted by hand and finished with a pillowcase edge executed in teeny tiny stitches. The 1” squares create the trip around the world using a variety of 1920's-30's calicoes. This diminutive quilt appears to never have been used and now organically hand washed and ready for your approval.

A delightfully happy Sun Bonnet Sue Quilt created with fabrics from the 1920’s and 30’s. On this Sunbonnet Sue design some of the Sue’s actually look like they’re walking and dancing. The creator must have been a happy person. Originally this quilt would have been made for a double bed with a large overhang and pillow tuck. Today, it will fit a queen size bed with a 10” overhand and pillow tuck....or a twin or double sized bed. The outer white border measures apx 7-1/2 inches with an unusual Gothic quilting design The innermost 3-1/2 inch pink border is quilted using a chain design.Each little girl is outline quilted. The 1/4 inch binding is applied by machine and closed by hand. The stitches are nice and even. Unused condition..... Organically hand washed and ready for approval in your home.

Happy, happy, happy :-). This is the best way I can describe this quilt top. As a result of the foundation pieceing, this quilt top doesn’t need to be quilted, only tied. The basic block is a 7” crazy quilt diamond. Then 11 plus diamonds are put together to create a strip 75” long. The next step was 14 of these strips sewn together to created this top. The foundation piecing was done by hand. The blocks and strips were then sewn by machine giving you a sturdy piece to work with. No matter what your depression era color scheme is, those colors are going to be on this quilt top. All of the fabrics on this quilt top are unused. It appears that these were scraps left over from whatever this seamstress was making. The two end rows are solid pieces of fabric instead of being pieced in a crazy quilt manner. This creates two borders for the quilt top. This top can be used in any direction. The photo shows the direction that looks (to my eye) the best when hanging. In unused ...unwashed condition...to be sent for your approval..

Happy would be one of the best words to describe this School House Summer Coverlet. Created with a very vibrant red, blue and yellow house crowned with a black roof and red chimney. The schoolhouse blocks are pieced by machine and then appliquéd on to the ecru block by machine with a very tiny outline appliqué. The joining seam of each block is covered with a 1/2” fabric strip matching the windows in the schoolhouse. The entire piece has a 1/4” binding all around. This graphically wonderful coverlet can be used as either art for your wall or as a coverlet for your bed. Hand washed by Betsey and ready to be shipped on approval...

Turquoise is one of today’s designer colors. A simple and graphic piece of art with a solid color tourquoise will complement any decor. Bright and happy, this color was popular in the 1920’s, 1950’s and now again. This 4 inch 9 patch is comprised of 1-1/4” squares. Each turquoise and white block is joined by a solid white block of the same size. The border consists of an inner border of 1-1/2” in turquoise and an outer border of 2" in white. The outside edge of the border is 3/8 inch turquoise binding. The quilt is completely made up of only two fabrics. It is hand pieced and hand quilted, and the binding is hand applied. There are 3 different patterns of quilting on this piece. The outside border is cross-hatched, the 9 patch is a diagonal double line quilting and the white blocks are quilted with a two crossing ellipses. In pristine unused condition. This is an exact replica of an adult's quilt. A New England quilt organically hand washed by Betsey and ready for its new home.

This sweet little crib quilt has been lovingly used but is in remarkably wonderful condition. The creator of this little treasure put so much love into the creation of this little piece of art. The plates measure 5” from tip to tip. The little Dresden spokes measure 1-7/8“ top to bottom with 1” center circles. It is nicely quilted and would make a wonderful piece of art in a child’s nursery or in other rooms with pastel colors. Hand quilted and hand appliquéd with a binding that is put on by machine and then finished by hand. There is a little wear on the binding, but it is hardly noticeable. Hand washed organically by Betsey and ready to be sent on approval.

This one of a kind Red Work Child’s Quilt appears to have taken 6 years to complete as it is dated 1904-1910. This special political, folksy Red Work quilt top has been created from 30 6-1/2” blocks joined together with a 3-1/2” red sashing. There’s an American flag flying over embroidered and dated initials, embroidery representing fireworks, probably representing the 4th of July celebration. This piece is filled with Victorian symbolism and items important to a little girl's life. Antique quilt tops are never washed until they are quilted, so this is in original, as found condition. Discovered in Maine. All ready for you to quilt or collect as is.

This very sweet quilt has been lovingly used over the past 90 years and is now now soft and cuddly. There are dozens of different fabrics pieced here, creating a quilt perfect for a fabric "junkie". The hexagons are all outline quilted and the center of each hexagon has a quilted circle. The hexagons are 2” side to side, all hand quilted and hand pieced. Two sides have apx 3” lavender calico borders while the other two sides have apx 4” calico borders. The binding measures 3/8”. Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready for your home.

This c.1950 Hawaiian quilt is absolutely spectacular. The appliqué and reverse appliqué are executed with almost invisible stitching. I have found quilts like this with curved edges in books, but this design is rare and unusual. Hawaiian quilts are always quilted with echo quilting, just as is executed on this beautiful piece. This size quilt will also fit perfectly on a queen size bed. Covering a king size bed with 7 inches on three sides would be a perfect venue for this piece of art. The blue border measures apx 5 inches all the way around. On this area embellishments have been added. It’s almost impossible to find a seam on this quilt, but there must be one somewhere due to the fact this fabric would have never come in this width. Fabric was only 36 inches wide back in the 50’s. The fabric must have been joined prior to cutting out the Hawaiian pattern. Vibrant and dynamic, this would be a wonderful piece of art on a wall as well as a stunning quilt on your bed.

Three blocks of different designs are combined to create what I believe is an original quilt pattern. One block is a quarter of the Blazing Star pattern block. One block is a 12 block formation, while the third block is placed around the outside of the pieced pattern. This is a rectangular block that is a combination of the other two blocks. The wide border is edged with a delicate scallop and finished with a 1/4 inch hand binding. The quilting design and the quilting are small and perfectly executed. This is an amazingly beautiful quilt that had never been used or washed. The delicious strawberry color is a focal point of today's color schemes. Now professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready for its new home, it will fit any size bed. Must be seen to fully grasp the beauty and graphics of this quilt.

This Strip Pieced Cotton Crazy Quilt was executed in a formation of fifty six 9-inch blocks, pieced by hand and tied. The quilt was tied to secure the thick cotton batting inside, as this was made for warmth. Very happy daisy floral whole cloth backing in blue, white, red and pink. The quilt is reversible because of the whole cloth backing. Hand stitched 1-1/4 inch turned over binding from back to front. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to use.

This delightfully happy quilt is comprised of 7-1/4 inch outline quilted pieced cactus basket blocks with solid white blocks all on point. The artist who chose these colors loved happy spring and summertime colors. The cactus basket blocks, because they are created on the diagonal, bring the artistic view of this quilt to another level. The outside edge has a 3 inch border with a 3/8” binding. The borders have chain quilting around the entire outside edge. Each border is slightly different from the other. The diamonds have 2-3/8 inch sides, the baskets are completely outline quilted and the white blocks have a quilted leaf design. One can see the beautiful even quilting stitches when turned over. In unused condition. Hand washed by Betsey and ready for a new home.

The addition of bright and lively colors is not common in the world of Victorian crazy quilts. There are 56 blocks with apx 7 1/2” sides. The fabrics used are cotton velvets, cotton corduroys and a very few pieces of silk velvet dispersed throughout the quilt. The mustard gold backing was added later and turned over as a binding. The top stitching embellishment has been executed with various colors of cotton floss. The stitching is simple but adds a graphic touch to this unused quilt. This piece can either be used or hung on the wall as vibrant art.

In excellent condition, this bright and cheerful quilt has been skillfully hand pieced using both a solid medium pink and white cotton. Each block measures 7-1/2 inches square. The border is a variation of the Ice Cream Cone with alternative pink and white pieces. This border is 5-3/4 inches wide, which includes a 3/8 inch separately applied pink binding. The backing is solid white cotton. Completely hand quilted with outline quilting. The white areas are hand quilted with echo heart/floral motifs. The simple color scheme insures that this piece will fit easily into many decors. Due to its size, this quilt could be used on a single, double, and if turned sideways a queen size bed with a footboard. Lovingly used, this quilt is now soft and supple. Hand washed by Betsy and ready for your home.

This lovely, cotton quilt is in the popular Double Wedding Ring pattern. Its extra appeal lies in the creator’s choice of solid pastels, reminiscent of rainbow sherbet, for her color palette. It starts with a lovely peach ground with rings consisting of soft blues, yellow, greens, pinks and pale lavender. The squares joining the rings are in the soft raspberry and watermelon green found in the rings.

Hand pieced and hand quilted with echo, outline and cross hatch stitches this beauty also boasts hand stitched flowers with eight petals in each of the large peach areas inside the rings. The backing is white and the skillfully applied ¼ inch watermelon green binding follows the scalloped edge of the quilt.

A lovely creation that is classic in design and refreshing in fabric selection and arrangement. This quilt was used but lovingly cared for and is in excellent, soft condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready for your home.

The stencils for these birds were created by a women whose name I can’t remember. Do you know? If you know her name please email me. I have many embroidery books, and I know I have hers, but it eludes me at the moment. The embroidered blocks measure 8 inches square and are all on point. The joining blocks are a raspberry pink. There are three connected 4-1/2 inch borders all around the outside of the quilt. First raspberry pink, then white, then raspberry pink again, ending with a 3/8 inch white applied binding. All blocks and strips are pieced by machine. The hand quilting is beautifully done. Nice, neat and straight quilting with wreath variations. The cross-hatching on the border is 2 inches apart. The quilt appears to be unused. This 82 x 82 inch quilt will fit a twin, double or queen size bed. Hand washed by Betsey and ready for its new home.

This is an unknown pattern comprised of a combination of at least three or four known patterns. In today’s world, the woman who created this quilt would probably be an engineer. A mathematical and engineering feat, this optical illusion quilt, because of the fabrics, has resulted in a very happy and positive piece of art. Pieced by machine and quilted by hand, the fabrics date from the 1920s to 1950. Each and every triangle is outline quilted by hand and some are echo quilted, also by hand. There is an 8-1/2 inch raspberry pink border with a 4 inch wide rope design quilted all around the edge. The binding measures 3/8 inch and is finished by machine. The corners of this quilt are curved, creating a wonderful effect when on a bed. This graphic quilt would also be great on a wall.

It has today’s colors, raspberry and turquoise. One pattern is a 4 patch broken dishes, one is the LeMoyne or Ohio Star, a third pattern is a variation of Jacob’s Ladder, while the forth pattern is the Ocean Wave. The backing is a whole cloth raspberry pink, enabling this quilt to become completely reversible. What a mathematical masterpiece! This quilt appears to be in perfect, unused condition, is professionally washed by Betsey and is ready for a new home.

In perfect unused condition. The plates measure 11-3/4 inches tip to tip. The plate is made up of 4 inch long segments with a 3-1/2 inch diameter peach circular center. This summer coverlet will completely cover the top of a king size bed with a little over 5 inches on each side. There is no top or bottom to this piece so it will fit a queen or double bed depending which way you turn the quilt. There is a 1/4 inch hand applied scalloped binding. All work is executed by hand with minuscule stitches. Believed to be from west central Maine.

This very happy little youth size cotton crazy quilt has been created by using blocks and sashing. Approx 3-3/4" blocks with 1" sashing. On this quilt you have one of the most amazing arrays of 1920s fabrics. The backing and the binding are very unusual black, white, peach, and pale green print. The sashing where it joins each block has been tied. There is cotton batting inside. This quilt was originally made for a twin bed. Turned sideways it would cover and go over the edge of a queen bed. The best way I can describe this quilt is "very happy". It is completely pieced by hand. The applied binding is also by hand. What a happy way to study the 1920s fabrics. Complete original condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Very typical of Amish quilts, the piece has been machine pieced and quilted by hand. These are mostly the colors of children's clothing. Each piece is outline quilted. The 4-1/2 inch border has a binding put on by machine and finished by hand. The remaining 4 inches are covered with what appears to be ocean wave quilting. The backing of the quilt is lilac, the color of little girls' clothing. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Made for a double bed, but since there is no top or bottom, it could be used on a queen bed. The pinwheel blocks measure apx 18 x 18 inches with triple sashing joining the blocks. Each strip of sashing is apx 1-1/3 inches wide. Each piece in the pinwheel is outline quilted. The center of the pinwheel is 3-3/4 inches diameter. The sashings are joined by a nine patch block at the corner of each square. The white blocks have a diamond in a square quilting. The white strip of sashing along all the blocks is cross hatched. The backing is in the original shade of pink while the front pink is faded. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

This exquisitely designed quilt is all hand pieced, hand appliquéd and hand quilted. The creator has borrowed concepts from two different social backgrounds to create her piece of art. The 4 block formation was a design from the 2nd quarter of the middle part of the 19th century. The appliquéd motif is reminiscent of a Hawaiian design and may actually be a copy of such. This is beautifully appliquéd, reverse appliquéd and quilted with minuscule stitches. There are stars quilted in the raspberry pink center and around the center of the Hawaiian block. The 24 inch square blocks have an apx 2-1/2 inches of sashing around the blocks creating a visual of 4 separate blocks. The white areas around the appliqué have cross hatched stitching and the each appliqué piece has been outline quilted.

On opposite sides of the quilt the border white is 7-1/4 inches. Nine inch white borders make up the two opposing sides. The front is turned over to the back and stitched by hand for a finished binding. Turned over bindings were often used in Pennsylvania. The backing is a heavy duty cotton almost giving the appearance of linen. In apparently unused condition and now hand washed by Betsey, she is ready for a new home.

Yo-yo’s are used in this 9 patch formation of apx 5 x 5 inches, surrounded by 1 3/4 inches of mustard yellow Yo-yo paths around each block. Because it is sewn by machine onto a muslin backing, this is a quilt that is easy to use. On one end there is a 7/8 inch machine binding in the same fabric and color as the Yo-yo’s that join the blocks. Hung on a wall, this quilt would make a fabulous piece of art.

This is a beautiful Amish rendition of the evening star pattern. It's in mint condition. Pieced by machine and exquisitely hand quilted, this piece has a 3/4 inch appliqued binding finished by hand. We know this was a wedding present by the double lined quilted hearts throughout the 8 inch purple border. the thinner inside warm beige border is 2 inches wide and is quilted with an intriguing geometric pattern. The star blocks are 8-1/2 inches on point. The solid purple interior design is 48-1/2 x 61-1/2. The blocks in the nine patch center are 9 inch square. The turquoise pieces are 1 inch. the beige points are 7/8 inch wide. Light green backing. Absolutely stunning. When I look at this quilt from afar it looks two dimensional.

This exquisite Mennonite quilt is called "Joseph's Coat". The 1/3 inch turned over binding is finished by hand. The strips are machine pieced. The quilting is entirely by hand. There are at least four different quilting patterns on the bars, and the same pattern goes from top to bottom. The border diagonal bars are outline quilted. The close-up photo on my web page will give you an excellent image of the quilting detail. At one time when the quilt was folded inside out, some water hit the back of the quilt and there is now a stain on the back which can't be seen from the front. There is one dime sized stain on the front. It is in perfect condition otherwise.

This funky Bricks quilt has been machine pieced and hand quilted. Created around 1930, I think the soft subdued colors feel very comforting. Because it is 65 x 82 inches, the quilt was made for a single bed. When turned the long way it would cover a queen size bed covering 10 inches on each side. Because of the solid color fabrics it is easy to match with existing fabric choices. I like this quilt sideways, but it was too long to photograph. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

Antique quilts that show a predominately black fabric are difficult to find. Here we have a Mohawk Trail's quilt that was created in a way that shows not only graphics but movement. This is one quilt that can be turned in any direction and have the exact pattern. Black and white are the main colors..however, there are wonderful calicoes containing greens, blues, purples, pinks, red, yellow and orange colors. There are half moon borders on two ends with a blue, red and white plaid binding. All work is executed by hand. Outline quilting and echo quilting is executed throughout. The blocks are 5-1/2" ..the little pieces are 1-1/2 x apx. 3/4 ".
Created for a double bed..but, then never or hardly used. Today we use so many quilts as art for our walls or this quilt could be a perfect throw for your queen or king size bed or couch.
This quilt has been organically washed and is ready to be sent for your approval.

The logs in this quilt pattern are all foundation pieced by machine onto a wonderful array of commercial emblem printed feed sacks. Many of the designs can be clearly seen. This quilt has been created in patriotic colors. And because of the machine piecing you may add batting, a backing, and reverse tie. Add your binding and you will have a beautiful quilt.

The person who created this quilt was not only wonderful with piecing, but was also an exquisite quilter. The quilt was created with 12 inch blocks alternating with one in solid white, then a block in a pieced coral/raspberry Rob Peter to Pay Paul. The way the blocks have been placed together resulted in a third pattern; Steeplechase. We now have three patterns comprised on one quilt. The white blocks are beautifully quilted with a wreath. The center of the wreath is quilted in a pinwheel design.

After the blocks had all been pieced together, the quilter finished the quilt using diagonal and straight line quilting throughout. The 8-1/2 inch border is completely covered with rope design quilting. This quilt is edged with a scalloped border following the outline of the rope design. In addition it is fun to see the very slight pencil lines drawn for the quilting design. The edge is finished with a machine stitched pillowcase. I’m not sure why a woman with this ability would use a sewing machine. Perhaps she was quietly boasting to her friends that she owned a treadle sewing machine?

Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready for its new home, where it will fit any bed from single to queen.

This graphically wonderful quilt is a combination of three patterns creating a totally unusual piece of textile art. Exquisitely designed and pieced then beautifully hand quilted with small perfect stitches. This Pennsylvania quilt is in pristine unused condition. The raspberry solid pink fabrics, which I can best describe as "yummy".. .not very technical term... are used for the squares and triangles. The squares measure 2-1/2" x 2-1/2". The triangles measure 2-1/4 " x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2". By placing these patterns in a certain configuration, the creation is an optical illusion art piece. This is a totally rare and as far as I know, an original quilt pattern. This quilt has a 5-1/2 inch solid white border. The white backing is used to form a turned over binding then closed by hand. The design part of the body of the quilt is cross-hatched throughout while the snowballs are quilted in a Maltese-cross format. The border appears to be an original free flowing flower and vine design. The quilting stitches are small and even. As this quilt measures 76 x 80, it can be used for a single, double or queen size bed. Organically hand washed by Betsey and ready for your approval either as art for your wall or am amazing quilt for your bed.

A wonderful 20th century Tumbling Blocks quilt! In soft, cuddly cotton in all solid hues. True indigo blue in a beautiful shade pairs very well with soft yellow and light blue gray in this well made quilt. Entirely hand pieced and hand quilted using outline stitching throughout. Diamonds measure 2 ⅜ x 3 inches.

The backing is off white muslin and the applied binding is slightly uneven in width - varying from 3/8 to 5/8 of an inch - in the same indigo cotton used for the interior with small sections of the blue gray cotton at each corner. This is a cozy quilt that was used and lovingly cared for. A perfect quilt to cuddle up in it would also work very well as an accent piece, or better yet as stunning textile graphic art for your wall.

We don't often find Tumbling Blocks quilts with such an appealing soft palette in all solid hues, especially with this beautiful indigo blue. Professionally hand washed by Betsey it can be sent to you on approval for private viewing.

A fabulous quilt in wonderful condition...with a crisp two color palette. Very skillfully pieced, then finely hand quilted with precise cross hatch stitching in the squares on point, double chains in the triple borders, and sunflowers with diagonal cross hatch centers in the joining blocks - all in small, even stitches. The solid pink cotton squares are 2 inches per side, with 11 inch white cotton joining blocks. The triple border consists of approximately 2 inch wide strips of alternating solid pink and white cotton. The extra design element of the 9 patch corner blocks makes this vintage quilt extra special.

The applied ⅜ inch binding is the same solid pink cotton used in the quilt's top, and the backing is solid white cotton. This quilt was used but lovingly cared for and is in excellent condition. Please ask Betsey for more details and to have this quilt sent to you on approval for private viewing.

A wonderful, large Depression era applique quilt in a lovely palette! Each 13½ inch square block contains two solid pink blossoms 5 inches in diameter, and 2 pink buds with solid green stems and leaves. Alternating 1½ inch squares of white and solid pink form a fabulous sashing and border with solid green squares at the intersections. The middle white border is a generous 7 inches wide, with the solid pink and white sawtooth outer border measuring 1¼ inches wide.

Precise applique stitches are tiny and even as is the skillful and meticulous hand quilting. Quilting stitches are executed in a ¾ inch diagonal cross hatch in the white ground and border with outline used in the sashing and sawtooth border. There are a few, very faint pencil lines used for marking the quilting pattern in places. The backing is white and the applied ⅜ inch binding is in the same solid green cotton used for the leaves and stems.

A crisp, clean, beautiful quilt that appears unused. In perfect condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey. Ready to send to you on approval for private viewing.

Such a fun and graphic wool quilt in a variation of the Hole in the Barn Door, or House Top, pattern. A lovely combination of both wool and cotton fabrics in bold and graphic patterns and colors. Blocks measure 8 1/2 inches square and are pieced both by hand and treadle machine. With such a variety of color in the octagon shapes the maker chose charcoal gray and black wools for each center hole and all four corners of each block. The color just leaps off the resulting black/charcoal gray ground for a stunning effect.

Entirely hand quilted with black thread in outline stitches throughout and a large 'X' stitched in each 'hole'. Backing fabric is a lovely rose/mauve cotton flannel - see detail image - with an applied 3/8 inch binding in the same fabric. This quilt is in unused condition with a few original, very small moth holes attesting to it being made mostly from wool. We have not touched them as they do not detract from the beauty of the quilt.

A wonderful piece of graphic art for either warmth and beauty on your bed, or for use as a stunning focal point in any room. Please ask us to see this quilt on approval in the privacy of your home.

A wonderful Depression era textile exhibiting multiple patterns resulting in a unique and beautiful quilt. The many faceted Carpenter's Wheel holds center court with its wide variety of c.1920's calicos. Each block measures13 ¾ inches square and contains diamonds with 2 inch sides. Surrounding the 12 beautiful Carpenter's Wheels is a 7 ½ inch wide triple sashing and border in soft mustard yellow and white. Nine Patch blocks in the same hues are at the intersections of the sashing and each of the triple border's corners. Lovely.

Hand pieced blocks with treadle machined stitched sashing and borders, this quilt is also very nicely hand quilted in outline, echo outline and diagonal cross hatch stitching. The backing is white as is the applied 3/8 inch binding.

This quilt was used but lovingly cared for and is in excellent soft condition. There are faint pencil lines still visible from the quilting pattern. Professionally hand washed by Betsey it can be shipped to you on approval for private viewing.

A wonderful mid 20th century Amish cotton crib quilt in excellent condition. This lovely and very happy quilt is treadle machine pieced and hand quilted. Solid yellow and white nine patch blocks measure 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" and are set on point with joining blocks in solid, soft medium green. Double borders in 3" green and 2" yellow make a beautiful frame for the inner design.

Hand quilting consists of cross hatch for the 9 patch blocks, Fleur de Lis and circle-in-diamond patterns for the green triangles, diamond chain in the yellow border, with double cables quilted in the outer green border. There are some faint pencil lines used for the hand quilting still visible. The applied solid yellow binding is 1/2" wide and uses the same yellow cotton as the interior. The backing is white.

A sweet and lovely crib quilt in a happy palette of solid hues and in excellent condition. Perfect for that new baby's room in either crib or hung as graphic art on the wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to ship to you on approval for private viewing in your home.

There are traits that distinguish African American quilting in the first half of the 20th century from any other North American quilting style. The use of vertical piecing, enlarged, very graphic piecing, and asymmetry hark back to African cultures and textile style. This wonderful Log Cabin is comprised of a variety of both large and medium scale patterns in a great many colors in cotton, seersucker, velvet and rayon.

The cotton backing is comprised of multiple fabrics pieced together both by hand and machine; two shades of blue with white stripes, a blue and white large scale floral, and a wonderful cotton in lime green and pink depicting a tropical scene at the beach. The backing is turned to the front and is hand stitched down with white string to form the binding. Hand quilted with loosely parallel lines using thin white string.

Purchased out of the maker's home this quilt is on consignment, with provenance to go to the buyer upon sale. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to sent to you on approval for private viewing in your home.

This classic and timeless basket pattern quilt is executed in a two color combination of solid ocean blue and white muslin. Blocks measure 10 1/2 x 11 and are set on point. Inside the wide 7" white border are triangular solid blue joining blocks adding a border element which highlights the gorgeous shade of ocean blue.

Nicely executed hand quilting on this quilt includes outline, echo outline, echo zigzag and cross hatch stitching in the blocks and triangles, with a five cable rope stitched in the generous outer border. Betsey gave this crisp quilt its first bath and some faint pencil lines used for the quilting pattern remain. Bleached muslin is used for front and back, with a 1/4" applied binding in the same ocean blue cotton as the front.

A wonderful baskets quilt in excellent, crisp condition it would be spectacular on a bed or as art on your wall. You may ask to see this happy quilt on approval for private viewing in your home.

This marvelous pair of lavender basket quilts is guaranteed to make you smile. What a wonderful set for your twin beds and in a great palette. The baskets are comprised of 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch hand pieced triangles alternating from solid lavender to a lovely lavender, yellow, and teal calico, with a hand appliqued lavender handle.

The 11 ¾ blocks have been set on point, and the double border echoes the alternating fabric arrangement of the baskets. The backing is white cotton, and the binding has been formed by turning the lavender border from front to back. These two quilts have been created with extra length to accommodate a pillow tuck, and are in excellent condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

This graphically appealing African American quilt is comprised of solids, prints, stripes and plaids in various shapes, sizes and colors. There are traits that distinguish African American quilting in the first half of the 20th century from any other North American quilting style and this quilt is a classic example. The use of vertical piecing, enlarged, very graphic designs, and asymmetry hark back to African cultures and textile style. This wonderful patchwork is comprised of a variety of feedsacks and other cottons from the 1930’s in a great many colors, however, it strikes a patriotic theme with its emphasis on blue, white and red.

The backing is comprised of unbleached feedsack fabric that shows the feed manufacturer’s screen printed name and various plant locations in pale blue. The backing is turned to the front along most of the quilt’s edge and is hand stitched down to form a binding ranging in width from 3 3/4” to 1/4”. A portion of the quilt’s edge has the front turning to the back to form a binding ranging from 1/4” to 1” wide on the back side. Hand quilted with loosely parallel lines using white string.

From an African American family in Texas, this quilt is a wonderful find in excellent condition. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to send to you on approval for viewing in the privacy of your home. This quilt already has sleeves sewn on the back in case you would like to hang it as art on a wall.

Such a gorgeous and pristine early 20th century kit quilt in off-white with two shades of solid lavender and a solid minty green. Four central water lilies with buds, branches and leaves are surrounded by a deep lavender sashing 2 1/4 inches wide. Additional water lilies, each with a pair of leaves, float outside the sashing with an additional bloom in each corner. The outside edge is beautifully scalloped with a 1/4 inch lavender applied binding following the scallops. Crisp, clean and beautifully executed.

Fine hand quilting includes 1 inch diagonal cross hatch in the off-white background interspersed with lovely stitched flowers. A chain link pattern is stitched in the deep lavender sashing. Each of the appliquéd flowers, leaves, stems and buds is skillfully outline embroidered with cotton floss to match the appliqué color.

This is a lovely appliqué quilt skillfully executed and in crisp, clean, excellent condition. It would make a wonderful addition to any collection containing high quality 20th century quilts. Beautiful on a bed or as an accent design piece, this quilt can be sent to you on approval for review in your home before purchase. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

A stunning Dresden Plate quilt unique in both construction and design. The wonderful 8 ½ inch plates are embellished with black buttonhole stitching which also serves to applique them to the white ground. Lovely and unique this quilt enjoys various floral bouquet prints in the center of each plate, with a circle using the same floral bouquets appliqued in between each plate. The 'spokes' comprising each plate include a fabulous variety of 1920's calicos. The piecing of the Dresden Plates and the applique work are all by hand with the blocks assembled by treadle sewing machine.

As a summer weight quilt it has no batting and is constructed using a medium weight white cotton for both front and back giving it a lovely look and feel. This beautifully crafted textile has three sides with 4 ½ inch scallops or 'tongues' decorating the edge - the 'head' of the quilt is straight edged for placing either over or under pillows. The scallops are also hand embellished with black buttonhole stitching. Great care was taken with the cutting and execution of the fussy cut florals and embellishment stitching. Beautifully finished both front and back this summer spread would be gorgeous on a bed. In perfect condition. From the Marr Family of Connecticut. Professionally hand washed by Betsey it is ready for your home. Ask to see it on approval.

This gorgeous, crisp, sparkling clean quilt is the perfect example of everything a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt should be! Created from vibrant and happy prints this beautiful textile is in pristine condition. It has been lovingly hand pieced and hand quilted in outline stitching. The artistic use of color and variety of patterns only add to the visual impact and are a testament to the care taken while creating this piece. This quilt maker, whose name will be supplied to the buyer, must have had a very positive outlook on life which is reflected in her quilt.

A bright and happy yellow applied ¼ inch binding is straight on the sides with top and bottom edges scalloped to follow the garden path. The backing is a vibrant and lovely lavender calico that adds another touch of panache to an already lovely quilt.

This is a stellar example of the Grandmother’s Flower Garden pattern and would be a wonderful addition for any collection. For use on your bed or as art for your wall. This quilt has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and appears unused. Remember, all our quilts are sent on approval.

Think Spring year round! What a wonderful and cheerful green and white quilt in excellent condition to bring a lift to any room in your home. This Irish Chain is appropriately made in solid green and white, but it’s not just Betsey’s clients that will appreciate how beautifully it complements any décor but decorators as well. Solids are always a welcome and easy addition to any room as they mix beautifully with patterns and stripes. What makes this pretty textile extra special is the hand quilting executed entirely in green. A nice touch in a 1 inch cross hatch pattern throughout.

The chains are comprised of 2 inch square blocks in green and white with the joining blocks in white. The backing is in the same white fabric as used on the front. The back is folded to the front on three sides and double line machine stitched in green to form the ¾ inch binding, with a ¾ inch applied binding on the fourth side in the same white fabric and double line green machine stitching. Fresh and clean this single Irish Chain quilt is refreshing and bright and appears never to have been used. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.

This wonderful textile is representative of all we look for in an early to mid twentieth century African American quilt. The vertical piecing, asymmetry and bold, colorful fabrics with the use of intentionally random sized pieces are all traditional elements of African American quilt design and are in abundance in this lovely piece. Plaids, stripes, paisleys, florals and more dance among solid colored fabrics in this uplifting quilt. There are large gentle arcs as well as areas of straight lines of neat and functional quilting throughout.

This special quilt is in wonderful condition. The edges on two sides have been turned over from the back to the front, and pillowcase edged on the remaining two sides. The backing has been formed by piecing feed sacks.

This great find is now ready to display as art for your bed or wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to send to you for viewing in your home on approval.

What a fantastic red, white, and blue quilt for a boy’s room or great room! Cotton shirtings, chambray, stripes, and checks have been pieced in a combination of Broken Dishes and Diamond in a Square patterns. The blocks are approximately 4 ½ inches square, and the entire quilt has been hand quilted in a gentle arcs. The separately applied 3/8 inch binding is a black and white print on pink, and the backing is a medium solid blue chambray cotton. In excellent condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey.

A totally unique quilt, the creator of this piece took conventional patterns and turned them into a piece of abstract art with incredible movement. The logs have been pieced into abstract pinwheels from a cotton conversation print featuring hats and umbrellas on a black background. Bright pops of yellow, pink, blue, and a multicolored stripe have been placed in the arrangement to give the overall feeling of a cobweb pattern. Various bright feedsack prints have been pieced together to form the backing, and finished with a 1 ¼ inch separately applied yellow calico feedsack binding. In used but excellent condition, and tied with black cording. Subtle and sophisticated, with a visual jazz impact! Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to send to you on approval.

All profits from the sale of this original design "Star of David" Mosaic Quilt will be given to the Ukrainian charity of your choice. This sale is in honor of Ukraine's Jewish President Volodomyr Zelenskyy.

Combined several patterns resulting in both Star of David and the Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern.

A most cheerful quilt in unused condition, this Mosaic Star would brighten any room! A wonderful quilt, vibrant and unusual, graphically wonderful for either your bed or your wall.

A creative, artistic expert quilter has combined several patterns using only 2 inch hexagons. Each piece is outline quilted by hand. The result is an original, very graphic piece of art.

An assortment of bright cotton prints and calico hexagons were hand pieced into mosaic stars surrounded by mosaic flowers, and outline quilted by hand. Both the background and backing are muslin. The 1/4 inch blue cotton binding follows the shape of the outer calico hexagonal border. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.