Striking is an understatement! This Indigo with a Chrome Orange and White calico design was created c.1860. As we have the maker's name and actual address her provenance can easily be traced. A point of information is that Thomas Jefferson brought the vegetable dying formula for Chrome Orange to this country in the 1700's...also the fact that true Indigo dye is one of only two early colors that will not fade in the sun..not that sun is good for any textile. In a study of society, this woman would have been from an affluent family being able to create a gorgeous piece of textile art from very expensive purchased fabric.

Created from 20 blocks each measuring 15" containing the appliqued and reverse appliqued Oak Leaf pattern. The applique and reverse applique stitches are tiny, tiny and perfect. There is a 9-1/2" border, on three sides, containing a line of 29 appliqued Oak Trees in the same Indigo Calico. There is a 1/4" separately applied binding finishing the quilt.

The quilting design is reminiscent of the coast ..Clam Shell quilting is seen in the border. This quilt is filled with symbolism. The Oak Tree stands for strength and long life..quilted in are hearts as this would have been a wedding present..and then there are the small double lined circles symbolizing the wedding rings.

The rest of the quilting is also unique with the designs joining the blocks instead of being purposely for an individual block. This design is concentric squares and then between each block is a 1/2" grid of a crosshatched design. All quilting stitches are very small and evenly executed.

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The earliest known School House/Homestead quilt was created in the 1840's. I am dating this quilt by the fabric that it is at least 1855 or earlier. The fabric here is a true Indigo with a lighter Indigo dot. The more resent Indigo fabrics had a white dot and the even newer "indigo" color was the chemically dyed blues.

A stunning Schoolhouse/Homestead quilt that is a perfect size to hang as the textile art it is. Created from blocks measuring 11" square intersected with miniature playful nine patch blocks in a sashing which measures 2-1/2". Each miniature square in the nine patch measure 7/8". The blocks are on point visually creating a unique perspective of the Schoolhouse/homestead. The sashing is comprised of three strips ..two white and one Indigo Blue. Each strip in the sashing measures 7/8" in width. All pieces are hand pieced with tiny, tiny stitches, while all pieces are outline quilted with very small, even stitching. The white fabric is a very fine linen. In the most delicate embroidery stitching is the saying..."The Old Homestead"...another clue to what we call today a School House pattern was originally created to represent the homestead.

The quilt is finished with a 1/4" separately applied hand executed binding, in the same white fabric.

There are a few very small hard to see spots in the upper right corner that are lighter...therefore I am reducing the price to $2,895.

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A spectacular quilt created using a very early dark purple that almost looks Indigo. Ocean Waves is a design that, understandably, shows up created near the sea.

Hundreds of Triangles measuring 2" X 2" X 2-3/4" are used to comprise this very graphic and captivating design. Pieced and quilted by hand which is typical of a quilt of this era and this level of artistic ability.

The joining blocks measure 8-1/2" X 8-1/2" and are beautifully quilted with a wreath design, cross hatch quilting in the center of the wreath as well as the corners of the blocks. The quilting stitches are so tiny that they almost look like dots! The crosshatching is 1/2" apart.

The perimeter of the quilt is quilted in a meandering vine pattern with double line quilting following the center of the leaves. Around the vines the background is completely filled with a crosshatch design 1/2" apart. The border itself is 8" including the 3/8" separately applied binding in a compatible midcentury deep purple.

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This amazing, original design quilt was created c.1820. Sociologically we know this has come from an affluent family, the reason being that purchased fabric such as seen here in the Indigo dyed calico print, was so expensive only the affluent could afford it. Add to this fact the years of time and effort this skilled quilter put into the creation of this masterpiece.

The top was creatively hand pieced from blocks app 7” square. One white block alternates with a block print indigo and unusual white star pattern, so unusual, I can’t identify the name of the pattern. The entire quilt is edged with a 10” border and a 1-3/4” hand applied cotton fringe edging. The backing is a homespun linen, typical of this era, allowing the quilt maker the ability to separate fibers for the trapunto stuffing. The outside border has a meandering trapunto and corded vine all along the edge. One can tell that this was hand drawn because of the meandering vine variation. Every white block has a trapunto and corded wreath design. Every white area on this quilt is stippled which means that there is so much quilting that it looks stuffed or corded.

This museum quality quilt appears to be unused and has been passed down through the family.

Indigo and white have long been the favorite quilt color combination of our country. True Indigo is one of two colors that do not fade in the sun...True Indigo only..not other blues. Completely pieced and quilted by hand with very very nice even and tiny stitches.

There is a wreath in the center of each open area that is exquisite. The design looks like an Irish Chain pattern created from unusual Broken Dishes design. Each block measures 7-1/2" square. The block is actually a nine block configuration on point.

The outside border is comprised of 3 strips: blue then white then blue. Measurements for the 3 strips are 1-3/4", 1" and 7/8" for the outside strip. The edge of this quilt is pillowcased.

This stunning quilt is in perfect condition to be used or become textile art for your wall.

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This LaMoyne Star quilt is in the much loved color of Indigo Blue with white. Blue is the most popular color in this country. Indigo dyed fabrics come in a variety of shades depending upon how many times the cloth is put into the Indigo bath and for how long.

These stars are comprised from a medium Indigo Blue Calico. There are 36 LaMoyne Stars all hand pieced. All work in the construction and quilting was executed by hand. The binding was turned over from the back to the front and closed by machine. This was a way for a woman to say she possessed a sewing machine...at that time only for the more affluent. With all her work done by hand using a sewing machine for closing the binding, was not needed ...let's call it a statement.

Diamonds have 2" sides that are hand outline quilted. The white blocks have crosshatched diagonal quilting 1" apart. There are two 3-1/2" borders and one 3" border. These borders have straight line diagonal quilting 1" apart. The quilting is average, the Star graphics wonderful!

If this quilt was used it was very seldom.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.