How to contact Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Rocky Mountain Quilts:
Telephone - for orders or questions - 1-207-363-6800
FedEx - 130 York Street York, Maine 03909
Email - betsey@rmquilts.com
CONJM28 Mennonite Green Optical Illusion Irish Chain Quilt
Pre 1890
71 x 71 inches
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
$2,900
To me the shades of green used in the creation of this stunning quilt
call out to Irish heritage. Even the wonderful 4" border is in a
comforting and unusual Irish plaid. Different quilts emulate different
feelings....I feel this specific quilt emulate feelings of comfort,
security and warmth....In addition to being stunningly graphic.
Each of the blocks measure 12-1/2" square and are comprised of smaller
squares measuring 2". There are joining four square blocks design
which completes the creation of the Irish Chain pattern. All blocks are
joined with 4" forest green borders that are quilted in a diagonal
crosshatch design. The blocks are quilted in a diagonal quilting design
which continues through the 4" plaid border. There is a 3/8" separately
applied binding in the same Kelly green challie fabric as used in the
2" squares. The wholecloth backing is a very unusual black cotton fabric
with off white stripes. All front design fabrics are wools and wool
challies. Stitching was completely executed by hand.
This quilt appears never to have been used to the extent that there are
a few basting stitches left behind next to the binding. I am happy to
send this wonderful mint condition quilt for your at home
approval...with free shipping as always for approvals.
