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
CONMM1A Rare Embellished Silk Log Cabin Quilt
c.1885
66 x 66 inches
New Hampshire
$Call for Price
WOW!! I have never seen a quilt like this in 36 years!! Well,
actually I sold this quilt 10 years ago. Many of my clients are
downsizing and as a result some amazing quilts are back for sale.
Originally this quilt was a gift from a very prominent family in New
Hampshire to a beloved caretaker, and then was passed down through the
generations.
Comprised of 64 7-1/2" blocks made up of silk strips and ribbons 5/8"
to 3/4" in width. Every strip is embellished with over the top designs
using silk embroidery threads. There are dozens and dozens of different
design embroidery stitching. The mark of excellence for a Victorian
Crazy Quilt is 100 different stitches. The embroidery on this quilt is
so far over the top of any quilt I have ever seen. There must be
hundreds of different embroidery stitches seen here. No question that
this is a one of a kind original silk Log Cabin. Even the 2" center
chimneys are embellished...many with Japanese Fans..a prominent symbol
on Victorian Crazy Quilts. There are ribbons with American Flags
...Patriotism was very important.
The entire Silk Log Cabin quilt is surrounded with a 3" silk border and
backed with a beautiful red Paisley design, in cotton.
Provenance will be provided upon the sale.
This one of a kind masterpiece can be sent to you, with free shipping,
for your approval.
