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Q9252a Chips and Whetstone Quilt
c.1850
72 x 84 inches
Maine
$2,900
Chips and whetstone is one of my favorite patterns. It is a variation of the coveted Mariner's Compass pattern,
also a personal favorite. Piecing circular blocks or curved pieces of any kind is some of the most challenging
piecing a quilter can attempt.
This perfectly executed quilt is beautifully pieced. The 14-1/2" blocks are on point. The circular center,
which holds the compass, has a 13" diameter. The triangles vary in length from 3-1/2" to 4-7/8". The fabrics
used to create the quilt are all cotton calicos from c.1845 and earlier. The backing of this quilt is a much
earlier block print red on reddish-pink miniature dot. The colors seen on this quilt range from chrome orange,
double pink, double green, double green striped, all calicos. The only solid used, a blue, is placed in such
a manner on the Chips and Whetstone design as to create a feeling of motion, as though the Whetstones are
actually turning. Finishing this beautiful quilt is an 1/8" hand applied binding in one of the quilts over-dyed green calicos.
When hanging on the wall this, amazing quilt looks perfect, however, upon close inspection, there are some small
areas of damage. I recommend this quilt be used as wall art, not on a bed. Also as a result of this, instead of
this quilt being $4,200, I am pricing it at $2,900. And yes, we can restore this quilt, with origonal same date fabric,
if you choose. I love this quilt!
As always quilts are sent on approval for your in home viewing...shipping is free :-)
