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
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Q9269 Love Apple / Prince's Feather Quilt
c.1880
74 x 80 inches
Pennsylvania
$2,200
This beautiful quilt is not only an original adaptation of a
Love Apple and Prince's Feather, but was executed in a manner which
I've never seen.... combining two partial patterns.
The quilt top was designed and appliqued on four separate blocks each
measuring 29" X 32". Until now the only appliqued quilt similar to this
would have applique on a whole cloth backing. In this case the
wonderful quilt design overlaps all the seams. One would never notice
this unless looking as closely as I have.
This quilt is appliqued, reverse appliqued, and beautifully quilted. The
applique work is absolutely perfect, and the quilting is wonderful, with
small even stitches. The appliqued pieces, after being beautifully
appliqued, are outline quilted. The main body of the quilt around the
center square has 4 corners of beautifully quilted medallions. These
are joined with a meandering feather quilting, an image that replicates
the feathers. The borders have feather images quilted between each
feather, from the outside of the feathers around the entire quilt, is
a diagonal straight line apx 1" apart. The balance of the quilt between
the very creative designs is cross hatch quilted in 1" grids.
The specific measurements are :Flowers ..1' stems, Apples 4" diameter,
leaves 5-1/2" in length, feathers 18" in length, 1/4" seperately
applied binding,
I am also going to call this an optical illusion quilt because my eye
switches between the Love Apple design and the Feathers. What an
interesting design! Center medallion designs date back as early as the
late 18th century in England. If one looks closely, you will see a
center medallion 40" in diameter, with the four corners quilted in
medallions and joined with meandering feather designs.
This quilt can be appreciated on many levels. Not only would this be a
gorgeous quilt for your bed, but the unusual shade of green makes it a
perfect fit with today's decor.
