QT825 Stained Glass Broken Dishes Quilt Top

c.1885
64 x 72 inches
New England
$625

My first reaction upon seeing this quilt top hanging on the wall was “Oh Wow!” This Stained Glass Broken Dishes quilt top has been comprised of wool challis fabrics with the blocks on point with sides measuring 5”. The sashing joining these blocks measures 1-1/2” in width and creates the stained glass effect.. The fabrics are expensive, gorgeous wool challis, very sophisticated plaids and some beautifully woven fabrics. Because the entire top has been foundation pieced and joined securely by hand, it is strong enough not to be quilted. This top can be stuffed, backed and reverse tied. A very sophisticated quilt top.