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
QT921 Original Adaptation of Signature Block Quilt Top
c.1850
75 x 98 inches
Believed to be Massachusetts or New York
$850
What a treasure to find a C.1855 quilt top for you to finish. The way
these blocks are laid out is one I have never seen, therefore I am going
to go out on a limb and say this is an original design.
Completely hand pieced from fabrics dating from 1855 or earlier. This
configuration is really stunning. The pieced blocks measure apx. 8-1/2" X
8-1/2", while the plain blocks are apx. 6-1/2" X 6-1/2". There are two
outer borders. The inner border measures 1" in width and was created
from a continuous row of triangles that measure 2" x 1-1/4" X 1-1/4".
This rows calico fabrics are an early over-dyed green calico. The outer
row is 2" in width with triangles all around measuring 4" X 3" x 3".
These triangles were created from matter dye and are a matter dyed
calico. One of the longer sides have an extra row of larger triangles.
Could this have been to create a different bottom border? Today it can
be whatever makes you smile 🙂 Perfect for any home, either modern
or traditional...the crowning gem is that it will fit today's size beds!
In perfect condition and ready to be quilted. I am happy to send, with
free shipping, for your approval.
