Sunday, April 29, 2012

Changing of the quilts


For you viewing pleasure...two antique quilts that I just hung up.  This large crrib is hanging in the quilt lab.  It measures 41" x 52".  Can you tell me where this one comes from based on the color combination?

 Yes, that's right...Pennsylvania.
The fabrics on the front could be late 19th century, however the backing fabric dates to the early to mid 20th century.  This is one of those calicos that was reproduced over many decades.

Here is another interesting antique quilt, probably from around 1870.  It is all solid fabrics--chestnut brown, teal, red, and gold.  I don't know where it comes from, but the colors remind me of southern quilts.  It is very thin and has nice quilting.  The back is brought to the front to form the binding, which is machine stitched down with tiny stitches.





And finally, this is a large quilt block that fits nicely on my black doll bed.


11 comments:

  1. So fun to see some antique quilts - thanks for sharing! I especially like the crib quilt.

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  2. I always love looking at your quilts. The block on the little bed is so sweet there.

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  3. Great quilts, and pretty tulips too! ---"Love"

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  4. I guessed right with Pennsylvania. I like that you are giving us a little learning experience.

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  5. Love that first one - the pink and green always reach out and grab me!

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  6. Love them! The sashing on the second one is very unique and fun!!

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  7. Love the Southern quilt. It has a very modern look to it!

    Liri

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  8. All great quilts! Got to say I love the southern one though...the stars look like they want to spin!

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  9. Love your quilts, thanks for the pictures! The first one is my favorite but they are all so pretty.

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