LOG CABIN
Crazy Quilt Borders ~ Fan Corners
Unknown Quilt Maker
Collected in Massachusetts
70 x 72 inches
Circa 1890
Wools
"Cheater Cloth" cotton back
~ Great Combination of Traditional Elements ~
** Log Cabin ..... (check √)
** Crazy Quilt ... (check √)
** Fans .............. (check √)
Here the quilt maker used all three of these traditional American quilt patterns
to create a charming, memorable quilt.
S/he worked in wools, and in a warm natural palette, and created a folky, appealing work.
Quilt is a bit more saturated in color than the photos.
Very Good Condition ~ intact, sturdy, and strong...
a few minor moth holes.
Hand embroidered in the cool Crazy Quilt borders,
and in the wonderful Fans corners!
Hand quilted in Clamshell or Baptist Fan design ~ dark thread.
Separately bound in a plaid wool for more color and design ...
PLUS ~ Check out the back.
The back is entirely cotton "cheater cloth"~
(printed to look like patchwork) ~ pastoral scene with deer...
~ Great Combination of Traditional Elements ~
** Log Cabin ..... (check √)
** Crazy Quilt ... (check √)
** Fans .............. (check √)
Here the quilt maker used all three of these traditional American quilt patterns
to create a charming, memorable quilt.
S/he worked in wools, and in a warm natural palette, and created a folky, appealing work.
Quilt is a bit more saturated in color than the photos.
Very Good Condition ~ intact, sturdy, and strong...
a few minor moth holes.
Hand embroidered in the cool Crazy Quilt borders,
and in the wonderful Fans corners!
Hand quilted in Clamshell or Baptist Fan design ~ dark thread.
Separately bound in a plaid wool for more color and design ...
PLUS ~ Check out the back.
The back is entirely cotton "cheater cloth"~
(printed to look like patchwork) ~ pastoral scene with deer...
SOLD
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Labels: LISTED 8/9/14, SOLD