c. 1850 applique sampler
From the auction listing:
Pieced and appliqued cotton quilt with urn of flowers design. American.
Hand stitched quilt composed of four urn of flowers motifs interspersed with oak leaves and acorns, a wreath of flowers, a leafy pinwheel and floral sprays with undulating flowering vine borders in shades of green, red, orange, pink, navy, and brown solid and printed fabrics on a white ground with white backing and diamond stitched quilting throughout.
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80" X 90"
What a fabulous old quilt! I love that wreath and the setting triangle applique especially. I am so inspired - I want to make quilts like this one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for sharing so many quilts during the month.
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