Another great late 1800's Pennsylvania quilt. There really must be something in the water as those PA quilters and their unique and funky color sense continue to amaze me. I don't think anyone else does pink in a such an assertive way with no fear. Okay, yes that is a lot of generalizing but after a few years of studying, it is easy to pick the PA quilts out of the line up.
This Rocky Road to Kansas has a lot of movement due to the use of the double pink Greek key print ground that reads as a stripe. That fabric choice would probably have pushed the quilt over the top had the maker not been so careful in piecing the 'stars'. They are arranged in a very controlled manner/order: red/blue in centers, then chrome yellow, then the same fabrics used in the facing points. The centers are double blue/Lancaster blue and turkey red with chrome yellow details. There are a number of mourning prints and the back is a great neon stripe. Hand pieced, hand quilted. To see a very different example of a Rocky Road to Kansas, from another time and place (1930's Utah), click here .
Wow! This quilt is fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I love this quilt. If only they could talk and tell their own story. What a great hobby/business opportunity for you to examine and get to see so many wonderful quilts. Thanks for the look!
ReplyDeleteOh this is amazing!! I heard the term Pensy Colours recently on a blog called Warp and the Weft, French Generals Blog, It was in reference to her new range that has those pinks and yellows.
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