Such a delightful appliqued antique quilt with so many details to explore! An uncommon pattern, I've only seen a handful of antique examples. If you have one, I'd love to see it. As an quilt historian/appraiser, I've learned that the heyday of red & green appliques was circa 1850 and they were most often seen from the 1840s to the 1860s. During that time, red & green was a common decorating color scheme and didn't scream Christmas at all, like it does to our modern eyes.
From this close-up you can see some of the wonderful touches (lots of intricate applique, embroidery, and DOTS)! Another quilt in my Birds and Blooms antique quilt show.
I especially like the folksy curved border. Such a cheerful quilt!
Garden of Eden Quilt
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A number of years ago, I collected an antique quilt even though it is in
very poor condition and even though the piecing on it was not accurate or
up to o...
15 hours ago
One of my favorite patterns. I love anything with berries!
ReplyDeleteme too me too!
ReplyDeleteI also like the 5 block setting of this one.