Revisiting this wonderful chintz cheater fabric (preprinted patchwork) featuring a rose flower pot and separate roses surrounded by simulated (printed not pieced) 9 patches.
Several books list it as dating from 1850s to 1870s but I've seen it in a dated 1843 signature quilt from Pennsylvania/New Jersey so it actually from late 1830s to early 1840s.
The alternating faux 9 patch blocks have fabulous fabrics that seem so modern. I especially like the jungle inspired pattern that look like giraffe
And here is the lovely backing - buff and blue stripe
Patriotic Quilts I’m Sewing in 2025
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Every year, I take some time during the spring and summer months to make
some quilty patriotic projects, and 2025 has some star-spangled stunners on
the ...
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