19th Century Postage Stamp Quilt
Pattern: Postage Stamp
Date: c. 1870
Provenance/Notes:
An incredible work of patience and collection, this rare 19th century postage stamp quilt is pieced with over 11,000 tiny squares, measuring about 3/4” square
The array of fabrics alone represented in this piece is fit for the collector of 19th century textiles
Note the lovely pops of light blue throughout the quilt — like little glimmers of sky against the brown and pink earth tones.
The back is a beautiful floral on cream, a lovely contrast to her front
Like most multitudinous quilts with tiny piecing, this quilt is summerweight and has no batting
Maker/origin unknown; hails from Pennsylvania
Washed by hand and in excellent condition; about a dozen or so of the tiny squares were expertly replaced with period fabrics
Measurements: 78” x 80”
PLEASE NOTE: The shop is currently closed and any order placed between 6/24 and 7/11 will ship after 7/12.
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Tax will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the YWCA Queens. For more, see ywca.org
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.
Pattern: Postage Stamp
Date: c. 1870
Provenance/Notes:
An incredible work of patience and collection, this rare 19th century postage stamp quilt is pieced with over 11,000 tiny squares, measuring about 3/4” square
The array of fabrics alone represented in this piece is fit for the collector of 19th century textiles
Note the lovely pops of light blue throughout the quilt — like little glimmers of sky against the brown and pink earth tones.
The back is a beautiful floral on cream, a lovely contrast to her front
Like most multitudinous quilts with tiny piecing, this quilt is summerweight and has no batting
Maker/origin unknown; hails from Pennsylvania
Washed by hand and in excellent condition; about a dozen or so of the tiny squares were expertly replaced with period fabrics
Measurements: 78” x 80”
PLEASE NOTE: The shop is currently closed and any order placed between 6/24 and 7/11 will ship after 7/12.
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Tax will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the YWCA Queens. For more, see ywca.org
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.
Pattern: Postage Stamp
Date: c. 1870
Provenance/Notes:
An incredible work of patience and collection, this rare 19th century postage stamp quilt is pieced with over 11,000 tiny squares, measuring about 3/4” square
The array of fabrics alone represented in this piece is fit for the collector of 19th century textiles
Note the lovely pops of light blue throughout the quilt — like little glimmers of sky against the brown and pink earth tones.
The back is a beautiful floral on cream, a lovely contrast to her front
Like most multitudinous quilts with tiny piecing, this quilt is summerweight and has no batting
Maker/origin unknown; hails from Pennsylvania
Washed by hand and in excellent condition; about a dozen or so of the tiny squares were expertly replaced with period fabrics
Measurements: 78” x 80”
PLEASE NOTE: The shop is currently closed and any order placed between 6/24 and 7/11 will ship after 7/12.
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Tax will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the YWCA Queens. For more, see ywca.org
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.