Deep Oceanic Indigo Lost Ship Quilt
A yacht from its harbor ropes pulled free,
And leaped like a steed o'er the race track blue,
Then up behind her, the dust of the sea,
A gray fog, drifted, and hid her from view.
/ ella wheeler wilcox
This “Lost Ship” quilt came to life in the 1930s and has captured our souls with its moody, oceanic calico blues and indelibly pleasing symmetry. The three triangles you see on three of the squares are meant to represent the perfection of God. With tiny, lovely stitching (approximately nine stitches per inch), lightweight batting, and a soft texture, this quilt calls to us like a muse.
She has a few areas of light discoloration throughout, but they’re so light that they’re difficult to see. On one side, her edging is fraying. Otherwise, she is in impeccable antique condition. After flying in the breeze and soaking in some sunshine, she is ready to sail to her new home.
Measurements: 72” x 67
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
10% of profits from this sale will go towards Gray Panthers, a US-based advocacy organization for the elderly whose mission is to combat ageism and achieve social justice through intergenerational collaboration.
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.
A yacht from its harbor ropes pulled free,
And leaped like a steed o'er the race track blue,
Then up behind her, the dust of the sea,
A gray fog, drifted, and hid her from view.
/ ella wheeler wilcox
This “Lost Ship” quilt came to life in the 1930s and has captured our souls with its moody, oceanic calico blues and indelibly pleasing symmetry. The three triangles you see on three of the squares are meant to represent the perfection of God. With tiny, lovely stitching (approximately nine stitches per inch), lightweight batting, and a soft texture, this quilt calls to us like a muse.
She has a few areas of light discoloration throughout, but they’re so light that they’re difficult to see. On one side, her edging is fraying. Otherwise, she is in impeccable antique condition. After flying in the breeze and soaking in some sunshine, she is ready to sail to her new home.
Measurements: 72” x 67
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
10% of profits from this sale will go towards Gray Panthers, a US-based advocacy organization for the elderly whose mission is to combat ageism and achieve social justice through intergenerational collaboration.
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.
A yacht from its harbor ropes pulled free,
And leaped like a steed o'er the race track blue,
Then up behind her, the dust of the sea,
A gray fog, drifted, and hid her from view.
/ ella wheeler wilcox
This “Lost Ship” quilt came to life in the 1930s and has captured our souls with its moody, oceanic calico blues and indelibly pleasing symmetry. The three triangles you see on three of the squares are meant to represent the perfection of God. With tiny, lovely stitching (approximately nine stitches per inch), lightweight batting, and a soft texture, this quilt calls to us like a muse.
She has a few areas of light discoloration throughout, but they’re so light that they’re difficult to see. On one side, her edging is fraying. Otherwise, she is in impeccable antique condition. After flying in the breeze and soaking in some sunshine, she is ready to sail to her new home.
Measurements: 72” x 67
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
10% of profits from this sale will go towards Gray Panthers, a US-based advocacy organization for the elderly whose mission is to combat ageism and achieve social justice through intergenerational collaboration.
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.