English Victorian Framed Patchwork Quilt, c. 1860s
Transported at some point in time across the Atlantic, it is a true privilege to behold this stunning English Victorian-era quilt. A true work of art that would be gorgeous hung on the wall, the center mosaic appears to suspend against a bright blue sky. There are so many wonderful details to name — the incredibly dense quilting executed over a more medium weight batting (what intense labor of the fingers!), the wide striped border in a gorgeous eggplant color, the intricately paper-pieced and individually quilted hexagons that make up the center medallion, and the artful patchwork of light blue floral fabric in the corners that feel like peeks of blue sky. Many of the incredible array of mid 1800s fabrics in the hexagons are in the brown and purple family, and the striped border bring out these colors beautifully. Take a look at the back, which shows off the incredible detail in the quilting patterns throughout. She’s in incredible condition for her age — basically perfect! — with only a few little smudge marks on one back corner. The initials ‘B.B.’ were penned by the maker on one back corner of the quilt. A rare treasure to add to your collection.
Measurements: 77” x 85”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. If you need shipping outside the 48 contiguous states (Alaska, Hawaii, worldwide), please choose Local Pickup at checkout and reach out for a separate shipping invoice.
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
15% of profits from this sale will go towards Safelight, a North Carolina-based nonprofit agency that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. For more, see safelightfamily.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.
Transported at some point in time across the Atlantic, it is a true privilege to behold this stunning English Victorian-era quilt. A true work of art that would be gorgeous hung on the wall, the center mosaic appears to suspend against a bright blue sky. There are so many wonderful details to name — the incredibly dense quilting executed over a more medium weight batting (what intense labor of the fingers!), the wide striped border in a gorgeous eggplant color, the intricately paper-pieced and individually quilted hexagons that make up the center medallion, and the artful patchwork of light blue floral fabric in the corners that feel like peeks of blue sky. Many of the incredible array of mid 1800s fabrics in the hexagons are in the brown and purple family, and the striped border bring out these colors beautifully. Take a look at the back, which shows off the incredible detail in the quilting patterns throughout. She’s in incredible condition for her age — basically perfect! — with only a few little smudge marks on one back corner. The initials ‘B.B.’ were penned by the maker on one back corner of the quilt. A rare treasure to add to your collection.
Measurements: 77” x 85”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. If you need shipping outside the 48 contiguous states (Alaska, Hawaii, worldwide), please choose Local Pickup at checkout and reach out for a separate shipping invoice.
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
15% of profits from this sale will go towards Safelight, a North Carolina-based nonprofit agency that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. For more, see safelightfamily.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.
Transported at some point in time across the Atlantic, it is a true privilege to behold this stunning English Victorian-era quilt. A true work of art that would be gorgeous hung on the wall, the center mosaic appears to suspend against a bright blue sky. There are so many wonderful details to name — the incredibly dense quilting executed over a more medium weight batting (what intense labor of the fingers!), the wide striped border in a gorgeous eggplant color, the intricately paper-pieced and individually quilted hexagons that make up the center medallion, and the artful patchwork of light blue floral fabric in the corners that feel like peeks of blue sky. Many of the incredible array of mid 1800s fabrics in the hexagons are in the brown and purple family, and the striped border bring out these colors beautifully. Take a look at the back, which shows off the incredible detail in the quilting patterns throughout. She’s in incredible condition for her age — basically perfect! — with only a few little smudge marks on one back corner. The initials ‘B.B.’ were penned by the maker on one back corner of the quilt. A rare treasure to add to your collection.
Measurements: 77” x 85”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. If you need shipping outside the 48 contiguous states (Alaska, Hawaii, worldwide), please choose Local Pickup at checkout and reach out for a separate shipping invoice.
All quilts come with a muslin tag noting any known history, and an archival Micron pen for you to add yours.
15% of profits from this sale will go towards Safelight, a North Carolina-based nonprofit agency that provides support for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse. For more, see safelightfamily.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.