Heirloom Indigo and Pine Pickle Dish Quilt
I thought the earth
remembered me, she
took me back so tenderly, arranging
her dark skirts, her pockets
full of lichens and seeds. I slept
as never before, a stone
on the riverbed, nothing
between me and the white fire of the stars
but my thoughts, and they floated
light as moths among the branches
of the perfect trees.
Mary Oliver / from Sleeping in the Forest
It’s not every day that you come across a quilt that takes your breath away like this one does. From the rare indigo and pine green fabrics to the unusual interpretation of the Pickle Dish pattern, this quilt is a feast to the eyes. The white border is a stunning blue-gray with diagonal green and white floral bar prints. Zoom in to see the incredible appliqué work on this quilt along with the steady stitching throughout. Red cross-stitched initials read B.C.B. on one back corner, likely the maker’s initials. This would make both the most elegant winter holiday accent but also be beautiful all year around with her colors of forest and sky. She has been washed by hand and is in excellent condition with just a few very small light marks as shown in the last photo.
c. 1870-80
Measurements: 67.5” x 77”
$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 Hilliard House in Richmond, VA. Hilliard House is the largest emergency shelter for families with children in Greater Richmond. Families receive not only a safe and welcoming place to sleep, but also meals, housing-focused case management, access to computers and internet, and most importantly, a path to permanent housing. For more, see https://housingfamiliesfirst.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.
I thought the earth
remembered me, she
took me back so tenderly, arranging
her dark skirts, her pockets
full of lichens and seeds. I slept
as never before, a stone
on the riverbed, nothing
between me and the white fire of the stars
but my thoughts, and they floated
light as moths among the branches
of the perfect trees.
Mary Oliver / from Sleeping in the Forest
It’s not every day that you come across a quilt that takes your breath away like this one does. From the rare indigo and pine green fabrics to the unusual interpretation of the Pickle Dish pattern, this quilt is a feast to the eyes. The white border is a stunning blue-gray with diagonal green and white floral bar prints. Zoom in to see the incredible appliqué work on this quilt along with the steady stitching throughout. Red cross-stitched initials read B.C.B. on one back corner, likely the maker’s initials. This would make both the most elegant winter holiday accent but also be beautiful all year around with her colors of forest and sky. She has been washed by hand and is in excellent condition with just a few very small light marks as shown in the last photo.
c. 1870-80
Measurements: 67.5” x 77”
$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 Hilliard House in Richmond, VA. Hilliard House is the largest emergency shelter for families with children in Greater Richmond. Families receive not only a safe and welcoming place to sleep, but also meals, housing-focused case management, access to computers and internet, and most importantly, a path to permanent housing. For more, see https://housingfamiliesfirst.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.
I thought the earth
remembered me, she
took me back so tenderly, arranging
her dark skirts, her pockets
full of lichens and seeds. I slept
as never before, a stone
on the riverbed, nothing
between me and the white fire of the stars
but my thoughts, and they floated
light as moths among the branches
of the perfect trees.
Mary Oliver / from Sleeping in the Forest
It’s not every day that you come across a quilt that takes your breath away like this one does. From the rare indigo and pine green fabrics to the unusual interpretation of the Pickle Dish pattern, this quilt is a feast to the eyes. The white border is a stunning blue-gray with diagonal green and white floral bar prints. Zoom in to see the incredible appliqué work on this quilt along with the steady stitching throughout. Red cross-stitched initials read B.C.B. on one back corner, likely the maker’s initials. This would make both the most elegant winter holiday accent but also be beautiful all year around with her colors of forest and sky. She has been washed by hand and is in excellent condition with just a few very small light marks as shown in the last photo.
c. 1870-80
Measurements: 67.5” x 77”
$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 Hilliard House in Richmond, VA. Hilliard House is the largest emergency shelter for families with children in Greater Richmond. Families receive not only a safe and welcoming place to sleep, but also meals, housing-focused case management, access to computers and internet, and most importantly, a path to permanent housing. For more, see https://housingfamiliesfirst.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.