Heirloom Indigo Star Basket Quilt with Quilted Baskets
and there were stars in the sky
that were also themselves
at the moment,
at which moment
my right hand
was holding my left hand
which was holding the tree
which was filled with stars
and the soft rain—
imagine! imagine!
the wild and wondrous journeys
still to be ours.
-Mary Oliver / from Last Night the Rain Spoke to Me
Lovingly and masterfully made by a group of women at the Methodist Aid Society in Longton, Kansas, a little note came pinned to this quilt, noting that two of the recipient’s grandmothers were involved in the creation of this piece. This quilt must have been made meant to commemorate a special occasion, and what a beautiful motif with which to do so. 36 baskets are pieced with an indigo, calico fabric printed with tiny stars. But what is even more astonishing is the variety of quilted basket patterns in the in-between spaces — 25 of those in total — and every single one of them different! in excellent condition with no flaws to note on front, a couple negligible very small smudges on back, she has been thoroughly washed by hand and hung to dry and is ready to become a treasure in her next owner’s collection.
Measurements: 77”x 80”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount.
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 Tubman’s Hopetober campaign during domestic violence awareness month. Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programming, and community education throughout the Twin Cities. See tubman.org for more information on their important work.
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.
and there were stars in the sky
that were also themselves
at the moment,
at which moment
my right hand
was holding my left hand
which was holding the tree
which was filled with stars
and the soft rain—
imagine! imagine!
the wild and wondrous journeys
still to be ours.
-Mary Oliver / from Last Night the Rain Spoke to Me
Lovingly and masterfully made by a group of women at the Methodist Aid Society in Longton, Kansas, a little note came pinned to this quilt, noting that two of the recipient’s grandmothers were involved in the creation of this piece. This quilt must have been made meant to commemorate a special occasion, and what a beautiful motif with which to do so. 36 baskets are pieced with an indigo, calico fabric printed with tiny stars. But what is even more astonishing is the variety of quilted basket patterns in the in-between spaces — 25 of those in total — and every single one of them different! in excellent condition with no flaws to note on front, a couple negligible very small smudges on back, she has been thoroughly washed by hand and hung to dry and is ready to become a treasure in her next owner’s collection.
Measurements: 77”x 80”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount.
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 Tubman’s Hopetober campaign during domestic violence awareness month. Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programming, and community education throughout the Twin Cities. See tubman.org for more information on their important work.
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.
and there were stars in the sky
that were also themselves
at the moment,
at which moment
my right hand
was holding my left hand
which was holding the tree
which was filled with stars
and the soft rain—
imagine! imagine!
the wild and wondrous journeys
still to be ours.
-Mary Oliver / from Last Night the Rain Spoke to Me
Lovingly and masterfully made by a group of women at the Methodist Aid Society in Longton, Kansas, a little note came pinned to this quilt, noting that two of the recipient’s grandmothers were involved in the creation of this piece. This quilt must have been made meant to commemorate a special occasion, and what a beautiful motif with which to do so. 36 baskets are pieced with an indigo, calico fabric printed with tiny stars. But what is even more astonishing is the variety of quilted basket patterns in the in-between spaces — 25 of those in total — and every single one of them different! in excellent condition with no flaws to note on front, a couple negligible very small smudges on back, she has been thoroughly washed by hand and hung to dry and is ready to become a treasure in her next owner’s collection.
Measurements: 77”x 80”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount.
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 Tubman’s Hopetober campaign during domestic violence awareness month. Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programming, and community education throughout the Twin Cities. See tubman.org for more information on their important work.
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.