Mary Humbert's 1878 Indigo Wild Geese Quilt
Talk about a truly gorgeous masterpiece in indigo and white! This Wild Geese quilt made by Mary Humbert in 1878 is densely quilted with beautiful feathered quilting patterns throughout and lovely blocks that feel like an intersection of geese and stars. The indigo fabric is perfectly faded and just a touch worn in places. This quilt is the largest piece in this collection at 76” x 95” and makes a beautiful bed cover. As old as she is and loved as she was, she probably developed significant wear on her back, and someone lovingly relined her back with white square cotton patches. Likely due to this, there is a touch of unevenness on the edges, but she still drapes beautifully on a bed or looks stunning folded in a stack. But the reinforcement also makes her strong and very usable and likely to go on to live another century in the hands of loving caretakers. .Just a few very minor spots of wear as shown in the last photo, but otherwise in great condition and washed by hand. She is ready for your home!
Measurements: 76” x 95”
$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. Sales tax will be added to any Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
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 the Sewing Society at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville, KY. For more on their work and mission, see http://sjkids.org/sewing-society/
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.
Talk about a truly gorgeous masterpiece in indigo and white! This Wild Geese quilt made by Mary Humbert in 1878 is densely quilted with beautiful feathered quilting patterns throughout and lovely blocks that feel like an intersection of geese and stars. The indigo fabric is perfectly faded and just a touch worn in places. This quilt is the largest piece in this collection at 76” x 95” and makes a beautiful bed cover. As old as she is and loved as she was, she probably developed significant wear on her back, and someone lovingly relined her back with white square cotton patches. Likely due to this, there is a touch of unevenness on the edges, but she still drapes beautifully on a bed or looks stunning folded in a stack. But the reinforcement also makes her strong and very usable and likely to go on to live another century in the hands of loving caretakers. .Just a few very minor spots of wear as shown in the last photo, but otherwise in great condition and washed by hand. She is ready for your home!
Measurements: 76” x 95”
$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. Sales tax will be added to any Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
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 the Sewing Society at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville, KY. For more on their work and mission, see http://sjkids.org/sewing-society/
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.
Talk about a truly gorgeous masterpiece in indigo and white! This Wild Geese quilt made by Mary Humbert in 1878 is densely quilted with beautiful feathered quilting patterns throughout and lovely blocks that feel like an intersection of geese and stars. The indigo fabric is perfectly faded and just a touch worn in places. This quilt is the largest piece in this collection at 76” x 95” and makes a beautiful bed cover. As old as she is and loved as she was, she probably developed significant wear on her back, and someone lovingly relined her back with white square cotton patches. Likely due to this, there is a touch of unevenness on the edges, but she still drapes beautifully on a bed or looks stunning folded in a stack. But the reinforcement also makes her strong and very usable and likely to go on to live another century in the hands of loving caretakers. .Just a few very minor spots of wear as shown in the last photo, but otherwise in great condition and washed by hand. She is ready for your home!
Measurements: 76” x 95”
$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. Sales tax will be added to any Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
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 the Sewing Society at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville, KY. For more on their work and mission, see http://sjkids.org/sewing-society/
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.