Miniature Snowball Quilt
Pattern: 25-Patch Miniature Snowball
Date: c. 1880
Provenance/Notes:
A meticulously pieced and exquisitely quilted piece, in a stunningly large size, in a deep indigo against a bright white
Note the tiny scale of the Snowball pieces — 25 per block with the bowties measuring 3/4 of an inch on their widest edge
The density of the quilt is particularly notable give the medium weight of the batting, which makes this an incredibly textural piece
Intricate flowers are quilted in the white spaces; note that two of the blocks have a different quilting pattern — flowers with stems.
Maker/origin unknown
In very good condition for age with two little tears that were professionally repaired on front, one tiny tear on edge, and trim wear on three sides. A few teensy negligible marks. See last photo.
Measurements: 89” x 95”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Tax will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the work of the women at the Sewing Society at the Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville Kentucky, where generations of women have used their quilting skills to support the work of the children and families cared by the organization.. To read more about their work, got to https://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.
Pattern: 25-Patch Miniature Snowball
Date: c. 1880
Provenance/Notes:
A meticulously pieced and exquisitely quilted piece, in a stunningly large size, in a deep indigo against a bright white
Note the tiny scale of the Snowball pieces — 25 per block with the bowties measuring 3/4 of an inch on their widest edge
The density of the quilt is particularly notable give the medium weight of the batting, which makes this an incredibly textural piece
Intricate flowers are quilted in the white spaces; note that two of the blocks have a different quilting pattern — flowers with stems.
Maker/origin unknown
In very good condition for age with two little tears that were professionally repaired on front, one tiny tear on edge, and trim wear on three sides. A few teensy negligible marks. See last photo.
Measurements: 89” x 95”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Tax will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the work of the women at the Sewing Society at the Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville Kentucky, where generations of women have used their quilting skills to support the work of the children and families cared by the organization.. To read more about their work, got to https://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.
Pattern: 25-Patch Miniature Snowball
Date: c. 1880
Provenance/Notes:
A meticulously pieced and exquisitely quilted piece, in a stunningly large size, in a deep indigo against a bright white
Note the tiny scale of the Snowball pieces — 25 per block with the bowties measuring 3/4 of an inch on their widest edge
The density of the quilt is particularly notable give the medium weight of the batting, which makes this an incredibly textural piece
Intricate flowers are quilted in the white spaces; note that two of the blocks have a different quilting pattern — flowers with stems.
Maker/origin unknown
In very good condition for age with two little tears that were professionally repaired on front, one tiny tear on edge, and trim wear on three sides. A few teensy negligible marks. See last photo.
Measurements: 89” x 95”
$20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Tax will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the work of the women at the Sewing Society at the Saint Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville Kentucky, where generations of women have used their quilting skills to support the work of the children and families cared by the organization.. To read more about their work, got to https://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.