Winter Sheepfold Quilt
Let me
keep my mind on what matters,
which is my work,
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished.
The phoebe, the delphinium.
The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture.
Which is mostly rejoicing, since all the ingredients are here…
-Mary Oliver, from Messenger
You don’t often come across a quilt made of such elegant browns and greys. A lovely little quilt from the late 1800s — a perfect throw size — where fabric is the star. Zoom in to see the lovely selection of remnant fabrics that make up the various squares and rectangles in each sheepfold block, including a selection of old shirting fabrics. The asymmetrical assortment of colors in the blocks give this muted quilt the perfect amount of visual interest. The background fabric on the front is a beautiful gray print, and the back is a floral brown, which has been turned to make the trim. This quilt is in overall very good condition, with just a few tiny surface holes (hardly perceptible) and it seems that the quilter did not have quite the right amount of batting to match the size of the quilt, as there is a missing strip of it about 2” wide along one edge. A bit of batting shift throughout but nothing offensive, as it is a lightweight quilt. She has been thoroughly washed and hung to dry and will get softer and softer with use.
Measurements: 58” x 66”
$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.
Let me
keep my mind on what matters,
which is my work,
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished.
The phoebe, the delphinium.
The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture.
Which is mostly rejoicing, since all the ingredients are here…
-Mary Oliver, from Messenger
You don’t often come across a quilt made of such elegant browns and greys. A lovely little quilt from the late 1800s — a perfect throw size — where fabric is the star. Zoom in to see the lovely selection of remnant fabrics that make up the various squares and rectangles in each sheepfold block, including a selection of old shirting fabrics. The asymmetrical assortment of colors in the blocks give this muted quilt the perfect amount of visual interest. The background fabric on the front is a beautiful gray print, and the back is a floral brown, which has been turned to make the trim. This quilt is in overall very good condition, with just a few tiny surface holes (hardly perceptible) and it seems that the quilter did not have quite the right amount of batting to match the size of the quilt, as there is a missing strip of it about 2” wide along one edge. A bit of batting shift throughout but nothing offensive, as it is a lightweight quilt. She has been thoroughly washed and hung to dry and will get softer and softer with use.
Measurements: 58” x 66”
$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.
Let me
keep my mind on what matters,
which is my work,
which is mostly standing still and learning to be
astonished.
The phoebe, the delphinium.
The sheep in the pasture, and the pasture.
Which is mostly rejoicing, since all the ingredients are here…
-Mary Oliver, from Messenger
You don’t often come across a quilt made of such elegant browns and greys. A lovely little quilt from the late 1800s — a perfect throw size — where fabric is the star. Zoom in to see the lovely selection of remnant fabrics that make up the various squares and rectangles in each sheepfold block, including a selection of old shirting fabrics. The asymmetrical assortment of colors in the blocks give this muted quilt the perfect amount of visual interest. The background fabric on the front is a beautiful gray print, and the back is a floral brown, which has been turned to make the trim. This quilt is in overall very good condition, with just a few tiny surface holes (hardly perceptible) and it seems that the quilter did not have quite the right amount of batting to match the size of the quilt, as there is a missing strip of it about 2” wide along one edge. A bit of batting shift throughout but nothing offensive, as it is a lightweight quilt. She has been thoroughly washed and hung to dry and will get softer and softer with use.
Measurements: 58” x 66”
$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.