We have been so fortunate to have been gifted several vintage quilts for our Quilts Etc. Sale. Some of the quilts we know the maker–some we have no idea. Some we know when they were made–some we can only guess by the fabric used or extenuating facts. Some of the quilts are in great shape for their age–some of the quilts have been well loved. I will be adding more photos of quilts as they are repaired or cleaned.
A very traditional “grandmother’s flower garden” quilt in a very non-traditional shape. The colors were going in concentric circles. Did the makers run out of blue or was it designed to fit a particular bed with end posts. As shown, it makes a great table covering. We do know it was made by two sisters in Missouri who have been deceased for over 40 years. The binding is worn but the quilt is in remarkably good shape. $75 SOLD
The lone star that fades out gives this vintage quilt a very modern feel. The texture is the most amazing quality of the quilt–it is so soft. Was it a polished cotton or a flannel? The exquisite hand quilting is dense–no batting was used allowing the quilters to have 12 + stitches to the inch. The two Missourians that quilted the flower garden made this large coverlet. It measures 85″ x 98″. There are two or three stains but in fairly good shape. $100
The baby quilt is hand quilted and hand appliquéd. The solid fabrics of the thirties and forties were used—no one knew the gender before the birth, so pink and blue were used. The quilt had been cut, but Vicki expertly matched seams and used bias tape on the back to hide the seam. This would be a unique wall hanging in a baby’s room. 38″ x 38″ $75
This quilt certainly does not look vintage! But the top was completed at least fifty years ago from what we believe to be 40’s dress and shirt fabrics. Vicki had it machine quilted on a long-arm and bound in a red to match the corner stones used between the blocks. The placement of the dark fabrics create different looking blocks. I forgot to get the measurements and price but will have it next week.🥴
A very unique quilt was donated to the Quilters at First–instead of prairie points, it has scallops. The scallops are on three sides–the “top” of the quilts doesn’t have any. It uses the solid blue and pinks popular in the 1930’s &40’s but the scrappy squares are of a later period. The quilt measures 74″ x 96″ and is machine quilted. Perfect for a twin bed. $125. SOLD
This field of butterflies is 65″ x 74″. The border — “prairie points” is the same fabrics used to create the appliquéd butterflies. A long running stitch in black embroidery thread is used to emphasis the wings. Maybe a founding member of the Quilters at First made this long before we were a group. $200
I wrote about this treasure in another post. But it is amazing! It is in pristine condition. The quilting is almost perfect. And the scalloped border—-Wow! A church member was heir to a friend’s estate. He found the quilt while cleaning the house to sell so we have very few facts with which to date the quilt. But he estimates from what family history he knows that it was made pre-1970. It is large–87″ x 96″ and for sale for $500. SOLD
A tied comforter; good for a “car” quilt. 72″ x 80″. $25
At the Quilts Etc. Sale in October we will also have some vintage linens–tablecloths,, napkins, dresser runners and some “cutter” quilts. Watch this post as quilts are added.
I would love to meet the women (probably, given the time) that put hours and hours into these quilts. Their world was so different than mine but we would have a lot in common I am sure.
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