Bow Tie pattern quilt unusually set in Four Patch blocks. Great combination of vibrant colors gives this a harlequin feel. Unwashed condition. Bow Tie blocks are quilted in straight lines; the solid blocks are quilted with diagonal lines, all contributing to the sense of vibrancy and movement of the quilt. Measures 77" x 81"; circa 1910.
It's difficult to say whether or not the maker of this Fifteen Point Lone Star Quilt set out to make this pattern or whether it got out of control. In either case, it is likely unique. It is interesting that five point stars surround the central image and the overall star essentially has five sides. So maybe this was all intentional? Unwashed, immaculate condition. Wonderful selection of fabrics. Measures 80" square; Pennsylvania origin; circa 1880.
Elegant Robbing Peter to Pay Paul quilt with glazed chintz border. Unwashed condition; one area of faint discoloration but essentially excellent condition. Several slightly different printed fabrics used for the lighter areas. Backing fabric, shown in last thumbnail photo, is most likely home dyed. Measures 82" x 108". Circa 1850; Pennsylvania origin. Illustrated in "The Quilt: A History and Celebration of an American Art Form" by Elise Schebler Roberts.
Four Hourglass blocks are combined to create a Pinwheel pattern in this lovely 1920's doll quilt. Excellent condition. Well scaled to the size of the piece, including the cable quilted border. Measures 28 1/2" square. Berks County, Pennsylvania origin.
Bold and "Dutchy" Sampler Quilt with both traditional blocks and original interpretations. Colors wonderfully arranged to set off the four central squares. Excellent condition; a tiny amount of discoloration on one block visible in thumbnail photo. Measures 82" square; Berks County, Pennsylvania origin.
Exceptional applique quilt that qualifies as "Dutchy" in several ways. The fabrics, particularly the use of a printed ground, are typical of the Pennsylvania Germans. The red applique pattern is very reminiscent of the Pennsylvania German scherenschnittes (paper cut outs) for which they are well known. Use of the zigzag border and pieced Bars pattern for the backing are also features typical of Pennsylvania German quilts. Well designed in that the blocks more than alternate: the center ...click for details
Rare and real Lancaster County Amish Bars pattern doll quilt. Brown is wool; black is corduroy. Machine quilted as a doll quilt. Backing fabric has been recycled from an earlier piece and is hand quilted with concentric arcs. Slight damage to backing visible in last thumbnail photo. Front is in excellent condition. Binding machine sewn as is almost always the case with Lancaster County quilts. Measures
15 1/2" x 18"; circa 1920. While Amish doll quilts are known in the midwest commun ...click for details
Charming Four Patch quilt with each small block set in a diamond. Terrific variety of fabrics are nicely framed by a large triangle border. Clamshell quilting in border. Pristine, probably unwashed condition. Circa 1880; Pennsylvania origin. Measures 69" x 74".
This unusual Mennonite quilt from western Pennsylvania is reflective of both the Ohio Amish open center pattern to the west and the Lancaster Amish Center Square pattern to the east. The maker of this quilt may have been influenced by both communities. Made of medium heavy wools with a cotton flannel backing. At least some of the fabrics were recycled as indicated by the button hole incorporated in one of the gray blocks (seen in thumbnail photo). Pristine condition. Measures 72" square; c ...click for details
Dramatic Irish Chain quilt framed by a most unusual variation of a swag border. Signed and dated 1890; Pennsylvania origin. Unwashed condition with several light spots that could be removed with laundering. Nicely waffle quilted. Measures 82" x 90".
