Cindys Antique Quilts

This is an important quilt to collectors and those with serious interest in collecting signature quilts or those from Baltimore, Maryland. There is no question as to where is was made, as there are many signatures,  it is dated July 1847 and also on the quilt in the blocks is Baltimore. The quilt although, not a typical Baltimore Album, might be considered one just prior to that time of those quilts as it is really earlier than the Baltimore Album quilts. It also has a wonderful border and the addition of the original separate fringe, add to the quality of this quilt. The fabrics are wonderful with some chintz and cottons used in the applique.  The quilt is in excellent condition and has never been washed. It is hand quilted and hand appliqued. It is a true antique in every sense of the word,, and one that would be admired and appreciated. These quilts don't come along every day, as they often end up in collections or musuems.   Serious inquiries please. ( more information coming)

Offering this early Peony Applique quilt that is in excellent condition. Virtually unused and has had one bath.  This is a pieced and applique quilt. It is hand quilted at 6-7 spi.  The pattern  also might be considered a Carolina Lily. So unusual is in the alternate blocks a stem and leaves appliqued. Wondered if the maker just didn't want a plain block and decided to put in that extra. Heavy quilting done in the Baptist fan style. Set in blocks with a green sashing. The separate green binding is stitched on by hand.  There's an initial E stitched on the backside, but no other information to add, other than it was acquired in Pennslyvania.

This visual 2 color quilt called Wheel of Mystery,, has such a great use of curves forming circles and is really well made. Condition is excellent. Hand quilted and hand pieced. Very nice small stitching and quilted  by the piece. Hand bound. See how the pattern overlaps itself and reverses the colors of the pattern. Such an effective use of piecing. Great quilt to display, even to use as wall art, as I consider it to be. Imagine the maker doing this work in the 30's after the Great Depression and enjoying having the fabric to make a 2 color quilt. Excellent quilt to add to a collection. So much work went into making this quilt.

This neat looking quilt for animal lovers and those with political thoughts and just a more unusual quilt. It is a big 4 block and it is pieced quilt. All nicely hand quilted in straight diagonal lines. Hand quilted at 6 spi. Condition is mint , as it has never been washed and looks to be unused. The blocks are separated with a pink sashing. The donkey is pieced with pink and tan solids on a white ground.  The separate yellow binding was stitched on by hand.  This is a pattern of quilt that can be used in many ways. Nice for a collection. Acquired in Kentucky.

This is an excellent quilt in every way.  The condition is mint, as it was unused and has had one washing, so is clean and ready to enjoy. The quilting is wonderful as it is hand quilted at 10 spi and also fine applique. The quilting patterns on the quilt are another special credit to this quilt. There are wreaths, diamonds, leaves and many more quilting patterns throughout the quilt. The separate binding was hand stitched on.  Colors of red, green and pumpkin on a white ground. Pat Sloan, designer, made a modern version of this pattern shown in  the Nov/Dec 2010 McCalls Quilting issue.   Take a good look at the pictures as they show the quality of this late 30's or 40's quilt. The quilt displays well. St. Louis , Illinois area.