Tuesday, April 24, 2012

C. 1840-1860

c.1840-1860


Very Large 96 inches long by 88 inches wide. There are 72 quilt blocks of assorted prints. Each block finishes to 8 inches and is sashed by 1.5 inch CHROME YELLOW and TURKEY RED setting squares. The borders are the same YELLOW and are 5.5 inches wide all around.

8 comments:

  1. Glorious variety of prints. Love the block too.
    Thank you for sharing this fabulous quilt!

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  2. It's amazing how all these different fabrics just go together when I, for one take so long to decide on fabrics and colours when starting a quilt. I love how there are so many different shirtings too.

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  3. What a treasure and inspiration that is!

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  4. just beautiful oh how i loved pieced quilts like this
    you get to use a large variety of fabrics and chrome yellow as the sashing....perfect in my book!
    thanks for sharing
    Kathie

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  5. Love how it sparkles. Where did you find this one?

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  6. This is gorgeous Donna. I am amazed by what a beautiful and carefully chosen collection you have.

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