November 23, 2008
Quiltmaking has been a popular pastime in the U.S. since the 1700s, and today quilts are highly collectible as works of folk art with historical significance (or just nice to look at). Antique quilts vary widely in design and materials, and can be hard to date definitively because they may have been assembled in phases from older quilts or blocks.
Antique quilts are typically categorized by style (broad classification) and pattern (of the individual blocks). Some notable styles include central motif, log cabin, album, circular, star, patriotic, thematic, representational, whole-cloth, charm, utility, signature, medallion, redwork, appliqué small block, applique 4-block, strippey, Colonial Revival and crazy quilts, among others.
Some notable patterns (of individual blocks) include Sunbonnet Sue, fan, log cabin, Rose of Sharon, 9-patch, Whig’s Defeat, Pot and Flowers, hole in the barn door, bowtie, and so on. There are some situations when the pattern (block) name was also used as the style name (this was common in the 20th century), such as Sunbonnet Sue, Grandmother’s Flower Garden, Dresden Plate and Double Wedding Ring.
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MLive.com, MI -
The holidays are a great time to display quilts, especially vintage quilts, adds co-chairperson Donna Brown. "Quilts can match the decor of any room, ...
Lawrence Journal World, KS -
... including “The Encyclopedia of Pieced Patterns, Encyclopedia of Appliqué” and “Clues in Calico: A Guide to Indentifying and Dating Antique Quilts. ...
Ithaca Journal, NY -
... Guild will be available at the History Center to offer a quilting demonstration and to show examples from the History Center's quilt collection. ...
Post-Bulletin, MN -
There are quilts on display from the museum's quilt collection, as well as quilts created by area artisans, such as Winona Area Quilters Guild President ...
Dailyrecord.com, NJ -
... made by gathering circles of fabric; a cotton scenic appliqué quilt featuring moose and even antique quilts that date to the turn of the 20th century. ...
York Weekly, NH -
Roy is owner and curator of the Pilgrim/Roy Antique Quilt Collection and has a vast knowledge of antique quilts. "Disliked but not Discarded" Antique Quilt ...
Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton, OH -
"My main love is antique quilts from 1850 to 1920," Cummings said. "These presentation quilts were made to commemorate certain events in a recipient's life ...
York Weekly, NH -
Roy is owner and curator of the Pilgrim/Roy Antique Quilt Collection and has a vast knowledge of antique quilts. He has authored many books, articles and ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL -
... Museum are sponsoring a fund-raising prize drawing for a handmade vintage quilt, shown here by museum staff members Cindy Keck, left, and Diane Ingram. ...
Palo Alto Online, CA -
... a flowerpot, a section from an antique quilt, lightning bolts, maple leaves, teacups, etc., and stencil your decorative motif in the area over your bed. ...
1930's Broken Star Antique Quilt ~nice Red & Borders!$450.00 Ends in 13 hours 16 bids
Tqc... Antique ~ C*r*a*z*y Quilt ~ Rich & ... Sparkly$415.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Rare Blue & White Plumeria Hawaii Quilt Circa 1920$405.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids
1940: Three-color Jacquard Coverlet Stager Lancaster$300.00 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid
Beautiful Hand Appliqued, Hand Quilted Amish Quilt $299.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
30s Dresden Plate Quilt~fine Stitching~unused~unwashed$299.00 Ends in 9 hours 4 bids
1946: Wool And Cotton Coverlet 'charles Fehr$263.00 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid
Amazing 1800's Postage Stamp Antique Quilt -no Reserve!$255.00 Ends in 14 hours 28 bids
1939: Three-color Jacquard Coverlet Peter Leisey$225.00 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid
Vintage Antique Dresden Plate Quilt Unwashed$212.50 Ends in 8 hours 10 bids
Magnificent 1800s Victorian Wheel Of Chance Quilt$212.50 Ends Monday 12 bids
Westie Rescue "westie Love" Handmade Quilt$200.00 Ends Monday 18 bids
Lovely Vintage "valley Forge" Quilt W Provenance (1900)$199.99 Ends in 3 hours 2 bids
Antique / Vintage Quilt ~ Double Wedding Ring ~ 1935$199.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Gorgeous Vintage White Yo Yo Quilt With Pillow Covers$198.00 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Vintage Turkey Red Rose Of Sharon Handmade Quilt 10spi$177.50 Ends in 10 hours 14 bids
Handmade Folk Art Style Pennsylvania Life Quilt Wow!$152.50 Ends in 9 hours 17 bids
1870's Indigo & White Antique Quilt ~5000 Tiny Pieces!$152.50 Ends in 13 hours 14 bids
Gorgeous Red & White Feedsack Antique Quilt ~no Reserve$152.50 Ends in 14 hours 25 bids
Sm. Scale 30's Feathered Star Antique Quilt ~snowflake!$152.50 Ends Tuesday 15 bids
Pretty 1930s Pink & Pastels Lemoyne Star Antique Quilt$150.00 Ends in 2 hours 10 bids
1920's Marie Webster Iris Applique Quilt ~no Reserve$147.50 Ends in 13 hours 8 bids
Hand Quilted Blazing 8 Point Star King Sze Amish Quilt$146.94 Ends Thursday 6 bids
Signature Applique Album Quilt C 1850 Needs Work Nr$129.50 Ends Monday 4 bids
Beautiful Amish Handmade Quilt-double Or Queen Size $127.75 Ends Wednesday 7 bids
Beautiful Antique Broken Star Quilt - Feedsacks$125.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Handmade Queen Size Tree Of Life Pattern Quilt. Wow!$122.50 Ends in 10 hours 10 bids
Very Early Red And White Hawaii Quilt - 19th Century$119.49 Ends in 9 hours 11 bids
Hostess Wrought Iron Quilt Rack - Retired - Very *rare* Buy it Now$112.50 Ends in 10 hours 13 bids
Vintage Applique Wreath Quilt With Cone Border$104.06 Ends Friday 7 bids
Vintage 1940 Feedsack Yo Yo Quilt 107" By 130" Gorgeous$103.50 Ends Wednesday 4 bids
Handmade Full Size Tree Of Life Pattern Quilt. Wow!$102.50 Ends in 9 hours 18 bids
Field Of Stars Texas Made Periwinkle Vintage Quilt Mint$102.50 Ends Thursday 6 bids
Handmade Folk Art Style Queen Size Quilt Applique$101.00 Ends in 10 hours 9 bids
Estate Hand Pieced,sewn Diamonds W Fan Quilt Beautiful$100.00 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Old Quilts By William Dunton 1946 Lmtd Rare Baltimore$99.95 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Antique Hand Stitched Quilt W Basket Design 84"$99.00 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Antique Quilt Early Quilt Indigo Quilt W/ Brown Fabrics$99.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Antique Vintage Early Flying Geese Quilt Calicos Nr!$99.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
1900 - 1910 Swastika Antique Quilt ~ Blue & White $99.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Genuine Amish Handmade Quilt Queen New - $95.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Rare Antique Child Baby Crib Quilt -whig Rose Variation Buy it Now$95.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Vintage Lone Star Quilt Yellows Hand Quilted$89.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Stunning 1800's Antique/vintage Log Cabin Quilt Top! $89.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
Triple Irish Chain Southern Quilt Georgia 1890$87.89 Ends Tuesday 5 bids
Antique Vintage Red White Applique Quilt Hearts Dahlias$87.89 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Vintage Hexagon Flower Basket Quilt Handstitched Beauty$85.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Pink White Star Burst Pattern Quilt$84.90 Ends in 8 hours 14 bids
Beautiful Handmade Pin Cushion Pattern Quilt Full Size$81.00 Ends in 9 hours 12 bids
Late 1800's Marseilles Quilt / Coverlet$81.00 Ends in 14 hours 11 bids
Vintage Butterfly Applique Quilt Feedsacks$81.00 Ends Tuesday 12 bids
Antique Red & White Hand Stitched Quilt Beautiful !$79.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Huge Blue & White Patchwork Quilt W/stylized Flowers$79.95 Ends Monday 1 bid
Nice Crazy Quilt Covington Va. Such Embroidering !$78.00 Ends in 2 hours 7 bids
Handmade Treasured Wedding Ring Pattern Quilt, Wow$77.00 Ends in 9 hours 22 bids
Queen Size Handmade Dragonfly Pattern Quilt Wow$77.00 Ends in 10 hours 11 bids
