Antique and Vintage Applique Quilts
Vintage and antique applique quilts are offered for sale on this page. Applique quilts are those quilts that one
piece of fabric is put on top of the other, usually the ground fabric and stitched down either by hand or machine.
These may be 19th or 20th century quilts.
This beautiful Hawaiian quilt is in excellent condition and is very nicely hand quilted and appliqued. Hand quilted at 8-9 spi. The traditional Hawaiian way using a solid color on a solid color ground, this quilt a lavender on a white ground. The provenance of this quilt is unknown and not sure where it was made, as it does not have the echo quilting often seen in Hawaiian quilts. It has been washed and is ready to enjoy. Looks great hanging or displayed on a bed. Wonderful quilt to add to a collection.
Price: $4795.00
(Item: Q-635)
Offering a fine example of a Marie Webster pattern, Poppy quilt. This quilt is in excellent/mint condition. The workmanship is wonderful with fine quilting at 13-14 spi and fine applique too!! The separate binding is stitched on by hand. An attractive inner border with the poppies appliqued inside like a spray of flowers and then a extra nice outer border with the poppies appliqued. It also has the makers note attached on the back which reads "Jessie Ringrose Carson to my doughter Margaret Carson Hunt 1930. I have another Marie Webster quilt from the same family with note attached, the Primrose Wreath, that is on the web site. This quilt is just wonderful in every way. The size is generous also measuring 80x96 inches. The quilt displays well and looks great hanging. There is already a sleeve for hanging the quilt attached to the back side edge. Being one of Marie Webster patterns adds to the appeal of this quilt. As noted in the book, Marie Webster's Garden of Quilts by Rosiland Webster Perry and Marty Frolli, which is excellent reading, "This pattern first appeared in January 1912 in the Ladies Home Journal". This quilt would be wonderful for a collection and is a beauty to enjoy. Ohio
(Item: Q-634)
This is one super Marie Webster pattern quilt, the Primrose Wreath, that has fantastic workmanship. It is signed and dated also, to add to its appeal. The fine hand quilting is at 13-14 spi and fine applique too! The separate green binding is stitched on by hand. The flowers are made of of 2 shades of lavender and the green stems. Condition is excellent. The size is very generous ,, 81x91 inches. A pretty wreath of flowers and a border of applique flowers that is softly scalloped. Marie Webster quilts are very desirable and this one has the quality to match. On the back attached and stitched on a separate cloth is: Jessie Ringrose Carson 1932 Made for Jane Lehner Hawkins. For more information on Marie Webster quilts, a good book with a wealth of information is: Marie Webster's Garden of Quilts by Rosiland Webster Perry and Marty Frolli. As noted in the book, "The Poppy pattern first appeared in January 1912 in The Ladies Home Journal".
A beautiful quilt to add to a collection or to enjoy for its beauty. Ohio
(Item: Q-633)
This pictorial 1950's vintage Cowboy quilt is a pretty neat pictorial quilt. Look at the central cowboy and the cowboy and cowgirl sitting on the fence. No detail was left out having also the cactus, Indian, campfire, tipi, calf, boots, hat, and lots more. The size of 44x66 would consider it more of a crib size or throw for a twin or it makes a great wall piece too. The condition is good and it does have some age or storage spots,, as shown. There is some light wear on some of the applique pieces, but if just using for a display quilt, it works great. It is all hand quilted at 6-8 spi and also the applique is all done by hand. The separate yellow binding is stitched on by hand. Pictorials such as these with this western theme pattern are not easily found. This was a kit quilt and I am offering a new reproduction pattern or the full kit (includes cotton fabric) of this quilt which is found on my kit/pattern page.
(Item: Q-611)
This attractive yellow and white quilt has pieced 2 color baskets and the birds and the handles are appliqued. The basket and birds are machine appliqued with the birds having an embroidery stitch outlining the birds. A nice different border too with the extra stitching and the binding is done in the knife edge style. The yellow is a nice sateen cotton. Condition is mint for this quilt, as it appears was unused and has now had one wet wash. The hand quilting is very good at 8 spi. The different techniques used in making this quilt makes me wonder about the maker. I am not sure if this was a published pattern or one put together from a couple differnt patterns. Note the different activities of the birds, sitting and flying and in different positions on the basket. The quilt came from Indiana.
(Item: Q-607)
This early southern Tulip applique quilt is in excellent condition. A wonderful example of southern style pattern, colors and quilting. It is hand quilted at 8-9 spi and machine appliqued, as done possibly to show off a newly acquired "modern" machine. Hand quilted in both brown and white threads. In the sashing and border there is double line quilting. The binding was done by turning the front to the back and hand stitched down. There are similar quilts shown in some of the southern state quilt books such as North Carolina Quilts, Mississippi Quilts and Georgia Quilts. It has been professionally cleaned, so is ready to display or add to a collection. Acquired in the southern Virginia area.
Price: $1495.00
(Item: Q-597)
The condition of the combination quilt, Sunbonnent Sue and Overall Bill, is excellent. It doesn't look to have ever been washed. The nice hand quilting at 7-8 stitches per inch is done in small clamshells. The pencil lines still show, so it appears not to have been washed or even actually used, if any. The applique is done nicely by hand and the black outline stitch around the figures accent the clothing. The fabrics used in the blocks coordinate, like the bonnet and the dress or the boys pants and shirt. The binding was made by turning the front to the back and machine stitched down. Pink sashing and backing. A nice quilt and ready to enjoy.
Price: $795.00
(Item: Q-585)
This delightful pattern called Posies Around the Square or also called Sweetheart Garden or Spice Pinks. It is also made in the style as "quilt as you go", meaning each block was completely made and then put together block by block. Known by many as the Georgia Bonesteel method. This is a 1930's quilt and a great example of that method of putting a quilt together. Look at the images and see this style. Very tiny hand quilting stitches. Quilting is at 11 spi,, so very nice. Applique posies/flowers in the blocks and again well done. It is unused and has had one bath. A separate pink binding was put on by hand. Looks to be hand pieced too. Acquired in the NE USA.
Price: $875.00
(Item: Q-582)
This earlier Tulip Applique quit is in excellent condition. All hand quilted at a nice 8-9 spi. Look at the quilting patterns, a very pretty feather pattern quilted between the blocks. A triple border of red, cheddar and green. The separate binding was stitched on by hand . The applique is also done by hand. All the flowers fall in the same direction, making it a quilt that can be easily hung or displayed on a bed.
Price: $935.00
(Item: Q-580)
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. 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.
Price: $2195.00
(Item: Q-559)
This Depression time Dresden Plate quilt is in near mint condition, never washed and looks to be pretty much unused
having only a small storage spot in the sashinig, as shown. The very nice hand quilting is at 7 spi. The plates were
hand appliqued using a button hole stitch. The separate yellow gold binding was put on by hand. The sashing and border
of a goldenrod color make this an attractive quilt with colorful plates of multicolor nice cottons. The generous size
of 99x77 make this a quilt that can be used on some of the double or maybe even a queen bed if turned with the length
of the quilt used across for the width. This quilt will brighten a room and could up lift the mood. Look at the
pictures and see all the nice quilting. Virginia area .
Price: $685.00
(Item: Q-535)
This is a neat old quilt with good color and a pattern you'll enjoy. It's known as a Peony or a North Carolina Lily
pattern with applique green stems. This quilt wasn't cared for at some time in it's life. Some fading, fugitvie green,
and a small wood-like burn spot in a flower piece in just one piece as shown, also a few stains. No real wear,, but
could use some TLC or just enjoy it as it is. Another bath could help too if desired. Hand quilted at 7-8 spi. Hand
and machine pieced. The separate binding was put on by machine. Unusual sashing with the strip of red in the green
between the blocks. It's a great quilt to fold or display in the way the way one will appreciate it. Oh, and what a
Christmas time quilt to add to your decor! Missouri estate.
(Item: Q-533)
Take a good look at this wonderful unused circa 1880's applique, red/green/cheddar quilt with quality workmanship and
mint condition. It appears unused and had never been washed. Very good quilting and excellent applique work. It is hand
quilted and also hand bound with a separate green binding. The border applique of baskets with flowing flowers and
leaves really add to this quilt. This is a 12 block quilt and worthy to be added to a quality collection. The images
speak for the quilt. Displays well too.
Price: $3495.00
(Item: Q-523)
This is a nice example is of an early crib quilt with an applique center and appliques in the corners. Unsure of
pattern name. The condition of this quilt is very good with some overall fade and a few slight age spots. The quilt
doesn't show wear, but it has been washed probably a few times. The green is now fugitive and is now tan, the cheddar
is somewhat faded and the red is still very good. A good wall size quilt and all original. It is old machine quilted
and the applique is done by hand. A wonderful example of old treadle quilting, I assume. The separate binding is also
done by hand. Canandaigya, New York area.
Price: $395.00
(Item: Q-500)
Ohio Rose Applique Quilt With Border- Mountain Mist (q-440)- Circa 1930's, size 66x82. The condition of this quilt is
excellent. Nicely hand quilted at 8-9 spi with various quilting designs in the background. There is a separately
applied machine stitched mint green binding. The roses and buds are hand appliqued in shades of pink and green. A
pretty flowing vine appliqued border with flowers attached. This is a collectible Mountain Mist pattern and is sometimes
call Rose Of Sharon in some areas. Oklahoma City, Ok. estate.
(Item: Q-440)
Friendship Quilt w/ Butterflies- No Names(q-340) Circa 1930's -40's, size 68x83. The condition of this quilt is
excellent. It has the nicest hand quilting on it, almost looks to be stippled. The quilting is done at 6-8 spi The
pattern is called Friendship Block, but on this quilt there are no names, but some butterflies embroidered in the corner
blocks. The pink is appliqued with a button hole stitch. The binding is machine stitched down. A lovely quilt , clean
and ready to use and enjoy. Cordell, Ok. estate.
Price: $295.00
(Item: Q-340)
Red/White Traditional Oak Leaf 5 Block Applique Quilt(q-322)-Circa 1900, size 70x78. The pattern also looks to be like a
snowflake. The condition of this quilt is excellent and looks to be unused. Slight pencil lines still show for the
quilting pattern. It is all hand quilted in the Baptist fan pattern at a nice 7 spi. It is also hand appliqued with
nice tiny even stitches. The separate binding is machine stitched. A very different pattern and setting. Acquired in
the Richmond , Indiana area.
(Item: Q-322)
Cornicopia-Vase of Flowers Quilt(q-213) Circa 1940's-50's, size85x100. Condition, unused and unwashed, looks mint. Fine
applique stitches and all hand quilted at 8 spi.This is a kit quilt and is well made. There is a pattern of the vases
along the border. The kit blue dots are still visible. For the border it is the applique on the front and is knife edge
bound. Maryland
Price: $1295.00
(Item: Q-213)
Basket of Tulips Quilt(q-185) Circa 1950's-60's, size 74x91 inches. Condition is excellent on this neat looking basket
of flowers quilt. It is unused and has had one bath. Nicely hand quilted at 7 spi and the applique is the button stitch
and well done also. Actually after looking closer , it appears the maker machine stitched down the basekt, flowers and
stems, then went over it with a button stitch hiding the other. The separate binding is hand whipped on. The batting is
a blend, but nice and thin and lays nicely. A different pattern and well laid out with the baskets , looking like they
are dancing.Fresh, clean and ready to enjoy. From a Mission , Texas estate.
Price: $575.00
(Item: Q-185)
Applique Basket w/ Embroidered Handle Quilt- circa 1930's, size 69x83 inches. Conditon is excellent. This pretty basket
pattern in a smaller scale with the embroidered handles and the extra little flowers embroidered in the corners of the
blocks give a nice touch to this quilt. The hand quilting is extra nice too at 9-10 SPI. Cable quiilting in the sashing
and crosshatch in the blocks. The quilter also did a beautiful job of tiny blanket stitches for the applique baskets.The
colors also coordinate. The basket fabrics are pretty small scale plaids of pinks, greens, lavender, blues and yellows
and some solids. From Indiana.
Price: $750.00
(Item: Q-129)
Pictorial Childrens Donkey and Cart- circa 1940's, size 48x68. Condition is excellent on this applique youth or crib
size quilt. A fun theme with the donkey pulling the cart with the child and mother and along side is the dog, the
chicken and the flowers by the roadside.The man appears to be leading the donkey and a young boy riding the donkey.
Above is the house with trees and flowers and then the whole design is framed by flowers in the corners. It is finished
with a red binding. Lots of detail. In addition to the applique is the use of embroidery. This is a kit quilt, as there
are faint dots for the quilting. I am unsure of the company who carried this pattern. It is beautifully hand quilted and
hand appliqued. Quilting is at 8 SPI.
Price: $1195.00
(Item: Q-127)