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.

Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill Quilt

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)

Posies Around the Square Quilt

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)

Tulip Applique with Triple Border

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)

Four Block Princess Feather Quilt -Applique Border-Mint

This is a "wow" quilt. Take a look at the fine workmanship, the quilting is wonderful. Condition of this Princess Feather or Plumes quilt is mint. Looks to be unused. Hand quilted at 10-11 spi. Quilting patterns of feathers, wreaths, cross-hatch and hearts . A nice separate pink binding is also stitched on by hand. The feathers are appliqued and reverse applique technique used too. This 4 block quilt is a real standout. The fabrics used is a cotton sateen of pink and cream, showing the high quality quilt it is. An excellent quilt for any collection.

Price: $1695.00
(Item: Q-577)

Poppies Applique Quilt- Mint SOLD

This beauty of a floral applique quilt is the Poppy Quilt. This quilt is in mint, unused condition, and has hand one rinse. It is finely hand quilted at 9 spi and the applique is very nice too. The separate red binding is also put on by hand. The size is generous too. This was a kit quilt and the maker did great workmanship. The quilting really stands out. There is a quilt like this in the book "American Quilt Classics from The Collection of Patricia Cox". The quilt looks great on a bed or a wall and displays well in other ways too. It reminds me of the flowers from some of Georgia O'Keeffe's artistic paintings. From Lancaster County Pennsylvania area.

(Item: Q-573)

Mexican Rose Applique Quilt

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)

Wool Crazy Quilt-Solids

This is a very nice and attractive quilt and a great use of solids was used in making the quilt. This wool scrap quilt has no batting, so is not too heavy since it is wool. Condition is excellent. Hand quilted with red thread as shown, and hand bound. The soft purple flannel like fabric on the backing is brought forward to the front and hand bound. This quilt has a very abstract look and could be used in many contemporary homes /offices or used as wall art. Displays well. Nice quilt for a collection. Virginia

Price: $795.00
(Item: Q-554)

Magnolia Applique Vintage Quilt --Sold

This is a beautiful applique quilt with blooms of magnolias. The quilt is in excellent condition and is ready to enjoy,, been washed and is clean and fresh. It is all hand quilted at a nice 7 spi and also hand appliqued very well. The separate pink binding is stitched on by hand. This was a kit quilt and a popular kit at that, kit quilts came out in the 1920's, 30's, 40's and still do. Matter in fact I just added another magnolia quilt to the web site,, only difference is the other quilt has a narrow pink strip appliqued circling the floral center. Take a look at it too, quilt q-545. Would make a nice pair of quilts if one desired, as they really compliment each other. This quilt still shows faintly the blue dots for the quilting lines. This quilt has very good workmanship and displays well. Size is 76x88. Acquired in CA.

(Item: Q-546)

Scottie-Westie Vintage Quilt SOLD

This quilt is a real cutie,,, the applique dogs,, Scotties,, or Westies,, I'm not sure,, but it's sure a neat pattern. The condition of the quilt is very good. The setting of the pattern with the pieced 3 bars of green, red and yellow between the dogs adds charm and an unusual variation. Colorful fabrics used for the dogs. The quilt is also hand quilted in red and blue thread. It is hand quilted at 6 spi. The rebound binding has been stitched on by hand. The backing is the same green found in the bars. It makes a nice youth size quilt and would display well hanging also. Great for lovers of dogs and animals or collectors of quilts that are generally harder to find.

(Item: Q-543)

Depression Dresden Plate Quilt

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)

Pieced and Applique Peony Quilt

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.

Price: $185.00
(Item: Q-533)

Mountain Mist --Ring Around the Posies Quilt SOLD

What a different pattern of applique rings. The central pattern of applique rings with little pots of posies and the border having the green rings with the little flowerlets. This is the first time I have ever had or seen this pattern of the Mountain Mist collection of quilt patterns. (I wonder how many of these have been located in the collecting world.) A pretty quilt with nice quilting and applique. Hand quilted at 7-8 spi. A separate hand bound binding. This quilt is in the Mountain Mist Blue Book of quilts on page 54. This was pattern #95. I noticed in the book it mentions this pattern was retired. This is a great one for a collection, especially if seeking these quilts. Quilted in the way the pattern recommended. Great example. Excellent condition. Circa 1940's.

(Item: Q-532)

Mountain Mist Quilt- Tulip Bowl Quilt- Mint SOLD

This quilt is one of the popular quilt patterns published by Mountain Mist. It is in mint unused condition. It has never been washed. All hand quilted at a nice 8 spi. It is also nicely hand appliqued. All solid colored fabrics. The separate green binding is hand stitched on. In the Mountain Mist Blue Book of Quilts it mentions on page 27, "This pattern is a delightful blending of old and new in quilt designs with inspiration coming from Pennsylvania many years ago." This quilt came from a Pennsylvania estate and was made by Violet Roberts. What a great quilt for the collector, especially if in search for these quilts and a pretty quilt too. Sorry,, this quilt should not be in the crazy quilt/victorian category!!

(Item: Q-527)

Fine Rose Wreath Quilt with Basket Applique Border

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)

Vintage Dresden Plate Quilt

This appealing pattern from the 1930's is so colorful with the solid blue blocks and the plates set on a white back ground. The condition is excellent, as it looks like it was just made and then put away and has had only one professional wet wash. No wear. The plates are full of pretty prints, many of which are feedsack fabric. The plate has nice hand applique. The quilt is all hand quilted at a fine 8-9 spi. The blue binding is the same blue fabric as the front blocks. For the binding the back is brought forward to the front and hand whipped down. The backing has the same solid blue around the border of about 12 inches and white in the center making the back having a pattern of sort. This was one of the more popular patterns of the 1930's. Bloomington ,Illinois estate.

Price: $565.00
(Item: Q-510)

Early Red/Tan/Mustard Crib Applique Quilt

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

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.

Price: $635.00
(Item: Q-440)

Friendship Quilt w/ Butterflies- No Names

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

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.

Price: $795.00
(Item: Q-322)

Cornicopia- Vase of Flowers Quilt

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

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

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

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)

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