Cindys Antique Quilts

This Chain Variation quilt in the 2 colors of green solids and white is in excellent condition. It appears to be unused and has had one washing. One minute spot as shown. All nicely hand quilted at 6-7 spi. For the binding a knife edge style was used, with the front and back turned in and hand stitched. There is an eight point star quilted in the white areas. A very nice quilt that displays well.

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.

This minature scale basket quilt has a real history of names on it.. The quilt has approximately 230 baskets and numerous names. The baskets are pieced and the handle is appliqued. The blocks are only 3 1/4 inches big. It is all hand quilted and also hand pieced. Unfortunately this quilt was really used and is not in the best of condition. There are about 82 baskets of the some 230 that have various degrees of wear from very slight to extensive.. There's a piece out of the corner and damage on the upper right side. This is more of a history quilt,, or like a favorite book that someone or many loved. The quilt came out of the New York area. Some of the names include N Stewart, Inez Porter, Miss Judith Rogers, Ethel Young, Frank Wheeler, Mrs A S Bassett, Miss Mattie Bassett, Jonathan Hanyes, Miss D Mills, Frank W Wale, and many more. Most of the names are legible and there are names in all of the blocks set between the baskets. This could be a real study quilt for the right person. This is a quilt I purchased because of the love for the pattern and the history that could possible be found with such a treasure trove of family names from over 140 plus years ago. I hope this quilt finds the home where it will be in better care than it had it its past and be loved and cherished. One may even find a decendant of one of the names found on the quilt.

This fabulous quilt will awake ones visual senses everytime you look at it. It is very drawing and appealing. A very southern quilt. The fabrics and pattern make this quilt so outstanding. Look at all those wonderful points and diamonds in the pattern. The quilting is all done by hand and the separate binding is also put on by hand . The quilt is hand pieced too. The condition is excellent with a few insignificant pops in the madder fabric in a couple places only and some age related spots, as shown. Unwashed and really unused other for display. Has been in my collection for several years and prior to that another collection.

This antique quilt with a pattern that looks like little saw teeth in a circle. The pattern is also called 4 Little Fans. The condition of this 1870's quilt is very good with some slight age spots , as shown. It has been professionally wet washed. The quilting is wonderful and there's plenty of it. Quilting is done at 8 spi. The separate green binding is put on by hand. The quilt with all the small scale pieces is also hand pieced. One can just image the person that made the quilt possible sitting by the oil lamp or candlelight working on this piece of history. There is double line quilting and close lines of quilting. Check out some of the fabrics used in making this quilt. A nice quilt that can make a nice addition to a collection. If wanting a quilt from this earler time period it may fit the needs.

This 2 color Double Irish Chain quilt is in very good condition with no wear. Solid colored fabrics were used in the making of this quilt. It is hand quilted at 6 spi. The separately applied red binding is also hand whipped on to the quilt. The size of the red blocks are only 1 1/4 inch in scale. The quilt is clean and ready to use. A good usable quilt that displays well too. Kloos estate, Mercer County, Pa.

This Indiana Wreath Quilt which is signed and dated is a really wonderful example of applique and design. The condition of this quilt is excellent. It is all hand quilted at a tiny 9-10 spi and also fine hand applique. The separate green binding is hand whipped on. A couple slight yellow spots are shown. It is signed at the top "EOL Carl S Lamb" and dated 1949, as shown. The name and date is stitched on. The quilt colors are mostly solids of red, blue, lavender, yellow, green and the basket is small scale checked fabric. There is a quilt like this in America's Quilts and Coverlets by Stafford and Bishop, on page 182 image 266 and 266a. It notes in the book "A quilt was made with this pattern in 1930 by a lady in Colorado". This quilt pattern is also found in "Quilts- Their Story and How to Make Them" by Marie D. Webster between pages 152 and 153. The page shows a quilt made in 1858 with colours of red, green, yellow and pink. Information I found about this quilt pattern mentioned this Indiana Wreath pattern was published in Mccall's in 1935. What a special applique floral pattern quilt with the central basket full of flowers surrounded by flowers of many colors and a border of vines. Beautiful quilting. It hangs and displays well. Great collectors quilt too. A super quilt indeed!!

This Yellow and White Exquisite pattern quilt from the 1930's is in excellent condition. Pieced with little triangles and alternatng 6 sided blocks, having a sunny yellow border. Size 83x90. It is all hand quilted at 8-10 spi and very well made. A separately applied yellow binding was put on by hand. From Illinois.

The condition of this yellow and white Drunkards Path antique quilt is mint and an example of superb workmanship. The exceptional hand quilting is done at 14-15 spi. The quilting patterns are very well planned on this quilt. It has a thin cotton batting and the neat little binding is applied separately by hand. A beautiful shade of buttery yellow was used. The backing is also the same yellow. Take a look at the quilt photos and let them talk to you, as they show the quality of this quilt. Wonderful collectors quilt and what a nice 2 color quilt. Paducah, Ky. estate.

The condition of this yellow and white quilt is excellent. It is all hand quilted at a very nice 9-10 spi. A pretty quilting pattern was used being a half wreath in the bigger yellow triangles and circles and corner curves in the other triangles. This is a quilt that I could not locate a pattern name for, so just calling it the big little triangles unknown pattern. The separate tiny yellow binding is hand stitched on. The piecing also looks to be done by hand. This is a very pretty quilt with a pretty shade of sunny yellow. Southern Illinois

The condition of this quilt is mint and looks to be unsued and has never been washed. It is all hand quilted at 5-6 spi. The green hand whipped on binding is separately applied. This is a garden of a sampling of flowers , all embroidered with a picket fence to go around the garden. In addition to the hand quilting it is also hand and machine pieced. Solid fabrics of green, lavender and pink,, the backing being the same lavender as what is on the front. Strong and ready to enjoy. Marlow, Ok. estate.

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.

1933 George Washington Cherry Tree and Hatchet Quilt w/Border (q-430)-Circa Dated 1933, size 78x86. The condition of this quilt is near mint and unused. This wonderful applique quilt with the resemblance of the famous story of young George Washington and the cherry tree. Whether it is fact or legend, the story goes that when young George Washington was about 6 years old acquired a hatchet and tried it out on the young English cherry-tree. This quilt has a historic patriotic look to it, in addition to being a very fine quality quilt. It is all hand quilted at an excellent 10-11 spi and also finely hand appliqued. The maker who signed and dated the quilt was M. E Osborne of Hamilton County, Indiana. On the backside is the attached fabric with her initial’s M.E.O. 1933. The narrow green binding is hand whipped on. The workmanship is fantastic and the theme is equal. This quilt was unused and has never been washed. It does have a few light insignificant storage spots. I decided not to wash this quilt and leave it in the crisp unwashed condition it is in. The red and green fabrics are strong and it hasn't been used other than display. Study the images , as they tell the story of this exquisite quilt. It is a true visual delight. This quilt would make an excellent addition for a collection and it displays well. Indiana

Unusual 9 Block Variation Patchwork Quilt(q-429)- Circa 1930's, size 75x83. The condition of this vintage quilt is very good with only some slight wear on the binding as shown. For the binding the backing fabric of lavender was brought to the front and hand whipped down. The quilt is all hand quilted at a nice 8 spi. A great colorful quilt that is very appealing especially when viewed hanging or on a bed. Fabrics of prints, solids , plaids, etc. Az.

Minature /Small Scale Flower Garden Crib Quilt(-q-428)- Circa 1930's, size. The condition of this original crib quilt is excellent. The colors are blue, pink and white. Some of the pieces have a couple shades of color which is original. The edges are scalloped. Clean and surdy. A true minature with the hexagons being less than 1 inch diameter. All hand quilted and hand pieced. The separate binding was put on by hand. Great for an antique crib quilt collection or display quilt.

Yellow and White Tumbling Stars Quilt(q-424)- Circa 1930's, size 71x79. The condition of this quilt is excellent and a very pretty quilt to decorate with having just the 2 colors of yellow and white . This pattern is also a tumbling block pattern. This handmade quilt is hand quilted at 6-8 spi and also the yellow binding is put on by hand. Quilted by the piece and is also hand pieced. The backing is a shade of solid green. Great decorating quilt and sturdy to use. Oklahoma City , Ok estate.

Double Irish Chain Quilt w/Border (q-422)-Circa 1890's, size 74x87. The condition of this quilt is excellent. The qulting is done in cross-hatch squares and the double border is quilted in a cable design. It is hand quilted at 9 spi and also hand pieced. The separate double pink binding is also stitched on by hand. Fabrics of indigos and double pinks make up the pattern on a snowy white ground. Clean and ready to use or display. Lots of quilting and color give this quilt lots of appeal.

Trip Around the World Crib Quilt(q-421)- Circa 1930's, size 45x50. The condition of this original crib quilt is very good. Colors of pink , blue and white with a blue border and pink backing. All hand quilted at 7-8 spi. Also the binding is stitched on by hand. Ct. estate.

Flagstones Quilt w/ Flying Geese Border (q-420)- Circa 1930's, size 88x95. The condition of this quilt is mint, unused and never washed. It is just great with a different pattern and a wonderful border of flying geese to set it off. A 2 color quilt of deep lavender or light purple and white. Nicely hand quilted at 7-8 spi.The binding was done in the knife edge style, being the top and back fabric folded in together and whipped together which is very time consuming. The size of this quilt is very generous, as you can see my quilt holders, Ronnie and Allen had a hard time holding it up to see all the borders. It would work on a queen bed and top a king bed if desired. This pattern has several names including May Festival, 4 and 9 Patch, also Pullman Puzzle, so just pick out the one you like best,,, a real versitle quilt in the condition that has no excuses. Ohio estate.

Blue and White Double Irish Chain Quilt(q-417)-Circa 1890's, size 64x82. The condition of this quilt is excellent. Wonderful pattern, which may also be called a 25 Patch Block, is unusual to have it on a blue ground of indigo print. This pattern is more often seen on a white ground. There are several indigo fabrics used in the making of this quilt. Nicely hand quilted at 7-8 spi in close, straight lines and quilted in diagonal lines on the border. A very nice 2 color quilt. The replaced binding, shown, of old fabric is whipped on by hand. This quilt is clean ready to use or display . This quilt is even nicer in the "real". From Ponca City ,Ok.

1930's Sailboat Quilt (q-402)- Circa 1930's, size 64x79. The condition of this quilt is very good. Nice small scale ships of various prints. Sashed with a solid blue. Hanging, the ships look like they are floating along. Looks like feedsack used for the backing and feed sacks also used for some of the ships. For the binding the backing was brought to the front and hand whipped down. All hand quilted at approximately 5 spi. Ready to use. Displays well and would be great for the boys room or also a beach home,, just a great decorator quilt. Oklahoma City, Ok.

Pink and White Kite Quilt (q-399)- Circa 1920's-30's, size 69x77. This quilt is in very good conditon. The batting has the old what looks to be the hand carded cotton with the seeds in it. It is all hand quilted at 5 spi. It looks like old off white feedsack backing , which I just now see has one dime size hole only the back, a quick mend. For the binding the backing is brought to the front and machine stitched down. A very usable quilt and priced right in colors of pink and white. A fun quilt to decorate with also.

Tree Of Life Quilt(q-374)- Circa 1960's, size 66x94. The condition of this quilt is excellent. This well made quilt made probably 40 or so years ago was a kit quilt. Very attractive with nice hand quilting and also hand cross-stitching. Several nice quilting patterns were also used on the ground areas. Hand quilting at 7-8 spi. The batting feels like a synthetic blend and the backing also a blend. This vine looking pattern has what look to be pineapples and flowers. A separate green binding is whipped on by hand . The backing is also green. Unsure of the company that originally sold this kit. Ready to use and clean. Acquired in Oklahoma.

Red /White Robbing Peter To Pay Paul Quilt9q-373)- Circa 1930's, size 78x79. This well quilted blue and white stars quilt has been used and has wear and damage, so selling as is. The hand quilting is one of the reasons I originally purchased it and that it was blue and white . Actually it looks like there is a beige color between the stars that is just more off-white. The damage is mostly on the edge and binding and in one of the blue stars in the white area . There are a couple of slits in the edging. Also the backing has wear. It has wonderful hand quilting at 9 spi and very well done. This quilt is good for decorating with or folded or using in some way, like on the end of a bed , as it has numerous uses. Ohio area.

Red /White Robbing Peter To Pay Paul Quilt(q-372)- Circa 1920's, size 55x89. This delightful red and white quilt is in excellent condition with no wear or problems. The color of red is more like a demin red look. There's a couple of tiny blue blueing like spots, not significant. It is hand bound with the front fabric being turned to the back. Nice hand quilting at 7-8 spi. The making of this quilt is very nice with the use of curves making a circular pattern. Good decorating quilt. Ready to use. Wellsley, Ma. estate.

Victorian Crazy Quilt- 1885(q-365)- Circa dated 1885, size 60x60. The condition of this detailed crazy quilt is excellent with just 4-5 small silk fabrics that have splitting in various stages, worst shown. There is a painted date on the quilt of 1885 and also an embroidered date of 1885. It also has a wonderful souvenir ribbon, La France the Statue of Liberty. There is a great variety of stitching. Fans in each corner and also embellishments of cattails, initials, rooster, flowers, star and moon and lots more. In the center is an initial P. Look at the closeups. This crazy quilt is backed and there are some small ties on the backing that connects the front to the backing.

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.

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.

Star in a Wheel Quilt(q-316)- Circa 1890's, size 80x90. This quilt is unused and unwashed, but due to some deterioration of the same brown fabric in a couple blocks, it is not mint. Very easy to replace if desired. I have shown the worst of the deterioration, as it is not wear , only the type of fabric used. It is hand quilted at 6 spi. Attractive colors and a different pattern. There may be a more appropriate name for this pattern, but I didn't find it. The separate blue binding has been put on by machine. Nice thin cotton batting. Nice for display or use. Kansas estate.

Mennonite Sawtooth Diamond Quilt/Bars Backing(q-315)- Circa 1880's, size 91x93. This pattern also known as Square in a Square.This wonderful old heavily quilted Mennonite quilt is from the Landis Valley area in Pa. and is in excellent condition. It has never been washed and probably wasn't used much. It is all hand quilted at 8-9 spi. Quilting lines are close together and there is quality quilting. It has a few slight age spots and one discolored spot, shown. For the binding , the front was turned to back and stitched down by hand. All cotton and a thin batting. For the backing it is done in the bars pattern. The blue fabric on the backing, looks like what I believe is the Lancaster blue fabric. Great graphic design and very generous in size. A nice Mennonite quilt to add to a collection.

Sawtooth Circle-Wheel Quilt(q-290)- Circa 1890's, size 78x83. This wonderful graphic quilt is in very good condition. Lots of hand quilting at 5 spi. This is a pieced pattern of a sawtooth weel-like pattern with strips of 3 colors for the sashing. Hand pieced. Has a couple repairs in just 1 or 2 blocks, with same time period fabric in the brown, shown, and a light spot in the sashing. Hangs well and looks great. For the binding the back is brought forward to the front and hand whipped down. Texas

Applique Spray of Flowers Quilt with Scalloped Border(q-286)- Circa 1930's-40's, size 75x87. The condition of this kit quilt is excellent and has only had one washing. Nicely hand quilted at 6-7 spi. Also the border is nicely done in that the maker appliqued the green fabric on and the back fabric was turned in and stitched like a knife edge. Nice hand applique on the stems. The center spray of flowers is framed with more flowers. Pennsylvania

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

Dresden Plate Quilt(q-212) Circa 1930's, size 77x90. Condition is excellent. Fine hand quilting at 9-10 spi. Hand bound with pink binding. This pattern may also be called a wheel. The plates look like they were pieced in and not appliqued. Pretty quilted pattern between the plates. Missouri

Shufly Quilt(q-195) Circa 1900-1910, size 70x85. Condition is excellent on this Oklahoma made quilt. Lots of old fabrics , some dating back to 1880's , so was probably a scrap bag of some fabrics when pieced, although lots of black prints used. Now that I am looking at it fully , I see black or gray in all the blocks. Wonder if that meant something. Beautiful blue calico fabric used for the entire backing and matter-in-fact it was turned to the front and whipped down by hand for the binding. All hand quilted at 6 spi. Quilted diagonally across the quilt. It looks like there was an old well done repair in the maroon fabric, pictured, that blends great. Woodward , Ok. estate.

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.

Flock of Geese Quilt w/ Border(q-162) Circa 1900, size 72x81 inches. This turn of the century quilt having great country colors of blues, burgandy, browns and pinks and a great selection of fabrics including ginghams, shirtings, plaids, prints, conversation fabric of anchors and so much more. Condition is excellent. It is all hand quilted at 6 SPI and all hand pieced. The maker even pieced in pieces to make the blocks come out just right. The separate binding is hand whipped down. There is a small nick in the binding. The sawtooth border is on 3 sides. This quilt looked to be planned out with the light and darks. Looks great hanging or wonderful on a bed or whereever one likes.

Ohio Stars-Star and Block Quilt- circa 1930's, size 71x91. Condition of this small scale block of stars that appear to be connecting is very good. This is actually a combination of 2 different blocks forming the pattern. A small scale print fabric used for the ground and a blue background small scale print for the border and center of the stars.It is all hand quilted at 6 SPI. It is quilted by the piece and the border has fan quilting. Lots of hand piecing too. The blue binding is hand whipped on. The backing is also blue. A very usable quilt.