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 popular antique quilt pattern in the colors of trukey solid red and white is in very good condition. Size is 76x79. Hand quilted at 8-9 spi. It is also hand pieced. Quilted in small one inch squares. For the binding the front is turned from the front to the back and hand whipped down. Has some very slight binding wear. Displays well.

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 circa 1900 Red and White Sawtooth Diamond Quilt is in excellent condition. The size is 68x80. This pattern is also call square in a square. All hand quilted at a nice 7-8 spi in patterns of clamshells and diagonal lines. The red looks like a turkey red fabric. A bold striking pattern of the sawtooth. The separate applied binding has been machine stitched down. The backing fabric is a small pin dot of red on white. The antique quilt has been recently carefully wet washed by me, so is clean and ready to use and enjoy. The quilt was acquired in the NE USA.

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

Yellows and White Broken Star Quilt with Border (q-436)-Circa 1930's, size 84x84. The condition of this well made star quilt is excellent. It is a great quilt to enjoy. The hours of quilting that went into this piece of art is incredible. It is all hand quilted at 11 spi, so take a look at the images and see for yourself the workmanship. It has a nice gentle scalloped border and the separate yellow binding is applied by hand. There is a small , what appeared to be an abrasion on the edge and is now carefully mended, shown, as the quilt doesn't look like it was really used by the condition of the rest of the quilt. It has had one professional washing and is clean and ready to enjoy. The shades of yellows on a fresh white ground give this quilt lots of appeal. This quilt was acquired in Texas, so unsure of any provenance. The cotton batting is thin and the quilt lays nice so can be hung or used on a bed or any other way one might want. Spring, sunshine and smiles can describe this 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ocean Waves Quilt-Blue and White(q-264) Circa 1890's, size 82x84 . The condition of this quilt is excellent with no wear. The hand quilting is very nice at 9 spi and there is lots of it. The quilt is also hand pieced. There are 3 spots I found where there is some small loss of color in the blue, the worst shown. A nice separate tiny bindng that is machine stitched down. Feels like it's only been washed once or twice. Hangs and displays nicely. Nice small pieces and an attractive pattern. Indiana estate.

Orange Peel Quilt-Orange/White(q-253) -Circa 1930's, size 68x76. Condition is excellent on this colorful quilt of just the 2 colors. All hand quilted at 6-7 spi and also hand pieced. For the binding, the back was turned to the front and machine stitched down. The peels are appliqued. Lots of handwork on this quilt. Fresh and clean. Northern Illinois or S. Wisconsin area.

One Patch Quilt- Red/Black- Circa 1900-1920's, size 76x90 inches. This cotton quilt with a black backing of brushed cotton and the top side of just the solids of red and black looks like it may be Midwestern Mennonite or Amish. No provenance though.Condition is very good. It is all hand quilted at 6 SPI. The backing fabric is brought to the front and has been hand bound. Great as wall art.