Cindys Antique Quilts

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

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

This Signature quilt top is in very good unwashed condition. The names of many women are attached to the center of the blocks. There are 25 blocks and 24 have names, a couple are just partial names. This friendship top may have been women who were part of a group of quilters, family, or neighborhood friends. I am unsure of this pattern name but found one similar called Brick Pavement. Both hand and machine pieced. One of the names attached is Mrs Adassa Johnson which on the back of the paper is Indiana, Pa., another Mary et Johnson, Carrie Bostic, Rosa Huey, Emme Bostic, Anna Yuller, Nann Louis, Mrs Powel, Presilla Bowder and more. This might be an interesting one to research. Lots of old fabrics too. Acquired in Ohio.

This Whigs Defeat antique quilt is in excellent condition. More information to come....

This Signature or sometimes called an Autograph quilt or also a Friendship quilt is in excellent condition. It is unused and has had one bath. It is made in an "H" pattern, looks like 4 H's to a block. Also the sashing has a triple row of strips and 9 patch connectors. It is all hand quilted and also the numerous embroidered names look to be all done by hand. It is quilted at a nice 8 spi. The separate blue binding is stitched on by hand. Some of the names on the quilt are SS Dilday, Mr Clyde Busey, Mr GL Atkins, RL Smith, Mrs Earl Clark, Betty Mae Morris, Tommy Morris, Rev Joe E Bowers, Mrs Joe E Bowers, Rev JF Parsons and many, many more. From an Oklahoma City, Ok estate.

This little hand made small wall size quilt is made from vintage 1930's-40's feedsack/flour sack fabrics. It was made in 2005 and is signed by June Carlin with the date. It is all hand quilted and is also hand pieced. It is quilted inside each of the small postage size , approximate one inch squares. It feels to be all cotton. There is a separate red print binding that was stitched on by hand. Condition is mint. Missouri

Autograph /Signed Album Quilt- Missouri (q-405) Circa 1930's, size 80x99. Generous in size for many beds. The conditon of this quilt is excellent. Pretty pastel shades of lavender, soft orange and green solids give this signature quilt a different look. Also the small 4 patch at the sashing corners give it extra appeal. Lots of names signed on this quilt that include Lillian, Isabel, Anna, Edna, Sarah JK, Irene, Edlin, Lillie, Lydda, Cathleen, Virginia, Mabel, Geraldine, and more. Purchased in the Eureka, Missouri area, so maybe it originated in that area. all hand quilted at a fine 9-11 spi. The binding is hand stitched down. Missouri