Cindys Antique Quilts

What a great 4 block Eagle quilt that is in mint condition. It is unused and has never been washed and doesn't need it either. This quilt still shows the quilting lines marked with pencil. The 4 eagles and center medallion are appliqued and the border is pieced. The binding is done by turning the front to the back and was hand stitched down. Fabrics are all solids. Dating of this quilt is a conservative 1940's, as it was suggested that it may be more from the 1920's. The solids make it more difficult to date. This is a strong quilt with vivid colors of red, green and cheddar on a muslin ground and with Pennsylvania origin. I was told this was made by Verna Brittman or Brietman from Lancaster County Pennsylvania. It is all hand quilted at 7 spi and also the applique is done by hand. An excellent collector quilt.

The condition of this vintage Eagle applique quilt is excellent. Size 87x106. This pattern is made like the Great Seal of the United States. The bald eagle is our national bird, which represents freedom. Unused and only had one bath, this is a fine collectors quilt. One light spot, shown. Lots of fine hand quilting at 9 spi and the applique stitch is fine as well. The gold binding is applied separately and hand whipped on. The medallion center is surrounded by 13 hand appliqued 5 point stars. Fabrics for the ground are cotton and I believe taffeta for the applique. The eagle is holding in the beak a scroll which says E PLURIBUS UNUM which means "out of many". The one claw is holding an olive branch and the other claw is holding a bundle of 13 arrows. The body consists of a shield of 13 red and white stripes. The red and white stripes represent the first 13 colonies, which 13 was used in many ways in this quilt. This quilt has some provenance, as I was told it came from Slippery Road , Pa. Made by a Grandmother for her 3 year old grandson in 1940 or 1942. A wonderful quilt to add to a patriotic collection or for that special room.

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

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.

Cube-Tumbling Blocks Quilt(q-328)- Circa 1930's, size 70x83. The condition of this graphic quilt is excellent. It has never been washed and shows no wear. There is some slight yellowing at the top binding edge and a couple storage/age spots, shown. It is all hand pieced and hand quilted at 8 spi. The blocks are solids of red, white and blue with the alternating blocks a solid deep blue, almost looks black. The backing is the same lighter blue as on the front blocks. Has a Mennonite look. This quilt displays well and looks great on a bed or wall. It is really a piece of fabric art with this great tumbling baby blocks pattern. From my personal collection.