This outstanding early Mariners Compass quilt with the garden maze setting is a striking pattern and this quilt was made so long ago without the many conveniences today’s quilt maker has available.
The compasses are small and spiky.
This early New York quilt is hand quilted and hand pieced.
The early rich indigo with chrome overlay is such a representation of that time.
A circa 1840/50’s quilt.
The edge, or binding is done is the early style called a knife edge where the back and front and folded in and hand stitched.
The condition overall is excellent and this detailed design is a testament to the skill of the maker.
The dimensions of this exquisite collectors quality quilt is 85x88 inches.
The book with fabrics,, thank you and acknowledgments to Dating Fabrics, a Color Guide by Eileen Jannie Trestain.
