How to contact Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Rocky Mountain Quilts:
Telephone - for orders or questions - 1-207-363-6800
FedEx - 130 York Street York, Maine 03909
Email - betsey@rmquilts.com
Q8427 Nine Patch / Broken Dishes / Ohio Star Quilt
c.1845
84 x 94 inches
Maine
$3,400
As a fabric junkie I never tire of the visual enjoyment of antique
fabrics. That was the time when one made everything to the best of one's
ability as all projects were to last forever. Most, but not all, design
patterns of early fabrics are not only beautiful but complicated in
design. Back then we may have used what fabrics we had..nothing was
wasted and fine fabrics were very expensive..a true treasure. This c.1845
quilt has fabrics that are older in date. Some squares are
perfectly matched..some are not...but all work is perfectly executed!
The joining block must have been purchased fabric due to the yardage.
This purchased fabric is a very fine pink and white stripe with an
overlay floral and vine motif in at least two shades of pink. Some of my
favorite blocks are the Indigo calico blocks. The backing is linen,
common to a New England quilt that was created before the 1850's..This
quilt from Maine probably was made along the coast where most of the
wealthy families lived...Many were families of sea Captains.
I believe the thread used here is also linen. The main blocks have an
interesting herringbone pattern quilted apx. 5/8 inch apart. The squares
in the pieced blocks are cross hatch quilted on the diagonal while the
pieced squares are outline quilted. Amazing for 180 years old..if this
quilt was ever used..it was sparingly!! The condition is perfect and
now organically hand washed. Shading in this photo is from the lighting
not the quilt.
I am happy to send this quilt, at no charge, for your in home viewing
or please make an appointment to visit my shop.
