Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2015 – #5
Tree of Knowledge, maker unknown, c. 1860, cotton. Source: Plain and Fancy: County Quilts of the Pennsylvania-Germans, Anita Schorsch.
A bounty of fruit and trees make up this vibrant example. “Cherry Trees” set as a four block are common to find, but this six block set is more unusual. I love how the trees still feel light and delicate even ladened with fruit. I think, personally, the naive leaves and buds on the undulating vine in the border are swoon worthy. And look, she put stars in the “sky”!
A wee update about yesterday’s quilt (Branches and Vine Quilt). After a question from one of my readers and some work with my magnifying glass, it would appear that the three small animals that are positioned just under the main/central vine are indeed appliqued. Bless her tenacious soul!
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A feast for the eyes. The quilt maker was very consistent with her placement of branches and leaves. Uniform design always causes me to search for tiny little variations. There are some but you need to study a bit.
I think of these little finds as a gift to the persistent viewer! Love your 12 Days of Christmas project Mary Elisabeth, look forward to each post.
I do the same thing Dawn. And yes she was very consistent yet not so much so that the design appears static. That to me is what makes it a success.
Oh wow! That is a keeper. I think I must have made that in a past life. Thanks for sharing.
Another stunner! I love the rounded corners, and that she kept the palette simple. Too many colors could have been chaos, but this is lovely!
I think the subtle colours were one of the big things that really attracted me to this quilt. I wonder how much fading there has been and if it was this palette when she made it?