Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2015 – #11
DECEMBER 24, 2015
Live Oak Tree, probably made by Mrs. Hickman, Scullville, New Jersey, c. 1880-1890, 67″ x 83″. Identified during the New Jersey Quilt Project.
This quilt has long been a favourite of mine. An unusual pattern, the maker’s expert use of colour and design has this quilt bursting forth with energy. It reminds me of a fall display of colours.
Pieced and appliquéd, it is said that the border is more recent than the main top of the quilt. This quilt has long been a favourite of mine. I might just have to add a block with this tree design to my sampler quilt! Small pieces of course!
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This is stunning. I find it very ‘modern’ somehow.
And I am sure it was very modern feeling for it’s time!
This quilt has been on my list to make for ages! I think this will be the year I finally make it! And yeah, I’ll be doing a single cheddar background, too! HA! :o)
I think we need to have a quilt along on this one, lol!
YAY!!! LOVE THIS ONE!!
Will you make this block this year?
This one might be my favorite. The courage she must have had to cut those blocks up is amazing. A refreshing layout.
Love your work.
What an intriguing and unique quilt.