Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2016 – #3
“Irish Chain” Quilt, Maker Unknown, c. 1850-1875, 79″ x 79″, The National Museum of American History.
To know me is to know I have a particular fondness for tulips (there is a chance that there might be another tulip example later on!).
The quilter of this masterpiece deftly worked balance and scale with complexity and simplicity, as they integrated the tulip motifs into this design. The sweet buds work to add counterweight to the outer border (which is divine by the way). Her perfect resolution of the corners of all the borders is a testament to her patience and skill. Those squares on point sitting beside the inner border between the tulips add an elegant addition to the composition. And oh … the colour combination with that hint of cheddar, sigh … one more quilt for the “quilts I would love to make” list.
What elements about this quilt make your heart sing?
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Perfectly said….that border is divine! And I think the pink (instead of the usual red/green) combo adds such a lovely softness to the quilt….with a little spark from the cheddar! And am I the only one a little bit giddy over those little pink triangles in the corners!?! HA!
Oh Regan you saw those too. Are they not adorable!
I can’t stop looking at the construction of the border on this quilt. I can see it in my future. Love the colors – it’s a happy quilt.
love these quilts from the past! love applique! thanx a million for sharing!
That pieced border is out of this world!! I wish I had skill and patience like that!
Absolutely beautiful!