Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2018 – #2
Babies In Branches, c. 1930, 51″ x 33 1/2″, Found on Liveauctioneers. Maker unknown.
Okay, so technically not quite an antique yet (since it does not meet the “older than 100 years” criteria), I still have to include this because it is so lovely. This style of quilt was commonly made from a kit that supplied pre printed background fabric and preprinted coloured fabrics making the appliqué process a bit easier.
I like the controlled palette, the sweet scene, and the chubby cheeks! The design uses all the different elements expertly to create a wonderfully balanced and pleasing composition. And the scalloped border … well let’s just say I have a soft spot for scalloped borders.
I don’t know a lot about this style of quilt, but this one makes me want to do more research now.
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That was not a quick and easy kit for a baby quilt. Lot’s of work went into that! I love the little birds! And yeah…the scallops make it! It’s another sweet one!
It is so beautifully executed. She was a fine needlewoman for sure.