Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2019 – #7
Split Bars Quilt, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. c. 1925, 82″ x 78″, Maker Unknown. Was in the collection of American Hurrah Antiques.
Isn’t. This. Just. Beyond. Gorgeous?
Two things about this quilt.
First the bars are running sideways. It is more common to see Amish Bar quilts with the bars running vertically not horizontally. And they are split bars. Love the split. So many opportunities open up because of it! (sorry bad pun! Couldn’t help myself.)
Second. This quilt is all about colour. Just bask in it. Soak it up. It’s phenomenal. And glowy. And I never would have thought to put this combination together. Ever. And every single one of the five colours is essential to the design. Just as they are. No one colour over powers the others. They create depth and highlight. They make space for the eye to rest. They create movement. No subtlety here of three different reds used or a dozen different pinks. Nope! It is just all the same colours, placed exquisitely, for maximum effect.
I. Wouldn’t. Change. A. Thing.
What do you think?
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Nor would I.
And thank you for the 12 quilts. Reading your blog is my new holiday tradition.
Oh Marie, that is so lovely of you to say. Thank you.
what a bold and brave quilt! weird and delightful color choices.
thanks for posting these!
I have some catching up to do. I am not a bubble gum pink sort of person, but I like this one. It reminds me of the 1950’s for some reason like it belongs with a poodle skirt. I know that sounds silly, but quilts evoke feeling and that’s what this one says to me 😊
The colors are fantastic…and so is the quilting! I love the baskets in the red!