Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2018 – #9
Bow Tie Crib Quilt, c. last quarter 19 century, 46″ x 69″, maker unknown. Found on Antique Associates at West Townsend
It feels like this quilt has been on my favourites list for a very, very long time. This quilt borders on the larger size of crib quilts but it is not sitting on the fence at all when it comes to dazzling appeal. And I know … its another one with lots of small pieces!
The wide variety of fabrics used, the controlled palette and the tiny broken dish and four patch blocks … some at postage stamp scale … well I could stare at it for hours. The centre is so uniform and calm compared to the rest of the quilt, giving a place for the eyes to pause amid the busy layout of the remainder of the quilt. I have have been studying it, looking and following their construction process as they worked their way out, from the middle. What an interesting bit of insight that was to do. Take a look yourself … start with the centre composition and then start working your way out. What do you see?
This is one of those quilts where I say to myself , “I wonder where it is now?”
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I would like to see this one up close. The composition has me thinking!
This one is a winner! Sew a long?
This little quilt is stunning! Yep…I’ve been studying it….can’t take my eyes off of it! I really love how she brought the center back, after it got jogged over a bit! Brilliant! The pieced edges, and one solid strip edge…awesome! And those bits of red throughout, and the red binding….it’s a stunner! And it’s on my list!
I agree this quilt is entirely engaging!
MAGNIFICENT!!!
I love reading your keen quilt observations.
Keep Creating !
Ah thank you Deb for your kind words.