Pine Tree (aka Tree of Paradise), maker unknown, West Virginia, c. 1880, cotton, 79″ x 90″. Collection Stella Rubin.

A carefully thought out and meticulously executed example of the Pine Tree pattern, this quilt is truly a masterpiece.  I love how she has taken the “leaves” of the trees and used them in the cornerstones of the sashing.  If you look closely, each of the cornerstones carefully mirrors it’s opposing mate in the design, with the centre one being unique and holding that bit of red right in the middle.  Exquisite!  The bold, dynamic border is, as Stella says, the “ultimate frame.”

And it can be yours.   Find all the details on Stella’s website here.