Pansy Applique antique quilt Found in California

Found in California

and the double Diamond "goalpost" borders provide a strong container for the delicate "Honey Bees" within

ISBN-10: 0961443723

from which the quilt maker can trace the various pieces needed to make the quilt

and personal in a very moving way

Pansy Applique antique quilt Found in CaliforniaPansy Applique Unknown Quilt MakerCirca 194086 x 86 inchesOrigin Unknown In Mint Condition, this mid 20th century applique has been superbly quilted, with fine hand stitching measuring about 9 10 stitches to the inch (counting one side only). The maker, clearly a skilled and experienced needlewoman, chose crosshatch and feather wreaths. Flowers and leaves have been hand embroidered with very tight blanket stitching, outlining the applique nicely.