Baseball memorabilia collectors be sure to check out the unusual category page for:
 
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UF23 “Bambino” Pinto Bean Burlap Bag
(Five identical bags available: UF 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
c.1963
approx. 21 x 37
Mingo, Kansas
$475 (each)

Yes, we know this piece only dates back to the early 1960’s, which is new in Betsey’s world, but isn’t it wonderful? The Bambino Bean company used these 100 pound burlap bags to package pinto beans until Babe Ruth’s estate stopped the use of the Babe’s image. Betsey bought these five bags on one of her trips across the country over 10 years ago, and then forgot about them until she was up above the barn rummaging for treasures. So, whether you are a Red Sox fan, a Yankee fan, or just a fan of the game…one or more of these pieces would be perfect to add to your collection, and would look great on the wall as you cheer on your teams!
 
 
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Q8568 Geese in the Pond Variation
c.1885
73 x 76
New England, possibly Maine
$2,200

This wonderful quilt in excellent condition is a major piece of art! A fabulous added bonus is the very unusual baseball conversation print fabrics included among the indigoes, shirtings, reds, browns and double pinks. Tiny baseball players in early uniforms run, jump and throw in a few different prints across the quilt. The Geese in the Pond blocks are approximately 5 inches square, and the Diamond in a Square border is about 4 ½ inches wide. Functionally hand quilted with straight lines spaced approximately 1 inch apart. A tiny red and white check cotton was used for the 3/8 inch separately applied binding, and the wholecloth backing is a muted light taupe on beige leaf print cotton. Spring is here, and a new season of baseball beckons! Professionally hand washed by Betsey.
 
 
   
 
 
  Rocky Mountain Quilts

Rocky Mountain Quilts is located in lovely York Village, Maine. At approximately 1 hour north of Boston and only 7 miles from Portsmouth NH., my quilt gallery is not as far as you might think.

If you are looking for an antique quilt to add that special touch of art to a wall or bed in your home or office, then Rocky Mountain Quilts is the perfect destination to fulfill your needs!

Rocky Mountain Quilts is Open for the 2008 Season!

May 23 through November
Monday - Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-5

Please feel free to call for appointments at any time!
If you are interested in adding a quilt to your collection, or have a restoration project to discuss, please call and we will be happy to meet with you at any time of the year!

Please click here for detailed driving directions. I will be looking forward to seeing you soon!
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Betsey Telford's Rocky Mountain Quilts
  Betsey Telford is a member of the prestigious Antiques Council of America, as well as the Maine Antiques Dealers Association (MADA), the New Hampshire Dealers Association (NHDA), and the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiques (SPNEA).

Rocky Mountain Quilts specializes in the full range of antique quilts dating from 1780 to the 1940’s. However, our African American pieces date from pre Civil War into the 1960’s. My inventory reflects all categories of quilts; pieced, appliqued, folk art, Mennonite, Amish, African American, Victorian Crazy quilts, and Broderie Perse, among others. Antique quilts can be made solely from cotton, wool, or silk, or made from a combination of these fabrics. Our antique quilts are truly textile art for the wall or bed. We have quilts to fit beds of all sizes, from doll to king, and about 90% of our quilts have been professionally hand washed by me. We also offer antique quilt tops, blocks, quilt fragments, feedsacks, and vintage linens.

Did you know that antique quilts are the most under priced art form in America today? Whether you are just beginning, or already a major collector, let me help you find the perfect piece of textile art to grace your home. Purchase with confidence; all of my quilts are guaranteed for authenticity and condition.
 

Shopping for Antique Quilts

 

The Rocky Mountain Quilts Website-
Thank you for visiting RMQ online! All of the quilts displayed on our webpage have been photographed and described in detail, and arranged in categories to help you explore the different options in time periods and styles.

If you do not see just the right quilt on our webpage to suit your particular needs, then please call or email us so we can look among the quilts in the shop and help you find the perfect quilt.

All quilts can be shipped on quick approval, and all quilts are guaranteed for dating, condition and value.

When you are ready to purchase a quilt on our website, please do not email any credit card information, as our site is not secure. Call 1-800-762-5940 and we will work out all of the purchase and shipping details at that time.

The Rocky Mountain Quilts Shop-
Rocky Mountain Quilts is located in a wonderful 200 year old post and beam barn attached to my home in York Village, Maine. It is filled to the brim with over 400 antique quilts waiting to continue their histories with new families.Over 95% of the inventory is in completely original condition, and many of the quilts are in unused condition. We also sell stuffed animals created from over-loved antique quilts, ready to become someone’s treasured friend.

The shop is located approximately 1 hour north of Boston, just slightly over the Maine border. We are 10 minutes north of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 4 ½ hours from Manhattan, and a mere 5 minutes from the York Harbor Beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean! Click here for directions.

The town of York is a collection of small villages with lovely old New England architecture, fabulous seafood restaurants, and many wonderful Inns and B&B’s. The places we recommend are: The York Harbor Inn, Stage Neck Inn, The Chapman Cottage., and the Dockside.

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, there are wide sandy beaches for relaxing, rivers and harbor for kayaking and the Nubble Light House standing guard on Cape Neddick for sightseeing. There are many historic buildings to visit in York Village, as well as privately owned shops to explore at your leisure.

 

Contact Us

  Telephone - for orders or questions -
1-800-762-5940 or 1-207-363-6800
Email - betsey@rockymountainquilts.com
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Shipping UPS/FedEx address -
130 York Street
York Village, Maine 03909

Payment Methods:
Rocky Mountain Quilts gladly accepts cash, checks, Visa, Master Card and American Express. Bank wire transfers are an easy method of payment for both domestic and international sales. If you are traveling, we will be happy to ship your purchases via UPS or FedEx at your convenience.
 
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