| Log Cabin Antique Quilts |
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| Log Cabin Antique Quilts |
| Log Cabin antique quilts are one of the most popular patterns in America. Their many variations are created by altering the arrangement of the light and dark fabrics. Log Cabin antique quilts can be cotton, satin, silk, wool, or any combination of these fabrics. We have Log Cabin antique quilts to embellish your wall or display on beds from doll to king size. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q7079 Log Cabin Courthouse Steps / Sunshine & Shadow c.1865 82 x 84 PA $3,900 A glorious Civil War era Log Cabin quilt executed in wool and wool challis fabrics. Wonderfully graphic this antique beauty has triple borders in solid black and red wool challis. The maker’s wonderful sense of color placement and design make for an outstanding piece of antique textile art. Log Cabin blocks approximately 8 1/2 inches square are foundation pieced in the Courthouse Steps or Sunshine & Shadow pattern. The blocks are executed in mostly solid hued wools and wool challis in predominantly blues, tans and blacks with some lovely multi hued plaids added for great effect. Red calico wool chimneys are approximately 1 1/4” square and add a visual pop, with the help of the gorgeous 2 1/4 inch solid red wool challis middle border. Two black wool challis borders surround the red border and measure 1 5/8 inches (outer) and 2 inches (inner). The quilt blocks are hand pieced with treadle machine stitched borders. Minimal hand quilting, visible from the back side, holds the layers together. The cotton backing is a beautiful rose, pink, olive, and brown large scale floral and bird print - see detail image. The 3/8 inch wide black wool challis binding is hand applied using the same fabric as the black borders. In excellent condition this quilt has a few ‘original’ moth bites that do not detract from its beauty. This is a wonderfully graphic quilt for use on a bed or as art on a wall. Please talk to us about shipping this quilt to you on approval for viewing in the privacy of your home. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8862 Pineapple/Windmills Log Cabin c.1870 78 x 78 MA $1,800 A striking summer weight Log Cabin in the Pineapple or Windmills pattern. This gorgeous quilt was beautifully designed and executed by its maker leaving us with a vibrant and graphic antique textile that appears to pulsate with movement. A variety of very early fabrics, some dating back to the 1850’s, combine to create a treat for the eyes and a treasure trove for early fabric enthusiasts and collectors. Each octagonal Turkey red chimney measures approximately 3 1/4 inches square with tiny 5/8 inch triangles at each corner. One inch logs are New England pieced to create this stunning graphic design. All blocks are foundation pieced on linen and then sewn together. The neat stitching used in the piecing can be seen on the back side of the quilt. Sashing in 3/4 inch strips in the same linen as the foundation is hand sewn with neat and tidy stitches over each of the seams on the back for a very clean finish– see detail photo. A hand applied 3/4 inch red binding finishes the quilt beautifully. No quilting or ties were used and there is no bat or fill between the top and linen foundation. This is a perfect quilt to use as a summer bed covering or to hang as eye popping graphic art for your wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to ship to you on approval for private viewing in your home. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8859 Log Cabin Straight Furrows c.1885 58 x 64 New England, believed MA $1,800 The Log Cabin Straight Furrows pattern originated in England and was created to emulate rows of crops in the field. In America we have used and developed this pattern to the extent that most think it originated here. In this piece the feeling of structure and order common to most log cabins is found along with a delightful freshness and vitality with the use of red and blue chimneys. Cabin blocks measure 8 x 8 inches with the logs ranging from 3/8 to 5/8 inches wide in a variety of wool challis and cotton fabrics in geometrics, florals, solids, calicoes, and some wonderful conversation and mourning prints. Center chimneys measure approximately 2 1/2 inches square in both solid blue and solid red challis and cottons. This diminutive quilt is backed with a lovely burgundy and white floral sprigs print (see detail image) and has a 3/8 inch applied black wool challis binding. Reverse tied using black cotton floss. The perfect size for a wall hanging, we show it with the furrows leading up and to the left – very good energy! Please ask us about viewing this antique quilt in the privacy of your home on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8853 Mennonite Log Cabin Streak of Lightning c.1880 77 x 88 PA or OH $1,900 What a fabulous Mennonite quilt with absolutely stunning graphics! This cotton Log Cabin in the Streak of Lightning pattern shows a wonderful use of color and movement. The quilt maker chose a specific color palette and took great care with color placement so the graphics would grab and hold the viewer’s eye. All of the 1 3/4 inch center chimneys are a beautiful chrome yellow calico. The logs immediately surrounding the chimneys are done in consistent pairs of sweet calicoes: a dark blue, light blue with white calico and a red, pink with white calico. Each block is approximately 7 1/4 inches square with all logs approximately 7/8 inch wide. The quilt is foundation pieced by hand and each log is outline quilted by hand on two sides. The cotton backing is strip pieced in lovely cotton prints. Please see the detail image. The applied 3/8” binding is a red, pink and white calico. This wonderful and carefully designed quilt has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and is in crisp, apparently unused condition. Remember, we are happy to send this quilt to you on approval for private viewing in your home. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8844 School House Quilt c.1880 66 x 80 Centre County, PA $3,800 A very early and quite wonderful School House quilt with solid deep blue sashing and borders. A gorgeous array of early cotton prints make up the houses in each approximately 9 x 10 inch block. Three inch wide sashing in a lovely solid medium blue surrounds the houses and provides a top and bottom border that turns over to the back forming the 3/8 inch border. The sides each have a hand applied 3/8 brown calico border. The quilt has a medium bat with hand quilting in brown thread in outline and echo outline stitches in the house blocks, and diagonal straight line quilting in the blue sashes and borders. The conversation print corner blocks are echo outline quilted in white thread. The backing on this wonderful quilt is tobacco brown linen. There is some wear at the edges of the blue borders which we haven’t touched. Please ask Betsey for more details. School House quilts are always a happy find for us and this one especially so because it is so early and contains some wonderful fabrics. A definite ‘yes’ for any antique School House quilt collector, or for someone looking for a special graphic art piece. Let us know if you’d like to see this in the privacy of your own home. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8501 Multiple Barn Raisings Log Cabin Quilt c.1878 86 x 86 Lancaster County, PA $4,800 Such a graphically spectacular quilt in absolutely unused, perfect condition! This quilt was most likely made to be a coverlet for summer or in winter for use over other bed coverings. Today we realize what amazing graphics these quilts have, a phenomenon best appreciated when hung on one's wall. This quilt was foundation pieced by hand without batting. The 6 inch blocks have been pieced from a fabulous assortment of circa 1840’s through 1870’s cotton fabrics in the very hard to find color combination of greens and browns. The 1 ¼ inch hearth squares are made from fine quality red wool, and provide visual balance to the multiple barn raising patterns. The over-dyed green calico binding is 3/8 inch wide, and the wholecloth backing is beautiful circa 1875 brown stripe cotton. Printed backing fabric is another sign of affluence, as this fabric would have been enough to create another quilt. The quilter who created this fantastic piece certainly had an impeccable eye for color balance and graphic symmetry. This quilt would be stunning on a wall or on a bed, sized up to a pillow top queen. Please ask us about viewing this quilt on approval in the privacy of your home. Professionally hand washed by Betsey. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8850 Mennonite Pineapple Log Cabin Crib Quilt with Bars Border c.1870 34 x 34 Lancaster County, PA $2,600 This is a fabulous Mennonite wool challis quilt that some lucky child had in their small bed so long ago. Nine log cabin blocks set in the pineapple configuration make for stunning graphics – add the diagonal bar border and you have a magnificent diminutive work of art. Wool challis log cabin blocks measure approximately 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches with red wool center chimneys 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. Executed mostly in solid wool challis in browns, taupes, blues, grays and reds there are some interesting stripes, plaids and polka dots that add visual texture and interest to this fascinating piece. Diagonal bars use the same fabrics found in the log cabins and create a 4 1/4 inch wide border. In completely original condition there are some moth holes that we haven’t touched, preferring to leave this gem in its excellent, original condition. The backing is of typical Mennonite construction. Wide strips of various early cotton fabrics are sewn together for a beautiful effect on the back side of this quilt. Please see detail images for a view of the back. Straight line quilting stitches in brown thread hold the top and the backing together and are mostly hidden. A 3/8 inch hand applied solid taupe wool challis is used for the binding. This is a wonderful early Mennonite crib quilt executed with lovely wool challis fabrics in a fabulous pineapple log cabin design with diagonal bars. A treasure for any antique quilt collector or for lovers of graphic textile art. Please call if you’d like to see this small beauty in your home on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8861 Old Order Amish Courthouse Steps Log Cabin Dated April 8, 1921 with initials: LB 68 x 76 Big Valley, Mifflin County, PA $3,800 A stunning Old Order Amish Log Cabin quilt with an abstract feel. This Courthouse Steps was created using all solids in wool, wool challis and fine cotton fabrics in a gorgeous palette. Double borders in deep green wool challis and pale rose cotton sateen manage to contain the energy and vitality of the sunshine and shadows within. The pale rose inner border contains the initials of the maker ‘L B’ on one end of the quilt, with the date of her creation stitched into the border at the opposite end: April 8 1921 in a clean script that is easily legible. Finding maker’s initials and dates is not as unheard of in Old Order Amish quilts as it would be in Lancaster Amish quilts where such as thing is seen as self important, drawing attention to the individual rather than focusing on the whole community. Log Cabin blocks measure 11 x 11 inches with chimneys approximately 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. The inner pale rose border is 3 inches wide with the outer wool challis border 7 inches. Entirely hand quilted using black thread the outer border contains diagonal parallel lines; the inner border contains repeated stitched pairs of flower buds with the date on one end of the quilt and the initials on the other nested between flower pairs. Log Cabins are outline quilted with center chimneys containing a large ‘X’ within outline quilting. This is a gorgeous and very graphic work of art. Minor imperfections which we will not touch include some early restoration weaving work in the green border, we believe by the maker as it uses the original quilting thread, as well as some other stitches here and there in a log that again appear to be almost original to the quilt. The backing is a light gray cotton which shows some discoloration in areas where wool color bled to the back side only. The backing folds to the front and is treadle machine topstitched down to form the 1/2 inch binding. A stunning piece of textile art that could hold its own in a contemporary abstract art showing that is more specifically, and more importantly, a gorgeous example of an Old Order Amish Log Cabin quilt from the Big Valley of Mifflin County, PA of 1921. Please contact us if you’d like to see this quilt on approval in the privacy of your home. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8849 Old Order Amish Wool Challis Streak of Lightning c.1880 65 x 65 Big Valley, Mifflin County, PA SOLD An absolutely stunning Streak of Lightning wool challis quilt made by an Old Order Amish quilt maker over 130 years ago. Log Cabin blocks measuring 9 x 9 inches were created using wool challis in all solids in the most amazing colors. There is deep purple for each chimney, black logs in a multitude of glorious shades due to oxidation and the various mordants and dying processes used for the various black challis, vibrant russet orange logs and a deep claret wine challis for the innermost 3 inch border. The outer 2 7/8 inch border is black. Hand quilting in dark thread using tiny stitches includes one inch diagonal cross hatch stitching in the two outer borders; an ‘X’ stitched in each chimney; with every 2nd or 3rd log quilted down one side. The outer border folds to the back to form the 1/4 inch binding which is hand stitched down to a gorgeous c.1850 backing. Floral sprays in mostly rust, with some pale green and blue accents are set on solid black on this very early and beautiful wool challis backing fabric. There are a few ‘original’ moth bites, and a bit of wear on the outer binding which we have not touched and which in no way detracts from the impact and beauty of this quilt. Please ask us if you would like to see this antique beauty in your home on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8815 Wool Challis Pineapple Log Cabin c.1885 72 x 86 MA $5,800 This fabulous find is an extraordinary example of antique textile graphic art and is absolutely stunning. Executed in wool challis, this Pineapple Log Cabin shows a fantastic use of color and movement. The quilt maker chose a sophisticated color palette of rich blue, taupe, red and tan set against deep olive, gray, black and deep blue for her creation. She took great care with color placement so the graphics would grab and hold the viewer’s eye. Wonderful design details such as the 1 3/8 inch chimneys in solid red wool set against this rich, dense color palette emphasize this artist’s eye for both design and elegance. The wool challis fabrics comprising this quilt date from the 1870’s into the 1880’s. Each Log Cabin block is approximately 12 inches square with all logs approximately 1/2 inch wide. The quilt is foundation pieced by hand and also quilted by hand using dark thread. The cotton backing is a small scale black, red and white calico. The treadle machine top stitched applied binding is solid black and 3/8 of an inch wide. In excellent condition this quilt is fantastic piece of graphic art and would be wonderful as the focal point in any room. We are happy to send this quilt to you on approval for review in your home before purchase. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8785 Wool Challis Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1865 87 x 90 PA $3,900 A stunning color palette including lavender, green and magenta make this unused antique wool challis Log Cabin quilt extra special. This beautifully hand made and very early quilt contains the structure and order you expect to see in a Log Cabin Barn Raising pattern, combined with the sophisticated color sense of its maker. This beauty also has wonderful positive energy from the exuberant variety of colors and patterns in the fabrics the quilter chose. Muted fuschia chimneys 2” square form the center of each 9” cabin block. Logs are 3/8 to 1/2 inch wide with an amazing 28 logs making up each cabin block. The original ¼ inch red wool tape binding frames the entire quilt and is in perfect condition. The backing is a lovely print of russet, black and red flowers within circles set on russet and brown stripes – gorgeous. A beautiful example of the Log Cabin Barn Raising pattern in perfect, unused condition! This quilt is ready for use on your bed or would be equally as stunning as art for your wall. Ready to be shipped to you for review before deciding to purchase. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON LH1 Silk Log Cabin Courthouse Steps c.1880 53 x 60 ME or RI $4,700 This breathtaking silk quilt in pristine condition would take center stage on any wall! Silks and silk ribbons of every possible color have been foundation pieced in a Log Cabin Courthouse Steps pattern. Each block is approximately 6 3/8 inches and has been formed from logs measuring approximately ½ inch wide. Each hearth square is black silk velvet measuring 2 inches. A wide variety of silks in solid, moiré, faille, and ombres, with a few florals, plaids and stripes have been skillfully placed for maximum graphic impact. The wonder of silk is in the way it reflects light; and with a Courthouse Pattern, this quilt gives the illusion of pulsating color. The huge range of colors insures that whatever the surrounding color in your room, that color will be accentuated in this quilt. This quilt comes to RMQ directly from the family of the maker so some history will go to the buyer upon purchase. Backed with a black silk center and a luscious 8 inch black silk velvet border it is featherstitch embellished on the border seams and all four edges using gold silk floss. The black silk velvet is turned over from the back to the front to create a ¾ inch binding. In incredible condition, this beautiful quilt comes with two sleeves for hanging horizontally as shown. Our quilts are always sent on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8755 Silk Log Cabin Courthouse Steps c.1880 70 x 70 Chester County, PA $7,800 This is a breathtaking silk quilt created in the Log Cabin Courthouse Steps pattern. Silks and silk ribbons rich with saturated color have been foundation pieced using logs a mere 5/16” to 3/8” wide. Each 6 ¾” log cabin block contains 32 logs surrounding a 5/8” silk velvet chimney. Just an extraordinary quilt in pristine condition. The variety of rich hues includes multiple shades of wine, burgundy, blue, rose, burnt orange, mustard, brown, taupe, ivory, black and peach. Comprised mostly of solid colored silks there are a few silk brocades and striped silks to add extra sparkle to an already shimmering piece of textile art. Surrounding the inner blocks is a 3 ¼” solid burgundy silk border. The quilt is backed with a gorgeous and vibrant cobalt blue silk which was hand quilted in a large cross hatch pattern before being applied as the backing. Quilting on the front of the quilt is exclusively in the border using parallel lines and was also done by hand before backing the quilt. A one inch black silk velvet binding frames both the front courthouse steps design and the back’s solid cobalt blue beautifully. Just a wonderful example of good design, workmanship, and quality fabrics coming together to create a gorgeous piece of art. This quilt is in excellent and totally original condition and would be stunning as artwork on your wall. We photographed it hung in two directions - click on above image to see the detail page. This piece can be sent to you on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8765 Red, White & Blue Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1925 72 x 72 Berks County, PA $2,800 What a fabulous 20th century cotton quilt with wonderful graphics! This eye catching Log Cabin in the Barn Raising pattern shows this quilter’s wonderful sense of color placement. Medium blue and white solids are the predominant colors and create the logs for the cabins. The solid red fabric is used sparingly, and with great effect, as the one inch square for each small chimney. Surrounding the completed Barn Raising pattern she added a 5 5/8” total width triple border in red, white and blue to reinforce the patriotic theme in this fun and beautifully executed quilt. Each block is 7 3/8 inches square with all logs and chimneys one inch wide. The quilt is machine pieced and quilted by hand in outline stitching on the logs and chimneys, and cables in the triple border. The cotton backing is the same white as used for the front and the ¼” binding is formed by the outer blue border folded to the back and machine top stitched down. In excellent condition this quilt is a wonderfully graphic piece of art for use on a bed or on a wall. It has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and is ready to be sent to you on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8664 Silk Log Cabin Seven Sisters c.1885 57 x 62 Maine $5,900 This breathtaking silk quilt is truly a major art piece. Silks and silk ribbons rich with saturated color have been foundation pieced in a rare miniature Log Cabin Seven Sisters pattern. Each block is approximately 3 ½ inches in diameter and has been formed from logs measuring a mere ¼ to 3/8 of an inch wide. The variety of rich hues includes wine, burgundy, blue, rose, taupe, ivory, black and peach. Each tiny hearth hexagon ranges from only ½ to ¾ of an inch per side, in shades of taupe, ivory and black. One of the wonders of silk is the way it reflects light. The multitude of tiny pieces stitched in this diminutive Log Cabin Seven Sisters pattern pulsate with vibrant color. The quilt is backed with a large scale rose and cream floral print fabric and finished with an applied black silk ¼ inch binding. Our quilts are always sent on approval. Please ask Betsey for more details. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8655 Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1890 77 x 77 NH $2100 What a find for antique fabric lovers! An incredible array of cotton fabrics from the 1870’s to the 1890’s make this unused antique quilt extra special. This hand made quilt contains the structure and order you expect to see in a Log Cabin Barn Raising pattern. This beauty also has wonderful positive energy from the exuberant variety of colors and patterns in the fabrics the quilter chose. Turkey red chimneys 2 ½” square form the bright center of each 9 ½” cabin block. Logs are ¾ inches wide with an amazing 20 logs making up each cabin block. This summer weight quilt has no middle batting. The construction method is foundation pieced on muslin fabric. The individual log cabin squares were then carefully stitched together. The muslin foundation fabric forms the back side of the quilt and shows each delicate stitch used in the creation of the quilt. A ¼ inch hand executed binding is the same Turkey red as used in the chimneys – lovely! A beautiful example of the Log Cabin Barn Raising pattern in perfect, unused condition! This quilt is ready for use on your bed or would be equally as stunning as art for your wall. Professionally hand washed by Betsey and ready to be shipped to you on approval. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8679 Wool Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1885 66 x 70 Carlisle, PA SOLD Currently hanging in the front foyer of Betsey's home this is a fabulous quilt with absolutely stunning graphics! This wool and wool challis Log Cabin in the Barn Raising pattern shows a wonderful use of color and movement. The quilt maker chose a sophisticated color palette of rich blues, taupes, maroons and grays for her creation. She took great care with color placement so the graphics would grab and hold the viewer’s eye. Extraordinary design details such as the 1/2 inch chimneys in bright red wool set against this rich, dense color palette emphasize this artist’s eye for both design and elegance. The wool and challis fabrics comprising this quilt date from 1860 into the 1880’s. Each block is approximately 6 1/2 inches square with all logs approximately 5/8 inch wide. The quilt is foundation pieced by hand and quilted by hand on the diagonal. The quilting is executed with dark thread. The cotton backing is a small brown and white plaid also used for the hand applied 3/8 inch binding. In excellent condition- with a few original moth holes which we call character - this quilt is sublimely elegant and a fine example of extraordinary graphic art. Remember, we are happy to send this quilt on approval! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8505 Wool Challis Log Cabin Straight Furrows c.1890 78 x 80 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania $3800 What a fabulous quilt! In mint condition, with absolutely stunning graphics, this Straight Furrows quilt has been foundation pieced by hand using wool challis fabrics in the much sought after colors of taupe and grape. The black challis wools in this quilt are most likely from shawls. The 10½ inch border has been formed by diagonally piecing 1 inch wide logs set in to form chevrons. The binding is ½ inch red plaid challis, and the backing is a primarily brown plaid with red and taupe accents. This quilt was reverse tied at the intersection of each block without batting, as was the norm for most foundation pieced wool quilts of this time. A truly beautiful quilt with the ability to transcend all decors, from an antique colonial to a modern glass home! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6144 Log Cabin Straight Furrows c.1880 56 x 62 Maine $1,400 What a feast for fabric lovers! An incredible array of fabrics dating from 1870 - 80 make this antique hand made quilt special. The Log Cabin Straight Furrows pattern originated in England and was created to emulate rows of crops in the field. In America we have used and developed this pattern to the extent that most think it originated here. Made from cotton and reversed tied this quilt is backed with a lovely black, gray and white cotton calico and has a ¼ inch applied binding in the same maroon calico as used in the chimneys – lovely! |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6468 Funky Log Cabin Courthouse Steps c.1850 72 x 80 Found in PA, made in New England $3,600 A wonderful piece of abstract art in excellent condition, this log cabin quilt arranged in the classic Courthouse Steps pattern has a personality all its own. Made from wool and silk challis, this hand made antique quilt’s striking colors make it unusual, its surprising bits of plaid, striped and floral fabric just add to its uniqueness. Each 11 x 11 ½ inch block is made up of 1 – 1 ¼ inch width logs with varying hues used for the chimneys – including fuschia! Foundation pieced and hand quilted along each seam. The ½ inch binding on two sides is an applied burgundy wool challis, and the wholecloth c.1860 cotton backing is a brown, burgundy and ecru small scale squares and dots pattern which folds over to the front on opposite sides to form the other two bindings. There are a few “original” moth holes - ask Betsey for more details on this one. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON LF 26 Log Cabin Barn Raising c.1880 85 x 88 Pennsylvania $1,700 Such a pleasing use of color in this striking cotton Log Cabin quilt in the Barn Raising pattern. The terrific solid cheddar, black, green and muted Turkey red logs are set off beautifully by the various small patterned calico logs each with a white ground. All of the 7 ¼ x 7 ¾ inch blocks are made up of sixteen ¾ inch logs, all with Turkey red chimneys. Hand quilting, which appears to have been done at a later time, is done throughout in a 2 ½ inch crosshatch pattern using black thread including the 4 ¼ inch wide solid black border. A striking red and black small scale floral on a yellow ground cotton is used for the backing with an applied ½ inch binding in Turkey red. Very well planned and executed this is a very graphically appealing piece that would work equally well as wall art or on a bed. Professionally hand washed by Betsey – ask her for more information on this quilt. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8603 Old Order Amish Wool Bricks c.1895 61 x 75 Big Valley, Mifflin County, PA $2,400 The dual color quilting in a Log Cabin Barn Raising formation over the Wool Bricks pattern places this wonderful Old Order Amish piece in the out-of-the-ordinary category. Using both red pearl cotton and white quilting threads the lines are parallel to each other and approximately 1 1/2 inches apart with just the red going through to the backing. The hand pieced and quilted Wool Bricks pattern is made up of wool suiting rectangles measuring approximately 2 ¾ x 4 ½ inches in shades of navy, deep green, browns, blue, grey and tan. The quilting with its 3-D, almost pulsating, effect has created an extremely unusual textile that transcends decors and is at home in either a glass and chrome home or an early American colonial. Red cotton backing is turned from back to front to form the ½ inch binding. In unused condition this quilt is ready to use. It can be shipped to you on approval for viewing in the privacy of your home. |
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Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q6842 Log Cabin—Barn Raising c.1865 74 x 84 PA $2200 This wonderful Log Cabin Quilt is all hand pieced and hand quilted. It is comprised of phenomenal wools and wool challis, including a very early turkey red wool challis. The quilt has a double border and a fabulous olive green dot and floral backing. While the quilt dates to c.1865, the fabrics in it date from 1840-1865. There is minimal quilting on this piece, but usually log cabin quilts are not quilted at all. This is a terrific artistic piece, and will be absolutely wonderful as a hanging piece of artwork. There are a few original moth holes in various places on this piece, but they are very minor. Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. |
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