Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Red, White & Green Collection

About My Red, White & Green Collection

The gorgeous red, white and green quilts of the mid 1800’s (1835 -1865) are beautiful any time of the year. For decorating on a wall, over a railing or piece of furniture, or perhaps adding that special touch to a guest bed, these antique quilts are wonderful.

Red, White & Green Collection

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	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8304 Four Patch Basinette Quilt Dated 1891, with 1860's fabrics 33 x 43 PA $1,900 This wonderful red, green and white basinette quilt is comprised of two early madder dyed calicoes (c.1860), an over dyed green calico and white. Hand pieced and beautifully hand quilted with feather wreath medallions in the joining blocks, feather vines in the 3 1/2" white border and adjacent white triangles, and straight line quilting in the 4 patch blocks. The date of 1891 is embroidered in two places. The four-patch blocks on this piece measure 5 ¼” each, and the blocks are set on point. An exquisite red, white and green quilt made extra special by its diminutive size it would be perfect as a wall hanging year round or a decorative element for the winter holidays. In excellent condition and professionally hand washed by Betsey this little quilt can be sent to you on approval for viewing in your home.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8338 Turkey Red & Teal Blue Floral Applique c.1845 82 x 90 Weston, NY $4,200 A fabulous quilt by an extremely creative and talented needle artist, this piece was completed in the 1840’s, using solid Turkey red, a gorgeous solid teal blue, and white cottons. Each of the nine 21 x 26 inch rose sprig blocks has been appliqued and reverse appliqued using the tiniest of fine stitches almost invisible to the naked eye. Teal blue sashing 7/8 inch wide surrounds each block and also defines the beautiful three sided border. This 7 inch wide border contains unique urn and heart rose appliqués of the maker's design, all meticulously hand stitched and quilted. The finely executed hand quilting includes outline and echo quilting inside the rose sprigs, and double line quilting throughout the body of the quilt. Each juncture of the sashing is also highlighted by a quilted floral medallion. Please click on the photo above to see the detail image. The backing is white cotton as is the separately applied 3/8 inch binding. An original textile masterpiece of unique design completely by hand and in excellent condition. A fine addition to a collection this very early quilt can be used on a bed or hung on the wall as fine art. It has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and can be sent to you on approval for private viewing in your home. Web images cannot do justice to either the color or exquisite workmanship on this quilt.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON 13 Red & Green Snowball / Broken Dishes with Triple Border c.1875 82 x 84 Lancaster County, PA $3,900 A gorgeous antique quilt created in red and green using a combination of the Broken Dishes and Snowball quilt patterns. Blocks measuring 5 inches square contain one octagon piece and four corner triangles measuring 1 1/2 inches. A mesmerizing effect is achieved through the positive/negative arrangement of octagons (snowballs) and triangles (broken dishes) and the use of the complementary colors of red and green. A stunning graphic piece of art for your bed or hung on the wall. A single black flower print on deep red cotton and a cotton calico of green, yellow and rust are the only two fabrics used in this lovely quilt. Hand pieced and beautifully hand quilted with 3/4 inch cross hatch stitching in the red octagons and double parallel lines in the green, the three approximately 3 inch wide borders are echo arc quilted. The 1/4 inch binding is formed by the front outer border turned to the back and carefully hand stitched down. The backing is a lovely mustard and green floral leaf and acorn print on a taupe ground. This is a gorgeous red and green quilt that would be marvelous as art on your wall or equally as charming on a bed. This quilt is in mint condition and is ready to send to you on approval. Betsey is happy to wash this quilt if the buyer requests it.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8809 Floral Applique with Vining Floral Border c.1850 80 x 93 IN or PA $4,900 A gorgeous and very early quilt in Turkey red, overdyed green, double pink and cheddar showcasing a lovely array of appliqued flowers, buds, leaves and vines. This antique textile is also exquisitely hand quilted which adds another dimension of excellence to a beautifully designed and executed quilt. Large and graphic floral appliques dominate the center of the design. Each appliqued block measures approximately 28 inches square and contains a central multi petaled flower in Turkey red and double pink calico with solid cheddar centers. Blossoming out from this flower are four cheddar star points and four tulips pieced in solid Turkey red and double pink calico, then appliqued onto overdyed green patterned bases. Between the tulips are stems with leaves topped with yet more buds with layers of cheddar, Turkey red and double pink! Two additional half blocks measure 28 x 14 each. The tiniest of fine stitches were used to attach each layer of applique. The central pattern is framed by a 10 1/2 inch border containing a meandering vine with appliqued tulips, buds, stems and leaves. Beautifully executed hand quilting features outline stitching for all appliques and diagonal 1/2” cross hatch stitching throughout. The addition of double line quilted hearts in the border indicate it was made for an anniversary or wedding. Backed in the same white as used on the front, this quilt is also beautifully framed by a 3/8” applied solid Turkey red binding. A stunning early quilt by an expert quilt maker, this would be an excellent addition to an early American quilt collection and a joy to display in any room. In excellent condition it has been professionally hand washed by Betsey and is ready to be sent to you on approval. Please ask her for more details. Provenance to be provided to the buyer upon sale.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8795 Red & Tobacco Dyed Green Martha Washington c.1850 90 x 90 PA $5,200 What a wonderful find for collectors of early American quilts and lovers of early dyes and fabric. The elegant palette and fine execution of the popular Martha Washington pattern with its triple border brings this gorgeous quilt into an over-the-top category. Gorgeous solid red is combined with a tobacco dyed solid green and comprise the only two fabrics used on the front of the quilt. The green exhibits a beautiful gradation to khaki in areas throughout the quilt where the tobacco dye has “moved” and left khaki behind. It is a fabulous look which achieves a stunning effect on this fabulous piece of graphic art. Blocks measure 5 3/8” square and are arranged with vibrant effect in the Martha Washington pattern. The design is then surrounded by a triple border consisting of a 1 ¾” solid red, a 1 ¾” double sawtooth and an outer 1 ¾” border of tobacco dyed green. All precisely hand pieced and finely hand quilted in ½” cross hatch stitches in the large triangles and ½” parallel lines in the small triangles and borders using black thread. The backing is a gorgeous red and black cotton plaid (see detail image) that is a lovely complement to the quilt’s design and palette. A separate hand applied tobacco dyed green ¼” binding finishes the edge of this quilt. Startlingly beautiful and vivid in intensity, this is a wonderful piece of early American textile art. Our quilts are always sent on approval.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8667 Whig Rose Variation c.1845 94 x 96 Lancaster Co, PA $9,400 This exquisite quilt defines what many of us think of when we hear the words "classic mid-nineteenth century American quilt”. The Whig Rose quilt's double border contains a beautifully executed floral design in a variation of the early Whig Rose pattern. Solid Turkey red, an over dyed green on green print, and a yellow calico are set on a pristine white background in the form of finely executed appliqués stitched entirely by hand. Each Whig Rose applique measures approximately 26 x 30 inches and contains very fine hand quilting in outline and flower petal designs. The white background of each block is quilted with unique floral and leaf patterns. The inner 1 ½” white border has hundreds of alternating Turkey red and over dyed green appliqued leaves surrounding the central Whig Rose design. Framing the inner design is a 7 ½” white outer border with quilting executed in an undulating feather vine pattern with stylized tulips. In each of the four corners is a 10” double line quilted heart with interior diagonal cross hatch stitching. The use of hearts is an indication this quilt was related to love or marriage, possibly made as either a wedding or anniversary gift. A masterpiece of hand appliqué in traditional and original patterns executed by an experienced and clever hand. Unused and professionally hand washed by Betsey. This quilt can be sent to you on approval.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON LC Carolina Lily c.1860 87 x 90 NY $2,600 Festoon your home this holiday season with the perfect antique hand appliqued quilt for art on your wall, bed or decorating in general. In gorgeous solid Turkey red and overdyed green you just can’t get any more festive. 16 hand appliqued lilies dance among flower buds on a pristine white ground. Solid Turkey red jabots and bows circle the white border measuring 12 3/4 inches on the side borders and 10 inches top and bottom (quilt shown horizontally in photo). Finely done hand quilting consists of outline on each appliqué, 6, 7 and 8 petaled floral motifs in differing sizes and leaf filled trailing vines in the white background. The quilt has a white backing and is finished with a ¼ inch hand applied white binding. This piece is extremely ordered and well planned but gives the impression of free spirited gaity, emphasized by the “scattering” of appliqued buds and the various sizes of the hand quilted multi-petaled flowers and free flowing leafy vines. This lovely quilt would be the focal point of your holiday decorating or any time of year. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. CON IJ 1 Applique Floral with Tasseled Swag c.1845 82 x 82 Possibly New York $3200 What a fantastic original quilt creation. Fabrics used are solid colors of Turkey red, green and blue on a white background plus the colors of the flowers. This stunningly graphic antique quilt, in fabulous condition, is a masterpiece of skilled needlework and unique design. Nine large “flowers” comprise the center area of the design. Each beautifully appliqued flower has 7 scalloped layers comprised of Turkey red, double pink calico and solid yellow. Each flower also has five appliqued buds both closed and open and stems with leaves. Some leaves also contain reverse appliqué work. A 1 7/8 inch red and green diagonally striped border surrounds the inner blooms. The entire garden is then framed by an 11 inch border of blue swags with red tassels. Each Turkey red tassel is topped by three perfectly appliqued green leaves. Quilting on this wonderful work of art has been done to the extreme with both imagination and skill. Lovely and varied quilting patterns include double line florals of tulips and 4 petal flowers, circles, and leaves. In addition, single line scallops are quilted around the red and green border with tilted diamond chains quilted inside the border. Echo and outline quilting is used throughout in the appliquéd pieces. Some of the quilting marks are still visible. The backing is a high thread count solid white cotton. The binding is a ¼ inch applied red calico fabric appearing to be a later 19th century restoration. Visually and technically this is truly a unique design statement from an accomplished and finely skilled needlewoman – a special treasure to highlight any collection of fine textile art. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8729 Oak Leaf and Reel c.1850 82 x 84 $3,600 What a beauty! Nothing says “Have a Merry Christmas!” more eloquently than this joyous piece of textile art expertly hand made and hand quilted long ago. Crisp and bright, this wonderful quilt rings in the holiday season with its Turkey red and overdyed green on white color palette in a beautiful, bold design. Made from solid colored fabrics this skillfully appliquéd Oak Leaf and Reel pattern provides a vivid and graphic statement against a pristine white background which is beautifully hand quilted using double line florals, leaves, hearts, outline and cable! Each oak leaf and reel applique is 16 ½ x 17 inches and is connected to its neighbor by a leaf sprig, with the whole surrounded by two borders: a festive red and green sawtooth 1 ½ inches in width and a wider 7 ½ inch white border with exquisite double cable quilting in fine stitches. The backing is white with a ¼ inch applied binding in the same white as the back. This antique quilt has everything you look for when adding to your collection or giving that perfect gift to a loved one or friend – expert needlework, lovely design and excellent condition. This year, say “Merry Christmas!” with style!



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Please view the detail photos (click thumbnail above) for more accurate colors. Q8269 Early Trapunto & Stippled Oak Leaf c. 1835 74 x 82 NY $3,400 A beautiful work of art to add to yours or a loved one’s collection…and just in time for the holidays! Like anything of true quality this quilt has only improved with age. The classic oak leaf pattern in Turkey red calico and solid overdyed green has softly mellowed with time and retains the beauty we look for in a traditional and very early red and green piece. The quilt’s softness tells us it was used, its excellent condition that it was cared for lovingly. The work is finely executed and includes both hand appliqued and pieced fabrics with incredible Trapunto wreaths and fruit baskets set among the Turkey red and green oak leaves– please look at the detail images! Two sawtooth borders, one red and one green, surround a white 6 ½ inch border with lovely quilting consisting of ¾ inch bars each separated by three diagonal lines 1/8 inch apart. Very fine interior quilting gives a beautiful stippling effect. The quilt is finished with a white linen backing and a separately applied ¼ inch white binding. This is a piece any collector of fine textile art would treasure. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8540 Red and Green Sunflower with Holly Border c.1850 79 x 91 Probably New York $2,800 A fabulous antique quilt for the holidays! This is a skillfully hand pieced and hand quilted example of a quilt style and color palette popular from 1835 to 1865. The solid overdyed green and Turkey red cotton sunflowers are 15 inches across, and have ½ inch crosshatched centers and feather cabled outer perimeters. The body of the quilt is also ½ inch crosshatched, with 6 inch feathered medallions interspersed between the sunflowers. A fanciful, hand appliquéd vine border of alternating green leaves and red holly leaves winds creates a perfect frame for the symmetry of the pieced sunflower pattern. The binding is a hand applied Turkey red and the backing is white cotton. Professionally hand washed by Betsey.



	Please view the detail photos (click image above) for more accurate colors. Q8528 Red and Green Ocean Waves c.1880 81 x 81 Massachusetts $1,800 Arriving just in time for the holidays, this graphically wonderful Ocean Waves quilt has been used just enough to give it the comforting softness of age while still maintaining its excellent condition. Ocean Waves is a very “North Atlantic Coast” pattern, usually seen in some combination of blues and whites, or scrap assortments on a solid color background. This quilt is more unusual, having been hand pieced from Turkey red, overdyed green calicoes, and a variety of red plaids. Please note that the Turkey red is a blue red, not an orange red; this is quite a difficult color to accurately photograph. The 6 ¼ inch Turkey red joining blocks have been hand quilted with double lines, alternating direction from block to block. The 3 x 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ inch triangles have been hand outline quilted. The 5 ¾ inch border is a deeper overdyed green calico, and includes a 3/8 separately applied Turkey red binding. The border has been quilted with diagonal double lines. The wholecloth backing is a wonderful burgundy floral with ecru flowers and tan highlights. Professionally hand washed by Betsey, this festive quilt is ready for your use!


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