Q9088 Snowflake in a 9-block configuration

c.1928
74 x 76 inches
Maine
$1,800

On the cream colored backing in a beautiful embroidery stitch are the 3 initials PAD. The stitching is gorgeous. This is one of the most beautifully executed 1928 quilts I have ever seen. It is created with minuscule applique stitches. This is a 9-block snowflake pattern. We have applique, we have reverse applique, the only piecing is done when the border is attached to the main body of the quilt. The attaching of the border to the main part of the quilt is done by machine. Everything else is executed by hand. The applique stitches are minuscule and perfect. The binding is a pillowcase edge closed with a minuscule stitching. The body of the quilt is cross-hatch quilted in a 1-1/4 inch diagonal grid. The center of each snowflake has an appliqued white star, a Lamoine star, the center of which has reverse appliqued green center. The 7-3/4 inch green borders are just beautifully quilted with a wonderful quilting design that is a combination of a meandering vine and what looks almost like a sunset. It's in perfect unused condition, is all hand washed, and is ready to be used. When most people look at this pattern, what they see reminds them of a Hawaiian quilt. This is not a Hawaiian quilt, this is a snowflake pattern executed in a similar manner because each snowflake is cut out of one piece of fabric. There are no seams in the snowflake.