Coffee Colored Tied Quilt

Maintenance and Project History

History & Provenance

  • Work Credit: unknown
  • Date Made: circa 1925, inferred by fabric with some help from friends who know way more than I do.
  • Ownership History:
    • David Bailey: November 29, 2022
  • Documented by David Bailey

Overall

Size

  • Length: 61″
  • Width: 45.25″

Condition
Independent of workmanship

  • Very Good
  • Description: One repaired tear on the top of the quilt as shown. the tear is in the brown square in the second row and the second column. It is along the bottom edge of the square and extends toward the center of the square about 1.5″

Top

Fabric Description

  • Wool?
  • Solids. Black/blue fabrics have pin strips.
  • Suiting?
  • Predominant Colors: Browns, blacks.

General Organization

  • Grid / One-Patch
    • Grid Dimension
      • Rows: 8
      • Columns: 6
      • Total Block: 48
    • Block Name: One-patch square.
      • Size:
        • Length: 7.5 – 8″
        • Width: 7.5-8″
      • Description: They are typically a bit longer than wide as shown.
    • Straight Setting

Other

  • Techniques Used: Patchwork
  • Stitching Methods:
    • Blocks: Machine – this was difficult to determine because of the thickness of the fabric.
  • Workmanship:
    • Piecing: Very Good

Back

Fabric Description

  • Cotton – possibly flannel
  • Prints
  • Quilting
  • Predominant Colors: Fall colors. Brown, burgundy, red.

General Organization

  • Seamed Yardage
    • Seam Positions: One piece is 11.5″ wide. The other is 35″ wide.
    • Description: One seam runs the length of the quilt.

Other

  • Stitching Methods: Machine
  • Workmanship: Very Good

Layering and Stabilization

Batting

  • Cotton
  • Low Loft

Stitching Method

  • Hand Tied every 3.5-4″. Some ties may be as much as 4.5″ apart.

Edge Treatment

Style

  • Back-to-Front
    • Front applied by hand
  • The backing has been wrapped to the front and secured.

Size

  • Width on Front: 3/4-1″

Repair

  • Prior to November 29, 2022. Tear in quilt top mended.

Appraisal

No

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