A very soft quilt
in the ever popular Grandmother's Flower Garden
pattern. Over 1,500 hand sewn
patches. Bright and cheerful to remind
you of flowers all year round!Age - The quilt top appears to be circa 1940's, but as there is
a
polyester batting, the quilt must have been put together at a later
date. Where from - Kansas. Hand Sewn - Yes. Hand Quilted - Yes. Hand Hemmed - Yes. Two sides are
scalloped, the other two sides are gently shaped. Number of Patches
- Over 1,500 small hexagon patches! Materials Used - Multi coloured
patches in the flower, with a
plain dark orangey/yellow representing the sun in
the middle, and the plain green
representing the greenery in the garden, the
white representing the paths. Batting - Medium thickness,
polyester. Backing Material - Soft, fairly open weave, white
cotton. Measurements - Approximately 85 inches by 82 inches
(measured into the scalloped edges). Fraying - Yes, several of the
patches have frayed, two have been replaced. A very small amount of fraying on hem area. Loose Seams - Yes, there are some loose seams between the hexagon patches which could do with sewing together. Holes - Where there is fraying. One small darn on the backing.
The backing has a few small holes where the fabric is such a soft,
fairly open weave cotton and it has frayed a little. Holes all the way through - No. Stains - A couple of very small marks. Some of the green blocks have fading, please see photos. Washed - Yes.
