This bright character quilt is under the 'cutter quilts' section as
it has stains and some rips. It would make a great theatre prop quilt,
picnic rug or beach hut throw. The quilt maker was likely a beginner to
quilting as the quilt has been crudely machine quilted together in
lines with puckering up of fabrics. It could be folded so stains aren't so
apparent and use over the back of an armchair or sofa etc.Age - Circa 1950's - 1960's. Where from - Ohio. Hand Sewn - Some hand sewing in the piecing together of the patches. Machine Sewn - Yes. Machine Quilted - Yes. Machine Hemmed - Yes. Materials Used - Mainly an assortment of cottons, with a few
patches of fine wools, silky fabrics, corduroy and perhaps a few
rayon? patches. Couple of novelty fabrics, bird on fence, guitar and
sombreros. Around the edges is a pretty poppy and strawberries print. Batting - A white cotton sheet has been used for batting. Backing Material - A cream and red striped cotton. Measurements - Approximately 84 inches by 65 inches. Fraying - There are a few frayed patches. Loose Seams - Some loose seams. Holes - Where there are some frayed patches. Holes all the way through - No. Stains - There are several large brown stains on the front and
on the back. The fabric with the red patches has bled red dye onto
neighbouring fabrics, please see photos. Washed - Yes.
