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This folk-art tied quilt is done in a style not seen much outside
of the Mennonite areas of eastern Pennsylvania. It measures about
69 x 75 inches and dates from the 1930's or so. Jewel tone yarns were
stitched around a tin star or flower pattern, then the tin was cut out,
leaving the trimmed wool in a chenille-like star.  |
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The background fabric blocks are mens' wool suitings in
brown, black, grey and navy. Blocks in the central area measure
7 1/2 inches square, while the blocks in the border are 6 1/2". |
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The arrangement of the different colored backings and the
wide variety of bright color combinations of yarn make this an exceptional
example. That and the fine condition, with no damage noted, combine to
make this the best one we've seen. |
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The outer edge is bound with a burgundy wool.
The top is tied to the backing with black yarn at the corners and
edges of the blocks. There is no batting. |
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The back of the quilt is a blue, green, white and coral
check in cotton flannel. |
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This unusual folk art quilt is warm enough to use, but not
too heavy to hang. |
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One of our Mennonite friends remembers being taught this
craft in her Mennonite school when she was a small girl. The various
patches made by the girls in the class were then assembled into a quilt
to be sold to benefit the school. |
