QUILTS Antique and Vintage

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Comment by SharonS on July 8, 2015 at 5:00pm

No, but the exceptionally large and widely spaced stitches, yes, done by hand, are characteristic of Chinese imports.  Chinese labor is not particularly expensive, and these quilts can be done rather quickly, compared to the hand stitching on an antique quilt, which usually averages more than 6 stitches per linear inch, and can be considerably more than that.  See, for instance, this example from a 1930's quilt:

Comment by Marianne Whitley on July 8, 2015 at 2:00pm

So, the info i found online is not correct ?

Most antique and vintage quilts were made by hand with no help from a sewing machine. Look closely at the stitching throughout the whole quilt. If the stitches appear a bit unevenly spaced or different in size, the quilt was likely handmade. If the stitches are precisely uniform in size and spacing, the quilt was probably machine-stitched. Handmade quilts, particularly those from the 20th century, sometimes bear an identification tag on the bottom corner. The cloth tag tells the name and location of the quilter, as well as the date of completion. Quilts made prior to the 20th century might not have a tag.

The multi colored quilt has uneven stitches throughout. It all appears hand stitched, stitch by stitch. I am a little unsure chinese manufacturers would go that long of a way and hand stitch something they then sell for cheap. Thanks Sharon.

Comment by SharonS on July 8, 2015 at 1:49pm

Marianne - your quilts, with their large hand-stitches and relatively recent fabrics appear to be of Chinese manufacture.

Comment by Marianne Whitley on July 8, 2015 at 1:23pm

second quilt

Comment by Marianne Whitley on July 8, 2015 at 1:10pm

I have recently stumbled upon two quilts which seem to be all hand stitched. They are both beautiful, and i am certain that they are vintage don't know if antique. I have examined them, and they were both not machine threaded but ALL hand stitched, with thicker black thread. 100% cotton and very pretty! I am not a quilter or a quilt collector nor an expert, but i simply adore them. I am not sure how old they are, or when they might have been made. One of the quilts, had a tag attached, which had been cut off at some point. There is no way for me to tell when these were made,or where they came from.

I found both quilts underneath a mattress from a pull out couch. Found them, years later when i got rid of the inside of the couch. lol

Best Regards, and many thanks in advance!

Comment by SharonS on June 1, 2014 at 2:53pm

Charming redwork quilt on EBay with 80 embroidered vignettes.

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Comment by SharonS on April 22, 2014 at 9:06am

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This little crib quilt from the Lehigh Valley of PA is now up for sale on ebay.   A great wall hanging.  Make an offer if you like it!

Comment by Debra Yancey-Miller on April 22, 2014 at 6:19pm

WOW!  The poor baby probably didn't get any sleep!

Comment by SharonS on April 17, 2014 at 2:45pm

The indigo resist quilt we posted below sold for $4500.00. Here's a newer one, from the 1930's but in mint condition, a Dresden plate variation, now being offered on eBay. Make an offer if you like it!

Comment by Debra Yancey-Miller on March 21, 2014 at 1:26pm

I love this last quilt but would be terrified to have in my possession the indigo one.  I really dislike the green one and thank you for letting me know about the blog!

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