Vintage Mid-Century Punch Needle Star Quilt – Textile Folk Art -- 68"x70"

This isn't your average patchwork quilt - this 1940-1950s quilt is a monumental labor of love featuring 110 individual stars, each hand-rendered using a punch needle embroidery technique (also known as Ignea or rug-hooking). The result is a stunning, three-dimensional "shaggy" texture that rises off the surface and that has remained bright and beautiful more than 80 years later.

• The Stars: Each star is meticulously punched with variegated cotton and wool yarns, creating a beautiful "kaleidoscope" effect in every block. No two stars are identical. The blocks are joined with a vibrant, hand-stitched Herringbone embroidery.
• The Foundation: The stars are set against a "make-do" background of heavy, mid-century wool suitings and twills—likely repurposed garments, a classic hallmark of American folk craft.
• The Back & Batting: The back is brown flannel while the quilt has been bound on all four sides by herringbone embroidery. The batting is fluffy and thick.

The quilt is in excellent vintage condition with no issues noted. The colors remain bold and the loop pile is lush.

Details:
• Dimensions: 68 inches x 70 inches
• Materials: Wool, Cotton, Variegated Yarns
• Weight: Substantial/Heavy (reflecting the density of the punch needle work)
• The Technique: This is a rare, full-scale execution of Punch Needle Embroidery (Ignea). Each of the 110 stars is handcrafted with a dense, looped pile that creates a striking 3D topographical effect.
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