Vintage 1940s–1950s Kitten Crib Quilt – Hand Embroidered Nursery Quilt – 39” x 56”

This utterly charming mid-century kitten quilt is a delightful example of 1940s–early 1950s nursery needlework. Each block features an embroidered kitten in a sweet childhood scene, complete with hand-stitched captions such as:
• “Pat Tails and Bedtime Stories”
• “At Figures I’m a Dunce”
• “I Go To School”
• “This Catnip Is My Present”
• “Put Me To Sleep at Once”
• “I Am One Year Old Today”

The kittens are worked in colorful embroidery floss with expressive faces and playful mid-century charm. The hand lettering adds wonderful folk art personality.

The quilt is entirely hand quilted, featuring:
• Spiral and medallion quilting motifs
• Yellow running stitch quilting throughout
• A bright sunny yellow backing
• Lightweight cotton batting
• Prairie-point style edging in yellow and white

The quilt has been freshly laundered and is in excellent vintage condition with no issues noted.

Details:
• Size: 39” x 56”
• Era: Circa 1940s–early 1950s
• Construction: Hand embroidered and hand quilted
• Materials: Cotton fabrics and cotton embroidery floss
• Colors: White ground with yellow backing and multicolor embroidery
• Style: Mid-century nursery / whimsical kitten theme