Vintage 1960s–1970s Log Cabin Scrap Quilt – Hand-Quilted – 74” x 86”

This cheerful vintage scrappy Log Cabin Quilt, Courthouse Steps variation, features a traditional red center square surrounded by narrow strips of colorful fabrics, symbolizes warmth and home. It is constructed from an assortment of mid-century cotton fabrics, including novelty prints, ginghams, florals, plaids, and cheerful geometric patterns typical of the 1960s and early 1970s.

The quilt is entirely hand pieced and hand quilted, with simple parallel quilting lines that run across the blocks. The back is white cotton that has been turned to the front and machine-stitched to form the binding. The cotton batting is lightweight.

The quilt is in excellent condition with no issues noted.

Details

• Pattern: Log Cabin scrap quilt in Courthouse Steps variation
• Estimated date: 1960s–1970s
• Construction: Hand pieced
• Quilting: Hand quilted with simple parallel lines
• Materials: Cotton fabrics with cotton batting
• Colors: Red, turquoise, pink, yellow, blue, white, and multicolor prints
• Size: 74” x 86”
• Backing: Solid white cotton backing

The quilt is from a smoke-free, pet-free home and is pictured on a queen-size bed.

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