Vintage 1940s Rising Star Quilt – Hand Pieced & Hand-Quilted – 72” x 90”

This striking and unique Rising Star Variation Quilt features a beautifully organized medallion layout, a sophisticated variation of the Rising Star pattern set against a rich solid blue field, with the stars radiating outward in a bold and highly graphic design. The fabrics include:
• A mix of feedsack florals in soft pastels and cheerful prints
• Extensive use of plaids, ginghams, and shirting fabrics, typical of scrap quilts made from repurposed clothing
• Bright true reds, chrome yellows, and pastels
• Solid blue cotton field

The quilt is entirely hand pieced and is hand quilted in a circular/geometric motif in the open blue blocks and in outlines of the hundreds of diamonds. The back is white cotton as is the binding that has been hand-stitched to both sides. The cotton batting is lightweight.

CONDITION: The quilt is in excellent vintage condition and is structurally sound with some age-related overall fading. PLEASE NOTE: streaks that may be seen in the photos are from sunlight streaming in the window - not a condition issue.

Details
• Size: 72” x 90”
• Pattern: Rising Star Variation (Medallion layout)
• Date: Circa 1940s
• Materials: Cotton fabrics (feedsack prints, plaids, shirtings, solids)
• Construction: Hand pieced and hand quilted
• Batting: Lightweight cotton
• Backing: Plain white cotton

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

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