Vintage 1970s Handmade Cat Quilt – Folk Art Appliqué Quilt – 73” x 86”

This is a delightful handmade cat quilt, created in the 1970s and featuring rows of sweet appliqué kittens, each made from a different printed fabric and each adorned with a bright bow tie. The sashing is bold green with sunny yellow cornerstones and each cat is individually hand-appliquéd and outlined with blanket stitching and given embroidered facial details.

The hand-quilting is in outlines of the cats and in outlines of the sashing. A handwritten label on the back reads: “Hand Made by Bernice Maylor Uncle Donnie’s Wife.” The back is white cotton that has been turned to the front and machine-stitched to form the binding. The batting is lightweight.

The quilt has been soaked, hand-washed and is in excellent vintage condition with no issues noted.

🧵 Details:
• Date: Circa 1970s
• Size: 73” x 86”
• Pattern: Appliqué cat / kitten quilt
• Materials: Cotton and cotton blends
• Construction: Hand-appliquéd with embroidered details; hand quilted
• Colors: Cream ground with green sashing, yellow cornerstones, and multicolored novelty prints
• Backing: Solid light fabric with maker inscription

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