This beautiful hand pieced and hand tied quilt, circa 1920s, is in the classic Hearts & Gizzards pattern executed in soft blue and cream cottons in pinwheel and curved forms across the surface. The cadet blue and white two-color palette gives the quilt a clean and timeless farmhouse, cottage or Scandinavian appearance. It has a two-sided light blue and white border that has also been hand pieced and hand stitched.
The back is white cotton while the quilt has been knife edge finished with hand-stitching around the perimeter. The cotton batting is lightweight.
CONDITION: The quilt is in very good condition with some minor, light age-related toning.
Details: * Approximate age: circa 1920s * Pattern: Hearts and Gizzards variation * Size: 66” x 79” * Colors: soft blue and cream * Construction: entirely hand pieced and hand tied * Fabrics: cottons including chambray-style blue fabrics * Batting: Lightweight batting * Backing: plain cream cotton * Style: classic Americana farmhouse / rustic cottage / utility quilt
The quilt is from a smoke-free, pet-free home and is pictured on a queen-size bed.