Vintage 1950s Postage Stamp Quilt – Nearly 3,000 Tiny Squares – Hand Tied – 72” x 87”

This is a vintage postage stamp quilt from the 1950s with nearly 3,000 individually pieced fabric squares, each measuring about 1½ inches. It is a wonderful example of mid-century American scrap quilting made of cotton prints, plaids, stripes, checks, florals, novelty prints, and solid fabrics.

There are shirtings, bright geometric patterns, and colorful cottons dating from the early 20th century to the 1950s. The squares are arranged in a traditional postage stamp pattern without sashing and the quilt is hand tied rather thanquilted, with small blue, green, and white yarn ties

The edges are finished with hand stitching in coordinating yarns while the back is a lovely cream-colored cotton printed with blue and brown floral medallions and trailing flowers. The batting is lightweight.

Details:
* Date: 1950s
* Pattern: Postage Stamp
* Size: 72” x 87”
* Construction: Traditional pieced patchwork
* Nearly 3,000 individual fabric squares
* Individual squares measure approximately 1½ inches
* Extensive assortment of vintage cotton fabrics, including florals, plaids, stripes, checks, novelty prints, and solids
* Hand tied with multicolored yarn
* Cream cotton backing with blue and brown floral print
* Hand-finished edges

CONDITION:
* Excellent vintage condition
* Beautifully preserved colorful fabrics
* Please examine the photographs as they form an important part of the description.

The quilt has been soaked, freshly hand washed and line dried, giving it a light, natural, sun-dried cotton scent (not artificially fragranced).