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What is the history of crazy quilts?

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What is the history of crazy quilts?
The history of crazy quilts dates back to the late 1800s when people began producing quilts using pieces of irregularly shaped fabric. This style of quilting remained popular into the early 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of crazy quilts.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Cotton Crazy Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Cotton Crazy Quilt is truly a collage of fabrics. The center has the structure of a Nine Patch
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Late 19Thc Velvet & Wool Crazy Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing velvet & wool crazy quilt is in pristine condition and is signed & dated 1899.
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Antique 1890s American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Velvet

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc velvet crazy quilt with embroidery and ties. This quilt is in pristine condition. The backing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Velvet

1885 Kentucky Crazy Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This 1895 folk art crazy quilt out of Kentucky is an absolute work of art. The selection of bright
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Fabric

Signed ad Dated Crazy Quilt, 1924
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine crazy quilt made of velvet and wool with a sateen border and backing. Fine piecing and
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20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Antique Quilt, 19th Century Wool Crazy Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky hand pieced and quilted crazy quilt is in great as found condition with folky
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

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