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What is a string quilt?
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String quilts are quilts that are made from long scraps of fabric fabric. Random scraps are sewn on top of the foundation cloth until the scraps cover the foundation. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of quilts.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Early Cayuse Pendleton Blanket-Dated 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pendleton / Cayuse wool Indian design camp blanket in fine condition.This blanket has such amazing colors and pattern.A great addition to any Indian collection.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century American Indigo Coverlet
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven by hand in the late 18th century, this extraordinary American linen coverlet is a rare and striking example of pre-industrial textile craft. Loomed before the advent of Jacquar...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Quilts
Materials
Linen
19thc Cotton Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc cotton amazing log cabin quilt in amazing condition and great graphics. The backing has blue & brown calico backing.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Early 20Thc Wool Amish Pennsylvania Bars Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all wool bars quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has very fine tight quilting & in very good condition. The simple cool colors are also amazing as it goes wit...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Quilt, Postage Stamp Nine Patch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This tiny postage stamp nine patch in a square quilt was found in Pennsylvania and is in very good condition. The back is a bars pattern in calico fabric.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th C Rare Wool Amish Log Cabin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc all wool Amish Lancaster County,Pennsylvania log cabin quilt is in fine condition.We have never had or seen pastel with dark wool pieces.It is so typical of Lancaster...
Category
Antique 1890s American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
