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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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19thc Mounted Blue & White Flying Geese Mounted Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc flying geese crib quilt is professionally hand sewn on white linen & mounted and wired to hand on your wall or gallery.This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,960 Sale Price
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19thc Double Weave Blue & White Fringed Coverlet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand woven double weave coverlet in blue & white in pristine condition with long original fringe.The coverlet is totally reversible and lighter on one side and darker indigo o...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Wool
Log Cabin Variation Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Log cabin quilt with a wonderful faded/muted color pallet. The variation in color change and color choice in this log cabin is amazing, vibrant yet subtle colors that pop...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,160 Sale Price
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19Thc Red & Teal Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Red & teal leaf applique quilt from Pennsylvania in fine condition.This is from Lancaster County,Pa.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,188 Sale Price / item
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19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Eight point star quilt in blue & white with a swag border in pristine condition.Note the flying geese borders surround the stars.This quilt was found in Virginia and we believe...
Category
Antique 1870s American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$3,400 Sale Price
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19thc Collide-scope Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Collide-scope Star Burst with wonderful blue backing. Blue Liner give the edges a nice touch. The interior fabrics are 19thc Calico fabrics. thoughtfully pieced together. Great...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,196 Sale Price
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