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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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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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1930s Broken Star Quilt With South Western Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Broken star quilt with amazing colors and condition.This quilt has a diamond border and in fine quilting and condition.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.
Category
Antique 1860s American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
$1,516 Sale Price
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19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
$1,196 Sale Price
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Early Pennsylvania Wool and Velvet One-Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century one-patch quilt from Pennsylvania. This fun and colorful quilt is made from wool and velvets. The back is a polished cotton and has cotton ties through out. This w...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
$540 Sale Price
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Early 20th Century American Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautifully preserved early 20th century pieced cotton quilt, hand-stitched in the classic Double Wedding Ring pattern, is a timeless example of American quiltmaking tradition. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
