Crazy Quilt Vintage

An exceptional American folk-art textile dating to the Interwar era (circa 1920–1930), this pieced quilt showcases a graphic, geometric interpretation of the historic "Four Tulips" m...

This is a striking late 19th-century Pine Burr quilt, dating to circa 1880–1890 and worked in a particularly graphic palette of turkey red, warm buff, and a tiny blue-dot shirting pr...

This is a striking Mennonite Trip Around the World Quilt dating to the 1940s and measuring 82 inches square. The quilt is constructed from hundreds of small solid-color cotton squar...

A striking 1930s Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt with a floating medallion composition. Measuring 72 by 82 inches, the piece replaces the dense, all-over honeycomb lattice typicall...

This is an extraordinary, museum-caliber mid-19th-century American appliqué Four-Hearts Quilt, hand-stitched and dated 1850 by Mary R. Stouffer (1833–1928). Measuring 72 by 92 inches...

This is a striking Some Days Are Diamonds Quilt dating to the 1940s and measuring approximately 74” x 83”. The quilt pattern is rare, particularly in this color palette, and it is e...

This is a visually striking Late Victorian Ocean Waves Quilt originating from Kentucky, circa 1885–1895 with bold, diamond-set squares executed in saturated synthetic alizarin red ca...

This is a piece of early 20th-century American folk textile art, a rarely found hand-punched, high-relief Wool Comforter or Punch-Needle Wool Coverlet, hand-crafted circa 1930s from ...

This improvisational Vintage Southern Quilt in the Housetop /Concentric Square Tradition, is an excellent example of the Southern improvisational textile tradition. This single blo...

This unusual and beautiful Alphabet Quilt is entirely hand-constructed and features oversized appliquéd block letters arranged across the quilt in a largely alphabetical sequence, wi...

This is a beautiful 1930s Broken Dishes Quilt worked in a striking turquoise-blue solid cotton against a crisp white ground. Thirty blocks are arranged in a regular grid, creating a ...

This documented cigarette silk quilt is listed in the Nova Scotia Heritage Quilt Project, where it is attributed to Anne Pauline Smith of Nova Scotia and dated to 1910–1915. The qui...

This striking Amish Pinwheel Quilt from Ohio was made in the 1930s or early 1940s and features a bold pinwheel design executed in rich shades of blue and lavender with a taupe border...

This late nineteenth-century American Tree of Life quilt measures 68 x 80 inches and is entirely hand pieced and hand quilted. Twenty Tree of Life blocks are arranged in a five-by-fo...

This antique Hickory Leaf Appliqué Quilt, dating to approximately 1885–1895, is an excellent example of late Victorian blue and white appliqué work. Measuring 77” x 84”, it features ...

This exquisite 27” x 27” Victorian Crazy Quilt, dating to the late 19th century, is a jewel-like example of America’s fascination with crazy quilting during the height of the Aesthetic Movement. Hand pieced from an assortment of silk velvets, silk satins, plush velvets, ribbons, novelty textiles, and fine cottons, every seam is lavishly embellished with hand embroidery, including feather stitch, herringbone, Cretan stitch, crossed stitches, buttonhole variations, spider-web motifs, floral sprays, and countless other decorative stitches.. Sequins, chenille, applied velvet medallions, and dimensional embroidery add further texture. The luxurious fabrics remain remarkably vibrant, displaying rich jewel tones of sapphire blue, ruby red, emerald green, amethyst, gold, ivory, black, and fuchsia. The variety of textiles reflects the Victorian custom of preserving treasured remnants from fashionable garments and household fabrics, transforming them into works of decorative art. Unlike traditional patchwork quilts designed primarily for warmth, crazy quilts celebrated artistic expression rather than geometric precision. Their asymmetrical compositions were inspired in part by Japanese aesthetics introduced to American audiences following the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. By the 1880s, these quilts had become symbols of refinement, creativity, and exceptional needlework, often displayed prominently in Victorian parlors. The quilt is finished with a pale sage-green cotton backing that has been turned to the front and handstitched to form the binding. Details Date: Circa 1885–1895 Origin: American Dimensions: 27” x 27” Materials: Silk velvet, silk satin, decorative silks, cotton backing, silk embroidery floss, sequins, and other embellishments Construction: Entirely hand pieced and hand embroidered Condition: Very good antique condition with expected age-related wear to the delicate silk fabrics. Colors remain vivid, and the extensive embroidery is beautifully preserved. The backing and binding are intact and consistent with the period. Victorian crazy quilt, antique crazy quilt...

This is a beautifully preserved American pictorial crib quilt from the 1930s or early 1940s. This collector-grade textile features a vibrant central scene of five children celebratin...

This is a striking example of late Victorian textile artistry in the form of a narrow Log Cabin parlor quilt (circa 1880-1900) embodying the richness of the Gilded Age aesthetic. Rat...

This is a remarkably well-preserved and highly graphic "Flags of the World" tobacco flannel premium quilt, dating to the Edwardian / WWI era (circa 1905-1920). This vibrant textile i...

This spectacular late Victorian crazy quilt is a densely embroidered and uncommonly detailed version of the late 19th Century folk art quilt. While most crazy quilts of this era rely...

This exceptional Tulip Quilt was handcrafted during the 1930s by Anna Georgia Lake (1870–1955) of Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Accompanied by extensive provenance, the quilt remained wit...

This is a magnificent "Rose of Sharon" applique quilt, likely made as a "best" quilt such that it has been beautifully preserved so that its red and green applique remains vivid toda...

This is a highly sculptural American folk art piece, a Depression-era punch needle coverlet (circa 1930s) featuring an extraordinary level of dimensional craftsmanship. It is compos...

Dated 1961 in the quilting, this exceptional Glory Rose Quilt is a beautiful example of the pattern and appears to have never been washed or used. Circle vines of beautiful roses ou...

This is a beautifully executed mid-20th century Lone Star Quilt pieced from cheerful mid-century cotton prints in soft coral pink, powder blue, and white florals against a creamy ivo...

This extraordinary 1897 signature quilt is an arresting Thousand Pyramids design made with rich silks, satins, and taffetas, each triangle carefully embroidered with names that colle...

This classic late 19th-century American crib quilt is a striking example of the textile artistry of the time, balancing traditional piecework with a bold, graphic sensibility. Until...

This delightful Depression-era crib quilt features nine Scottie silhouettes appliquéd in vibrant red against a crisp ivory-white background and outlined with hand embroidery. Thoug...

This is a beautiful and rare example of American Depression-era folk art - a hand-appliquéd crib quilt beautifully capturing with great detail a trip to the circus and a ride on a ca...

This is a striking red and white Arbor Window or Album Quilt with twenty vivid crimson Arbor Window blocks arranged in a clean, balanced setting against a crisp white ground, all bea...

This exceptional late 19th-century American Crazy Quilt is richly embellished with more than 100 different embroidery stitches. It is initialed "J.H.J." and framed by a four-sided, ...

This outstanding Fanny’s Favorite Quilt, completed and dated 1944, is a superb example of American wartime quiltmaking. Measuring 75 x 97 inches, it showcases the lively, interlockin...

This Narcissus Quilt, dating to approximately 1880, is a beautiful example of late Victorian American quiltmaking. Here, each block blossoms outward from a soft chrome yellow print ...

This is an increasingly rare example of an early 20th Century American Whole Cloth Quilt with a dramatic monochromatic design, exceptional stitch work, and generous scale making it a...

This is a Lone Star quilt composed of hundreds of hand-pieced diamonds with a unique red "outline" of the star followed by companion stars at each of the four corners. This late n...

This is a lovely Pennsylvania Amish Center Diamond Crib Quilt dates to approximately 1945–1955, and has been pieced in solid cottons of deep emerald green, vivid turkey red, and soft...

This charming quilt has six appliquéd birds, three bluebirds and three pink doves, on a crisp white background. Their faces, feet, and bright orange beaks are hand embroidered. The...

This very rare late 19th-century quilt is composed entirely of small diamonds arranged in an extraordinary optical composition that draws the eye toward a tiny central star. While it...

This Antique 1910-1920s Touching Stars Trapunto Quilt, has been intricately hand quilted with exceptional stuffed or raised quilting, or trapunto. It is an exceptional example of A...

This exceptional late nineteenth-century Irish Chain Quilt features a vibrant Irish Chain rendered in brilliant double pink chrome calico alternating with delicate cream shirting pri...

This delightful American Irish Chain quilt, dating to approximately 1880, is a beautiful example of late nineteenth-century craftsmanship. It combines a timeless chain pattern with ...

This is an extraordinary and highly unusual piece of 20th-century American folk art, this charming hand-painted quilt is embroidered with the date 1913 and the words “Scarborough Fair.", though the border and backing fabric are much newer, dating to approximately the 1950s or 1960s. The quilt has been sewing machine quilted in a simple outline of the border and enough to secure the lightweight batting. The amazing part of this quilt is the beautifully hand-painted flowering tree whose branches support a delightful collection of nursery rhyme and fairy tale scenes: Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, playful animals, children, and other beloved storybook characters are beautifully hand-painted in rich watercolor-like tones. The artwork is remarkably sophisticated, displaying confident brushwork, subtle shading, and a carefully planned composition skillfully accomplished. The embroidered inscription reads: “This quilt completed in the year of our Lord 1913…" followed by the words “Scarborough Fair.” As stated above, the border and backing fabric are newer than 1913. Although the exact meaning of the Scarborough Fair reference remains unknown, the quilt was acquired from a collector in New York’s historic Hudson Valley. Condition: The quilt is in excellent condition with no condition issues noted. Details Date: Dated 1913 (border and backing fabric is much newer, dating to 1950s-1960s) Origin: Northeastern United States; acquired from a collector in New York’s Hudson Valley Dimensions: 45” x 74” Materials: Hand-painted cotton with cotton batting and cotton backing Construction: Wholecloth quilt with hand-painted decoration, hand-embroidered inscription, and sewing machine quilting Technique: Original hand-painted imagery with embroidered lettering Motifs: Nursery rhymes, fairy tales, flowering tree, whimsical children, animals, Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe Color Palette: Soft greens, blues, pinks, yellows, browns, cream, and black Antique hand-painted quilt, dated quilt, Scarborough Fair quilt, folk art quilt, nursery rhyme quilt, storybook quilt, Americana textile, Edwardian quilt, painted textile art, whimsical quilt, Hudson Valley antique...

This is very fine Log Cabin quilt with remarkably tiny piecing, an extraordinary variety of period fabrics, warm naturally aged colors, and a sophisticated composition of humble fabr...

This African American improvisational strip quilt embodies the expressive freedom and remarkable design sensibility that have made quilts from the rural South among the most admired ...

This elegant blue and white 19th-century Coronation Quilt is composed entirely of indigo printed cottons arranged against a crisp ivory-white ground. Each Coronation block combines ...

This is a beautifully graphic primitive American Schoolhouse quilt, dating to approximately 1930–1935, hand pieced from an assortment of Depression-era cottons and finished with earl...

Dating to approximately 1860–1870, this Sawtooth Framed Diamond Quilt with a unique Ohio Star border combines bold hand-pieced geometric design with fine hand quilting, resulting in ...

This striking antique Tulip appliqué quilt is a wonderful example of mid-19th century American quiltmaking, dating to approximately 1855–1860. Large stylized tulips are hand appliqué...

This striking Cathedral Window quilt is a magnificent example of one of the most technically demanding quilt forms ever created. Measuring 77 inches by 90 inches, it was handcrafted ...

This is a beautifully preserved American blue and white Double T Quilt, dating to approximately 1865–1880, featuring twenty-eight pieced Double T blocks across a crisp white ground. ...

This exceptional Pennsylvania Amish Nine Patch quilt, dating to approximately 1915–1920, is a striking example of the craftsmanship of Amish quilts that have made them among the most...

This Antique American Postage Stamp Quilt from the late 19th century is a true piece of folk art with its tiny patchwork - pieces of just 1/2-inch square - a very labor-intensive and...

This Antique American Lone Star Quilt, is from the late 19th Century and has been uniquely hand-pieced from tiny triangles (1.5"x2"), giving the quilt unmistakable folk art character...

This Antique American Redwork Quilt, is a Victorian-era hand-tied quilt and American Folk Art textile, with animal motifs along with children playing and many other classic - and uni...

This Antique American Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt, also known as an Orange Peel Quilt, is hand-quilted using classic 1920s colors and fabrics, making this a true American Folk A...

This Antique American Rare Chintz Quilt, circa 1825-1845, is hand-quilted with English Chintz fabrics, making it a remarkable piece of folk art and a magn...

This Antique American Apple Blossom Quilt, Early 20th Century Quilt, is hand-quilted and is a beautifully preserved example of American folk art quilts from the early decades of the ...

This extraordinary 1920–1921 Cedar Top Schools signature quilt from Kentucky was created for an African American school community during the era of segregated education and preserves...

A striking example of late nineteenth-century American quiltmaking, this exceptional Federal Chain Quilt dates to circa 1885–1900 and is executed in one of the most celebrated color ...

This extraordinary American folk art quilt is a rare and expressive example of the Victorian Crazy Quilt movement interpreted through the eyes of a rural maker. Dating to the mid-to-...