Quilts on Sale

Across the American South, African-American women made quilts to keep themselves and their children warm in unheated shacks that lacked running water, telephones and electricity. Along the way they developed a distinctive abstract style, noted for lively, unconventional compositions and geometric simplicity. In many cases, the graphics are extraordinary. They embody the essence of modern art, but are completely honest and display pure creativity, as the makers probably never visited a museum, studied design or attended an art class. The design repertoire came from the heart. These quilts are dramatically different from classical American quilts, as done in New York, Baltimore or New England, and offer us a refreshing, minimalist, abstract quality. They often used whatever materials were on hand, often recycled from old clothing and textiles. Due to its small size, this attractive piece may have been made for use as a baby quilt, and was made with what appears to be a lightly textured upholstery fabric...

Wow this quilt consists of mini postage pieces and has super tight quilting. The quilt is a large size quilt and would fit a queen or king bed. Such amazing presentation. The scale a...

This is a fine example of wonderful usage of wool fabrics and color usage. This quilt is in great condition and from a private collection. The backing is pieced cotton calico fabrics...