1795 Folk Art Summer Quilt --Broderie Perse

The Broderie Perse exhibit at Houston 2017 was stunning. This is a fun quilt with many techniques. Usually, we take a picture and move on quickly. This quilt we lingered on for quite awhile. Take time to look at the old fabrics. Enjoy.

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#21 Sylvia UK. 2020-12-02 08:53

It’s not Broderie Peres . It was quite quick to sew as appliqué is quicker than pieced patchwork. I speak as a hand sewer. I DO NOT EVER us a sewing machine to make a quilt . What is the point of churning out things when SO much pleasure is derived from the calmness of hand sewing. I love the quilt.

#20 Sylvia UK. 2020-12-02 08:46

How delightful. I wonder how much of it was a red colour as I know red dyes in those days always faded to brown . I am going to make a basket border on my next quilt . Thank you for the inspiration.

#19 Eysoquilts 2020-05-03 07:31

Gorgeous quilt! But it is NOT an example of broderie perse.

#18 Sharisewsquilts 2020-05-03 07:29

Beautiful quilt but it is NOT Broderie Perse.

#17 fiona.gray@canterbur 2018-01-27 12:07

This is not a broderie perse quilt although there are some chintz fabrics in it, but they haven't been broderie perse'd - I don't know who decided that one ,but it is made up of a number of techniques primarily pieced and appliqued plus embroidery. It is thought to be English. I am surprised that so many people are querying its age based on the number of different fabrics. The cotton industry of Lancashire was thriving at this time due to the Industrial Revolution which started in the mid-18th century and continued through to the late 19th century unlike in the USA - late 19th century into 20th century. It is partly due to the cotton printing industry that the American Revolution occurred!! For other quilts of this era see the Sundial Coverlet and the George III Coverlet both in the collection of the V & A Museum.

#16 Vicki 2018-01-25 18:40

Why are there so many naysayers out there! They don’t even check resources available regarding fabrics printed by century before commenting.

#15 theothermarion 2018-01-25 17:28

Just for reference, this quilt was completed when George Washington was president!

#14 marlene 2018-01-25 09:16

Just wonderful work. In articles and book I have read on Broderie Purse, I believe they would cut out the actual flower or bird or branch and applique it on. This uses patterned fabric to cut out the shapes. It is beautiful just the same.

#13 LGorges 2018-01-24 20:42

This variety of fabric was definitely available during that time period. There are many excellent resources to read about the textiles/quilts of the 1700’s and 1800’s. The American Quilt Study Group is a great organization that has a tremendous amount of research done by people all over the US and they have wonderful conferences where you can learn a great deal. Super guilt! Thanks for sharing.

#12 GrannyD11 2018-01-24 13:44

This must have taken her a lifetime to do! Although the skill level seems all the same, is it possible it was a joint effort?

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