Unusual Mosaic Border on Antique Quilt

We loved this antique quilt from 1870/80 that was on display at the Houston International Quilt Festival 2018 as part of the Antique Quilts of the British Isles exhibit. We were familiar with the hexagon design, but had never seen the mosaic tile borders used in such an old quilt. The multiple borders had each piece individually appliquéd. It was quite unique.

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#10 Pauline 2019-01-17 12:13

Can’t believe this is up for sale it belongs in the v and A
We seem to be losing all things that made up England in the 19th century very sad

#9 Ann Fahl 2019-01-14 16:00

I'm thinking that the maker got sick and tired of the little hexagons and decided to do something really different with the rest of her fabric!

#8 Patsy 2019-01-14 16:00

Interesting, but then again, aren't Quilters the most creative and thrifty with use of ANY fabric?! And, since I was not able to go the Show this last year, thank you so much for showing all the wonderful Quilts. It's why I join this site every year. That and the wonderful shows, tips and new quilts from You and Ricky.

#7 Sue 2019-01-14 14:42

This quilt is a work of art. Considering what this woman had to work with, scissors, needles, thread, and scraps from the clothes she also made by hand. I salute her.

#6 Jackie 2019-01-14 11:16

That is a SCRAPPY quilt. Well done.

#5 Bea 2019-01-14 09:43

I enjoyed seeing these quilts at the Houston quilt show.
It was another awesome show. There is no other show like it. It is worth your time to go.

#4 Dale 2019-01-14 09:34

I am always amazed at the "inventiveness" that we sometimes see in the quilts from the 1800s. Some look very modern at times. I wonder how the quilter's peers accepted the approach the quilter took. A book on non-traditional quilts from the 1800s would be a great one to have. These quilters are early pioneers in designing outside of the "box."

#3 trippka 2019-01-14 08:35

For folks interested in additional information about this style of applique, consider Tile Quilt Revival: Reinventing a Forgotten Form by Jones and Finley. Many people from the American Quilt Study Group were involved with this book. AQSG is a great organization, and this book is very interesting for people who enjoy quilt history and antique quilts. Kay Triplett

#2 Eva 2019-01-14 08:01

Wow All those tiny hand stitches!

#1 jharris 2019-01-14 07:59

Very inventive, I like her (?) style .

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