Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Baltimore-Style Album Quilt


This is one of the most impressive quilts on exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum. Look at the extensive detail in these blocks! It's from 1845-50 and was found in Uniontown, PA. Maker(s) unknown.



The three baskets like the one below are made from individual appliqued strips. This seems to be a bedspread; it has no batting.





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11 comments:

  1. The AfterCraftMay 18, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    *low whistle*

    that's a beauty!!

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  2. JenniferMay 18, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    oh wow. i keep looking and looking and looking. you find the best quilts.

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  3. susilociMay 18, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Que belleza, es una maravilla!!!

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  4. antique quilterMay 18, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    just amazing, looking forward to going back into the city to see this quilt. were you as impressed with these quilts as the last exhibit?
    kathie

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  5. Selvage QuilterMay 18, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Yes, I thought this second collection was every bit as good as (if not better than) the first. It's definitely worth a trip.

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  6. NancyMay 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Oh, my gosh. That is gorgeous.

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  7. ~Kris~May 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love that this such unique blocks for an album quilt. I love that little cart in the last photo. And the building in the center has such great details.

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  8. DiMay 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Wow! I love the little basket!

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  9. AgnèsMay 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Precios, una obra d'art!!!

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  10. jovaliquiltsMay 18, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I love that museum! I was so sad to hear they are having financial problems and their main space has been purchased by MoMA, which is right next door.

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  11. Pat from FloridaMay 18, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Wow! Wonder if someone will be drafting a pattern from it.

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