Pattern: Sugarloaf
Date: c.1900-1910
Provenance/Notes:
A magnificent scrappy quilt in a coveted pattern that immediately captivates the eye
The Sugarloaf pattern — each block built from rows of small diamonds climbing to a sharp peak — is a challenge of precision piecing, and this maker brought both skill and an exceptional fabric collection to her work
Twenty-five Sugarloaf peaks rise in five rows, each one assembled from a different combination of period fabrics: bold reds and indigos, soft chambray stripes, checks and plaids, and some fun polka dots scattered throughout.
Notice the beautiful background fabric — a soft stripe in a rope-like motif.
Beautiful fan quilting in sweeping arcs across the quilt — a lovely contrast to the peaks
Maker/origin unknown
Washed by hand and in very good condition for her age, with a few very small marks, two sweet hand-stitched repairs, and an indigo trim on three sides — the fourth perhaps turned and refinished at some point. See last photo.
Measurements: 72” x 84”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the work of the Sewing Society at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville, Kentucky, whose members use their sewing skills to raise money for the orphanage, both by creating fundraiser quilts and mending worn items. For more on their wonderful work, see https://sjkids.org/get-involved/sewing-society/
SHIPPING: $20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost. Taxes will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Orders may be subject to VAT/customs fee of the destination country. Please see www.flyinggeese.co/faqs for more information on shipping.
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.
Pattern: Sugarloaf
Date: c.1900-1910
Provenance/Notes:
A magnificent scrappy quilt in a coveted pattern that immediately captivates the eye
The Sugarloaf pattern — each block built from rows of small diamonds climbing to a sharp peak — is a challenge of precision piecing, and this maker brought both skill and an exceptional fabric collection to her work
Twenty-five Sugarloaf peaks rise in five rows, each one assembled from a different combination of period fabrics: bold reds and indigos, soft chambray stripes, checks and plaids, and some fun polka dots scattered throughout.
Notice the beautiful background fabric — a soft stripe in a rope-like motif.
Beautiful fan quilting in sweeping arcs across the quilt — a lovely contrast to the peaks
Maker/origin unknown
Washed by hand and in very good condition for her age, with a few very small marks, two sweet hand-stitched repairs, and an indigo trim on three sides — the fourth perhaps turned and refinished at some point. See last photo.
Measurements: 72” x 84”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this next collection will go towards supporting the work of the Sewing Society at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home in Louisville, Kentucky, whose members use their sewing skills to raise money for the orphanage, both by creating fundraiser quilts and mending worn items. For more on their wonderful work, see https://sjkids.org/get-involved/sewing-society/
SHIPPING: $20 flat rate shipping includes insurance coverage for the full purchase amount. Price for smaller items have been adjusted (lowered) to account for the lower shipping cost. Taxes will be added only to Virginia state orders. Orders shipped to destinations outside of Virginia are not taxed.
International customers: If you enter a shipping address outside of the US, you will not be charged for shipping upon checkout. A separate invoice will be sent once shipping is calculated. If you need a shipping estimate, please reach out ahead of time. Orders may be subject to VAT/customs fee of the destination country. Please see www.flyinggeese.co/faqs for more information on shipping.
Note on antique/vintage quilts: Many of the quilts we sell have been loved, slept under, washed, sunshine dried, taken on picnics, slept on underneath the stars, and lived lifetimes before arriving at our doorstep. You can expect to see repairs made by later generations, fraying around the edges or in certain blocks, discoloration or yellowing, cotton/wool batting—or as we like to call them, tiny sheep—peeking through. They are imperfect, but their imperfections are charming to us and we hope you feel the same. They are reminders to us of their old age and the history to which they've been a witness. We try our best to note any imperfections, but it’s possible we might miss one here and there. Well-crafted, handmade antique quilts in their original form are becoming scarcer, and we believe it's vital that we preserve them and continue to love them, imperfections and all.
Because these quilts are one-of-a-kind and we are a tiny enterprise, we do not accept returns; please review all photos and the description carefully and ask any questions you may have prior to purchasing.
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