Rose Windows Quilt
Pattern: Calico Sunflower
Date: c. 1950
Provenance/Notes:
An extraordinary quilt with 30 blocks that look like cathedral Rose windows
Fully appliquéd with hundreds of pieces, including the scalloped frames of each block, which resemble paper cutouts.
Zoom in to see the tiny floral print in the green fabric, which has faded to a lovely subtle sage
Notice the four different types of patterns at the center of the blocks.
The pattern is from a kit based on a pattern of a mid-19th century quilt in the collection of Florence Peto. Another iteration of this quilt is currently part of the collection of the Michigan State University Museum.
From a prolific quilt collection of a prominent Northern Virginia estate; maker/origin unknown
Overall, very good condition with just a few very small residual stains and a couple marks and a couple very small places of fabric wear on the green (see last photo); overall fading of the green fabric over time
Measurements: 75” x 91”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this collection will go to Tubman, Minnesota’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter services. For more, see tubman.org
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: Calico Sunflower
Date: c. 1950
Provenance/Notes:
An extraordinary quilt with 30 blocks that look like cathedral Rose windows
Fully appliquéd with hundreds of pieces, including the scalloped frames of each block, which resemble paper cutouts.
Zoom in to see the tiny floral print in the green fabric, which has faded to a lovely subtle sage
Notice the four different types of patterns at the center of the blocks.
The pattern is from a kit based on a pattern of a mid-19th century quilt in the collection of Florence Peto. Another iteration of this quilt is currently part of the collection of the Michigan State University Museum.
From a prolific quilt collection of a prominent Northern Virginia estate; maker/origin unknown
Overall, very good condition with just a few very small residual stains and a couple marks and a couple very small places of fabric wear on the green (see last photo); overall fading of the green fabric over time
Measurements: 75” x 91”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this collection will go to Tubman, Minnesota’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter services. For more, see tubman.org
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: Calico Sunflower
Date: c. 1950
Provenance/Notes:
An extraordinary quilt with 30 blocks that look like cathedral Rose windows
Fully appliquéd with hundreds of pieces, including the scalloped frames of each block, which resemble paper cutouts.
Zoom in to see the tiny floral print in the green fabric, which has faded to a lovely subtle sage
Notice the four different types of patterns at the center of the blocks.
The pattern is from a kit based on a pattern of a mid-19th century quilt in the collection of Florence Peto. Another iteration of this quilt is currently part of the collection of the Michigan State University Museum.
From a prolific quilt collection of a prominent Northern Virginia estate; maker/origin unknown
Overall, very good condition with just a few very small residual stains and a couple marks and a couple very small places of fabric wear on the green (see last photo); overall fading of the green fabric over time
Measurements: 75” x 91”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this collection will go to Tubman, Minnesota’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter services. For more, see tubman.org
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.