Pattern: Drunkard’s Path
Date: c. 1900
Provenance/Notes:
An exquisite rendition of a beloved classic pattern, made all the more beautiful in the hands of expert quilter who chose a scale of block and balance of color that gives this quilt her incredible richness
Notice the wonderful quilting patterns, with wagon wheels at the center of all the white spaces and curved lines throughout that echo the curves of the pattern
This quilt’s wonderful texture also comes from the layer of batting in between the front and back — not thick but not paper thin. All the dense quilting through that layer of batting accentuate the quilting details.
The aging of time allows us to see that the quilter used red fabric from at least two different lots, as one has faded to a slighter lighter red than the other.
Washed by hand and in very good condition for her age, with mostly a worn trim to note. A few tiny spots where the turkey red is starting to show a touch of wear and a couple negligible specks. See last photo.
Measurements: 68” x 79”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this collection will go towards Housing Families First, an organization in Richmond, VA that helps families resolve their homelessness through crisis response, community housing, and youth housing programs. For more on their work, see www.housingfamiliesfirst.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: Drunkard’s Path
Date: c. 1900
Provenance/Notes:
An exquisite rendition of a beloved classic pattern, made all the more beautiful in the hands of expert quilter who chose a scale of block and balance of color that gives this quilt her incredible richness
Notice the wonderful quilting patterns, with wagon wheels at the center of all the white spaces and curved lines throughout that echo the curves of the pattern
This quilt’s wonderful texture also comes from the layer of batting in between the front and back — not thick but not paper thin. All the dense quilting through that layer of batting accentuate the quilting details.
The aging of time allows us to see that the quilter used red fabric from at least two different lots, as one has faded to a slighter lighter red than the other.
Washed by hand and in very good condition for her age, with mostly a worn trim to note. A few tiny spots where the turkey red is starting to show a touch of wear and a couple negligible specks. See last photo.
Measurements: 68” x 79”
15% of profits from every quilt sale in this collection will go towards Housing Families First, an organization in Richmond, VA that helps families resolve their homelessness through crisis response, community housing, and youth housing programs. For more on their work, see www.housingfamiliesfirst.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.
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