Crib quilts are small quilts made to cover babies. Because they are small, they are easy to handle – to fold or roll and store. This is an important consideration because antique quilts deserve to be treated gently: rolled in acid-free paper and monthly aired in the sun, rerolled and lovingly handled with gloves or clean hands free of lotions and other substances that shorten the fabric life. The handling of full-size quilts can be a significant chore! Here is a collage of Amish/Mennonite crib quilts for you to enjoy.
4-Patch on Point, 1910
Baskets and 9-Patch, 1930
Christmas Blazing Star, 1935
8-Point Stars, 1925
Cups and Saucers, 1920
Ocean Waves, 1940
Old Maid’s Puzzle, 1930
Window Panes, 1910
Checkerboards, 1940
Streak of Lightning, 1930
9-Patch Variation, 1890
believe it or not–you are very lucky to have the eye you do for these–they are wonderful–thank you for the chance to see them in person. luv marilyn
Comment by Marilyn — August 27, 2008 @ 4:46 pm