This quilt, unfortunately, is in really bad shape. It is a very heavy quilt and is made at least in part from previously used fabrics. The backing is a beautiful and unique orange and blue plaid that seems perfect for the quilt. There is some pretty embroidery on it like you might see on a crazy quilt but I think this quilt was meant to be used and not just display like crazy quilts often are. It has been heavily used and washed over the years. The red reminds me of the heavy red work shirts my grandpa always wore in the winter and I bet that material came from worn out work shirts. There is some brown corderoy that has random seams as well so surely was also previously used fabric.
The quilt has an attractive piano key border.
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What an awesome backing for this quilt. The backing is turned to the front for the binding. This fabric also appears in a few of the piano keys.
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Overview of quilt--Note: this quilt just came out of the wash and is still very wet in these photos.
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