I don't know exactly when this was done, but probably near to the end or the end of WWII. I could be wrong, but there were a lot of pre-stamped embroidery designs at that time, where you could buy the kit, probably from Montgomery Ward or Sears. What an amazing find, as the embroidery was very well done and appears to be in very good shape. I personally feel sad when things like this wonderful quilt go into a garage sale because the families do not appreciate what a treasure it is. I truly wish I had one of my mom's quilts, but I treasure the 2 sets of pillowcases that she embroidered, although well used, they were her work, and I'm glad to have them.