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eiltcoq 05-31-2010 01:34 AM

I was going through my quilting magazines and saw a picture of a 1718 Silk Coverelet and wondered if any of our members from the UK have ever seen this quilt? According to the article
by Dorothy Osle, it has 182 blocks. It is 67"x73". Most of the blocks are 4 1/2" square. I thought it was a wonderful quilt and wondered if there is possibly a website that displays it or if it is in a Museum somewhere in England? Thanks for any information that anyone may have. Eiltcoq.

sewcrafty 05-31-2010 01:44 AM

I can't help you, but I would really be interested in seeing this quilt if you have a picture of it. :D

Borntohandquilt 05-31-2010 01:48 AM

You can have a look here:

http://www.quiltersguild.org.uk/index.php?page=25

The Quilters Guild of the British Isles bought this quilt in 2000 at an auction.

sewcrafty 05-31-2010 02:50 AM

That's amazing!!!! PP'ing from the 1700's!! So cool!! It's beautiful.

CarrieAnne 05-31-2010 04:07 AM

Wow, that is amazing!

sueisallaboutquilts 05-31-2010 04:37 AM

What a fascinating article! I enjoyed it :D
Thanks for sharing!!!

Pam 05-31-2010 04:43 AM

Isn't that lovely? I would imagine there is a sheen to it, being made of silk.

dkabasketlady 05-31-2010 07:47 AM

What an important piece of quilt history preserved! Gorgeous quilt!

bearisgray 05-31-2010 07:51 AM

Did you notice the term "piecing over papers"

And we thought we were so innovative!

Rebecca VLQ 05-31-2010 08:21 AM

Ohhhh, that's so beautiful! :D


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