great discovery -- !

I would also think it was started at the beginning of the war with the intention of having it finished for the end.

A wonderful piece of history and I think this one really should be researched for the history. A good conservatory can help with dating and appraising it. I really think you have a great find in this quilt.
peace

Beautiful quilt!! I would call it "Victory Garden" when it is finished.

That is really special and the comments above are right on target. A division of Vogue patterns used to publish embroidery patterns that had the florals like this quilt. I would suggest that you contact a quilt guild if you are not a member and ask them about the state organization-all states have them. If you contact them they can recommend an appraiser or quilt historian who could really be of help in identifying the quilt and its components.

what a beauty, love the embroidery, too! cherish it!

Congratulations on your quilt find! Truly a real treasure, and I'm glad that someone has it who will appreciate it. I cannot imagine any of my brothers or sisters selling a quilt that our grandmothers or our mother made. Those are truly heirloom pieces, IMHO! Treasure this quilt. Again, congratulations!

Jeanette

A pretty find!

That was my thought exactly --- so sad that a family member didn't want to keep it. The embroidery is perfect, she had a very steady hand and good eyes when she stitched it.

Not only the beautiful embroidery but the fabric looks to be in excellent condition. Please post when you complete the quilt.

What a beautiful treasure....How could anyone part with it? Good that it found a loving home!!!