Unusual vintage quilt I got at an antique store
07-03-2010, 06:16 PM
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Hi, Eddie! The block is called "Wheel of Fortune" as noted in my 501 quilt blocks book. You are correct in the unique colors and overall make up of the quilt. I have never seen this design before, but imagine it dates somewhere in the 40s or 50s.
Thanks for sharing it with us here.
Thanks for sharing it with us here.
07-03-2010, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SassySewer53
My book calls it Wheel of Fortune.
http://www.straw.com/equilters/libra...Pinwheel2.html
If you look close at his close up, it does not look like there is a seam in between like that, rather it looks like the squares are made up of 4 triangles, which would be the spiderweb block. but of course only Eddie can tell us where the seams lie, so I could be way off since it's hard to tell with the black fabric in the pictures.
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Rachel
07-03-2010, 06:37 PM
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No, it is definitely pieced corners to get the solid background, Rachel. Thus, Wheel of Fortune. :P
The seams are hard to determine because of the black background. I don't think the maker cut diamonds in order to piece the squares. Looks like the quilt lines followed a linear pattern on the piece. You are right, only Eddie can say for sure how the quilt was made. However, in due respect, I believe it's the Wheel of Fortune, rather than a Spider Web design.
The seams are hard to determine because of the black background. I don't think the maker cut diamonds in order to piece the squares. Looks like the quilt lines followed a linear pattern on the piece. You are right, only Eddie can say for sure how the quilt was made. However, in due respect, I believe it's the Wheel of Fortune, rather than a Spider Web design.
07-03-2010, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SassySewer53
No, it is definitely pieced corners to get the solid background, Rachel. Thus, Wheel of Fortune. :P
The seams are hard to determine because of the black background. I don't think the maker cut diamonds in order to piece the squares. Looks like the quilt lines followed a linear pattern on the piece. You are right, only Eddie can say for sure how the quilt was made. However, in due respect, I believe it's the Wheel of Fortune, rather than a Spider Web design.
The seams are hard to determine because of the black background. I don't think the maker cut diamonds in order to piece the squares. Looks like the quilt lines followed a linear pattern on the piece. You are right, only Eddie can say for sure how the quilt was made. However, in due respect, I believe it's the Wheel of Fortune, rather than a Spider Web design.
I am curious now!! As the two patterns are very similar!! :)
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Rachel
07-03-2010, 07:12 PM
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I agree with you. However, in studying the closeup again, it appears that diamonds were cut and fitted to each corner as a joining piece for the block. Someone probably did not want to take time to cut a traditional Wheel of Fortune block back then. That is my guess.
Curiosity kills me! I just find it intriguing that a quilt like this was found in rare vintage form. It really is a fine quilt! Otherwise, it is a play on the Spider Web design. Lovely use of scraps, for sure. Eddie needs to clarify construction more.
Thanks for your clarification of the 2 blocks, Rachel. Hopefully, Eddie can solve our mystery on this one! Sassysewer
Curiosity kills me! I just find it intriguing that a quilt like this was found in rare vintage form. It really is a fine quilt! Otherwise, it is a play on the Spider Web design. Lovely use of scraps, for sure. Eddie needs to clarify construction more.
Thanks for your clarification of the 2 blocks, Rachel. Hopefully, Eddie can solve our mystery on this one! Sassysewer
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