Quilt No.1001MT - Muriel Thompson
Owner:
Muriel Thompson
Location:
WA
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Hexagon quilt in pattern known as 'Grandmother's flower garden'. Hexagons of prints and plains with yellow centre to each flower, and plain pink outlines. It is hand pieced and hand quilted. Padding is cotton, backing is cream cotton. 2200 x 2000 mm.
History:
Quilt was bought from 'The Quilt Cupboard' at a craft show, in 2000. Quilt may be from Pennsylvania.
Muriel Thompson with quilt.
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