Quilt No.1051BB - Billie Briggs
Owner:
Billie Briggs
Location:
WA South West
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Hand pieced crazy quilt in a variety of plain coloured velvets. All seams are over embroidered in a variety of stitches. There is no padding and the backing is heavy black cotton. 1900 x 1630mm.
History:
It is known that the quilt was made in the USA. It is now owned by Billie Dawn Briggs and being kept by her mother- in- law while Billie is in the USA with her husband. It is used as a wall hanging.
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