Quilt No.1002MT - Muriel Thompson
Owner:
Muriel Thompson
Location:
WA
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Quilt in pattern known as 'double weeding ring'. All cotton, using old prints, plaids, checks and solid colours, with plain blues and red squares at the intersections of the circles. White background. Hand pieced. Padding is Hobbs Heirloom: cotton 80%, polyester 20%. Backing is cream quilted cotton. 2500 x 2100 mm.
History:
Purchased as a quilt top only from 'Old Glory Quilts'. Finished by present owner.
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