Quilt No.1108JM - Jenny Martin
Description:
Hand pieced frame (medallion) quilt. Small hexagons in centre surrounded by triangles and then rectangles. Fabrics are often end of roll pieces with maker's marks. Small prints in mainly creams and browns. The backing is pieced pyjama fabrics. There is no padding. 2130 x 1670mm
History:
The present owner purchased this quilt in an antique shop in Leominster, UK in 2002. There is no other provenance. It is not used.
Quilt back
Quilt back
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