Vintage Nine Patch Stitched Scalloped Geometric Quilt Blanket Bedspread 91"

Description

Vintage hand stitched quilt, blanket or bedspread featuring the Glorified or Improved Nine Patch geometric scalloped design with circles, squares and floral motifs. Full to queen size.

The first known Nine Patch Quilts were made at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The nine patch block was used for simplicity and manageable blocks. Typically, quilts were made by adding small pieces of fabric or strips to an ever-growing top. This became difficult to work with as the quilt top approached its full size. Thus, they started breaking them into manageable blocks, or the nine patch block. In the 1850’s nine patch block quilts were considered a lower class pastime to keep youngsters entertained. Nine patch blocks were a frugal way to use up scraps and thus became popular among pioneer women. The nine patch block was a popular block and quilt pattern during the Civil War because of the need to thrift for fabric in the North. Quilters of this era could collect these tiny pieces from leftover materials or some cases old clothing.

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear; couple of stains

Dimensions

91" x 80" (Length x Width)