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SOME VINTAGE and CLASSIC WHOLECLOTH QUILT KITS
August 15th, 2011
Doublestencil wholecloth quilt kit includes matching backing queen 90x103 in tea-dye
A few posts back I promised to list my full sized wholecloth quilt kits and got distracted by a large fresh shipment of vintage quilt kits. I’ve finished oohing and aahing over them and stashed them away after posting about several of them.
Spartex wholecloth quilt kit - Hagerstown Feather queen in ecru
Above is Spatex Hagerstown Feather – a quilt kit derived from an antique quilt in a museum collection. Spartex quilt kits appear to be out of print – the firm, which was based in North Carolina is no longer in business, so the kits appear now and then in the secondary market only. This is a queen sized kit and is in an ecru shade.
Doublestencil wholecloth quilt kit - American Star queen 90x113 ecru
Above is another traditional wholecloth pattern – it’s by Doublestencil and is called American Star. Measuring 90×113 this is a more than ample kit in an antique off whiute and is based on a quilt in the Smithsonian Institution collection.
Benartex wholecloth quilt kit Welsh Beauty queen 90x108 ecruLast we have two Benartex wholecloth quilt kits, both of which were designed many years ago by Holice Turnbow - he was the foremost designer of wholecloth quilt patterns and based these two on traditional 19th century patterns. These kits are very hard to find these days .ABOVE: Welsh Beauty wholecloth quilt kit 90x108 in ecru $250USD + $25USD shipping = $275USDBELOW: Benartex wholecloth Feathered Pineapple 90x108 in ecru $250USD + $25USD shipping = $275USD Benartex wholecloth quilt kit - Feathered Pineapple - queen 90x108 ecru
In addition, I have one only Doublestencil quilt backing in tea dye colour - 93 inches by 3.25 yards – these are hard to find and I have not seen any recently.
PRICE: tea dye Doublestencil 100% cotton backing 93 inches by 3.25 yards $75USD + $20USD shipping = $95USD
Contact me: janet@novascotiaquilts.com to put a hold on one of these great items – or get further details.
Next post will feature some great vintage Paragon applique quilts and after that I’ll list a collection of smaller wholecloth kits – exquisite as wallhangings, tablecloths or heirloom christening wraps!
Fel free to contact me for your specific needs – I work at accessing special requests and may just have your wished for item in stock but not yet listed.
Enjoy what’s left of summer!
The Traditional Wholecloth Quilt – kits to create an heirloom
July 29th, 2011
Benartex - Anchors Aweigh by Holice Turnbow 40x54, includes back and binding
Above is the lovely “Anchors Aweigh” crib or youth bed size wholecloth quilt kit by Holice Turnbow – this is such a versatile size for a quilt – it makes up fairly quickly, can be used in many settings and because it is an off-white or ecru fits well into many decorating schemes and is very easy to wash and keep fresh.
Benartex - wholecloth - feathered pineapple - available 86x106 and 40x40
Above is a picture taken from the front of the Benartex package, showing the “Feathered Pineapple” design – a classic 19th century design I currently have available in both a king/queen size at 86×106 and also in a baby size at 40×40 - the smaller size would make a luxurious tabletopper for afternoon tea and of course would look lovely over the back of a sofa, thrown over a cupboard door or as a wallhanging. Picture it enhancing a christening robe for a darling baby!
PRICE: Feathered Pineapple king/queen 86×106 $250USD+$20 shipping=$270USD
Feathered Pineapple baby size 40×40 comes with backing and binding $115USD+$15shipping=$130USD
Keep in mind that I’ll be happy to provide tips to help you succeed in making yourself a lovely heirloom quilt that is true to 19th century traditions, and can also source wide backing material and the Quilter’s Dream cotton batting to ensure your quilt drapes beautifully. Contact me: janet@novascotiaquilts.com to discuss shipping one of these scarce and lovely kits to you!
Enjoy this long weekend coming up – summer is passing all too soon! Next week I will feature more wholecloth quilt kits, this time by Spartex/Doublestencil!
Best regards ~ Janet
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UPDATE: MORE VINTAGE APPLIQUE QUILTS
August 20th, 2010
Today I have acquired three remarkable vintage Bucilla Applique quilt kits. Two of them I had not seen before. The third I had only seen once before when I picked up a partial kit a few months ago that was mixed in with several other kits all in a jumble. These are from the same source, have been well and carefully stored and are clean and intact except for one small exception.
I am waiting for them to ship and delivery should be in a week to 10 days, at which time I will confirm their apparent excellent condition before completing a sale. Contact me to reserve any of them and I will put a hold on them,
I’m really thrilled with these items and can hardly wait to see them!
The first kit is Bucilla Fascination #8602 size 90×103. This kit was featured in “Living for Young Homemakers” magazine. Below is a sample of the fine workmanship on the finished panel – the other panels have all the appliques pinned in place.
This beautiful kit comes complete with thread, embroidery floss and lavender bias binding.
PRICE: $275 USD + $25 USD SHIPPING for a total of $300 USD
Email me mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com to reserve this kit
Above is part of one of the blocks in Bucilla’s Colonial Chintz #8737 (90×103) which is based on a Whig Rose design from the mid 1850’s. This vintage kit was featured in “Seventeen” magazine.
Two of the side panels are in progress, some pieces are pinned to the centre panels and the rest are all cut out and neatly sorted into envelopes. Complete with thread, embroidery floss, bias for flower stems and bias binding to complete the quilt in yellow.
PRICE: $275 USD + $25 USD SHIPPING for a TOTAL of $300 USD
email at mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com to reserve this lovely kit
The last vintage kit for today is Bucilla Pansy Garden #8814 (90×103) which is a classic. Again, part of the kit has been completed and the work is exquisite. The rest of the applique pieces are pinned to the unworked panels and I must note a small number may be missing. I can ascertain how many are not in place and matching the solid colour pieces should not be too difficult. I can do this or the purchaser may wish to do it.
PRICE: $275 USD + $25 USD SHIPPING for a TOTAL of $300USD
THIS ITEM IS ON HOLD Aug 21/10
Email mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com to reserve this vintage applique kit
That’s all for now, but check back as I have some lovely new cross stitch vintage quilt kits and some new doublestencil and Spartex wholecloth kits to list later this weekend.
Crib and Child Size wholecloth and applique quilt kits
August 5th, 2009
Yesterday I Listed several full sized quilt kits and today I will list a half dozen crib and child sized wholecloth and wholecloth/applique quilt kits also suitable for use as wallhangings or table toppers. Above is the Doublestencil Penn II kit. The wallhanging shown in the picture is the kit available. This pattern is based on an antique quilt, and is available in a light tea dye background colour.
PRICE: $100 USD + shipping
Above is Benartex’s Floral Fantasy, a design by Holice Turnbow. This kit finishes at 40×54 inches so is big enough to put on the end of your bed or snuggle up in on the sofa. Colour is ecru or eggshell.
PRICE: $100USD + shipping
This is Doublestencil’s “Floral Bouquet”, a lovely heritage pattern in eggshell, measuring 40×48 inches.
Another traditional pattern – called Americana Star; this one, also in a tea dye shade, is 42×42 inches and is shown as the wallhanging behind the bed . It is truly lovely!
Above is “Tulip Garden” size 40×40 inches and a combination of piecing and applique. Of course. applique quilts in red, green and sometimes a touch of ochre are part of the quiltmaking heritage in North America. This is a very tempting kit – I would love to make this one up myself!!
Finally, this is Floral Album – another primarily red and green quilt with its roots in 19t6h century North American quiltmaking. The kit makes the wallhanging shown in the above picture.
