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“Rose and Bud” variation circa 1850 to 1860. Four blocks 29 inch squares each have a large rose with points 14 inches across, appliquéd with five concentric rows of red, light green, red and pink with white center. Four pink, red and white centered 4…

Compass variation circa pre-1850 this pattern, probably the quiltmaker’s own invention, is typical of the earliest pieced patterns based on simple geometric shapes. The fabrics are dyed brown, indigo and green, are early roller prints. The backing is…

“12 triangles” this quilt follows an early Tennessee pattern of 1830. Hand Dyed by Dr. James Liles of UT, to show the variety and brightness available at the time the Ramseys lived here. Nuts, weeds, flowers, tree bark and onions made the colors.…

Overshot weave structure. (Similar to Eastern Wheels #10) Indigo Wool pattern weft with a cotton warp
2/4/2023 Cotton and wool, red and black

[In Coverlet Book.] American Woven Coverlets, Strickler ."Eastern Wheels" Overshot weave structure. Central table of this pattern is also known by "Solomon's Delight" It has a wool pattern weft on a cotton warp. Blue and white.
2/4/23 White with…

Overshot weave structure. This is one of the most famous overshot patterns named for the Whig Party of the early 19th century. This motif is composed of one central larger rose surrounded by smaller roses in each of the four corners. 1/2023 red,…

Overshot weave structure. The wheel is an often used pattern repeat. Here it is combined with a snowball pattern in pink (cochineal) and black (black walnut and indigo) with a wool pattern weft on a cotton warp. 1/2023 orange, black, and red woven…

"Nine Snowballs" double weave Structure. This coverlet is made of wool which is in states of light and dark indigo blue

1/2023: Coverlet, blue on blue, fringed on 2 sides.

Jacquard Piece- made by professional weaver on the Jacquard loom. No identification. Red.

Blue and white-overshot weave structure. The geometric lines in this coverlet allow the weaver to create visual curves with straight lines. Ref: American Woven Coverlets by Carol Strickler p 33" Body and Soul booklet

1/2023: Blue and beige…