{"product_id":"depression-era-flower-pot-carolina-lilly-or-tulips-vintage-immaculate-quilt","title":"Depression Era Flower Pot, Carolina Lilly or Tulips Vintage Immaculate Quilt","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis quilt is an exceptional, highly stylized artifact from a distinct era in American quilting. The pattern is a wonderful regional variation of the classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"242\"\u003eFlower Pot, Carolina Lilly,\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"256\"\u003eBasket of Tulips\u003c\/b\u003e block. I do not think she was ever used! Measures 61x74 - colors are incredibly unique and show stopping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eUnlike the scrap quilts or high-contrast late-Victorian pieces we've looked at, this quilt is a quintessential example of a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eDepression-era masterwork\u003c\/b\u003e, defined by its specific solid color palette, sophisticated construction, and jaw-dropping quilting texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHere is a look at what makes this piece so incredibly special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e1. The Design: On-Point Appliqué \u0026amp; Piecing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Basket Blocks:\u003c\/b\u003e each basket unit is an architectural feat. The base of the flower pot and the handles are pieced using sharp angles. Emerging from the pot are three stylized tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBias Appliqué Stems:\u003c\/b\u003e Look closely at the stems holding the tulips. Those are very narrow, perfectly curved bias strips that have been delicately hand-appliquéd onto the turquoise background block. Getting three stems to curve uniformly like that takes a tremendous amount of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOn-Point Grid:\u003c\/b\u003e you can see the blocks are set \"on-point\" (diagonally), separated by large setting diamonds of a solid, rich mocha-brown fabric. Setting blocks this way gives a quilt a dynamic sense of upward movement, making the flowers feel like they are growing or reaching upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e2. Fabric History: The 1930s Solid Palette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe choice of fabrics points directly to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e1930s Depression era\u003c\/b\u003e, a period when solid-dyed cotton fabrics exploded in popularity alongside the more famous pastels and feed sacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Kit Quilt\" Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e During the 1930s, companies like progress, Mountain Mist, and Ladies' Home Journal sold pre-cut kits or very specific color charts. This quilt uses a beautifully curated four-color palette: a warm mocha brown, a vibrant turquoise\/aqua, a deep forest green for the foliage, and a punchy, bright orchid-pink for the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSateen or High-Grade Cotton:\u003c\/b\u003e The ssuggests these might be high-quality mercerized cotton solids. These fabrics catch the light beautifully, making the solid colors look rich rather than flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e3. The Showstopper: Master-Level Hand Quilting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe quilting density here is incredible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fan\/Clamshell Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e Across the large mocha-brown setting diamonds, the quilter stitched massive, sweeping rows of concentric arcs (often called \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003efan quilting\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eclamshells\u003c\/b\u003e). The lines are stitched incredibly close together—likely a quarter-inch apart or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCross-Hatching the Baskets:\u003c\/b\u003e If you look at the background of the flower pots in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eIMG_8193.jpg\u003c\/b\u003e, the turquoise space is filled with microscopic parallel diagonal lines (cross-hatching) that drop to a whisper behind the appliqué, forcing the tulips to literally pop forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e The sheer volume of stitches has compressed the cotton batting so tightly that the unquilted areas rise up in high relief. The resulting texture across the back and front of the mocha sections looks almost like ruched silk or corrugated waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThis quilt is a testament to an era when makers poured hundreds of hours of stitching into solid fabrics to let the texture of the needlework be the true ornament of the bed. It's an absolute treasure in immaculate condition!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quiltventures at Trinity Lodge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41673082765445,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6971\/2005\/files\/IMG_8188.jpg?v=1780147213","url":"https:\/\/3ctrnj-wm.myshopify.com\/products\/depression-era-flower-pot-carolina-lilly-or-tulips-vintage-immaculate-quilt","provider":"Quiltventures at Trinity Lodge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}