{"product_id":"spectacular-vintage-piece-featuring-sunflower-or-isolated-pickle-dish-vintage-quilt","title":"Spectacular vintage piece featuring Sunflower or Isolated Pickle Dish Vintage Quilt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking quilt is a spectacular vintage piece featuring a pattern most traditionally known as the \u003cb\u003eSunflower\u003c\/b\u003e (or sometimes classified as a \u003cb\u003eHarvest Sun\u003c\/b\u003e or an isolated \u003cb\u003ePickle Dish\u003c\/b\u003e variant). Measures 59x77. Some wear as noted in the pictures, some of the polka dot centers have worn through - tiny dots which actually compliments the pattern. Very unique and hard to find pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an incredibly graphic, beautifully preserved piece of textile history. Here is a breakdown of its pattern, layout, and distinctive fabric choices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. The Pattern: A Spiked Ring Motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it shares construction techniques with the famous \u003ci\u003eDouble Wedding Ring\u003c\/i\u003e, this pattern is distinct because the blocks do not interlock:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rings:\u003c\/b\u003e Each block contains a single, self-contained circle constructed from alternating segments of solid pink and a deep burgundy print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Spikes:\u003c\/b\u003e Radiating outward from each ring are sharp, green triangular points. This \"spiked\" look is what transforms a standard ring pattern into a stylized \u003cb\u003eSunflower\u003c\/b\u003e or sunburst motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Center:\u003c\/b\u003e The inside of each ring features a curved, four-pointed melon center in sage green, creating a lovely frame of white negative space around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. The Graphic Sashing and Borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this quilt particularly dynamic is how the maker chose to frame the blocks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Triple Sashing:\u003c\/b\u003e Instead of plain fabric separating the blocks, the maker used a brilliant triple-band sashing layout. A bold, deep burgundy print forms a cross-grid, which is then flanked by soft pink strips. Where the sashing intersects, it creates a crisp, checkerboard cornerstone effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Framing Borders:\u003c\/b\u003e The framing shows a gorgeous multi-layered border. It mimics the sashing with a pink inner border, followed by a wide, solid sage green outer border that anchors the green points of the sunflowers perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. The Fabric and Era: Early-to-Mid 20th Century\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric selection gives us clues to its age, pointing comfortably to the \u003cb\u003e1930s or 1940s\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Burgundy Print:\u003c\/b\u003e If you look closely at the dark red sashing and ring segments, it isn't a solid fabric; it is a delicate, small-scale white geometric print on a deep burgundy\/wine background. This type of utilitarian dress print was incredibly common in mid-century calicos and feed sacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pastels:\u003c\/b\u003e The solid bubblegum pink and dusty sage green are quintessential colors of the 1930s quilt revival, which favored cheerful, clean pastels to contrast against white backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Exceptional Hand-Quilting Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of the hand-quilting is remarkably dense and skilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quiltventures at Trinity Lodge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41719932223621,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6971\/2005\/files\/IMG_8386.jpg?v=1781996097","url":"https:\/\/3ctrnj-wm.myshopify.com\/products\/spectacular-vintage-piece-featuring-sunflower-or-isolated-pickle-dish-vintage-quilt","provider":"Quiltventures at Trinity Lodge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}