Bidspirit auctions | Dana Auctions Auction Sep 27, 2025

Dana Auctions, Sep 27, 2025. 220 lots, estimates 25 - 1200 $.


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On September 27th, collectors and quilt enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to acquire works

from the private collection of Ellen Schargel Rosenbach—an acclaimed quilt artist whose work

has captivated audiences with its technical brilliance, historical depth, and striking originality.

Entirely self-taught, Rosenbach has spent over 35 years reimagining the beauty of 19th-century

quilts, drawing inspiration from antique textiles, mosaics, and decorative arts. Her intricate

designs are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship, innovative construction, and

expressive use of color and pattern. With hundreds of quilts created over her lifetime, this is the

first time such a significant portion of her collection will be offered to the public.


These quilts are not just beautiful—they are future museum pieces. Each is a meticulously

crafted reproduction inspired by historic quilts in major museum collections. Created with

reverence for traditional techniques and motifs, they honor and preserve the rich legacy of

American quilting. To own one is to become a steward of that legacy. As their rarity and

craftsmanship continue to stand out, their value—both cultural and financial—is only expected

to grow. These are works to live with now, and invest in for the future.


Rosenbach’s love of fabric began early, shaped by childhood trips to New York’s Garment

District and antique shops across New Jersey. A former educator and entrepreneur, she turned her

passion into a second career, building a loyal following through her work and online presence.

Her quilts have earned praise from leading voices in the quilting community, and her patented

appliqué tool, Applipops®, revolutionized the process for quilters everywhere.


“I’ve always believed that quilts are stories you can touch—fragments of memory stitched

together with love, patience, and purpose, ” says Rosenbach. “Letting go of these pieces is

bittersweet, but I hope they continue their journeys in the hands of people who feel that same

connection.”


Now based in North Palm Beach, Florida, and supported by her close-knit family, Rosenbach

continues to quilt, driven by her belief in storytelling through fabric. This upcoming online

auction offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of that story—an extraordinary body of

work that blends historical reverence with creative vision.


Don’t miss this opportunity to collect a future heirloom.


Lots in this catalog (220)