Bidspirit auction | Large Folk Art Motif Patchwork

Large Folk Art Motif Patchwork Quilt with Houses and Birdhouses - A large rectangular patchwork quilt featuring a stylized folk art theme of houses and birdhouses. The quilt is constructed from a variety of printed cotton fabrics in a traditional palette of burgundy, mustard yellow, navy blue, forest green, and tan. The design is organized into three vertical columns, each separated by floral sashing. The individual blocks display an array of patterns including house and birdhouse motifs, geometric flying geese, stars, and stylized trees. The quilt is finished with a wide border in a cream-colored fabric printed with blue flowers, red berries, and yellow birds. The reverse side features wide horizontal strips of the various printed fabrics utilized in the top piecing. The entire surface is secured with machine-stitched meandering or stippling quilting patterns. A small white cloth label is attached to the reverse edge, but the text is not legible. Length: 96 inches Width: 83 inches.