Improved Nine-Patch
Maker, Unknown
c 1935
66″ x 82″
Nine-patch blocks are machine pieced, while the melon is set-in by hand. Block design is an elongated nine-patch with 5 print patches and 4 muslin patches in each block. Straight edge binding finishes the edges sewn on by machine. Backing is muslin.
Hand quilting: an “x” design through the five center patches, outline stitches in four outer corner patches and melons, plus, melons have double diamond and circle designs.
Part of our permanent collection ~ The Jane Jackson Collection.
Photo by Mariana Foliart.
