The other night I was on eBay briefly and couldn't resist typing in my favorite search ~red green quilt~ to see what wonders might be lurking in the antique textiles area. When this quilt popped up, I almost fell off my chair!
I wanted you all to see it so I contacted the seller who readily gave me permission to share it here. Rarely have I seen such an exuberant, happy red and green applique quilt...the term 'fat and sassy' comes to mind. I think it's just wonderful!
As if the bold applique design isn't enough, the quilting looks to be impressive as well. Dense feather wreaths can be seen on the back, centered in the giant blossoms.
If you have a little extra change jingling in your pocket this week, you might want to visit the eBay auction page for this beauty. And if not, you still might want to click over to see more photos that the seller, hearts-n-stitches, has posted there.
I'm off to a local quilt show this morning and then have an unexpected couple of days to myself. We were supposed to be heading out of town for the weekend but our plans were necessarily cancelled mid-week. I may even get another post up!
WOWZER is right! That is fabulous!!! pics are definitely going into the idea file. WONDERFUL color...love it so much! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kim | September 30, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Think I just fell in love! Am definitely drooling on my keyboard...
Posted by: Susannah | September 30, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Oh my! I WANT it! I have no spare change. Maybe we could all pool our money together, buy it, and each keep it for a few days before passing it on. Oh, I guess that won't work.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | September 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I'm working... don't send me to eBay! Please don't send me to eBay!!!
Posted by: Cindra | September 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Wow- that's for sure! This is gorgeous and I love that the flowers are not identical. Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Kristin | September 30, 2011 at 01:25 PM
wowzer is right!
this took my breadth away today!
I've printed a copy for my 4-block file.
I love how full and fun it is.
I wonder what happened with that one flower, it totally adds to the charm
Posted by: barb | September 30, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Sorry your trip got cancelled. Love the quilt.
Posted by: Penny G | September 30, 2011 at 02:21 PM
That quilt is fantastic! Enjoy your "free" weekend.
Posted by: Carole | September 30, 2011 at 02:40 PM
I love seeing such exuberance from the 19th century. It makes me think of the Flickr group called The Smiling Victorian. They could be a bit maudlin and grim but they had their own ways of partying down, didn't they?
Posted by: KathieB | September 30, 2011 at 04:02 PM
What an amazing quilt!! Big fat blooms all cheddary and red - so beautifully quilted - sigh... Someoe with imagination and skill made that one!
Posted by: Janet | September 30, 2011 at 06:08 PM
It's glorious! Not in my budget at the moment, but I can still enjoy.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Ruth | September 30, 2011 at 07:10 PM
There is a great quilt show through this weekend at the akron art museum. I went last saturday, just a short drive down I-77. ; )
Posted by: Bridget | September 30, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Me OH MY !!!!http://izzyrquilts.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Izzy | October 01, 2011 at 01:17 AM
I'm drooling. Thank goodness I haven't got any spare change.
Posted by: Clare | October 01, 2011 at 05:36 AM
Wow, the colours on that quilt are so beautifully vibrant!!
Enjoy the quilt show.
Posted by: Miriam | October 01, 2011 at 06:48 AM
fabulous. love the folk artiness of it all.
Posted by: Tonya Ricucci | October 01, 2011 at 10:10 AM
TOTALLY agree fat and sassy is amazing! I'd make this quilt.. it makes me happy to see it!!!
Posted by: pat sloan | October 01, 2011 at 12:22 PM
What a BEAUT! And worth every penny. I think I a going start a coin jar for the next one like this that comes up....
Posted by: Vivian | October 01, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Whew! that red and green quilt brought me to my knees!!! There needs to be a special bank just for quilters with low interest rate loans.
Thank you for bringing this to your blog!
Posted by: taylorsoutback | October 01, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Love it! Thanks for the link to the other photos.
Posted by: Jenny McH | October 01, 2011 at 06:33 PM
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of the fantastic quilt!!
Posted by: Maureen from Ventura | October 01, 2011 at 09:56 PM
What an absolute stunner! I'm in love!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Meredithe | October 02, 2011 at 02:33 AM
amazing. so modern too!
Posted by: Monica | October 02, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Wow -- what a gorgeous quilt! Too bad I've already spent my spare change this year. (Plus, that's a LOT of years of spare change LOL!)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | October 02, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Isn't this one divine? Such an eye popper quilt. Thanks for sharing it. xo
Posted by: Cathy | October 03, 2011 at 05:34 AM