Sixteen Patch Quilt

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Size 49" x 50" This quilt is a traditional pattern called Sixteen Patch which creates a checkerboard motif. Cotton linen fabric was hand dyed with yellow onion skins to create a ra nge of golds and butter yellows. Quebracho and iron were used to create the lavender and eggplant shades. The front and back were machine pieced, meaning the patchwork is machine sewn. The quilting, meaning the stitches running throughout, is done by hand with lavender cotton sashiko thread. Hand quilting is a very laborious and time consuming process but the impact of the hand stitches cannot be mimicked with a machine. The binding is a mix of fabrics and is sewn by hand. This quilt has 100% cotton batting. It is a functional piece but would be best suited for decorative use - a wall hanging or an accent piece for furniture. Show more