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Blocks cut from old sweaters were used to make this quilt
Cultural Objects, Quilts

Pieced Sweater Quilt

People
Maker/Creator: Unknown
Date
Unknown
Places
Floyd County
Material/Medium

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Length: 75 inches
  • Width: 53 inches
Description

This mid-century quilt is hand-pieced using roughly one hundred blocks taken from sweaters.  The blocks are assembled in a mosaic style; many are embellished with orange circles cut from wool flannel material.  The circles are tacked in place with cotton thread.  Initials “J” and “A” are embroidered on the top of the quilt. There is no batting layer.

Keywords
pieced quilt