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Waves of Ocean Quilt
People
Maker/Creator: UnknownDate
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Floyd CountyMaterial/Medium
Cotton
Specifications
- Length: 96 inches
- Width: 96 inches
Description
This lightweight bedcovering has four pinwheel designs appliqued on unbleached muslin along with nine clusters of sage green leaves. These are framed with a scalloped border appliqued in the same green, brown, red/white print, and gold cotton material. The quilting emphasizes the movement of the pinwheels as it is hand-quilted in rows following the contours of the applique pieces. This quilt has seen a great deal of use; the green material used in the appliques and binding is especially frayed.