Pansy Applique antique quilt weighing in at about 10

weighing in at about 10 stitches per inch (counting one side only)

as well as excellent hand embroidery

from which the quilt maker can trace the various pieces needed to make the quilt

and the double Diamond "goalpost" borders provide a strong container for the delicate "Honey Bees" within

and thus a good size for hanging

Pansy Applique antique quilt weighing in at about 10Pansy Applique Unknown Quilt MakerCirca 194086 x 86 inchesOrigin Unknown In Mint Condition, this mid 20th century applique has been superbly quilted, with fine hand stitching measuring about 9 10 stitches to the inch (counting one side only). The maker, clearly a skilled and experienced needlewoman, chose crosshatch and feather wreaths. Flowers and leaves have been hand embroidered with very tight blanket stitching, outlining the applique nicely.