Quilt Art Appraisal

Vintage Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt

This is a vintage 'Grandmother's Flower Garden' style quilt, characterized by its intricate hexagonal piecing that forms a repeating floral motif. The quilt features a cream or off-white background fabric, providing a soft contrast to the colorful hexagones. The 'flower' centers and 'petals' are composed of small hexagonal fabric pieces in various muted shades of pink, rose, blue, and possibly yellow or orange, suggesting a 'scrappy' construction from various calico or print fabrics typical of the era. The quilting stitches appear to follow the outlines of the pieced shapes and possibly echo the 'flower garden' pattern, indicating hand-quilting, a hallmark of traditional craftsmanship. The overall texture is soft and pliable, consistent with cotton materials. There are visible wrinkles and folds across the surface, suggesting it has been stored or used, but no obvious tears or significant damage are discernible from the image. The colors, while muted, retain their vibrancy, hinting at good preservation for its age. The style and construction point to an estimated age from the mid-20th century, likely between the 1930s and 1960s, a period when this quilt pattern was highly popular. The density and evenness of the quilting would be a key indicator of its quality and craftsmanship. The overall condition appears to be good with a gentle patina from age and use.