Circa 1880–1900
Size: 80”x73”
Medium Weight
Pattern: Flying Geese Variation
Condition: Well-loved. Extensive wear consistent with age and use, including fabric loss, fraying, thinning, fading, exposed batting, and age toning throughout.
Handwashed and line dried
Hand pieced and hand quilted, this antique Crazy Flying Geese quilt is a striking example of improvisational American patchwork. Built from angular flying geese units arranged in varied star-like and geometric formations, the quilt has a lively, almost kaleidoscopic movement across the surface. A soft palette of sky blue, indigo, faded pink, taupe, cream, and black gives it both graphic impact and a beautifully timeworn charm.
Historical Period
Late 19th century to early 20th century, circa 1880s–1900
About the Pattern
This quilt is best described as a Crazy Flying Geese variation, using classic flying geese units in an unusually free and improvisational way. Rather than repeating a strict block pattern, the maker varied the arrangement of triangles from block to block, creating shifting star, pinwheel, and directional forms across the quilt top.
Fabric & Construction
The quilt is pieced from a wide assortment of cotton shirtings, plaids, checks, stripes, and small printed dress fabrics, many likely repurposed from household and garment textiles. It is entirely hand pieced and hand quilted, with simple linear quilting over a plain backing that emphasizes its practical, utility-made character.
Condition
A true survivor, the quilt shows extensive wear consistent with age and use, including fabric loss, fraying, thinning, fading, exposed batting, and age toning throughout. These signs of wear reflect its long life as a well-used household quilt and contribute to its authenticity and character.
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*Disclaimer: Please remember that you’re purchasing a quilt that is decades—sometimes well over a century—old. Signs of age are part of their story. I do my best to photograph and describe any condition issues honestly.
You may find:
• Fading or discoloration
• Small stains or age spots
• Light wear, thinning, or fabric repairs
• Minor imperfections consistent with age and use
Each of these are little piece of American history—stitched by hand from cotton, feed sacks, flour sacks, clothing, and treasured scraps by women who made beauty from what they had. Every quilt carries a story, and it’s been an honor to help preserve these heirlooms for the next generation.
ALL QUILT SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS, QUILTS ARE SOLD AS IS.
Circa 1880–1900
Size: 80”x73”
Medium Weight
Pattern: Flying Geese Variation
Condition: Well-loved. Extensive wear consistent with age and use, including fabric loss, fraying, thinning, fading, exposed batting, and age toning throughout.
Handwashed and line dried
Hand pieced and hand quilted, this antique Crazy Flying Geese quilt is a striking example of improvisational American patchwork. Built from angular flying geese units arranged in varied star-like and geometric formations, the quilt has a lively, almost kaleidoscopic movement across the surface. A soft palette of sky blue, indigo, faded pink, taupe, cream, and black gives it both graphic impact and a beautifully timeworn charm.
Historical Period
Late 19th century to early 20th century, circa 1880s–1900
About the Pattern
This quilt is best described as a Crazy Flying Geese variation, using classic flying geese units in an unusually free and improvisational way. Rather than repeating a strict block pattern, the maker varied the arrangement of triangles from block to block, creating shifting star, pinwheel, and directional forms across the quilt top.
Fabric & Construction
The quilt is pieced from a wide assortment of cotton shirtings, plaids, checks, stripes, and small printed dress fabrics, many likely repurposed from household and garment textiles. It is entirely hand pieced and hand quilted, with simple linear quilting over a plain backing that emphasizes its practical, utility-made character.
Condition
A true survivor, the quilt shows extensive wear consistent with age and use, including fabric loss, fraying, thinning, fading, exposed batting, and age toning throughout. These signs of wear reflect its long life as a well-used household quilt and contribute to its authenticity and character.
—————————————————————————————————-
*Disclaimer: Please remember that you’re purchasing a quilt that is decades—sometimes well over a century—old. Signs of age are part of their story. I do my best to photograph and describe any condition issues honestly.
You may find:
• Fading or discoloration
• Small stains or age spots
• Light wear, thinning, or fabric repairs
• Minor imperfections consistent with age and use
Each of these are little piece of American history—stitched by hand from cotton, feed sacks, flour sacks, clothing, and treasured scraps by women who made beauty from what they had. Every quilt carries a story, and it’s been an honor to help preserve these heirlooms for the next generation.
ALL QUILT SALES ARE FINAL - NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS, QUILTS ARE SOLD AS IS.
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