A few weeks ago I exchanged texts with Cathy who is researching a group of signature quilts from the Delaware Valley. The quilts were made in the middle 1800s and are similar in that each one has a large centre medallion - like the Chester Criswell quilt.
Cathy shared a few photos of these quilts. The one that took my breathe away is in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was made 1847 - 1849, a few years before the CCCQ 1852. It's a beautiful quilt, love that scalloped edge. It does look a little familiar ....
Here is a closeup of the centre medallion.
And here is the block I made from the CCCQ.
Can't wait to see what turns up next!
