{"product_id":"vintage-40s-hand-quilted-star-quilt-baptist-fan-primitive-americana-68x80","title":"Vintage 40s Hand Quilted Star Quilt Baptist Fan Primitive Americana 68x80","description":"Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall size: 68\" W × 80\" L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBatting: Thin, separated cotton fill (authentic mid‑century)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlock pattern: Star variation \/ scrappy patchwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful hand‑quilted mid‑century American patchwork quilt, likely made between the 1940s and 1950s, featuring a scrappy star quilt pattern pieced from shirting cottons, plaids, and feed‑sack‑type prints. This quilt embodies the classic utility quilt tradition found in rural and Appalachian communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuilted entirely by hand in the iconic Baptist Fan pattern — a series of concentric arcs prized by collectors for its regional history and labor‑intensive craftsmanship. The quilting stitches are slightly irregular, confirming authentic handwork rather than machine production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe quilt is filled with thin, separated cotton batting, typical of mid‑century quilts made from carded cotton or repurposed household textiles. This low‑loft batting gives the quilt its distinctive vintage feel and adds to its historical value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdges are finished with hand‑applied binding, intentionally uneven in width — a hallmark of true handmade quilts created with whatever fabric was available. One side lacks the red binding entirely, a characteristic often seen in primitive Americana quilts made for daily home use rather than display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is ideal for collectors of folk art, primitive décor, cottagecore textiles, and Americana history, and it displays beautifully on a bed, quilt ladder, or wall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐ Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition for its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong, crisp cotton fabrics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo  noted holes, tears, or structural issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand quilting intact and secure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne dark mark approx. 1\" in diameter (shown in photos)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean overall with vibrant, unfaded patchwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA remarkably well‑preserved example of mid‑century American textile craftsmanship.","brand":"Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Multi","offer_id":46044122087503,"sku":"❤️ Premier Pre-loved Seller","price":137.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/8204\/8591\/files\/d8e8f2d9-28b2-4b6e-b2e8-f0e84623bb6e.jpg?v=1783892298","url":"https:\/\/eg1qsa-c6.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-40s-hand-quilted-star-quilt-baptist-fan-primitive-americana-68x80","provider":"ShanDesinz Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}