Moss Rose Quilt hand quilting setting them within perfectly scaled

setting them within  perfectly scaled vining borders

PA Amish quilts in the collection of Esprit de Corp

these names are in a fancy calligraphed style known as "fraktur

and thus a good size for hanging

Circa 1870

Moss Rose Quilt hand quilting setting them within perfectly scaledMoss Rose Quilt Unknown Quilt MakerCirca 186084 x 84 inchesOrigin Unknown; Found in Idaho Very fine quilting covers the surface of this mid 19th century Rose applique quilt. The quilt maker worked in tiny stitches measuring about 10 to the inch (counting one side only), and made elaborate designs including feathers and triple rod lines. S he created the Roses with both applique and reverse applique techniques, and added a fine white blanket stitch to