Antique Handmade Embroidered Quilt Mennonite Community Buy now ~ get it by Christmas Start Price USD 400.00 Current Price USD 400.00 Time Left 10 days 23 hours 51 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 18, 2008 End Time Friday, January 16, 2009 Location Iowa City, Iowa See more about 'Antique Handmade Embroidered Quilt Mennonite Community' Description Colorful Vintage Quilt This quilt is hand pieced, embroidered, and quilted. It is made of a heavy weight white woven cotton. All of the stitching is very consistent.  If I counted correctly there are 8 stitches per inch.  I'm sure is was made by one seamstress.   The same fabric is on the top, the bottom, and binding.  There are 32 field squares and there are 4 different larger squares toward the corners. They are embroidered with a colorful delicate design.  I've tried to show in the pictures the different quilting patterns.   It is clean without odor.  I purchased this quality quilt in a Mennonite community.  This owner had grown and lived in the area, and had many fine Victorian antiques. Someone told me the quilt was probably from the 30's or 40's. I don't know its age, or how to determine it.  If you are interested, I'm sure I missed something you need to know.  Please email with questions or comments, I will try to answer intelligently.  The pictures don't do it justice.  You won't be dissappointed. Shipping is FREE!! free shipping w/ Chritmas delivery through Sat. 12/20 extra charges for rush delivery after 12/20 I no longer accept money orders or checks ~ Please don't ask~ Shipping bonus applies only to listings with the bonus offered ~ All sales are final.   Place a Bid!