Hand-Embroidered Child’s Motif Quilt With Blue Border, Cotton, Storybook Animals & Figures

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Worthington, Ohio, US

This is a hand-embroidered quilt measuring approximately 84 by 86 inches, constructed from cotton fabric and backed in plain white with a prominent blue cotton border. The quilt features a central section of childlike, colorful embroidery panels, each depicting various playful scenes with children and animals, reminiscent of early- to mid-20th-century storybook illustrations. Scenes include…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

This is a hand-embroidered quilt measuring approximately 84 by 86 inches, constructed from cotton fabric and backed in plain white with a prominent blue cotton border.

The quilt features a central section of childlike, colorful embroidery panels, each depicting various playful scenes with children and animals, reminiscent of early- to mid-20th-century storybook illustrations. Scenes include figures pushing animal toys, children playing with pets, and whimsical outdoor activities. Each embroidered block is framed by diamond-shaped hand-quilting in soft blue thread, contributing to the quilt’s tactile and visual design. The craftsmanship reveals even, careful stitchwork and patchwork durability.

The quilt retains some signs of gentle use and age, such as scattered faint discolorations, but overall it presents with strong color retention in the embroidery. This quilt stands out as a charming and sizable textile piece, appealing to collectors of folk art, historic quilted textiles, or nursery decor treasures.