Vintage Checkerboard Quilt

Vintage Checkerboard Quilt

$200.00
Sale price  $200.00 Regular price 
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Vintage Checkerboard Quilt

Vintage Checkerboard Quilt

$200.00
Sale price  $200.00 Regular price 

Vintage Checkerboard Quilt

This cheerful 77" x 90" vintage feedsack quilt is a beautiful example of how simple patterns can showcase extraordinary fabrics. Constructed in a classic checkerboard design, the quilt pairs a lively red geometric feedsack print with whimsical floral feedsack fabrics in shades of red, navy, and fresh spring green. The result is a quilt that feels both playful and timeless, capturing the optimism and practicality of the Depression-era quilters who transformed everyday feed sacks into works of art. Hand quilted throughout and finished with a hand-sewn knife-edge binding, this quilt has a lovely drape thanks to its lightweight batting, making it perfect for display, layering, or everyday use.

The backing is every bit as charming as the front and adds to the quilt's overall appeal. There is some fading along the outer borders of the backing, but otherwise this quilt remains in excellent condition with no significant issues to note. Soft, clean, and wonderfully preserved, it is a quilt that celebrates the resourcefulness and creativity of an earlier generation. Whether displayed in a farmhouse-inspired home, draped over a favorite chair, or used as a cozy bed quilt, this feedsack beauty is sure to bring warmth, color, and vintage charm wherever it is placed.

  • Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition with slight fading on the border fabric.  
  • Circa:  1935 - 1950 Made from cheerful feedsack fabrics of the Depression and post-war era, this quilt is a reminder of a time when nothing was wasted and beauty was created from the simplest materials. The bright florals and playful prints reflect the optimism of a generation that found joy in everyday life, transforming humble cotton feed sacks into treasured family quilts that offered both comfort and hope.
  • Size: 77" x 90"
  • Batting: Thin 
  • Standout: Hand quilted and bound. Patriotic Vibes!
  • Shipping (within the continental U.S.) and shipping insurance is included in the price of the item. 

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Due to the vintage and handmade nature of the items sold at Janj Threads, all sales are final.

We do our very best to carefully inspect each piece and note any flaws, fabric wear, fading, dye bleeding, spots, stains, repairs, or damage within the listing description and photos. However, because these quilts and textiles are often decades old, we may occasionally miss something.

Please take time to carefully review all photos provided for each item before completing your purchase.

Photos containing a green tag are intended to highlight an imperfection or area of concern. The green tag measures approximately 2” x 2” and is included to help give perspective on the size of the flaw.

Vintage quilts and textiles carry the beauty of age, history, and use, and minor imperfections are often part of their story and charm.

If you have any questions about an item, please reach out prior to purchase. We are always happy to help.

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and accept that all sales are final. ✂️🧵Stock #44

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