Irish Chain Quilt

Vintage Irish Chain Quilt

$250.00
Sale price  $250.00 Regular price 
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Irish Chain Quilt

Vintage Irish Chain Quilt

$250.00
Sale price  $250.00 Regular price 

Vintage Irish Chain Quilt

A sweet blend of cheerful color and timeless craftsmanship, this Vintage Double Irish Chain Quilt is a wonderful example of the quilts that brightened American homes during the 1930s and 1940s. Measuring 72" x 84", it features a classic pink-and-white chain design created from an assortment of charming printed cotton fabrics, including florals, polka dots, shirtings, and likely feedsack fabrics from the era. The soft palette and playful fabric selection give this quilt a lighthearted, cottage-garden feel that remains as appealing today as it was generations ago.

Hand quilted throughout and finished with a hand-sewn wrap-around binding, this quilt showcases lovely floral and leaf quilting motifs in the open white areas, complemented by diagonal quilting in the pink blocks. The lightweight batting creates the soft, crinkled texture collectors love, while the overall condition is excellent, with no notable stains or spots. Clean, inviting, and full of vintage character, this quilt is ready to bring warmth, charm, and a touch of quilted history to your home.

This quilt has not been laundered by Janj Threads. 

  • Condition: Excellent. One notable area with spot, one area with yellowing. No fabric loss or wear. 
  • Circa: 1935 - 1945   This quilt is believed to date to the late 1930s through the mid-1940s based on its fabric selection, hand quilting, and traditional Double Irish Chain design. The mix of florals, shirtings, polka dots, and probable feedsack fabrics is characteristic of quilts made during this era.
  • Size: 72" x 84"
  • Batting: light weight 
  • Standout: Lovely old quilt
  • Shipping: (within the continental U.S.) and shipping insurance is included in the price of the item. 

Please Read Before Purchasing 🤍

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. Cutter/Stacker quilts do not have green tags. Please review the photos carefully.

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 #227

Color Disclaimer: While Janj Threads makes every effort to accurately represent the colors of each quilt through photographs, colors may appear differently depending on your computer monitor, phone, tablet, or other viewing device. Variations in screen settings, brightness, and display technology can affect how colors are perceived. As a result, the quilt you receive may vary slightly in color from what you see on your screen. If color accuracy is especially important to your purchasing decision, please feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.

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