Name: Vintage Quilt Broken Path Variation
Brand: Janj Threads
Price: 175.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Broken Path Variation quilt, a vintage-style patchwork quilt with a grid of geometric and floral blocks in muted pastel and earthy tones, hanging on a rustic red wooden barn door. A wicker basket of spools of thread sits on the left, and a basket of wildflowers sits on the right, with grass visible at the bottom.

Vintage Quilt Broken Path Variation

$175.00

Vintage Quilt Broken Path Variation

$175.00

Janj Threads

Vintage Quilt Broken Path Variation

THIS IS A CUTTER/STACKER QUILT

This charming vintage cutter quilt features a variation of the Broken Path block (Brackman Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns #2438), a design published by the Kansas City Star on October 25, 1939. Each block showcases a delightful three-dimensional "basket" motif created with gathered fabric strips, giving the quilt wonderful texture and depth. The maker used an appealing assortment of authentic Depression-era cottons, including feedsack prints, tiny florals, ginghams, plaids, shirtings, and dress fabrics in soft shades of aqua, pink, coral, lavender, and green. Based on both the published pattern and the fabrics used, this quilt dates to circa 1940–1945, making it a lovely example of resourceful wartime-era quilting.

Offered as a cutter quilt, this piece has extensive fabric loss, holes, and wear throughout from decades of use. The applied binding is hand stitched but is damaged and missing in several areas. Quilting is sparse but entirely hand stitched, adding to its handmade charm despite its condition. While no longer suitable as a bed quilt, it remains a treasure trove of vintage textiles. Many of the intact basket blocks feature beautiful period fabrics that are ideal for upcycling into pillows, wall art, bags, ornaments, slow-stitch projects, and other one-of-a-kind creations. This quilt offers both historical significance and an abundance of authentic vintage fabric for your next creative project.

This quilt has not been laundered by Janj Threads. Any cleaning decisions have been left to the next caretaker to preserve the quilt according to their preferences.

Condition: Cutter/Stacker
Circa:1940–1945. The quilt is based on a variation of the Broken Path block published by the Kansas City Star in 1939. Its collection of Depression-era feedsack prints, dress fabrics, plaids, and shirtings, along with its traditional hand quilting and construction, strongly suggests it was made during the early 1940s.
Size: 57" x 71"
Batting: Medium weight - shifting with some loss
Standout: Fun block pattern for repurposing!
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. 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 #215

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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