Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation

Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation

$115.00
$115.00
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Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
  • Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation
Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation

Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation

$115.00
$115.00

Janj Threads

Vintage Quilt Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation Quilt

Delightfully charming and full of Depression-era character, this Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation Quilt features an uncommon interpretation of the classic pinwheel block. Soft peach sashing frames the pieced blocks, where half-square triangle units combine solids and cheerful floral prints to create lively pinwheels with added depth and movement. The result is a light, airy design that beautifully showcases the maker's creativity while highlighting the cheerful fabrics of the era. The quilt is finished with a wrapped backing brought to the front as the binding, which has been hand stitched, and the entire quilt has been hand quilted. The thin batting gives the quilt a soft, well-loved drape that reflects years of gentle use.

This quilt is being offered as a cutter quilt, and the price reflects its condition. The binding is torn and frayed, and there is fabric loss and deterioration throughout, making it an excellent candidate for repurposing, restoration projects, or harvesting vintage fabrics and blocks. An especially intriguing feature becomes apparent upon close inspection of the photographs: a subtle shadow pattern is visible beneath the quilt top. This suggests the maker may have used a patterned blanket as the batting, a practical and resourceful approach sometimes found in utility quilts when traditional batting was unavailable or too costly. That hidden layer adds another fascinating chapter to the quilt's story and reflects the ingenuity of quiltmakers who made the most of the materials they had.

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: 1935–1945. The soft peach sashing, cheerful floral prints, and Half Square Triangle Pinwheel Variation blocks are all consistent with quiltmaking during the late Depression and early World War II years. The hand quilting, hand-finished wrapped binding, and evidence of a repurposed blanket used as batting further reflect the practical "make-do" spirit that defined many utility quilts of the period. Though offered as a cutter quilt, it remains a wonderful example of vintage American craftsmanship and provides beautiful fabrics and distinctive blocks for restoration or creative repurposing.
  • Size: 50" x 54"
  • Batting: light weight 
  • Standout:  Interesting blocks
  • 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.

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    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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