Vintage Quilt Scrappy Dresden Plate Variation

Janj Threads

Vintage Quilt Scrappy Dresden Plate Variation

A wonderful assortment of fabrics brings this Dresden Plate variation to life! Half plates form colorful fans, alternating in direction across a soft cream background. Florals, ginghams, plaids, stripes, paisleys, polka dots, and playful novelty prints create a quilt full of little details to discover. A delicate rosebud-print border frames the patchwork beautifully.

The fabrics suggest a quilt made circa 1960s–1970s, incorporating earlier fabrics, including feedsack pieces. Several small prints have the look of 1930s–1950s fabrics, while the bolder, larger floral designs suggest a later completion date. 

Measuring 82" × 102", the quilt has thin batting and hand-stitched quilting that outlines the fans and forms diagonal designs across the background. The plates are attached with hand stitches. The edges are finished with the backing wrapped to the front and secured by hand stitching.

There are some spots on the front that will likely lighten or lift with gentle soaking, although removal cannot be guaranteed. Please review the photos for their locations and appearance. 

With its generous size, cheerful fabric collection, and thoughtful handwork, this quilt would make a lovely addition to a vintage-inspired bedroom or quilt collection.

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: Very Good. Has some spots as noted in photos.
• Circa: 1960s–1970s, incorporating earlier fabrics, including feedsack pieces. Several small prints have the look of 1930s–1950s fabrics, while the bolder, larger floral designs suggest a later completion date. 
• Batting: Light weight
• Size: 82" x 102"
• Standout: Unique use of plates
• Shipping: (within the continental U.S.) 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.

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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. All sales are final.

Stain Disclaimer: Vintage and antique textiles may have stains, discoloration, or other marks of unknown origin. Janj Threads does not test stains and cannot confirm their source or composition through visual inspection alone. Although a stain is not necessarily biological, it could potentially contain or have originated from human or animal biological material. Without appropriate laboratory testing, no stain can be definitively identified.

We do our best to photograph visible spots, stains, yellowing, and other condition issues so that customers can make informed purchasing decisions. Removing stains or yellowing may require extensive soaking or laundering, and some discoloration may be permanent. Permanent stains are not reason for return. All sales are final.

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