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Throw-together Quilt

Throw-together Quilt
Throw-together Quilt
Throw-together Quilt

Throw-together Quilt

Artist Cleola McFarland
Date1974
MediumFabric; hand pieced, hand quilted
Dimensions77 1/4 x 65 1/2 in. (196.2 x 166.4 cm)
Classifications(not assigned)
Credit LineGift of Kohler Foundation, Inc.
Terms
    Object number2022.9.62
    DescriptionPatchwork Quilt. “Throw Together Quilt.” 30 large strip-pieced blocks, five across width, six down length of quilt, alternating horizontal and vertical strips. Primarily polyester “double-knit” type fabric in numerous weaves, patterns, colors. Hand pieced. Hand quilted with thick light blue thread in horizontal and vertical pattern. Pieced back of pink cottons, folded over edges to form binding, hemmed on front with blanket stitch. Batting possibly a vintage light-weight blanket.

    Status
    On view