Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2021 – #12

 

Central Star Quilt, Llanrhystud, Cardiganshire, Wales, c. 1870, 71” x  75”, Maker unknown.  From the collection of Jen Jones. Collection no. cq061
 

Merry Christmas!  


Exhibition Notes: “Having bought several pretty floral quilts from two elderly widowed sisters, Jen mentioned over Welsh cakes and tea how sad it was that so few of the wonderful flannel quilts of Wales still existed.  A great deal of whispering and giggling ensued as she was ushered into the sisters’ bedroom.  Confronted by a large double bed, they asked for her assistance to lift the huge mattress against the wall. This amazing work of art was revealed.  Its job had been to protect the mattress from the box springs for over 25 years.”


 

To see this quilt in person is to understand completely it’s glow, the centre star shining even brighter than the rest.


 

I will leave you to dive into your own discovery of this quilt as I wish you and your family a wonderful and safe and healthy holiday season.


 

Thank you so much for joining me again this year.  I can’t believe it’s my tenth Twelve Quilts of Christmas!

COMMENTS

  1. Peggy Beaman says...

    Thanks for sharing this gem! So glad it’s not hiding under the mattress anymore.

  2. Pasqualina says...

    Thanks for sharing this and all the other beauties. It’s been fascinating to indulge.

  3. Thank you for another year of absolutely stunning talent displayed beautifully. I am still drooling over that sea green one.
    Merry Christmas~

  4. Regan Martin says...

    What a beautiful quilt, both piecing and quilting….and what an amazing story! So hard to imagine such lovely handwork could be taken for granted in such a way. So happy Jen is preserving it!

    Mary Elizabeth….this has been another spectacular year of Twelve Quilts! You always manage to find incredible examples of your themes, each one being so unique, and yet they all tie together beautifully. Thank you so much for your amazing efforts on these posts! It’s truly a highlight for me each December! Merry Christmas, and have a healthy and happy 2022!

  5. Carolyn says...

    I wanted to thank you once again for sharing Christmas quilts with us. It’s an annual tradition that I look forward to! Wishing you all the best in the new year!

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