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Meet Alfie! This magnificent 1900's Americana "Log Cabin Barn Raising” pattern quilt top, is both incredible and inspiring. A true piece of textile art, museum quality, with stunning craftsmanship that would be lovely framed as a statement piece, or as use on a bed for display. This pattern represents the hearth or fireplace, which is a place of warmth and activity in a log cabin. If you purchase this quilt, please do not cut him up! He's too special to become anything else but himself. 

The natural fading in this heirloom quilt could not be more calming, and the use of color throughout, just fantastic. With a timeless color palette of creams, blues and neutrals, and reds, this special piece will add instant charm and soul to any space it's displayed or hung. This quilt top has a finished edge all the way around.

Quilts are special for their unique blend of artistry, history, and craftsmanship. Each handmade quilt is a labor of love, reflecting the quilter's creativity and skill while often preserving family heritage and cultural traditions. They provide warmth and comfort, symbolizing love and care, and serve as tangible expressions of personal stories or historical events.

Quilt tops are worthwhile investments because they embody the quilter's artistic vision, creativity, and craftsmanship, showcasing intricate patterns and carefully selected fabrics that set the aesthetic foundation for the finished quilt. Despite being unfinished, we believe a quilt top holds significant value due to the substantial time, precision, and skill required to create it. We think they are stunning on their own, or you could also use them as a framed piece, folded across the end of a bed, shower curtain, window covering, or tablecloth in your home. 

The beauty of quilt tops is that they offer flexibility, allowing the variability to either complete the quilting process or collaborate with another quilter to finish it according to your preferences. Quilt tops hold personal or historical significance, capturing memories, stories, or cultural heritage, making them meaningful and treasured pieces.

Please Note | This is a one of a kind vintage piece. All images have been minimally edited with the use of natural light to best reflect the true condition of the item. Please remember that vintage and antique textiles like quilts were made to be used, and that imperfections they have gotten over the years add to the depth of beauty and charm reflected in this rare and most treasured art form. This quilt top is a gorgeous art piece to us, where the imperfections just add to the overall appeal. Small areas with tears and loose stitching, as well as age-related wear are present as shown in photos.

Dimensions | 76” x 94.5” (large full or small queen- shown on a queen bed)

Weight | Lightweight 

Care Instructions | Hand-wash only and air dry.

*All quilts are final sale.