Antique primitive colorful Canadian quilt made of scraps of fabric and salvaged bags of flour, grain or sugar probably bleached in the sun for use in sewing, because there are still a few traces of inscriptions.on the back.

It is a beautiful work of folk art. The pattern used is called in English Four Point Stars where the white triangles join to form diamonds in the background. It is a personalized version of the original classic pattern. The pattern pieces are sewn by hand, but the white cotton hem all around is machine sewn. The quilt is fully lined with white cotton feed sack fabric made entirely of bleached flour sacks. The pattern and nature of the printed fabric used to make the patchwork makes me believe that this quilt dates from the first half of the 20th century, probably the 1930s or 1940s, times of economic hardship. It is a moving collectible old folk art piece.

Parchwork quilt such as this one were made at home, usually by women, using the cotton sacks in which flour, sugar, animal feed, seeds, and other commodities were packaged, shipped, and sold. They became an iconic part of rural life from the 1920s.

Measurements: 72 X 80 inches (180 cm X 205 cm).

State/Condition: Very good condition for its age. No holes or tears. Some traces of printing on the back. See the pictures.

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