Crazy Quilt by Susan McCord, circa 1895
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In the late 19th century, decorative "crazy" quilts -- made from silk, velvet, and wool scraps stitched together "crazily" and embellished with embroidery -- were all the rage. Susan McCord made three crazy quilts -- this is only one she completed. McCord pieced the top, skillfully embroidered nearly every block, added filler and backing, and then tufted the three layers together with wool yarn.
In the late 19th century, decorative "crazy" quilts -- made from silk, velvet, and wool scraps stitched together "crazily" and embellished with embroidery -- were all the rage. Susan McCord made three crazy quilts -- this is only one she completed. McCord pieced the top, skillfully embroidered nearly every block, added filler and backing, and then tufted the three layers together with wool yarn.
Artifact
Crazy quilt
Date Made
circa 1895
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.120.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Batting
Technique
Applique (Technique)
Piecing
Embroidering
Tying
Hand sewing
Color
Multicolored
Brown
Red
Tan (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 76.5 in
Width: 70.25 in
Specifications
Pattern: Crazy Quilt
Number of Pieces (top): 36 foundation pieced blocks
Fabric (top): Wool in solid colors, woven plaids, stripes and florals, cotton fabrics, wool and silk combination fabrics
Piecing Technique: Hand pieced
Number of Pieces (back): 5
Fabric (back): Cotton
Stitches per Inch: Not quilted
Quilting Pattern: Tied with wool yarn
Quilting Technique: Not quilted
Binding: Back to front, corners butted
Batting: Medium loft cotton batting
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