Early 1840/50’s Indigo Mariners Compass Quilt vintage quilt With research found this is

With research found this is a Mary McElwain pattern and also the provenance that came with the quilt shows the maker lived within 12 miles of Marys Quilt Shop in Walworth

ways of life back then brought inspiration for many quilt pattern names

The dimensions on this great collectible blanket are  61x76 inches

This is such a great earlier one with so many fabrics

The fine wool fabrics and the depth of colors make this a standout

Early 1840/50’s Indigo Mariners Compass Quilt vintage quilt With research found this isThis outstanding early Mariners Compass quilt with the garden maze setting is a striking pattern and this quilt was made so long ago without the many conveniences todays quilt maker has available. The compasses are small and spiky. This early New York quilt is hand quilted and hand pieced. The early rich indigo with chrome overlay is such a representation of that time. A circa 1840 50s quilt. The edge, or binding is done is the early style called a