Today I’m pulling a Joseph’s Coat Quilt from the quilt top cupboard. It’s also known as a Tea Leaf pattern. It dates to the early 1940′s and was made by Hennrietta King. This version is done by piecing, but it’s commonly done by appliqueing the leaves onto a background.
One of the fabrics was a stripe on a white background and it has an unusual look compared to the other pieces.
The quilt is hand quilted and has a scalloped edge.
I recently found this quilt at a local garage sale. It was being sold by the daughter of the quilt’s maker. She thought it was odd that I wanted the name of the quilter, but when I explained that I like to have that sort of info so I can keep it with the quilt for future reference, she gave me the name. I told it would be a shame if her Mother’s nice work was just annonymous.
I bought a “sister” quilt at the same time. It has some of the same fabrics but is a different design. There are a couple of spots here and there ( me too!) but overall they are in pretty good, usable condition. The pair cost me $50. I would spend more than that on just the materials to make a quilt myself, so I thought they were a bargain. : )
Tags: hand quilted, Joseph's Coat Quilt, pieced Joseph's Coat quilt, scalloped edge, vintage fabrics
This is a wonderful pattern, and a wonderful price for you! Yes, I think buying may be better than sewing in this case
You find the best deals! The quilt is lovely–can’t imagine selling it if my mom made it…but then, my mom doesn’t sew.
What a beauty….one of my favorite patterns…and such a deal!
It is so great that you found out the name of the quilter…it is always a bit sad to me that so many quilts are anonomous…. the quilter should get the credit for all that beautiful work ….
as always thanks for sharing your treasures
Tim
Absolutely beautiful quilt! One of my favorite patterns, and the fabrics are so lovely.
Will you show us the sister quilt, too?
Beautiful quilt, Ann. It looks old-fashioned but also contemporary. I find it a little sad that people are selling family quilts though, it seems a shame.
Oh my. This is fantastic. Her work is so wonderfully done. I am JEALOUS!
Oh me! oh my!! I’m still plugging away on my joseph’s coat and would love to see this one up close and personal! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Ann,
Hope you are feeling a little better.
I have a Joseph’s Coat quilt top, that I was very lucky to inherit from my grandmother (she has 33 grandchildren and I didn’t think I’d stand a chance to get it but I still asked). It is hand pieced, with similar colors to yours, except more peach and less yellow. I am slowly working on quilting it by hand, and just love looking at it.
Thanks for showing us the one you “saved”!
Vicky F
Wow! I’d say that’s a deal. This quilt is so pretty and it’s a pattern I’d never have the patience to make – especially piecing it!! I’m glad you got the name of the maker – she has put much of herself into this quilt and deserves to be remembered. I look forward to seeing the sister quilt…? :0)
This is a beauty. I can get so sucked in when it comes to that era of quilt.
What a fabulous bargain, Ann. It’s a beautiful quilt — I just hope my Joseph’s Coat turns out as nice as this. I can hardly believe she was selling a quilt made by her mother. I hope my children don’t do that!
Oh you can leave that one to me in your will! hahah What a deal, $50. We don’t see those types of quilts or prices over here on the west coast. Are you starting to feel better?
A bargain, to be sure!! It was nice that the seller gave you her mother’s name. I only hope that she had lots of other beautiful quilts from her mom that she kept! I couldn’t imagine parting with this beauty.
You got a deal…… and we get to enjoy seeing them…. right ? sister will be along one day?
Such a dainty beautiful quilt! Another find. It’s handpieced, I assume?
I can’t imagine discarding (selling, giving away, whatever) one’s mother’s handmade quilt. How sad. But maybe the current owner is elderly herself, if her mom was sewing in the 1940s and now has no one to pass it on to, and so it will instead be treasured by you and enjoyed by us, your readers….
I have quilts from my grandmother and my aunt which I cherish—but who will want them when I am gone? Not my kids, for sure.
I hope you ll show us the sister quilt?
love
lizzy
What a fantastic find! And the pair at $50! Wow! I’m sure the gal was thinking she made out like a bandit with $50 for those “silly old quilts” she had just sitting around! HA! You definitely won!
I wonder what will become of my quilts when I’m gone…..I know our youngest son already has an eye on a few of them, so I’m sure they will not be discarded as this gal did. I hope, anyway!
It’ s fun to see a really scrappy quilt in this pattern. I can’t believe the daughter sold them so cheaply, obvious she isn’t a quilter. Beautiful
Crispy
Ann – I have been admiring your Flowering Snowball quilt for quite sometime, and would like to make one for my brother and his fiancee as their wedding gift. But, I am having trouble finding a pattern. Would you be able to direct me in my hunt? Thanks. (You’re quilts are fabulous by the way!!)
Fantastic – I made a Joseph’s Coat quilt in Thirties reprs so I can tell, from personal experience, you saved yourself a LOT of work. Wonderful find at a great price, too. Ady
What a beautiful quilt and a bonus to know the makers name.
gorgeous, thanks for the reminder that some day I must make this pattern – love love it ..
Ann, I love this pattern and is on my dream list to make. Thank you for sharing this gem. It is wonderful. I’m glad these quilts have found a loving home for themselves
It is fantastic! How wonderful that you got the name of the quilter It must be a special feeling to find something like that. I love that single blue stripe! Take care:)
Perfect timing with this one Ann. I have the means of hand piecing this one with Inklingo. I just haven’t been able to settle into what colors to use. There are so many varieties in my stash… but this one is simply beautiful. It’s clean and crisp and simple. The scalloped border I think I’d skip though. I think I’d do a slice right thru just to make is straight and be done with it. I’m not afraid! hee.
Love that you just posted this. What a beauty. I have long been enamored of these and started my own ( applique though) following the directions on an old Joseph’s Coat Quilt-Along . It seems the original cast of this project has gone on to new quilts.
It is beautiful and sad at the same time ….. at least you know the quilter’s name and you were very lucky to acquire both. Please, show us the sister quilt some time soon.
I love this quilt and have 1 lonely block made…you are inspiring me to do some more!
Wow this is beautiful – such a great find. It is sad that she is selling family quilts, but I’m glad there are people like you are around to help keep the quilt from becoming anonymous.
I love this quilt, and its sister. How lovely to have the quiltmaker name for history. xo
It’s beautiful Ann, I clicked on the pics to see the quilting too. I love how the solids play so nicely with the prints.
Every time I see a version of double wedding ring, my heart beats faster! so much work involved and so beautiful! Thank you, Ann!
Oh, sorry! I meant to post this comment on your wedding ring quilt
oooh, another winning quilt! I love this one too. So pretty and fresh. I know some of the blogger where making this and I love it, but I don’t think I have the patience. Have made one too?
this is one of those quilts I really want to make!! i have a pattern… and the desire… but buying one would be quicker.. wink! congrats!