plush indigo “Irish chain variation” quilt

plush indigo “Irish chain variation” quiltA stunning Nine Patch variation quilt dating to the 1930s 1940s, possibly with some earlier fabrics, pieced from rich indigo calico prints against a creamy ground. The repeating blocks feature checkerboard style nine patch centers with softly rounded extensions that create an almost floral or tiled mosaic effect across the quilt. Dense hand quilting throughout gives the surface remarkable texture and movement, and puckered softness gives it the