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Appliqué quilt,
made about 1850, by Sadie Warne, New Tusket, Digby County
Construction
This is an outstanding example of appliqué from the mid-1800s, in a
typical format of nine large pattern blocks, approximately 59 cm (23"),
surrounded by a vine border. All of the seams were sewn by hand, as was
the binding to front and back. Thrift is demonstrated in the backing
fabric, made with 15 pieces. In the flowers, the quilted lines align with
the design, while in the leaves they imitate veins. The remainder is
quilted with diagonal lines, crossing approximately 2 cm (¾") apart.
Leaves and stems which now appear blue would have been dark green.
History
According to family stories, Sadie Warne (1826-1886) was fondly regarded
by those who knew her. She lived with her younger married sister, Cynthia
Sabean, and helped to take care of her children.
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