The Grandmother’s Flower Garden pattern became especially popular during the Great Depression. Its distinctive flowers were created from tiny hand-pieced hexagons,often using an assortment of treasured fabric scraps. During an era when little went to waste, these quilts became colorful records of the fabrics and of the everyday life of their makers.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
Handcrafted from a vintage, hand-pieced and hand-quilted Grandmother’s Flower’s Garden quilt, believed to date to approximately the 1930s-1940s
Relaxed silhouette for comfortable layering
Approximately 25.5” underarm to underarm, 18.25” underarm to sleeve hem, 28” shoulder to hem
Two oversized front pockets
Modern stand collar
Corduroy front placket detail
Antique-brass snap-front closure
Finished interior seams
Carefully designed to preserve the beauty and history of the original quilt
Thoughtfully handmade from a rescued piece of textile history
One-of-a-kind
Caring for your jacket-
Spot clean when possible If a deeper cleaning is needed, gently handwash in cool water using mild detergent. Do not bleach, wring or twist. Reshape and lay flat to dry.
Because this piece was created from a vintage quilt, variations, small stains, mends or areas of wear may be present. These are part of the quilt’s history and one-of-a-kind character.
The collection
The Grandmother’s Flower Garden pattern became one of America’s most beloved quilt designs during the Great Depression. Its distinctive flowers were created from tiny hand-pieced hexagons, often using an assortment of treasured fabric scraps. During an era when little went to waste, these quilts became colorful records of the fabrics and everyday life of their makers.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE
Handcrafted from a vintage hand-pieced and hand-quilted Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt, believed to date to approximately the 1930s-1940s
Generously sized at approximately 18” x 12.5'“
Fully lined with soft gingham cotton
Exterior zippered pocket
Interior zippered pocket
Removeable and adjustable crossbody strap for versatile wear
Sturdy coordinating handles for easy hand or shoulder carry
Magnetic snap closure
Thoughtfully handmade from a rescued piece of textile history
One-of-a-kind