Pattern# 14

Antique Crazy Quilt

19th Century HandmadePatchwork Embroidered

Antique Victorian

Gorgeous one of a kind

1800's Heirloom Hand Stitched Embroidered Crazy Quilt SquaresSquare Measures Approx. 18” inches These have been stored for over 50 YearsThey are extremely fragile and would be ideal for framing.Expect some staines and rips from being stored for so long.Which is perfectly normal considering their age.Over 200 Years in the Making.....A True peice of history hand made art!If you have any questions?Feel free to Message us.Visit our Store for More Antique Victorian Crazy quiets squares. Thanks for visiting our store. FAQ: Care of Victorian Crazy Quilts Many elaborately embroidered and painted parlor throws and bed covers of velvet, satin, and other fancy silks that were so popular in the late Victorian era have been treasured and preserved. Because a wide variety of fabrics, embroidery yarns, and other decorative materials were used in making them, their preservation presents special problems.

Many of the silk fabrics used in "crazy" quilts are weighted with mineral salts and other substances. This means the fabrics have been coated with, or have actually absorbed, these substances to give them more weight and a stiffer texture. Unfortunately, weighting substances also speed up the fabric's deterioration.

Silk is extremely susceptible to light damage, which can be seen in brittleness, splits, and the eventual powdering of the yarns. Sometimes, even though a piece of silk may appear in perfect condition, it can be extremely fragile. Unfortunately, we know of no way to stop this deterioration or reverse it. We can, however, slow it down by keeping the textile out of sunlight and bright household lighting -- especially fluorescent. If a quilt is to be displayed, it should be protected by keeping the room's draperies drawn, the light level low, and the lighting fixtures placed at a distance from the quilt.

Dust and dirt can do a great deal of harm to silk quilts, as can wet cleaning and dry cleaning. Dust, and especially dirt, can actually cut fibers as they expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. If the dust or dirt present becomes wet, it could act as a dye and penetrate and stain the fabric. It can then become impossible to remove.

Dry cleaning has a drying effect on textile fibers and puts a great deal of physical stress on the fabric. In addition, since very little research has been done on the long-range effects of dry cleaning, it is not recommended for an antique textile whose long-term preservation is at stake.