1846

This quilt block is sign and date in 1846- I am amazed! I am so intrigued with old textiles and antiques. I wonder where they have been, and what stories they could tell. I wonder why this block was never finished? Who was is signed for? Usually signature quilts were done for special events, like weddings, funerals etc. There are four other blocks in this set. Two of the signatures have the same last name. I wonder where these blocks have been stored for over 100 years, to be in such great condition. I love the mystery of old quilts, and quilt blocks.

I wonder what we value in today's world, like they valued a signature quilt in days of the past? What do we do today that would be similar to the time and effort the people used by making a quilt by hand like this for someone as a gift?