Antique English Quilts

These Antique English Quilts are made in the tradition of wholecloth quilting, where a single piece of fabric is layered and the design is formed entirely through hand stitching. Rather than patchwork, the surface is built through stitched patterns, often flowers, vines, or geometric motifs worked across the cloth.

This style was especially common in nineteenth-century northern England, where mills produced large floral prints and hand quilting played a central role in domestic textile work. Every stitch was done by hand, a breathtaking homage to the artistry and craft of generations past.

Because these are antique pieces, some may show signs of age, wear, or small imperfections from use, which are part of their history and character.

For more information about these antique quilts, read our Journal.

Due to the antique nature of these quilts, all purchases are final and cannot be returned.

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Hyacinth Flounce
Circa 1890 to 1900, Durham County, England. Measures 65" x 67" without flounce. The flounce is 6.5" wide and adds approximately 13" to both the length and width.

Floral with Stripes
Circa 1900, Durham County, England. Measures 79" x 89". 

Ivory Roses
Circa 1890 to 1900, Northumberland, England. Measures 77" x 86".

Lake District
Circa 1880 to 1890, Lake DIstrict, England. The quilting follows a simple wave design that is generally associated with the Cumbria region. Floral panels are two-toned (red and purple). Measures 83" x 92".

For reference, standard blanket sizing is as follows: 
Twin approx. 66"x 90"
Full approx. 80" x 90"
Queen approx. 90" x 100"