Serendipitous Contrary Wife
from The Chester County Criswell Quilt
This signature quilt top has been christened the Sugar Creek Township quilt, after one of the block maker's home address. As a top it has never been used or washed, so the colours are very bright.
from 'Time for a Fresh Quilt Saga' |
It comes from Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and was made about 1942 - 1945. I have researched a number of the names and made quite a few family connections. I haven't yet been able to get a good overall network for the quilt. The name on the central block - often the recipient of the quilt - is simply ... read more