2 Pike County, Kentucky quilts, late 19th century. 1ST ITEM: Pike County, KY cotton pieced and appliqued quilt, Rose of Sharon pattern, colors of orange, red and green on white field with muslin backing. 67" x 81". 2ND ITEM: Pike County, KY appliqued quilt, checkerboard pattern in colors of peach and green on white field […]

Candlewick coverlet with Knox County, Tennessee history, believed to be made by the mother of Mary Ann McFarland (1839-1876). Initials "P. A. Mc." embroidered into the central part of the coverlet. Decoration includes a central start motif surrounded by floral and botanical patterns. 98" H x 78" W. Early 19th Century. Condition: Overall very good […]

East Tennessee pieced quilt Great Divide/Rocky Mountain pattern worked in red, white and blue. Fine, tight stitches. 76" x 68". 19th century. Provenance: Bacon Family of Roane County, TN. Condition: Some staining. One small repaired hole.

Item 1: Blue woolen vest with elaborate passementerie decoration, partially lined in a red toile. Probably European, 19th century. 14" H x 32" W (circumference). Item 2: Early silk hand embroidered purse, pale green foldover style with embroidered fountain flanked on each side by dogs and a checkerboard style back. Edged in gold braided trim. […]

Embroidered needlework picture, wool, silk thread, and watercolor on silk. The scene depicts a woman with lyre, children and a hound at her feet, with a man in English military uniform at her left. They sit tranquilly beside a waterfall, while behind them, a Scotsman in kilt, sword in hand, gestures to a ship in […]

Set of 18th century cotton toile du jouy bed hangings or drapery valances, backed in muslin and cotton, 7 variously sized pieces of purple toile patterned with children playing as soldiers, and 1 piece (74" x 21") in a mulberry colored pattern with Venus and cupid motif, 8 pieces total. Purple pattern includes two 72" […]

Lot of six antique sewing items. 1st item: Pincushion made from a hoof, original red velvet upholstery and tassel, unsigned. 2-1/2"H. Condition: significant wear to velvet, scratches. 2nd item: Empire period pedestal pincushion in flame mahogany with silk upholstered top, 6"H. Condition: Later upholstery and veneer chip to back. 3rd item: Cylindrical horn thread holder […]

Two antique embroidery kits with contents. 1st item: Wood box with sliding lid, lithographed paper label: "The Little Embroiderer/La Petite Brodeuse". Contains turned wooden embroidery frame and assorted sewing implements, including three Bristol board bookmark patterns. Box 2" H x 8"W x 7"D. 2nd item: Paper covered wood box labeled "Mercerie" with hinged top, opens […]

Basketweave sewing box with red silk lining and contents, 11 silver sewing implements, most with floral engraved decoration, all marked Sterling (most also with mark for Webster), including: strawberry pincushion with sterling top, scissors, thimble, tape measure, needle, glove darner, 2 shuttles, and 3 ribbon threaders. Box 2-1/4" H x 6" W x 4" D. […]

Two tier Shaker sewing box with pincushion top lifting to reveal storage underneath over a drawer. Turned wood finials and ivory thread holes. Signed on base YA / 50. 6-1/2"H x 6-1/2" W x 4-1/2" D. Circa 1880. Together with three turned wooden clamps, three turned wood thread holders, a wooden hoop and an unknown […]