As I am very interested in the Sanderson Star pattern, I did buy this quilt...it has seen better days though! The quilt has been cut down at some point and a binding applied. These quilts usually have three dark borders, and not a light outer border, so I suspect that a very worn portion of the quilt has been cut off. The edges of these quilts do receive the most wear, so not surprising. The quilt has been reduced in size to 70 x 60 inches.
Here is the central Sanderson Star. This pattern was very popular and the quilts were made in some numbers. Here we have one in yellow and white.
The quilt is very well used and although the cotton sateen has survived amazingly well, if you hold the quilt up to the light you can see that the wadding is lumpy and has diminished and shifted through hard wear. There is not much of it left!
The quilting patterns have become simplified from the earlier Sanderson Star patterns. You have a simple twist, and a much simplified Gardiner feather border - it really is just large swirls here.
In the central star, the usual rose with fern has also become much simplified.
The single binding is modern and stitiched to the back and hand sewn to the front - the reverse to what I would do....
Still, a striking pattern even if faded and well used, as here....
And still it makes me smile to see this quilt or parts that have survived to warm at least someone's heart today. I'm glad it has found a good home.
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