Hand Quilted and Hand Pieced with a thin batting. Well worn binding and a few small tears, particularly on the back, indicate that this quilt has been well used but well kept. The value of this quilt is derived from the remarkably exquisite, skilled workmanship. This quilt is 72″ by 74″ of startling beauty.

One of the most beautiful and ornate of pieced star patterns, the Broken Star is truly a challenge. The tiny size of the pieces makes it difficult to master. Quilted at 12 tiny, straight and even stitches to the inch. Quilt has a pink hand stitched binding.  The colors are crisp and bright with a white back.  This delicate quilt will eventually need a home where it will be prized for its charm and beauty.

This sensational Missouri quilt has been selected for the proposed, upcoming book “Early Quilts of the Heartland”. The previous owner donated this quilt anonymously to the Quilt and Share Project. After the book is published, we will be able to accept offers.  Email inquires to the  Quilt and Share Project.

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Hand Appliqued, Hand Quilted and Hand Pieced.  This quilt is 72″x 82″ of delicate craftsmanship. Quilted at 9 tiny, straight and  even stitches to the inch.   The back is white.  The hand stitched binding is light pink and the quilt has a medium batting.  The colors are remarkably bright.  This lovely butterfly quilt has three small spots which may wash out.

This  incredible work of art, crafted in Missouri in the 1930’s, has been selected for the proposed, upcoming book “Early Quilts of the Heartland”. The previous owner donated this quilt anonymously to the Quilt and Share Project. After the book is published, we will be able to accept offers.  Email inquires to the  Quilt and Share Project.

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These stitch patterns are designed to be used with Singer Automatic Zigzaggers 160985, 161157 and 161103. (slant needle and vertical needle shank)

Complete original red cam set #2 will work with class 15, 66, 301, 404, 221, 222 and 201 machines. Includes original box and instruction sheet for the following cams: Scallops stitch pattern #161004, Multiple zig zag stitch pattern 161005, walls of Troy stitch pattern, # 161006, and the Icicle stitch pattern #161007.   By varying the stitch length setting on your machine, you can obtain completely different appearing patterns using the same cams.

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These stitch patterns are designed to be used with Singer Automatic Zigzaggers 160985, 161157 and 161103. (slant needle and vertical needle shank)

Complete original blue cam set #3 will work with class 15, 66, 301, 404, 221, 222 and 201 machines. Includes original box and instruction sheet for the following cams:  Curved Mending #161071, Open Scallop #161072, Three Step #161073, and Solid Scallop #161072.  By varying the stitch length setting on your machine,  you can obtain completely different appearing patterns using the same cams.

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These stitch patterns are designed to be used with Singer Automatic Zigzaggers 160985, 161157 and 161103. (slant needle and vertical needle shank)

Complete original blue cam set #3 will work with class 15, 66, 301, 404, 221, 222 and 201 machines. Includes original box and instruction sheet for Key Stitch Pattern #161067, Ball Stitch Pattern #161068, Block Stitch Pattern #161069, and Shingle Stitch Pattern #161069. By varying the stitch length setting, you can obtain completely different appearing patterns using the same cams.

Note: Google Checkout provides a smooth, secure transaction. If you wish to purchase more than one item, simply enter your personal data for the first item and click on “buy now” for each additional item. Inventory is updated daily. Items are available on a first come, first-served basis. Your credit card will be billed if item is still available. You will be notified when item is shipped, usually within 2 business days.

These stitch patterns are designed to be used with Singer Automatic Zigzaggers 160985, 161157 and 161103. (slant needle and vertical needle shank)

Complete original white cam set #2 will work with class  15, 66, 301, 404, 221, 222 and 201 machines.  Includes original box and instruction sheet for Scallops stitch pattern #161004, Multiple zig zag stitch pattern 161005, walls of Troy stitch pattern, # 161006, and the Icicle stitch pattern #161007.

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Vintage Singer 221 & 222 Blue Velvet Lined Attachment Case in Perfect Condition .

Complete original attachment set includes a bias guage, underbraider, binder, hemstitcher, tucker, ruffler, stiletto, shirring plate and the original manual.  

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Vintage Singer 221 & 222 Blind Stitch Attachment #160616.

Original Instructions illustrate the hem with folded edge, edge stitched hem, hem with pinked edge, hem finished with seam binding, hem finished with bias binding, circular hems and blended circular hems for non-fraying fabrics. Many seamstresses use this attachment for attaching rick rack as well.

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Vintage Singer 221 Darning & Embroidery Attachment Set #160719. 

Original Instructions illustrate the tracing stitch, the granite stitch, the darning stitch, the satin stitch, the bar lace stitch, the filet lace stitch, the mesh lace stitch, and the web lace stitch.

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Tuscany Silk Batting really is 90% silk and 10% polyester.   It breathes naturally and quilts up to 3 1/2 inches apart.   It is washable and will shrink approximately 5%.

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