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The French Bouquet Quilt is a vintage appliqué pattern. It was published in newspapers across America, such as the Denver Post, in the 1930's. One pattern was printed each week, and the reader would carefully cut and save each piece until they had a complete quilt set. Those originals were often saved, are still valued by collectors and quilters today. The quilt, as originally designed, was made on egg shell or ivory white gingham. It had 12 bouquets, each one different and each one tied with a French ribbon-like bowknot. There is a border of single flowers. There are 15 designs which are repeated throughout the sides. In the center of the quilt there are three crosswise rows and four lengthwise rows of 15 inch squares. On each one was appliquéd a bouquet. The pattern for the stems, leaves and bowknot is the same for every bouquet. But the flowers themselves are different. In each bouquet there are there are pink and blue forget-me-nots which add a rhythm of repetition. And in each bouquet there are some pink, blue, lavender, rose, yellow and apricot. So the whole effect is that of a garden rich in summer blooms... |
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