The simplicity of two-color quilts is often what makes them so graphic. This Tree Everlasting's minimalist design—essentially, bars with triangles added to each side—adds to its graphic quality.

Pattern: 
Tree Everlasting
Maker: 
Maker unknown
Circa
1880
1900
Possibly made in
Pennsylvania
United States
72
75
International Quilt Museum, Jonathan Holstein and Gail van der Hoof Collection
2003.003.0003