Few quilts betray their fabrics’ original purposes as obviously as this one. Here the maker deconstructed a number of garments, including knitted sweaters, socks, hats, and men’s swimsuits. More common than reusing old clothing wholesale was the integration of fabric pieces left over from making clothing.

Pattern: 
Crazy
Maker: 
Maker unknown
Circa
1930
1945
Possibly made in
Pennsylvania
United States
89.5
72.5
IQM, Jonathan Holstein/Gail van der Hoof Collection
2003.003.0140