One-of-a-Kind: 19th Century Churn Dash Flora Jacket (M) coverlet The placket

The placket

The outer edge and pockets are bound in a turquoise cotton/linen blend

This quilt came to us locally

but no exposed batting

as any sane person does

One-of-a-Kind: 19th Century Churn Dash Flora Jacket (M) coverlet The placketThis Flora Jacket is made from a midweight quilt that is hand pieced and quilted (with black thread in areas!) in a Churn Dash pattern. This quilt dates back to the mid to late 19th century, and was found at an estate here in Vermont. While the front of the quilt was remarkably intact aside from sun damage and fabric disintegration in areas, the entire back was brittle and disintegrating throughout. To give this quilt a new life, this jacket has been