Handmade Quilt Skirt- Rare 1870s Indigo Sun

Handmade Quilt Skirt- Rare 1870s Indigo Sun

These this skirt is made from an antique sun quilt When it was found, someone had already cut lots of pieces out that were too damaged to use, so why not use the good parts for a skirt:) There is a light batting between the two layers, so I would say this a light  weight quilt. Judging by the fabric, style, and that it is all hand stitched, and it appears the fabric is indigo dyed and raw cotton, I would say this is from the mid 1800s-early 1900s. This skirt features an elastic waistband to fit a variety of sizes

Color Scheme: White and Indigo

Approx Age: This quilt was probably made in the mid 1800s-early 1900s, handmade recently

Fabric: no tags, but I would say its all cotton

Condition: Very Good wearable condition, the elastic is new and super stretchy, please note, there are several areas that I have repaired and patched to make it wearable, I didn't want to over work this quilt so there area a couple of small surface wear spots (I'll try to show these in the photos), no stains noted

Waist: stretches from 22 inches to 28 inches around

Hips: up to 42 inches around

Total Length: 34 inches from top to bottom