Crazy Quilts
While the majority of quilts use geometric shapes in repeating patterns, the Crazy quilt does not follow this trend. The quilt top is constructed using irregular pieces of material of differing shapes, sizes and colors, causing the design to appear accidental and random. During the Crazy quilt fad of the late 19th century, specific factors contributed to the nature of a Crazy quilt including the use of silk and embroidery.
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This extremely detailed Crazy quilt was made by Mrs. Jane Miller who was most probably living in Orange County, New York, at the time this quilt was completed.
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This quilt was created by Harriet Hasbrouck Elting, wife of Philip Elting.
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Crazy pattern pillow top with black velvet backing. Embroidered throughout with images of children, butterflies, a moon, flowers and circles.