Comet Stars Quilt… A Missouri State Quilt Block Sampler Quilt It has an inner border

It has an inner border and finished off with a green binding

This could have been a  hand spun wool filling or carded sheep’s wool

Possibly the maker loved using “her” machine

The hand quilting is very quality workmanship

Hand quilted

Comet Stars Quilt… A Missouri State Quilt Block Sampler Quilt It has an inner borderThis unique outstanding design, one not frequently seen in the 2 color format, is a beauty. This is a New York quilt. The graphic colors of red and cheddar on a natural ground make this design a winner and quite a bold design. My understanding that this is a traditional 8 pointed Star combined with a distinct piece that resembles a trailing comet. This pattern is now attributed and called The Missouri State Quilt Block,,, the quilt pattern honoring