Comet Stars Quilt… A Missouri State Quilt Block Sampler Quilt conversational fabrics like the dog

conversational fabrics like the dog and horseshoe print and much more

There’s lots of blocks on this quilt with the plates being smaller than some as there are 25 Dresden Plate blocks separated with a green sashing

triple rod hand quilting and much more add to the fine quality of this quilt

Then in the center of the quilt is a medallion star of red and green with a touch of chrome yellow

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

Comet Stars Quilt… A Missouri State Quilt Block Sampler Quilt conversational fabrics like the dogThis 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