Pinwheel Quilt signed and dated by Mary Schafer 1985 measures 85x95". Comprised of 143 blocks, 6x6", set straight, 11 by 13, with 72 Pinwheel blocks and 71 alternating off white squares. There is a 3" off white inner border, followed by a 3" dogtooth border, and 3" off white outer border. It is hand pieced, hand quilted, and hand embroidered. Thin cotton batting and an off white cotton reverse. The edge is finished with an applied off white fabric binding, by hand. It is in very good condition. Sleeve is attached to the wrong edge on the back for hanging (we have it hanging correctly). MARY SCHAFER: AMERICAN QUILT MAKER p145: “[Mary] was dismayed to notice that [her complicated quilts] often intimidated new quilters. … she determined to stop making elaborate quilts and return to simple pieced patterns. She wanted to make quilts that would be accessible to as many quilters as possible. … This change in philosophy resulted in quilts such as Country Home, Yarmouth Square and Pinwheel. … Mary says, ‘This simple design would be a good one for a beginning quilter. Also a good ‘rest’ design – to rest while making, or in between more involved piecing or appliqué, or when a simple design would be more appropriate.’” Photo on pg 146. Patterned in MARY SCHAFER: AMERICAN QUILT MAKER. This quilt is from the Mary Schafer Collection. She was the quilter and collector from the book Mary Schafer - American Quilt Maker by Gwen Marston. While the quilt is not pictured in the book, it is listed in the inventory section and it is signed and dated by Mary. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of important Quilt History! This quilt has been professionally appraised and reflected in our estimate. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $25 is a domestic shipping estimate for first quilt and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional quilt or quilt top we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.