Vintage 1930s–40s Handmade Yo-Yo Quilt - Feed Sack Cotton - 5'5.5" x 6'4.5"
Vintage 1930s–40s Handmade Yo-Yo Quilt - Feed Sack Cotton - 5'5.5" x 6'4.5"
Vintage 1930s–40s Handmade Yo-Yo Quilt - Feed Sack Cotton - 5'5.5" x 6'4.5"
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Vintage 1930s–40s Handmade Yo-Yo Quilt - Feed Sack Cotton - 5'5.5" x 6'4.5"

$550.00
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Lightweight and airy, the quilt features no batting or backing, typical of traditional yo-yo construction.

Description

A labor of love and a testament to American resourcefulness, this original 1930s–40s yo-yo quilt is hand-stitched from hundreds of circular fabric "yo-yos," many made from Depression-era feedsack prints and salvaged dress cottons. Each puffed circle is sewn to the next with delicate precision, creating a patchwork of pattern, color, and history.

It’s perfect for draping over a guest bed, hanging as textile art, or folding at the foot of a favorite chair. This piece is a tactile archive of textile history and heartfelt handiwork.

Measures approximately 5'5.5" x 6'4.5"
Vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
Authentic 1930s–40s fabrics including floral feedsacks, polka dots, plaids, and novelty prints

Note: Shape is rectangular - it appears skewed in photo due to camera perspective.

Cotton yo-yo coverlet/wall hanging
Additional Information

Popularized during the Great Depression, yo-yo quilts allowed resourceful makers to reuse even the smallest fabric scraps—transforming hardship into beauty. The style surged again in the 1940s and saw a revival in the 1970s. Today these quilts are treasured for their charm, texture, and connection to domestic craft traditions. This one, with its vivid palette and joyful variety of patterns, is a standout piece for any textile enthusiast or collector of Americana.

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