Jacquie Sciutto has sent some photos from a special gift album given to her by her German friend, Jowi Kirschbaum. These quilts were photographed at a hotel where they hang in the hallways. The building was the former hunting lodge used by the Bishop of Cologne. These textiles are very unusual. I think you will agree. First a look at the building that houses these treasures.

The following quilts are displayed at this fabulous building. For more information, visit this German website:

German Crazy Quilt

Close-up of embroidery on Crazy Quilt

Crocheted item with cigarette cards, probably from the Victorian Age when cigarette silks were popular

Close-up of crocheted item

Textile that is possibly from India

Probably a Russian quilt. Looks very similar to one that a friend brought back from Afghanistan.

Many thanks to Jacquie for sharing these photos. This file is a result of a list discussion about early Crazy Quilts and textiles. It is fun to see these European variations. The Internet makes the world a much smaller and friendlier place!

Patricia Cummings

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