Vintage Half Square Triangle 1940s Throw Quilt - 69 x 81

This one-of-a-kind vintage rescue quilt is a celebration of color, craftsmanship, and creative design. Made from a lovingly preserved 1940s quilt top, it features a dynamic half square triangle pattern that creates striking diagonal movement across the surface. Depending on how you look at it, the pattern may resemble bow ties or something entirely unique—that’s the magic of half square triangles.

The quilt top has been carefully finished with a richly textured batik backing, giving it a beautiful balance between vintage charm and modern durability.

This quilt is both a work of history and a modern heirloom. Whether used as a functional bed quilt, a cozy throw, or hung as wall art, it offers timeless beauty and texture to any room.

A perfect gift for vintage lovers, quilt collectors, or anyone who appreciates the art of textile storytelling.


Details:

Size: 69" x 81" – shown on a queen bed for scale

Pattern: Half square triangle (HST) with optional bow tie illusion

Pieces: Approx. 700 HSTs + 80 solid blocks – around 1,480 individual pieces

Materials: All cotton vintage fabrics, no synthetics

Backing: New batik cotton for added strength and contrast

Color Palette: Dominant blues with pinks, purples, pops of red, rust-orange, and black

Era: Quilt top likely from the 1940s

Condition: Excellent vintage condition, carefully restored and finished


Care: Gentle wash in cold water, line dry or lay flat. Avoid harsh detergents to preserve the vintage fabrics. The quilt has already been washed using an unscented organic laundry soap and air dried to test durability. No need to wash on arrival.

The Story of My Vintage Rescue Quilts

Driven by a deep love for vintage quilts and quilt history, I seek out unfinished quilt tops from decades past—often tucked away in attics, closets, or forgotten fabric stashes. These tops, many dating back to the 1930s and 1940s, are full of potential and stories waiting to be completed.

Each quilt top undergoes thoughtful restoration. I carefully mend loose seams, replace any disintegrated fabrics with era-appropriate materials, and treat stains when possible. Once the top is ready, I pair it with a high-quality modern batting and a carefully chosen fabric backing—often something that enhances the vintage aesthetic without overwhelming it.

All quilting is done manually on my longarm quilting machine—no computers, no automation—just hands, heart, and experience guiding every stitch.

The result is a true transformation: a once-forgotten piece of textile history is brought back to life, ready to be used, loved, and admired for years to come. Every finished quilt feels like a small miracle, and it's an honor to help give these beauties the future they’ve always deserved.

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Btaylorquilts cannot accept returns of bedding items or custom made items (i.e., quilts or pillow shams, including throw sized quilts).