Two different arragements of just squares combined resulted in a dynamic composition. 36-Patch blocks joined at the intersections with 4-Patch blocks cause the eye to read a secondary pattern diagonally across the quilt surface. Double border of narrow black is framed with a pieced charcoal outer border. What would have been a somber palette of menswear suiting wool is enlivened with warm ochre and terra cotta tones. Amish, western PA or Ohio.
