One of a kind shield pendants
Each hand formed and carved from wax and cast into sterling silver
Inspired by vintage quilts- classic motifs & unique appliqué patterns
Comes on a 16” or 18” silver rolo chain
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Pendants listed in the order they are pictured
Sawtooth Star
The most classic of quilting motifs & one of the oldest dating back to the 18th century. Named sawtooth after its resemblance to a carpenters saw. Also called Morning Star or North Star- this design was meant to symbolize resilience, protection & resilience. History says that it was used during the Civil War to direct folks to follow the North Star towards freedom
Six Point Star
A variation of the Sawtooth star, this pattern also dates back as early as the 1700s
Appliqué flower
Inspired by an 1860’s floral appliqué quilt top from the collection of Folkling based in Gordonsville, VA
Dresden Flower
Named for the floral ornate porcelain plates that came from Dresden, Germany- this pattern originated in the late 19th century
Coffin Star
A miniature take on the coffin star, this pattern ( a personal favorite) was made to mimic the elongated diamond share of the Delphinus constellation. With biblical roots and story telling from the night sky- this pattern was often seen as a mourning quilt utilizing deep calico, and grays- utlitizing the deceased loved one’s clothes pieces together to process grief. Out of suffering (the coffin), something beautiful and heavenly (the star) is created.
Appliqué Wheat & Star
Also used in mourning jewelry, images of wheat symbolize a long, fulfilling life
Schoolhouse
First emerging around 1890, following house and church quilt blocks- these patterns represented gathering in community. Teaching was one of the few professions available to women & these schoolhouse patterns represented their contribution to society, though we all know just how much deeper these offerings run