Friendship Quilt, Made by Ladies of Emmaus Church. New Kent Co, Virginia. Quilts of Virginia Our O'Keefe Block exchange could be a Friendship Quilt 2013 Valier, Mt.
This quilt of individually quilted and bound blocks (aka Potholder quilts) is attributed to the Civil War years, made for a Soldier's Aid Society---in the collection of the New England Quilt Museum.
This unique Sampler Quilt has both traditional and original blocks, many with hearts as an indication of the affection with which it was made. Written in ink it says "Presented by Lydia H Rounsavell April Several other blocks have inked signatures.
