Bow Tie Quilt with Significant Backing

Many of the quilts offered to the Museum of Texas Tech by the local community date from the early 20th century, a time when the area was becoming more fully settled. These quilts often feature soft colors and traditional patterns, as is the case with this one. However, what made this quilt particularly significant for the Museum’s collection was its backing: the maker used feed sacks with woven stripes along the edges, sewing them together to form the back.

Learn more about the history of feed sacks and why this quilt back is significant.