This one-of-a-kind hoodie was crafted from an authentic mid-20th century American string quilt, pieced during the 1940s using a foundation-piecing technique rooted in thrift and ingenuity.
String quilts were made from narrow strips and irregular fabric fragments—often cut from worn clothing, shirtings, and leftover dress cottons—sewn directly onto a backing to make use of every usable scrap. The resulting patchwork is abstract and expressive, marked by diagonal lines, softened pastels, and subtle variation. Pale blues, blush pinks, creams, muted greens, and faded plaids reflect the restrained palette of wartime and post-Depression-era textiles.
Originally created for warmth and durability, this historic quilt has been thoughtfully reworked into a modern hoodie silhouette. The hand quilting, visible wear, and gentle irregularities are preserved as part of the textile’s story—evidence of a quilt made to be used, repaired, and relied upon.
No two sections align the same way. This piece exists only once.
Details:
Made from an original vintage quilt (c. 1940s)
Traditional String Quilt / Utility Patchwork construction
Mixed cotton scraps from garments and household textiles
Hand-quilted throughout
One-of-a-kind hoodie silhouette
This piece is part of Quinnie John’s commitment to honoring historic American quilts—preserving the resourcefulness, labor, and quiet beauty of everyday makers through thoughtful, wearable forms.
See pricing rationale at bottom of page.
This one-of-a-kind hoodie was crafted from an authentic mid-20th century American string quilt, pieced during the 1940s using a foundation-piecing technique rooted in thrift and ingenuity.
String quilts were made from narrow strips and irregular fabric fragments—often cut from worn clothing, shirtings, and leftover dress cottons—sewn directly onto a backing to make use of every usable scrap. The resulting patchwork is abstract and expressive, marked by diagonal lines, softened pastels, and subtle variation. Pale blues, blush pinks, creams, muted greens, and faded plaids reflect the restrained palette of wartime and post-Depression-era textiles.
Originally created for warmth and durability, this historic quilt has been thoughtfully reworked into a modern hoodie silhouette. The hand quilting, visible wear, and gentle irregularities are preserved as part of the textile’s story—evidence of a quilt made to be used, repaired, and relied upon.
No two sections align the same way. This piece exists only once.
Details:
Made from an original vintage quilt (c. 1940s)
Traditional String Quilt / Utility Patchwork construction
Mixed cotton scraps from garments and household textiles
Hand-quilted throughout
One-of-a-kind hoodie silhouette
This piece is part of Quinnie John’s commitment to honoring historic American quilts—preserving the resourcefulness, labor, and quiet beauty of everyday makers through thoughtful, wearable forms.
See pricing rationale at bottom of page.
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