Originally Posted by
Geri B
Also, some historical quilts are divided into three sections at the foot of the bed allowing for the two posts there...left side drop, bed width, right side drop.
Yes, indeed...when I set out to do this quilt I thought I was pretty smart coming up with a way to make a quilt lay flat around the posts at the foot of the bed. Basically a big square notch at each corner. I was pretty full of myself, until I saw an actual vintage quilt designed for a four poster...with big square notches at the bottom corners.
I have designed a slightly more ornate bottom flap (the part that drops towards the floor at the foot of the bed, between the two foot posts) that has an applique of a simplified version of the house, and the date the house was purchased embroidered in a vintage script. I think the bottom flap will see less wear and tear, so might be a better place for extra effort and delicate work.