Winterthur Museum – John Hewson Center Panel

Winterthur Museum – John Hewson Center Panel | Andover Fabrics | Out of Print

This exquisite John Hewson Center Panel is a reproduction licensed through the Winterthur Museum and produced by Andover Fabrics. Hewson, a Philadelphia printer active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is celebrated as one of America’s first and finest textile printers. His chintz florals, birds, and urn motifs are iconic in early American quilting.

Design Details

• Large, ornate urn overflowing with blossoms in rich madder reds, warm browns, golds, and blues
• Birds perched on graceful floral swags with butterflies hovering at the edges
• Printed on a soft cream ground
• Panel size approx. 21 by 20"

Historical Significance
The Winterthur Museum in Delaware is renowned for its extraordinary collection of historic textiles. Among its treasures is a magnificent broderie perse counterpane made with fabric printed by John Hewson. This panel represents that early quilt and allows today’s quilters to bring a piece of textile history into their own work.

Use & Inspiration

• Ideal as a quilt medallion or wall hanging
• Can be used for traditional hand appliqué, recreating 18th-century methods
• Directions also support fusible appliqué with machine stitching for a modern finish
• A perfect project for creating your own heirloom piece inspired by early American quilting