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               Honeybee Old. Colors are as old as 1840s to 1880s. eBay 2016 from Idaho vendor Vintage Blessings.
               76½"x88" Fabric: Cotton. Batting: Thin. Backing: White cotton. Edge: Separate, white tape. Piecing: Squares
               are joined by machine; appliqués are by hand. Quilting: Fine work by hand. Green centers are quilted in
               diamonds 1" on edge, around appliqués, with hearts in the corners of the appliquéd squares. The white
               squares have feathered wreaths with diamond centers and hearts in the corners. Eight stitches per inch.
               Condition: Fabric is firm, but has age tanning over all. Comment: This pattern is hard to find.
                                                                                  Figure 254: Honeybee
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