{"product_id":"the-mended-stories-quilt-coat","title":"The Mended Stories Quilt Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo vintage quilts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this one-of-one jacket brings together two very different textile histories. The soft cream quilt creates a beautifully quiet backdrop, while the front and lower sleeves are pieced from an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely old patchwork quilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rich with mismatched fabrics, handwork, visible stitching and years of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat older quilt came to me with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignificant worn areas, fraying, fading and patches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than disguising its age, I chose to preserve many of these imperfections. They are evidence of the quilt’s previous life and, to me, are what give this jacket its character. No two sections are alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep green binding frames the patchwork and contrasts beautifully against the cream quilted back, while two oversized cream patch pockets add a practical finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is intentionally imperfect — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworn, mended, aged and given another chapter rather than made to look new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of one. Made from two quilts - one that was made in 1920’s and other from a modern quilt. Made in Toronto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eS\/M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCotton, wool and polyester \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the age and delicate condition of the original patchwork quilt, this garment should be treated with extra care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash only in cold water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a small amount of mild detergent. Do not soak, wring, bleach or tumble dry. Gently reshape and lay flat to air dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Please note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexisting worn areas, fraying, visible repairs, irregular stitching, fading and imperfections are intentional and have been retained as part of the garment’s design and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With continued wear, some areas may naturally evolve further over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BORN YESTERDAY ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648367034601,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/3957\/3225\/files\/FE7984E5-DDBB-46A7-A2B1-87E2E948AC07.png?v=1786241739","url":"https:\/\/bornyesterday.ca\/products\/the-mended-stories-quilt-coat","provider":"BORN YESTERDAY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}