Applique album samplers popular, using applique in borders and consisting of individual blocks made in patterns of flowers and leaves. Patterns are created from folded paper. Dresden Plate pattern known. Development of Lemoyne Star, Texas Star and Blazing Star variations. Manufactured blankets and bed coverings are competing with home-made quilts.
Quilts made in blue and white become common.
Bay Leaf, Magnolia, and applique patterns known. Carolina Lily pattern known. Stenciled names, dates, flowers, birds, and other motifs appear on quilts, mirroring the practice of interior decorating. Red, green, and white become a popular combination of colors for quilting, red and green are more available in solids. Fringe is used on bindings.