I was able to purchase some fine quilts that came from the personal collection of an avid collector and owner of an antique store. Some of the quilts came from the store and some were her own. This particular one came from her personal collection. The pattern, Octagon Star, is a very old pattern and I identified it by looking in a book, ""Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America". This is old and has cotton batting, and it is partly machine stitched, but most of the work is done by hand. This is in good condition except for the fraying around the edges, and some places at the top where the fabric has worn very thin and has small breaks in it. I loved it the minute I saw it- just so pretty! *** Despite what this ad may indicate, insurance is optional and encouraged as I am not responsible once I have packed the item well, and mailed it. Please wait for an invoice.