Fire Island Hosta Quilt-Queen

The Fire Island Hosta quilt is an exquisite piece of artwork done by Lancaster's fine quilters. This king quilt features a scalloped border and 474 yards of hand-quilting. Many hours of detailed work by skilled hands produced this quilt. The quilt is initialed and dated. On a king bed this quilt will allow 17 inches of drop per side.

A quilt is not merely a relaxing bed covering: it is also a masterpiece of artwork. The artists that develop our quilts choose top-notch vivid materials and arrange them into an eye-catching masterpiece. Select from our selection of over two hundred Amish homemade quilts for a quilt that best enhances your home design.

Although the pieces of fabric are stitched by machine to make sure tighter stitching, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics compose the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched between those two layers, however, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both warmth as well as outstanding washing results.

You will find our quilts to be relatively generous in length and width. Actuality, almost all of our quilts are generous enough to overcome the necessity for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as mattress heights vary, each quilt's size can be different as well. We designate the quilt's dimensions together with the calculated drop for you to compare to the measurements you need. Definitely do your measuring ahead of making a purchase!

Can you wash these quilts?

Fortunately, our quilts are indeed machine-washable! We suggest the following standards for best results:

• Wash in a washing machine with completely cold water on delicate cycle.
• Use mild laundry soap, such as liquid Cheer for colors (No bleach or bleach alternatives. No Woolite or fabric softener.) For the first washing, include 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 tablespoons of salt in addition to the laundry soap. This natural home remedy protects against bleed and helps to protect the colors in your quilt.
• Remove quilt immediately after the washer finishes to reduce creases as well as color-bleeding.
• Never put a quilt into the clothes dryer! Line completely dry on a windy day.
• Quilts could be dry-cleaned at your own risk, however we absolutely recommend washing.

Amish Handmade Quilt Facts

Our artisans hold a quite noteworthy job. They possess the critical assignment of picking complimentary textures from a massive selection of fabrics manufactured by numerous texture designers and suppliers. Each fabric material chosen is crucial to the final appeal of the quilt. The creator of this quilt did an excellent job of choosing visually appealing patterns that match each other and harmonize effectively. That is why we call a quilt a work of fine art!