$820.00
The Eight Point Star Quilt is an intricate star pattern that traditionally allowed a woman to showcase her needlework skills. Precision is extremely important in piecing stars for a neat finished product! Out of the hundreds of star patterns, one of the most popular is the Eight Point Star. It includes a scalloped border and many yards of hand quilting. This beautiful quilt was hand-quilted with 294 yards of thread by one Amish or Mennonite woman to ensure uniform stitching and is initialed and dated. On a queen bed, this quilt will have 20 inches of drop per side.
Measures 100″ x 106″ long.
Homemade quilts combine the warmth of a bed cover with a unique story told by the quilters from Lancaster County, PA. Every homemade quilt is as unique as the family, busy mother or Amish ladies group who uses a needle and thimble to thread stitch on the quilt. Some quilts involve hundreds of hours and thousands of stitches to create a unique patchwork quilt that will last for generations.
When you peruse our HOMEMADE QUILTS you are shopping for an item that tells a story and adds meaning to your bedroom! Discover more about our unique patchwork quilts and the stories behind them…
We have a lot of quilts! Want to see a gallery of the major patterns? Checkout our Common Amish Quilt Patterns.
A quilt is not just a cozy bed covering: it is also a piece of artwork. The artists that make our quilts select high quality colorful fabrics and organize them into a captivating work of art. Pick from our selection of over two hundred handmade quilts for a quilt that perfectly matches your style.
Though the pieces of fabric are sewn together by machine to make certain tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton materials compose the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched in between those 2 layers, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting warranties both heat as well as exceptional washing outcomes.
You will find our quilts to be really sizable in length and width. The majority of our quilts are generous enough to do away with the need for a dust ruffle and pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each quilt's proportions varies as well. You'll find we designate the quilt's dimensions in conjunction with the calculated drop for you to compare to the size you are trying to find. Kindly do your research prior to making a purchase!Yes, our quilts are indeed washable in a washing machine! We recommend complying with these guidelines for the best care of your heirloom quilt: