$850.00
$850.00
Meausures 105 x 116
The Mariner’s Compass Quilt originates from one of the earliest quilt designs in America. The patchwork quilt pattern is composed of the thirty-two precise points of the compass, with the stars radiating from the center. Partial compasses surround the entire quilt and complement the pillow head. This Mariner’s Compass Quilt is hand-quilted by one Amish or Mennonite woman, ensuring even stitches.
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…
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The Mariner’s Compass quilt pattern has been known and loved among dedicated quilters, only the best of whom could manage the intricacies of stitching the precise points of the compass or star, as it was variously known. While most early quilts were simple, the Mariner’s Compass quilt was complex, and often was reserved for special occasions.
While other patterns may suggest a star pattern, the Mariner’s Compass name specifically refers to quilts in which the star radiates from a circular center. The roots of this pattern are hard to trace. Barbara Brackman writes of the many names used for this pattern, including The Explosion, the Merry Go Round, the Rolling Pinwheel, the Slashed Star–even Chips and Whetstones. Each name suggests what quilters saw as they stitched their quilt tops!
Quilt pattern books began to use the Mariner’s Compass name, widely accepted today, around the 1960s; its first published use was in 1929. Various historians, knowing the pattern’s popularity in the American northeast, have suggested that seafaring folk saw the compass rose on nautical maps and reproduced it on their blankets. The Pennsylvania Germans picked it up, adding brighter colors and patterns.
Every step of the quilt-making process needs a certain lady's knowledge. Every one of our ladies focuses on either piecing or quilting. At least two ladies are included in making each quilt. The ladies who sew the tops with each other concentrate on assembling specific quilt patterns. Given that each quilter's stitches vary, just one lady does the quilting per quilt. This system allows each lady to become a specialist in her field.
A quilt is not merely a relaxing bed cover: it is also a masterpiece of art. The artisans that develop our quilts choose top-notch vivid materials and arrange them into an appealing work of art. Select from our selection of over two hundred handmade quilts for a quilt that perfectly matches your taste.
While the pieces of fabric are sewn together by machine to make sure tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics make up the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched in between those 2 layers, however, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting warranties both heat and also outstanding washing results.
You will discover our quilts to be reasonably sizable in length and width. In fact, the majority of our quilts are generous enough to overcome the need for a dust ruffle and pillow shams. Just as bed heights differ, each and every quilt's dimensions can be different. We list the quilt's measurements alongside the calculated drop for you to compare to the dimensions you need. Please do your measuring before buying!As a matter of fact, our quilts are certainly machine-washable! We advise complying with these standards for ideal handling results:
Each step of the quilt-making process needs a specific lady's competence. Every one of our women focuses on either assembling or quilting. At the very least 2 ladies are entailed in making each quilt. The ladies that sew the tops with each other focus on assembling particular quilt patterns. Because each quilter's stitches are different, just one lady does the quilting per quilt. This system permits each woman to come to be a specialist in her field.