$865.00
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 most popular is the Eight Point Star. This quilt includes a scalloped border and 355 yards of hand quilting and is dated and initialed. On a king bed, this quilt will have 17 inches of drop per side.
Measures 112″ wide x 115″ 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 only a comfortable bedspread: it is also a masterpiece of artwork. The crafters who make our quilts choose high quality vivid materials and organize them into an eye-catching masterpiece. Choose from our stock of over two hundred handmade quilts for a quilt that perfectly matches your taste.
Although the pieces of fabric are sewn together by machine to make certain tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics compose 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 exceptional washing results.
Most of our quilts are large enough to reduce the need for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each quilt's proportions can be different. You'll find we list the quilt's measurements along with the calculated drop for you to compare to the measurements you are trying to find. It is important to do your homework ahead of purchasing!Fortunately, these quilts are certainly machine-washable! We recommend adhering to these standards for the best care of your heirloom quilt: