$779.00
Measures 98″ x 111″ long.
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 over 298 yards of hand quilting. This beautiful quilt was hand-quilted by one Amish or Mennonite woman to ensure uniform stitching. On a queen bed, this quilt will have 19 inches of drop per side.
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 merely a cozy blanket: it is also a piece of artwork. The artisans who make our quilts pick quality colorful fabrics and organize them in an eye-catching masterpiece. Select from our selection of over 2 hundred Amish handmade quilts for a quilt that best complements your style.
Although the fabric pieces are stitched together by machine to make sure tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics compose the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched between those 2 layers, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both warmth and excellent washing results.
You will discover our quilts to be relatively generous in length and width. Actuality, nearly all of our quilts are sizable enough to eliminate the need for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as bed heights are different, every quilt's proportions is different. You'll find we post the quilt's dimensions in conjunction with the calculated drop for you to compare to the overall size you may need. It is important to do your measuring ahead of your purchase!Yes, these quilts are undoubtedly machine-washable! We recommend complying with these standards for ideal handling results: