$930.00
The Fire Island Hosta Quilt is a complex but attractive quilt pattern. This quilt includes a scalloped border and was carefully hand-quilted with 299 yards of thread by one Pennsylvania Amish or Mennonite woman to ensure even stitches. This quilt is initialed and dated and will have a 22 inch drop per side on a queen bed.
Measures 104″ wide x 111″ 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…
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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 only a comfy blanket: it is also a piece of art. The crafters who design our quilts choose top quality colorful fabrics and organize them in a captivating masterpiece. Select from our stock of over two hundred handmade quilts for a quilt that perfectly matches your taste.
Though the pieces of fabric are stitched by machine to guarantee tighter stitching, 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, nevertheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting warranties both warmth and also excellent washing results.
Just about all of our quilts are large enough to reduce the need for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as mattress heights vary, each quilt's sizing is different. You'll find we specify the quilt's measurements alongside the calculated drop for you to compare to the overall size you are looking for. Definitely do your measuring before your purchase!Yes, these quilts are undoubtedly washable in a washing machine! We suggest adhering to these standards for best results:
Each and every step of the quilt-making process needs a certain lady's expertise. Every one of our ladies concentrates on either assembling or quilting. At the very least two ladies are included in making each quilt. The ladies who stitch the tops together focus on assembling specific quilt patterns. Considering that each quilter's stitches differ, just one lady does the quilting per quilt. This system enables each woman to end up being a specialist in her field.