For those of you who know quilts, have you ever seen a Star Dahlia Log Cabin? We have not. Within the Amish eight pointed stars are dahlias. The petals of each dahlia are gathered to create a three dimensional quilt. Surrounding the Star Dahlias is a Log Cabin pattern. This is a quilt that would fall nicely on either a king or a queen size bed. (Item 2234)
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 114″ – $1,350.00
Here is a Star Dahlia Amish quilt in shades of blue. We have two and as we’ve said in the description of the sister quilt (in grays), we have never before seen this quilt pattern. The fabric is pretty, with fresh and lively splashes of color. The gathered “petals” of the Star Dahlias give the quilt a 3-dimensional quality. There are flowers around the Amish Stars and the borders are heavily hand quilted with intertwined waves and garlands. (Item 2233)
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 114″ – $1,350.00
Beautiful fabrics have been selected for this patchwork Color Splash quilt. The piecing (a nightmare) is executed to perfection and the hand quilting is excellent. Finely designed by an Amish quilter with a great eye for color! (Item 2225)
Approximate dimensions: 101” X 114” – $1,325.00
This quilt is an archetypal Color Splash: the finest we’ve ever seen. It comes from North Carolina. It isn’t new and it is in perfect condition. This is a hand quilted textile. It is an important and one of a kind quilt that was made around 75 to 90 years ago. The fabrics are long extinct. Some of them are miraculously beautiful contributing to this quilt’s radiance. Every 1.25″ square of fabric is hand quilted on all four sides! There are 6,724 squares! Art for the bedroom, for the bed or, for a wall.
Approximate dimensions: 108″ X 109″ – $3,750.00
The Bargello design, also called a “flame stitch,” was originally stitched into canvas and primarily used to make upholstery. In this case, a traditional Bargello pattern was adapted to create the Amish quilt you see here. The maker used an array print fabrics to create contrast within a complex pattern and create what appears to be three dimensional depth. Her hand quilting emphasizes the pattern by mirroring the peaks and valleys of this Bargello pattern. (Item 2220)
Approximate dimensions: 94″ X 104″ – $975.00
The Moonglow is an outrageously difficult quilt to make and as such, we had one artist who was adept at and loved making this Jinny Beyer design. When she retired from making this very popular quilt a few years ago we never thought we’d find someone else who was able to make such a complex quilt. The new maker is definitely up to the task. Her quilt is a masterpiece made with a blend of Jinny Beyer and other quilt grade cottons. And for lovers of quilts, here’s an interesting tidbit: the maker did NOT paper piece this quilt! (Item 2211)
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 112″- SOLD
In researching the Broken Dishes quilt pattern we found that it is an old pattern – one of the oldest, which makes sense: It is made entirely of sewn-together triangles. Brilliant in its simplicity and simple in its brilliance. Stories about the Broken Dishes pattern say that it represents the broken dishes left by settlers on their way west, but we doubt this to be true. This quilt is beautifully made, with perfect pieces and lots of great quilting. Every side of every triangle that makes up our Broken Dishes quilt has been hand quilted. Another thing about this quilt: by daylight or under lamplight it’s completely gorgeous. We love it!
Approximate dimensions: 96″ X 108″ – $1,250.00
Patchwork quilts are deceptively difficult to create. Only the best “piecers” possess the skills to line up and match the corners of each square to create a cohesive quilt. This Patchwork baby quilt was made using an interesting mix of contemporary and traditional fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 38″ X 33″ – $225.00
Patchwork quilts are deceptively difficult to create. Only the best “piecers” possess the skills to line up and match the corners of each square to create a cohesive quilt. This Patchwork baby quilt was made using an interesting mix of contemporary and traditional fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 38″ X 33″ – $225.00
Our Crazy Patch wall hanging was made by our head quilter. Her embroidered stitch-work is brilliantly adroit: a garden of embroidery nourished by the fabrics.
Most people have seen crazy quilts – they are made of differently shaped pieces of material – there is no pattern: just a collage of fabrics with fancy embroidered stitches covering the edges of each piece of fabric. This time, the maker downsized to a wall hanging – a beautiful piece of art for any wall.
Crazy quilt patterns can be constructed of fabrics such as velvet, satin and silk and can be embellished with complicated and varied embroider patterns, buttons, lace, ribbons and beads. They can be found in many museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian.
Approximate dimensions: 25″ X 25″ – $350.00
The maker of this Chrysalis Star Amish quilt has arranged black and white print fabrics to create this pattern that is glinting, pulsing and radiating. It’s a restless and exploding, yet contained star pattern – brilliantly designed: How do you achieve achieve expanding diamonds and rectangular logs that become curves? And can you see that there isn’t a solid fabric in this quilt? Even what appears to be white is a white on white shadow patterned fabric and over this, are heavily hand quilted swirl patterns which serve to stand for the cosmos. (Item 2095)
Approximate dimensions: 104″ X 115″ – $1,300.00
During the Revolutionary War, church dolls were made for little girls to carry and bring with them into church services. Dolls were given to young girls to keep them occupied during what could be day-long church services. The dolls were made entirely of cloth so that when they were dropped in church they would not make noise and disturb the service. Church dolls were revived during the Civil War as remembrances for those who went to fight and given as keepsakes to soldiers representing the loved ones they’d left behind.
Approximate dimensions: 12” X 4” – $20.00
Our traditional Amish baby bonnets are made of a hankie square. Created with a simple stitch or two and a few folds, it can be worn when you bring your baby home from the hospital. Carefully store this keepsake and in the future, after those few stitches are snipped, it can be used on a wedding day as the bride’s something old.
Size is suitable for newborns – $20.00
This is one beautiful Boston Common applique Amish quilt with a ton of hand quilting, beautiful fabrics and unexpected details. The Trip Around the World pattern is made of diamonds. This is in contrast with the hand quilting of inner white portion of the quilt that surrounds the applique. Then you see the feathered heart medallion quilted inside the applique. The black, gray and ruby give way to the opalescent colors of the applique. Superb quilting throughout. (Item 2204)
Approximate dimensions: 103″ X 114″ – $1,250.00
This log cabin is quilted in the ditch, which is a lot of fabric to quilt through by hand. The curling tendrils quilted around the outer sash contrast nicely with the geometry of the logs, however, the logs themselves are the stars of this quilt by virtue of the beautiful prints out which they are made. (Item 2003)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 112″ – SOLD
Here we have a beautiful Amish 9 Patch quilt with appliqued hearts for a king size bed. Quilting and piecing are perfect. Fabrics are so thoughtfully selected that one can’t imagine – in all the universe – that there exists a fabric that could be substituted for any that you see here! The results? A patina that is soft, soothing, cozy, warm, restful, peaceful and nurturing (even restorative). (Item 2228)
Approximate dimensions: 110″ X 112″ – $1,525.00
Our Radiant Star Amish quilt is as close as we can get to a real star. It radiates energy via precise hand quilting and perfect piecing of well chosen fabrics. Additionally there is applique over the pillow portion of the quilt. The maker is an amazing quilter, so take a moment, zoom in and really look at her amazing work. Even more, it’s not often you find patchwork piecing along with applique in the same quilt. (Item 2160)
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 108″ – $1,250.00
We haven’t had a Postage Stamp Patchwork quilt in 8 years. Each square of fabric is the size of a postage stamp. It’s perfectly pieced and hand quilted throughout. You’ll never tire of looking at this classic quilt – every time do, you’ll see something different. (Item 1057)
Approximate dimensions: 98″ X 108″ SOLD
This Barn Raising is extra special – always the choice of fabrics makes the quilt. Equally important is the piecing and the quilting. This Log Cabin is perfectly pieced. The quilting is in the ditch and amazing – precise, tiny stitches. Have a look at the fabrics. Some are novelty fabrics: stars and lightning, and, they are used so well. This quilt is sophisticated, well planned and executed to perfection. (Item 2217)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 115″ – $1,275.00
A Spinning Star Amish quilt that’s just filled with surprises!
Our Amish Spinning Star (or Star Spin) is heavily hand quilted. The maker created the central star medallion, as well as all of the other stars and sash work in this quilt, using a wide array of rich print fabrics. The background fabrics are shadow patterned to provide even more visual interest. The more you look at this quilt, the more you’ll see. (Item 1016)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 110″ – $1,275.00
A beautiful Star Dahlia Amish quilt created using a light shadow pattern background fabric to set off the black Star Dahlias. The Star Dahlias are a classic Amish 8-pointed star. The quilter artfully tucked the middle row of petals to give each Dahlia an interesting raised texture. Beautiful to see and feel. The maker’s hand quilting is of tight consistent stitches. This quilt is beautiful from all angles!
NOTE: This twin size quilt was photographed on top of a larger quilt with a green border. There is no green fabric in this black and white twin size quilt. (Item 1032B)
Approximate TWIN SIZE dimensions: 76″ X 88″ – $600.00
A beautiful queen size Star Dahlia Amish quilt created using a light fabric to set off the Star Dahlias. The Star Dahlias are a classic Amish 8-pointed star. The quilter artfully tucked the middle row of petals to give each Dahlia an interesting raised texture. Beautiful to see and feel. The maker’s hand quilting is of tight consistent stitches. This quilt is beautiful from all angles! (Item 2141)
Approximate dimensions: 96″ X 109″ – $1,200.00
A beautiful queen size Star Dahlia Amish quilt created using a light fabric to set off the Star Dahlias. The Star Dahlias are a classic Amish 8-pointed star. The quilter artfully tucked the middle row of petals to give each Dahlia an interesting raised texture. Beautiful to see and feel. The maker’s hand quilting is of tight consistent stitches. This quilt is beautiful from all angles! (Item 2222)
Approximate dimensions: 98″ X 108″ – $995.00
Applique quilts are difficult to make and time consuming to finish. This Country Roses quilt is filled with hand cut and appliqued roses, buds, leaves bows. The maker chose shades of blue and green and hand appliqued all elements over a light background for contrast. She also appliqued a garland of roses with a bow on the portion of the quilt that will cover your pillows. A unique feature of this particular quilt is that the maker also appliqued a garland of flowers around the quilt’s edges. The entire quilt is heavily quilted with some very precise and complimentary hand embroidery and a binding of contrasting fabric.
Approximate dimensions: 98″ X 110″ – $1,375.00 SOLD
This blanket is a mix of vintage and contemporary components. Purchased at an estate sale in New Milford, CT in the 1980’s as a quilt top, we believe the fabrics are from the 1960’s. We love the muted soft colors – especially since we don’t often see them in today’s quilts. The quilt top was sewn together by hand and we felt it would be a shame to not finish it, making it into the contemporary quilt it deserves to be. We used a high loft batting and a soft pale blue cotton fabric for the back. A hanging loop was added and the quilt was hand quilted it into existence. The result is a cozy, warm blanket (or throw) – great for napping.
Approximate dimensions: 66″ X 66″ – $500.oo
The Bargello design, also called a “flame stitch,” was originally stitched into canvas and primarily used to make upholstery. In this case, a traditional Bargello pattern was adapted to create the Amish quilt you see here. The maker used a mix of dramatic fabrics in shades of teal, gray, black and white to contrast within a complex pattern and create what appears to be three dimensional depth. Her quilting within the main part of the quilt emphasizes the pattern this by mirroring the peaks and valleys of this Bargello pattern. (Item 1025)
Approximate dimensions: 104″ X 115″ – $1,350.00
Our Heart of Roses Amish quilt is heavily hand quilted. The maker appliqued a large garland of freehand cut roses in the shape of a heart in the center of the quilt (giving the quilt it’s apt name, Heart of Roses). An appliqued tendril of roses stretches across the pillow cover portion of the quilt,. She also appliqued small bouquets at each corner. The appliqued flowers are depicted in various stages from full bloom to tight buds and partially opened flowers. The quilter tied everything together with embroidered stems. (Item 2131)
Approximate dimensions: 96″ X 110″- $1,325.00
Applique quilts are difficult to make and time consuming to finish. In the case of our Country Grapes applique Amish quilt, the maker filled it with hand cut and appliqued clusters of grapes, leaves and bows. The maker chose shades of purple and green and hand appliqued all elements over a light background for contrast. She also appliqued beautiful elements over the portion of the quilt that will cover your pillows. The entire quilt is heavily quilted with some very precise and complimentary hand embroidery and is hand bound. This quilt literally is a grapevine – for your bedroom! (Item 2108)
Approximate dimensions: 98″ X 110″ – SOLD
Among the most versatile of quilt patterns, here is a Star Log Cabin quilt. By changing the placement of jewel toned logs and light logs, a star pattern rather than a Barn Raising pattern is achieved. Lots of hand quilting throughout. (Item 2190)
Approximate dimensions: 97″ X 109″ – $1,050.00
Here’s a Double Wedding Ring pattern that has been scaled down to baby size. This quilt was created using dye fast fabrics are a mix of solids and calico prints over a white background. The edges are scalloped and hand bound. Hand quilted hearts are featured in the centers of the rings.
Approximate dimensions: 50″ X 65″ – SOLD
Please note that the photos are representative of this quilt pattern, but please remember that all quilts are different.
A beautiful Star Spin Amish quilt all in shades of navy blue. Superb quilting and piecing. the Amish never cease to amaze: an entire array of sensations or feeling (kind of a poem) can be unlocked based upon the quilter’s choice of fabrics. In this quilt there are the four seasons: the feel of a snowstorm on your face, even the taste of snow on your tongue, spring on a mild afternoon and a lush summer’s night, autumn is in this Star Spin quilt too – all from fabrics. The white-on-white fabric generates the stars’ spin and the forward march of the seasons. (Item 2230)
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 112″ – $1,295.00
Here’s a Double Wedding Ring pattern that has been scaled down to baby size. This quilt was created using dye fast fabrics are a mix of solids and calico prints over a white background. The edges are scalloped and hand bound. Hand quilted hearts are featured in the centers of the rings. Item 101
Approximate dimensions: 50″ X 65″ -$290.00
This 9 Patch Amish quilt is heavily hand quilted, and, the fabrics are beautiful. What we like best about this traditional pattern is that every time you look at a good 9 Patch quilt you see something you haven’t noticed before! In this particular quilt, the lighter patches appear to be floating above the 9 patches. (You can study these quilts and you’ll always be surprised.) (Item 2186)
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 114″ – $1,150.00
How about a little bit of kitchen art? Our table runners are made by the same makers of our large and baby quilts. Made entirely of dye fast cottons, fully handmade.
Approximate dimensions: 23″ X 51″ – $125.00
Here’s a Double Wedding Ring baby quilt that has been scaled down to baby size. Dye fast fabrics are a mix of solids and prins over a white background. The edges are scalloped and hand bound. Hand quilted hearts are featured in the centers of the rings.
Approximate dimensions: 50″ X 65″ – $290.00
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics. Item 15
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $35.00 (for the pair)
This Bargello pattern is referred to as a “flame stitch” and is typically stitched into canvas and used to make upholstery. In this case, a traditional Bargello pattern was adapted to create the Amish quilt you see here. The maker used a variety of solid and print fabrics to contrast within a complex pattern and create what appears to be three dimensional depth. Her quilting within the main part of the quilt emphasizes the flame stitch by mirroring the peaks and valleys of this Bargello pattern. (Item 2192)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 109″ – $1,150.00
This quilt pattern changes, depending upon how you look at it. It can be seen as flowers with four or eight petals, or, one is reminded of a large flock of blackbirds taking off or settling in a tree. There is constant movement and it’s a beautiful pattern, accomplished by some gorgeous piecing of nothing but triangles. This quilt is entirely black and a creamy unbleached cotton, and the sharp contrast between dark and light is what creates the fluid negative and positive interchange of spaces.
There is also a weave – almost like a woven basket – that becomes prominent when the quilt is viewed on a diagonal. This quilt pattern is called Arachne’s Quilt after the master weaver who, in Greco-Roman mythology, challenged Athena to a weaving contest. For this hubris, Arachne was changed into a spider: the greatest weaver of all.
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 110″– $1,030.00 Price Reduction: $875.00 SOLD
This pattern suits either of its names: Fence Rail or Roman Bars. Our Amish quilt for sale is made entirely of various shades of contemporary gray print and solid fabrics. Quilted in the ditch of each “bar” or “rail” and heavily hand quilted around the quilt’s borders and sash work. The maker placed the darkest charcoal fabric to provide an optical illusion of a basket weave pattern.
Approximate dimensions: 103″ X 112″ – $650.00
If you’re a lover of and appreciate embroidery, this is the quilt for you. The maker created this piece so that every detail is intriguing, including her “shading” technique, whereby she uses different colors of embroidery thread to create depth.
Every baby quilt is different. The photos here represent a sampling of this particular pattern. Your quilt may differ slightly.
Approximate dimensions: 37″ X 51″ – $270.00
Ours is an innovative twist on a traditional Boston Common Amish quilt pattern. The maker took the pattern and literally turned it on its side. So, rather than a rectangular pattern, the Boston Common quilt pattern is in a diamond shape. And, rather that piece a diamond of the same colors in the inner space of this quilt, she hand appliqued and embroidered a heart shaped wreath of flowers – complete with butterflies. And apparently this wasn’t enough! On our Boston Common Amish quilt the maker also embroidered and appliqued a garland of flowers at the head, foot and sides of this quilt to compliment the central wreath. Finally, there’s so much hand quilting in our Boston Common Amish quilt, we don’t know where to tell you to look first!
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 106″ – $1,275.00
We believe this beautiful quilt describes the journey of those seeking to escape slavery by traveling to and reaching the northern states and beyond into Canada.
In the middle of the quilt burns a traditional 8-pointed Amish star: a star of faith, conviction and courage. In order to avoid detection and recapture, escapees had to travel at night. They relied upon the stars to point the way north, as represented by the stars that ring the quilt. After the inner Amish star is the pattern Drunkard’s Path which represents the evasive maneuvers taken to avoid detection. Like the rivers and streams followed by escapees, the Drunkards Path is meandering and winding. This is a strong, beautiful Amish textile. (Item 2171)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 112″ – $1,325.00
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $35.00 (for the pair)
Approximate dimensions: 17.5″ X 17.5″ (each) – SOLD
Ascribed to the Drunkards Path Quilt pattern are several meanings: the Drunkards Path was meant to symbolize a drunk’s staggering walk. So these these quilts were made to promote the abolition of alcohol. Thus, the pattern became prominent in the late 19th century. Earlier this pattern was associated with the Underground Railroad: the pattern, by mapping routes and marking safe houses, was used to help escaping slaves find their way to freedom. One thing is certain, this pattern presents quilters with a challenge. The zigzag pattern made of curved pieces of fabric is difficult for all but experienced quilters.
Approximate dimensions: 99″ X 111″ – $850.00
How about a little bit of kitchen art? Our table runners are made by the same makers of our large and baby quilts. Made entirely of dye fast cottons, fully handmade.
Approximate dimensions: 18″ X 46″ – $140.00
How about a little bit of kitchen art? Our table runners are made by the same makers of our large and baby quilts. Made entirely of dye fast cottons, fully handmade.
Approximate dimensions: 19.5″ X 45″ – $140.00
How about a little bit of kitchen art? Our table runners are made by the same makers of our large and baby quilts. Made entirely of dye fast cottons, fully handmade.
Approximate dimensions: 20″ X 45″ – $135.00
Amish Folded Star Pot Holders
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $30.00 (for the pair)
The Courthouse Steps quilt pattern is another variation of a Log Cabin. The red paisley material has been cut into logs. The resulting texture is thick and lush! Such an incredible work: the black logs run perpendicular to the red logs, and, they are so perfectly locked into the red logs. Do the black logs recede? Or do they float on the red? A large king size quilt for a king size bed. We love this quilt!
Approximate dimensions: 110″ X 112″ – $1,200.00
Wow, folks. A Winters Night. We haven’t had a Winters Night quilt in almost 5 years. Love the pattern. Love the geometry. Great fabrics and always Amish world class piecing and hand quilting. In this quilt, the pattern and the fabrics especially stand out: because, while this quilt is full of motion it has a quietude. You know that during the night quiet while snow is falling, or the quiet of an early morning after a snowy night? This has it.
Approximate dimensions: 99″ X 114″ – $1,350.00
Applique quilts are difficult to make and time consuming to finish, so we seldom have them in the shop. This Country Garden quilt is filled with hand cut and appliqued flowers, buds, leaves, branches and bows. The maker chose shades of blue and hand appliqued all elements over a light background for contrast. She also appliqued garlands of flowers around the borders and on the portion of the quilt that will cover your pillows. The entire quilt is heavily quilted with some very precise and tiny stitches.
Approximate dimensions: 104″ X 11
This pattern, Courthouse Steps, is a variation on a traditional Log Cabin pattern. The black fabric is patterned and the white fabric is shadow patterned, and, there are pops of burgundy. So instead of a very modern looking quilt, we have a quilt that is delicate and rich like an older quilt while it also retains the austerity of a contemporary quilt. Unusual, beautiful, brilliant. This quilt is for a king size bed.
Approximate dimensions: 109″ X 114″ – $1,300.00
Traditional Patchwork quilts are deceptively difficult to make. In the case of our Patchwork quit, it’s clear that the Amish quilter who designed and made this quilt has strong technical abilities. It took great skill to perfectly align every small square of fabric in this quilt. The maker’s selection of colors and fabrics is bold. (Item 2224)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 113″ – $1,025.00
This variation on a Broken Star quilt pattern (and sometimes called a Fan Star) is called a Chrysalis Star. The maker used an array of print and solid fabrics and pieced them from dark to light to dark again. The quilt’s light background both contrasts and compliments the pattern and the fabrics. This Broken Star quilt is a stunner, with feathered wreaths and garlands hand quilted patterns throughout. (Item 1064)
Approximate dimensions: 103″ X 117″ – $1,375.00
Our Lone Star Amish quilt is well pieced and hand quilted. The central star of this quilt is created by sewing together hundreds of small diamond-shaped pieces of fabric. Have a look at the diamonds the maker used to create the central star and you can easily see that every diamond is hand quilted on each of it’s four sides. That’s a lot of hand quilting! It’s also easy to see that our Lone Star Amish quilt is covered with precise and tiny hand quilted stitches. A central star pattern is difficult to execute. This one is a beauty made up of a gorgeous mix of earth tone and jewel tone fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 112″ – $1,275.00
Our fans and friends who really know us are well aware that we have this “thing” about quilts as art: We’re easily riled when someone calls a quilt an “arts and crafts” item, or describes a quilt or quilt maker as “crafty.” We are firm believers that quilts truly are art!
Our first Pineapple Log Cabin quilt in ages!
Detail of Pineapple Log Cabin quilt
After a very long spell we recently we received one Pineapple Log Cabin quilt. Then, very shortly thereafter, a second. There aren’t many makers of this pattern. It’s a lot of very small pieces of fabric, making it unwieldy and enormously time consuming to piece. All those little pieces result in a hand-quilting nightmare. It took years to find a maker willing to take on the task and now we get a Pineapple Log Cabin quilt in once every 18 or so months. As you can imagine, we were happy to have two!
Pineapple Log Cabin in its gorgeous forever home!
We sold one of our Pineapples immediately – to one of the nicest and kindest people we’ve met since starting this business. We’re always happy when one of our quilts goes to a good home and this Pineapple went to one of the best. The buyer loves her quilt and put it to good use immediately. She took this picture and sent it to us. We wanted to share this with you because think you’ll agree that this is one really good-looking quilt!
With respect to Amish textiles, color and pattern bear significance. Color significance can include:
Multi-color Star Spin Quilt
Pattern significance can include:
Heirloom Quilt central medallion detail
Feathered heart hand quilted detail
Our thick pile rugs are loomed by hand. They feel great underfoot . . . and they are beautiful!
Approximate dimensions: 27″ X 45″ – $140.00
Our thick pile rugs are loomed by hand. They feel great underfoot . . . and they are beautiful!
Approximate dimensions: 27” X 41″ – SOLD
Our thick pile rugs are loomed by hand. They feel great underfoot . . . and they are beautiful!
Approximate dimensions: 27” X 42” -$140.00
Our thick pile rugs are loomed by hand. They feel great underfoot . . . and they are beautiful!
Approximate dimensions: 27″ X 40″ – $140.00
This hand loomed scatter rug is a tight weave, color fast and very rugged.
Approximate dimensions: 27″ X 40″ – $140.00
This hand loomed scatter rug is a tight weave, color fast and very rugged.
Approximate dimensions are 27″ X 48 – $105.00
Amish Folded Star Pot Holders
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $35.00 (for the pair)
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $35.00 (for the pair)
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $30.00 (for the pair)
Our Amish made potholders are made utilizing various layers of fabric folded over and over. Each potholder is hand bound. The many layers of fabric make this potholder a great and functional decorative item. They look great in your kitchen and protect your hands, kitchen and dining surfaces from heat damage. Each potholder has a loop for hanging. Created using quilt grade cotton fabrics.
Approximate dimensions: 7.25″ X 7.25″ – $35.00 (for the pair)
Here’s a Double Wedding Ring baby quilt one has been scaled down to baby size. This quilt was created using calico fabrics in shades of pink, yellow and green. Fabrics are dye fast and pieced over a white background. The edges are scalloped and hand bound. Hand quilted flowers are featured in the centers of the rings.
Approximate dimensions: 42″ X 53″ – $275.00
Please note that there is no hanging loop at the back of this quilt. Also note that the photos are representative of this quilt pattern, but please remember that all quilts are different.
Block Quilt Patterns
Tumbling Blocks Amish Quilt
Block patterns are the purest and most prevalent of pieced quilts. When you think of traditional block patterns consider the variations: the Tumbling Blocks pattern, the many variations on a Nine Patch pattern, the Pinwheel pattern, the Snail Trail pattern, the Irish Chain and of course the numerous Patchworkquilts patterns we all know. Block patterns are deceptively difficult to make because the quilter must perfectly piece every aspect of every block in the pattern. It’s said that block patterns are
Postage Stamp Amish Quilt
popular among hand quilters because they leave nice open spaces in which to show off the maker’s hand quilting. Block patterns are popular among quilt lovers because the patterns lend themselves to a wide variety of color combinations and fabrics.
Amish Schoolhouse Quilt
Our Postage Stamp Amish quilt is a great example of how the quilter’s use of color and fabric can create an interesting variation on a traditional Nine Patch quilt pattern.
The Log Cabin is among the most versatile of quilt patterns and this Log Cabin Barn Raising variation is a perfect example. The maker strategically pieced the “logs” of fabric to create a radiating pattern. She used a wide array of print fabrics for the colorful “logs” all of which are hand quilted. Also included is a second pattern: the maker pieced rows of Maple Leaves between the Log Cabin rows. (Item 2151)
Approximate dimensions: 96″ X 107″ – $925.00
A Wholecloth quilt is also referred to as an Heirloom or white-on-white quilt and is hand quilted in varied patterns. A few popular Wholecloth patterns include the Feathered Pineapple, the Amish Star and the Queen Anne Star. Admirers of this style of quilt often assume that this traditional and desirable pattern originated in the United States during “pioneer” days. In truth, the origins of Wholecloth quilt patterns go back further than you might think.
Examples of prized Wholecloth quilts are found within European royal houses as early as the 17th century. By the mid-1700’s the middle class was ordering Wholecloth quilts for their own homes. It was said that to own something that required such a high standard of workmanship was a sign of affluence.
By the mid 18th century this pattern had worked its way to American shores, sometimes in conjunction with the “trapunto” technique: a decorative stuffing or padding of quilted areas producing a raised surface.
As for Amish hand quilted Wholecloths, only the most accomplished hand quilters and pattern makers can create Wholecloth quilts. Wholecloth patterns typically take twice the time it takes to create a patchwork quit. Some require 1,000 or more yards of thread to complete the extensive hand quilting. We once sold a king size Heirloom in which 1,400 years of thread were used!