Today the Bargello pattern is seen in upholstery, paper an (why not?) quilts. It’s also known as a “flame stitch” which, in this quilt, becomes waves of blue, green, gray and tan. Part of this quit looks like waves lapping on onto a shore. Part of this quilt looks like an aerial view of land. It’s a graceful, calming and beautiful quilt.
Approximate dimensions: 107″ X 110″ – $1,075.00
If you like the Bargello pattern, this is a great quilt! Intense intertwining parts. Flush contact. Motion born out of asymmetry. Great color, quilting and piecing.
Approximate dimensions: 106″ X 115″ – $1,075.00
This particular Bargello pattern is called Weaver Fever. 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 geometrics of this Bargello pattern. (Item 2260)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 112″ – $1,250.00
The Amish call this quilt pattern “Love Rings.” Some call it “Ocean Waves.” You can see why. The pattern mirrors waves that lap in to touch the shore, one on top of the next. A spring time quilt. A fresh quilt. A quilt for open windows. A sweet quilt! (Item 2268)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 112″ – $1,250.00
In our view, the Cathedral Windows is more bedspread than quilt. There is no batting, rather, it is made of cotton fabrics folded and layered many times – so many layers and folds that it is much heavier than a quilt! After the folding and layering, somehow these fabrics are joined. You can see teeny tiny micro stitches throughout (of course, done by hand). What’s the most amazing? We have no idea how Cathedral Windows are made. All we knows is that the results are stunning. A sight to behold! (Item 2291)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 118″ – $1,400.00
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″ – $1,250.00
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″ – $1,100.00
The Red Center Diamond Amish quilt is an old quilt pattern, typically made of traditional Amish colors. Heavily and beautifully hand quilted, each color field is bound by sashwork of hand quilted rope patterns. Feather quilting over the pillow portion and detail in the red center diamond show off the extensive hand quilting that covers this quilt from edge to edge. If you’re a lover of Wholecloth quilts, but, you just need to have color . . . this quilt is for you!
Approximate dimensions: 92′ X 106″ – $950.00
Anyone who loves a traditional Double Wedding Ring pattern will love this pattern. The Winners Circle is an interesting variation on traditional conjoined ring quilt patterns. The maker is a pro at the difficult task of sewing together curved pieces of fabric. An interesting point about this quilt is that she didn’t create the curves from two sewn-together pieces. All curves are one piece of fabric. She hand quilted all edges and in the open space between the circles, she hand quilted a flower. (Item 2155)
Approximate dimensions: 99″ X 108″ – $1,275.00
This beautiful and visually rich Amish Flower Garden quilt is unusual because there are no light colored fabrics used to separate or form a border around the flowers. Hence the lush and abundant feel of this Flower Garden quilt. The sash fabric is red stars on white and the backing fabric is off-white. The maker hand quilted ribbons and bows along the sash. While most would consider this quilt to be for a Queen size bed, it is shown on a king and it looks great. A quilt can be large enough to be a bedspread and smaller if used as a blanket. We don’t discriminate. This Flower Garden quilt may be the happiest quilt in America . . . or anywhere.
Approximate dimensions: 88” X 94” -$ 975.00
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 2206)
Approximate dimensions: 94″ X 108″ – $1,225.00