Our Amish Spin 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 colorful 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 2007)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 108″ – SOLD
Our Amish Spin 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 colorful 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 2054)
Approximate dimensions: 99″ X 111″ – $1,275.00
Regarding our new historic quilts, we have purchased some quilt tops that were never made into quilts which our Amish friends have finished . . .
This historic quilt is a Lone Star surrounded by hand appliqued smaller stars. This top was sewn together by hand in 1925 (possibly as early as 1920) out of fabric from the 19-teens. So, here is a 100 year old quilt top made into a new quilt by Amish quilt makers. Each piece has been quilted on all sides. The quilting is extensive and superb. You’ll never see this quilt again: it’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Approximate dimensions: 99″ X 110″ – $1,950.00
A Spin Star Amish quilt pattern in dramatic colors
Our Amish Spin 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 1014)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 110″ – $1,325.00
This blanket is a mix of vintage and contemporary components. Purchased at an estate sale in New Milford, CT in the 1980’s we believe the fabrics are from the 1960’s. We love the muted, soft colors – especially since we no longer 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, a soft pale blue cotton fabric for the back and added hanging loop and then hand quilted it into existence.
The result is a cozy, warm blanket (or throw) – great for napping. There is also a hanging sleeve sewn onto the back of the throw should you prefer to hang it on a wall. We love it!
Approximate dimensions: 66″ X 66″ – $800.oo
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. The border you see is specific to this pattern and not seen in any other quilt.
This is a strong, beautiful Amish textile. Item 2051
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 109″ – $1,375.00
The central star of our Lone Star quilt pattern is created by sewing together hundreds of small diamond-shaped pieces of fabric. Look closely at the diamond shapes used to create the central star and you’ll see that all four sides of each diamond has been hand quilted. The maker also heavily hand quilted the open spaces of this quilt with a variety of patterns including twists, feathers and geometric designs. (Item 2027)
Approximate dimensions:99″ X 110″ – $1,325.00
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. The border you see is specific to this pattern and not seen in any other quilt.
This is a strong, beautiful Amish textile. (Item 2052)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 112″ – $1,359.00
The maker choice a dramatic color palette for this Spinning Star Amish quilt. Her stately Star Spin is of blue and burgundy. The other real thriller of this quilt is the hand quilting. The corner and smaller Spinning Star patterns are bound by hand quilted frames. The artist mirrors this geometric pattern in the cross hatch quilting around the central star. Look closely and you’ll also see feather patterns. (Item 1008)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 108″ – $1,325.00
An unusual color palette for this Amish Spin Star Quilt. This stately Star Spin is of many shades of red, blue, purple and green. The maker pieced everything over a dramatic black background. The hand quilting is stunning. (Item 1037)
Approximate dimensions: 101″ X 110″ – $1,325.00
Our new Amish Broken Star quilt is made up of an array of traditional calico and contemporary print fabrics. The maker used a background of lighter fabric to both contrast and compliment the pattern and the fabrics. This Broken Star quilt is a stunner, with feathered wreaths hand quilted patterns throughout. (Item 2058)
Approximate dimensions: 96″ X 113″ – $1,300.00
This variation on a Broken Star quilt pattern is sometimes called a Fan Star. It’s the first we’ve had in many years. 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
Here is a beautifully pieced Hunters Star quilt. The lines are clean, however, the more you look the more you see. The quilts morphs according to the viewer’s attention and point of view. Created using three simple shapes (triangles, parallelograms and diamonds) the quilt sings sweetly. The combination of fabric and pattern is soothing to the eyes. This is a classic pattern and a classy quilt. (Item – 2046)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 111″ – $1,300.00
For a very long time we worked with one quilter who was able to make this quilt. She made a few per year and was quite accomplished. When we lost her we never thought we’d find someone else who wanted to learn to make this very difficult and complicated pattern. We did find another quilt maker who honors her friend and creates only one or two Moonglows annually. She’s also very very adept with this pattern.
Made using Jinny Beyer quilt grade cottons. Each non-star square is comprised of more than 20 different fabrics. Lots and lots of hand quilting throughout. Have look at the stars and you’ll see that the fabrics are pieced, not appliqued. And for lovers of quilts, here’s an interesting tidbit: the maker pieced this quilt by hand and did NOT paper piece!
Approximate dimensions: 102″ X 107″ – $1,650.00
The maker created this Mariners Star quilt by combining various shades of blue and gray. She used both print and solid fabrics to create this quilt and hand quilted a wide array of patterns throughout the quilt’s open spaces. We think it all works together just beautifully! (Item 2056)
Approximate dimensions: 103″ X 113″ – SOLD
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 2036)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 112″ – $1,325.00
Our Amish Spin 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 1026)
Approximate dimensions: 100″ X 112″ – $1,325.00