$798.00
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 black border and 475 yards of hand quilting done by only one Pennsylvania Amish or Mennonite woman to ensure even stitching. On a king bed, this quilt will have 17.5 inches of drop per side.
Measures 113″ x 115″ 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…
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 relaxing blanket: it is also a piece of artwork. The artisans that design our quilts pick top quality vibrant fabrics and arrange them in a distinct work of art. Select from our selection of over 2 hundred Amish homemade quilts for a quilt that best complements your home design.
While the pieces of fabric are sewn with each other by machine to make sure tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics make up the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched in between those two layers, nevertheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both heat and outstanding washing results.
You will find our quilts to be really large in length and width. In fact, almost all of our quilts are large enough to reduce the need for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as bed heights differ, each quilt's proportions is different as well. You'll find we post the quilt's measurements along with the calculated drop for you to compare to the dimensions you want to have. Kindly do your homework before your purchase!Yes, these quilts are indeed machine-washable! We suggest adhering to these guidelines for the best care of your heirloom quilt: