$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 382 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 21 inches of drop per side.
Measures 120″ x 120″ 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 bedspread: it is also a piece of art. The crafters who design our quilts pick quality colorful materials and arrange them into a creative masterpiece. Choose from our selection of over two hundred homemade quilts for a quilt that best complements your taste.
Though the fabric pieces are stitched by machine to make certain tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics make up the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched between those 2 layers, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both heat as well as superb washing results.
You will discover our quilts to be reasonably sizable in length and width. Most of our quilts are generous enough to do away with the necessity for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each quilt's dimensions varies as well. You'll find we designate the quilt's measurements with the calculated drop for you to compare to the proportions you may need. Please do your research before purchasing!Yes, our quilts are certainly washable in a washing machine! We suggest adhering to these guidelines for the best care of your heirloom quilt: