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Eight Point Star Quilt – Queen

$820.00

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 border and many yards of hand quilting. This beautiful quilt was hand-quilted with 290 yards of thread by one Amish or Mennonite woman to ensure uniform stitching. On a queen bed, this quilt will have 18.5 inches of drop per side.

Measures 97″ x 113″ 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 just a relaxing bed cover: it is also a piece of artwork. The crafters that develop our quilts choose quality vibrant materials and organize them in a captivating masterpiece. Pick from our selection of over two hundred Amish homemade quilts for a quilt that best complements your home design.

Although the fabric pieces are stitched by machine to guarantee 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 two layers, nevertheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both warmth and outstanding washing outcomes.

You will discover our quilts to be reasonably large in length and width. In fact, almost all of our quilts are generous enough to reduce the need for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each and every quilt's measurements is different. You'll find we designate the quilt's dimensions with the determined drop for you to compare to the size you are looking for. Please do your research ahead of making a purchase!

Can you wash these quilts?

Yes, our quilts are indeed washable in a washing machine! We suggest complying with these standards for ideal handling results:

Did you know?

Not many people today comprehend the amount of time and tedious effort associated with producing a quilt. Quilt-making is a process that make involve five to nine months to accomplish. Crafting a quilt consists of designing, scissoring, combining, quilting, and binding. When it's all said and done, the total amount of time to complete one quilt adds up to approximately 200—300 hours.

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