$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 by one Amish or Mennonite woman to ensure uniform stitching and is initialed and dated. On a queen bed, this quilt will have 22 inches of drop per side.
Measures 104″ 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 only a cozy bed cover: it is also a piece of artwork. The artisans that design our quilts pick top-notch vibrant fabrics and arrange them into an eye-catching work of art. Select from our stock of over 2 hundred Amish handmade quilts for a quilt that perfectly matches your taste.
Though the pieces of fabric are stitched by machine to ensure tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton materials make up the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched between those two layers, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting warranties both heat and also exceptional washing outcomes.
Almost all of our quilts are large enough to overcome the need for a dust ruffle and pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each quilt's sizing differs. You'll find we specify the quilt's measurements in addition to the determined drop for you to compare to the dimensions you need. It is important to do your measuring prior to buying!As a matter of fact, these quilts are certainly machine-washable! We recommend the following guidelines for the best care of your heirloom quilt: