Fire Island Hosta Quilt – King

The Fire Island Hosta quilt is an exquisite piece of artwork done by Lancaster's fine quilters. This king quilt features a scalloped border and 474 yards of hand-quilting. Many hours of detailed work by skilled hands produced this quilt. The quilt is initialed and dated. On a king bed this quilt will allow 17 inches of drop per side.

A quilt is not merely a comfortable bedspread: it is also a masterpiece of artwork. The crafters who develop our quilts pick top-notch vivid fabrics and arrange them in an attractive work of art. Select from our selection of over 2 hundred handmade quilts for a quilt that perfectly complements your taste.

While the fabric pieces are sewn together by machine to make sure tighter sewing, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton fabrics compose the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched in between those two layers, however, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both heat and superb washing outcomes.

You will find our quilts to be really large in length and width. The majority of our quilts are generous enough to do away with the necessity for a dust ruffle and pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each quilt's dimensions can be different as well. We list the quilt's measurements with the calculated drop for you to compare to the overall size you are looking for. Kindly do your homework ahead of buying!

Are our quilts washable?

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

• Machine wash with cold water on delicate cycle.
• Use only mild laundry detergent, such as liquid Cheer for colors (No bleach or bleach alternatives. No Woolite or fabric softener.) For the initial washing, add 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 tbsps of salt along with the laundry soap. This natural remedy prevents hemorrhage and assists in protecting the colors in your quilt.
• Remove quilt immediately after the washer stops to minimize creases and color-bleeding.
• Never place a quilt in the dryer! Line dry on a windy day.
• Quilts could be dry-cleaned at your own risk, however we certainly recommend washing.

Amish Homemade Quilt Trivia

The profession of lots of Amish and Mennonite mothers needs to fit their home life, since they remain at home to care for their households. Making quilts fits that criteria. Our team permits these ladies to operate at their own pace so that they may properly take care of their household. For a lot of ladies, quilting is actually great therapy as well as a superb past-time.