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 just a comfy bed cover: it is also a masterpiece of artwork. The crafters who make our quilts choose top quality colorful fabrics and arrange them into a creative masterpiece. Pick from our stock of over 2 hundred handmade quilts for a quilt that best complements your style.

Though the fabric pieces are sewn with each other by machine to ensure tighter stitching, 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, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting warranties both heat as well as exceptional washing outcomes.

You will find our quilts to be remarkably large in length and width. The majority of our quilts are generous enough to eliminate the need for a dust ruffle and pillow shams. Just as bed heights vary, each quilt's sizing is different as well. We publish the quilt's dimensions in conjunction with the determined drop for you to compare to the sizing you want. Definitely do your research before making a purchase!

Washing Quilts?

Fortunately, our quilts are undoubtedly washable in a washing machine! We advise the following standards for best results:

• Machine wash with cold water on delicate cycle.
• Use only light 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 in addition to the laundry soap. This natural home remedy prevents bleed and also helps to establish the colors in your quilt.
• Remove quilt as soon as the washing machine stops to lessen wrinkles and color-bleeding.
• Never put a quilt in the clothes dryer! Line dry on a windy day.
• Quilts could be dry-cleaned at your own risk, but we definitely suggest washing.

Amish Homemade Quilt Trivia

Since numerous Amish as well as Mennonite ladies remain at home to care for their households, their professions should coincide with their home life. We enable these women to function at their own personal pace so that they may properly look after their loved ones.