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 only a relaxing bed covering: it is also a masterpiece of artwork. The artists who design our quilts choose quality vivid materials and arrange them in a creative masterpiece. Choose from our selection of over two hundred Amish homemade quilts for a quilt that perfectly enhances your style.

While the pieces of fabric 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 in between those two layers, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting warranties both heat and also excellent washing outcomes.

You will find our quilts to be really large in length and width. Most of our quilts are generous enough to remove the necessity for a dust ruffle and pillow shams. Just as bed heights are different, each quilt's proportions is different as well. We specify the quilt's dimensions together with the determined drop for you to compare to the dimensions you need. It is important to do your research prior to purchasing!

Washing Quilts?

As a matter of fact, our quilts are undoubtedly washable in a washing machine! We recommend complying with these standards for ideal handling results:

• Wash in a washing machine with only cold water on gentle cycle.
• Use light laundry detergent, such as liquid Cheer for colors (No bleach or bleach alternatives. No Woolite or fabric softener.) For the very first washing, include 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 tbsps of salt along with the laundry soap. This home remedy avoids hemorrhage and assists in protecting the colors in your quilt.
• Remove quilt when the washer stops to minimize creases and color-bleeding.
• Never put a quilt into the dryer! Line dry on a breezy day.
• Quilts can be dry-cleaned at your own risk, but we definitely advise washing.

Did you know?

Scarcely any folks realize the amount of time and tedious effort involved in making a quilt. Quilt-making is a process which make require 5 to 9 months to accomplish. Constructing a quilt entails designing, shearing, piecing, quilting, and binding. All in all, the total amount of time to complete one quilt adds up to as much as 200—300 hours.