$850.00
$850.00
Meausures 105 x 116
The Mariner’s Compass Quilt originates from one of the earliest quilt designs in America. The patchwork quilt pattern is composed of the thirty-two precise points of the compass, with the stars radiating from the center. Partial compasses surround the entire quilt and complement the pillow head. This Mariner’s Compass Quilt is hand-quilted by one Amish or Mennonite woman, ensuring even stitches.
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…
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The Mariner’s Compass quilt pattern has been known and loved among dedicated quilters, only the best of whom could manage the intricacies of stitching the precise points of the compass or star, as it was variously known. While most early quilts were simple, the Mariner’s Compass quilt was complex, and often was reserved for special occasions.
While other patterns may suggest a star pattern, the Mariner’s Compass name specifically refers to quilts in which the star radiates from a circular center. The roots of this pattern are hard to trace. Barbara Brackman writes of the many names used for this pattern, including The Explosion, the Merry Go Round, the Rolling Pinwheel, the Slashed Star–even Chips and Whetstones. Each name suggests what quilters saw as they stitched their quilt tops!
Quilt pattern books began to use the Mariner’s Compass name, widely accepted today, around the 1960s; its first published use was in 1929. Various historians, knowing the pattern’s popularity in the American northeast, have suggested that seafaring folk saw the compass rose on nautical maps and reproduced it on their blankets. The Pennsylvania Germans picked it up, adding brighter colors and patterns.
Each step of the quilt-making process requires a certain woman's expertise. Every one of our ladies focuses on either piecing or quilting. At the very least two ladies are included in making each quilt. The ladies that stitch the tops with each other focus on piecing specific quilt patterns. Considering that each quilter's stitches vary, just one lady does the quilting per quilt. This system permits each woman to become a professional in her field.
A quilt is not only a comfy bedspread: it is also a piece of artwork. The crafters that create our quilts choose top-notch vibrant materials and organize them in a distinct work of art. Select from our selection of over two hundred Amish homemade quilts for a quilt that best enhances your taste.
Although the pieces of fabric are stitched by machine to make sure tighter stitching, all the quilting is done by hand. 100% cotton materials compose the top and bottom of the quilt. The batting sandwiched between those 2 layers, nonetheless, is 100% polyester. This polyester batting guaranties both warmth and outstanding washing outcomes.
Just about all of our quilts are generous enough to eliminate the need for a dust ruffle or pillow shams. Just as bed heights differ, each quilt's sizing varies. You'll find we list the quilt's measurements in addition to the estimated drop for you to compare to the sizing you are trying to find. Kindly do your research before your purchase!Yes, our quilts are certainly machine-washable! We suggest the following standards for ideal handling results:
The term handmade is frequently utilized to describe crafts produced by a craftsman rather than a factory. Due to the fact that it is not mass-produced, each handmade quilt is distinct. Not all the sewing in a hand-crafted quilt is done by hand. Just as the woodcrafter uses mechanical tools to produce his craftsmanship, our seamstresses use various devices to craft these quilts. The seamstress cuts her items with a rotating blade knife as well as sew them with each other on the sewing machine. The quilter functions with merely thimble, string, and needle to quilt thousands of small stitches throughout the quilt. Handmade is a gift: it is the gift of time and also talent to develop a product uniquely for you.