Mennonite Crazy Quilt with Circles

Solid black triangles abutting strips of lighter material, both solid and printed, make for a striking pattern in this Roman Stripe quilt. The solid black blocks make for a strong di...

This striking Joseph's Coat quilt incorporates the features most desirable in this traditionally Mennonite pattern. Each color stripe has a different quilting pattern. The diagonal s...

This Mennonite Touching Stars quilt clearly reflects the Victorian era in which it was made. The stars are made of totally irregular pieces simila...

Lone Star (aka Star of Bethlehem and Texas Star) is always a bold, vibrant pattern. This example is more so than many because of the intense indigo ground. The diamonds making up the...

This original pattern Mennonite quilt most closely resembles the Philadelphia Pavement pattern. The use of entirely solid colors changes the look consi...

It is difficult to characterize this unique quilt. The Carpenter's Wheel center is surrounded by Flying Geese; King's Crown and Rolling Stone corner block...

This 1895 folk art crazy quilt out of Kentucky is an absolute work of art. The selection of bright and unique fabrics of that era are combined in random stained glass fashion. Stunni...

This super amazing wool plaid pieced stars is in mint condition. The surround stars have embroidery around the blocks. The backing is a floral wool backing.The border is a teal blue ...

19th century Mennonite bars quilt red and green bars quilt. The condition is very good and crisp. This quilt is very pristine with no fade or damages.

A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m) This rare, Mennonite antique America quilt from the 1860’s is a real treasure, as there are few that have survived. The Mennonites are a branch of the Amish community that broke off in the 1860’s over disagreements with the Old Order Amish. The Amish are a group of Pennsylvania Dutch immigrants to America who are known for adherence to strict religious beliefs and conservative views. Their women are notably known for their skill in quilt making. This brightly colored quilt is in what is known as the log cabin pattern. The squares are made from strips of fabric stacked in a way similar to the stacking of logs used to make a log home. This particular arrangement of colors is known as “streak of lightening” and is a popular Mennonite design. This pattern alternates light and dark diagonal rows of color. The border creates a whimsical frame to the pattern. These magnificent antique American quilts were often made from scraps or clothing that had worn out its usefulness. The Mennonites were known for their thriftiness and traditions that emphasized gratitude for the gifts one had been given. These designs were not haphazard and required tremendous amounts of planning and thought. The scraps would be collected and then the colors would be arranged. Finally, the pieces would be cut and stitched together with precision to make a top. Next a fluffy, warm stuffing would be sandwiched between a backing and the top. This would be hand stitched to accentuate the design and to keep the stuffing from shifting during use. This antique Mennonite quilt...

USA, 1930s Mennonite Broken Star. Quilt in white, green and pink. Measures: H 200 x W 200 cm.

This amazing velvet & wool crazy quilt is in pristine condition and is signed & dated 1899.