TISHU Quilts

Appliqué poppy quilt with fantastic scallop border. The appliqué and quilting work is very good. Condition is very good as well.

Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.

This amazing autumn leaf applique quilt is in pristine condition and has a very unusual swag border. It comes to us from Southern Ohio from the family -mother that made the quilt. Th...

19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.

Starbursts are just the beginning of the patterning of this exciting quilt. Diamonds are filled with Robbing Peter to Pay Paul type circles that look quite different when used in hal...

This pastel postage stamp quilt is such an unusual pattern and fine barber pole sliding border. The condition is very good and minor fade on one edge or border to the right of the ph...

This very rare Holmes County, Ohio Amish double wedding ring is signed and dated 1937 and in very good condition. The quilting and piecing is very ...

There is no overarching color composition to either the square sections nor to their associated six-point stars on this richly toned antique quilt. The stars are not perfectly orient...

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...

This beautifully hand-crafted Amish quilt, made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during the mid-1900s, features the beloved “Sunshine and Shadows” pattern—an enduring symbol of balance and tradition in Amish quiltmaking. Composed of hand-cut and hand-stitched cotton pieces, the quilt showcases a striking palette of blues, reds, and greens arranged with rhythmic precision and quiet elegance. Expertly sewn with exceptionally fine stitching, this quilt reflects the Amish community’s deep-rooted values of simplicity, resourcefulness, and craftsmanship. As was customary, the materials used were repurposed from what was available in the home—making this quilt not only a work of art, but also a beautiful example of early upcycling, where practicality and creativity seamlessly intertwine. While quilts like this were originally created for everyday use, their enduring beauty and cultural significance have made them highly collectible. Because of its intricate design and visual impact, this quilt is especially well-suited for display as a wall-hung textile. Please note: some colors may appear distorted in photos—refer to the video for a more accurate representation. Dimensions: 36” x 44” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot, SKU: 2238 Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilt, American Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilts, Sunshine and Shadows Quilts, Vintage Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilts, Sunshine and Shadows Crib Quilts, Antique Amish Crib Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...

The interesting use of color make this much more than the usual Pinwheels quilt. All are printed fabrics with the exception of the solid orange triangle...

19thc fancy calico fabric log cabin quilt. This barn raising quilt is in fine condition.