Amish Roman Stripes Contained Bars Quilt

Amish all wool Lancaster County,Pennsylvania bars quilt in pristine condition.The bars are in robin egg blue and a almond brown with purple corner blocks & frame. The exterior border...

19Thc Hand sewn crazy wool strip quilt.This was found in Pennsylvania.The condition is very good.

This fine all wool bars quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has very fine tight quilting & in very good condition. The simple cool colors are also amazing as it goes wit...

19th C Mennonite Piece bars quilt from Lancaster County PA.

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 is a very fine example of a classic Amish Ocean Waves quilt. The colors, quilting and condition make it a real stand out. The black background is cotton sateen giving a nice sh...

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...

Double wedding ring was one of the most popular patterns of the 1920's and 30's. Almost always, it was done with pastel colors on a white ground. ...