People from all over the world come to Lancaster Pennsylvania to purchase quilts made by Amish and Mennonite women. These Amish quilts with roots in many cultures are viewed today as quintessentially American. Most first time visitors are taken aback by the great variety of design and coloring, as well as the intricacy of quilts on display.
Not so obvious is the special way these quilts are produced. At a time when practically every textile product sold in America is made in Asia, these Amish quilts are made one at a time in people’s American homes. What’s more, these quilts are made using just the technology that was in common use 150 years ago. Because of the extensive handwork most women only take part in producing a couple of quilts each year.
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Spring Basket
$1,795Another gorgeous original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst using rose and multicolor fabrics. Note excellent applique work and the exceptionally fine fabric selections. Take a special look at the white on cream and cream on cream background fabrics. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer. Finely quilted by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable. -
Wow! Super original design by C Jean Horst. Look at the shape of the rose buds and the orchids. Also note the care taken in the use of the lace framing the center design and around the border, and the abundance of quilting in the center of the quilt. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer C Jean Horst. Quilted with care by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions are unavailable.
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Lovely Autumn earth-tone colored fabrics will warm up any room. Note the Bear Claw block pattern in the quilts corners surround a large field of Log Cabin blocks. Note the small size of the patchwork pieces and the exceptional care taken in assembling the quilt top. The border work is wonderful. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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Elegant!! Another C Jean Horst original pattern design. One of the most attractive quilt designs that we have seen. The design, the fabric selections, the care taken with the applique work, the abundance of quilting and the very straight uniform stitching are all extraordinary. Will become an heirloom! From Lancaster County. Quilted by a very skilled Amish woman, and signed and dated by Lancaster’s renowned quilt designer, C Jean Horst. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
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Splashy! We love the quilted anchors and chains as well huge patchwork mariner’s compass star. Design by Judy Martin. Made by local Amish woman. Pattern available in Shining Star Quilts by Judy Martin.
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A quiet bright quilt with the “Basket” block pattern first used by the Amish here in the 1930’s. Note how effectively the printed fabric is used in the patchwork. On first glance, one gets the impression many printed fabrics have been used! The piecing is well done and the stitching is very good. Note also how the pillow fold has been incorporated into the design. It is signed and dated by its maker on r=the quilt back with embroidery!
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Wow! A lovely quilt that has everything. An amazing design by Lancaster’s renowned designer C Jean Horst, super fabric selection, wonderful applique work, precise patchwork, interesting border, and very straight stitching. Note the abundance of quilting surrounding the center applique work. Quilted by an Amish woman. Signed and dated by its designer. Copyright pattern — directions are unavailable
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Wow! C Jean Horst has outdone herself with this quilt — 43 very rich prints are used and the patchwork is made up of over 7500 pieces. Lovely and amazing. Made here in Lancaster by an Amish woman. Note the precision of the patchwork piecing. Signed in ink on back by C Jean Horst.
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A quiet quit that will cool your bedroom in summer! Classic patchwork with terrific quilting. Wonderful fabrics selected by C Jean Horst. Note the care taken in the piecing and quilting. Signed and dated by C Jean Horst. This quilt is symmetric and may be used sideways on a king size bed.
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A wonderful quilt that deserves its name! An original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst. Gorgeous fabrics. Note the use of lace on the border and around the center medallion. Excellent applique work. An abundance of fine quilting. Made in Lancaster. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable
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Spring Basket
$1,895Another gorgeous original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst using blue and Burgundy fabrics. Note excellent applique work and the exceptionally fine fabric selections. Take a special look at the background fabrics. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer. Finely quilted by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable. -
Another gorgeous original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst using rose and multicolor fabrics. Note excellent applique work and the exceptionally fine fabric selections. Take a special look at the white on cream and cream on cream background fabrics. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer. Finely quilted by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
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Bargello patchwork is enchanting but also very hard to do well. The Lancaster Amish woman who made this quilt did very well indeed! Lovely fabrics and fine quilting as well.
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Another gorgeous original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst using pastel rose and yellow fabrics. Note excellent applique work and the exceptionally fine fabric selections. Take a special look at the background fabrics. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer. Finely quilted by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
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Lovely coloring! Note the care taken in piecing the patchwork. Brilliant design. Be sure to note all the fine quilting. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman. This quilt is symmetric and may be used sideways on a king size bed. Exceptional value!
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A charming delicate quilt with exceptional applique work. Note the sensational blue and yellow fabrics and the excellent quilting. The background fabric is fine solid cream white cotton. A great choice for you and (later) for a grandchild! Made here in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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Elegant!! Another C Jean Horst original pattern design. One of the most attractive quilts that we have seen. The design, the fabric selections, the care taken with the applique work, and the abundance of quilting are all extraordinary. Will become an heirloom! From Lancaster County. Quilted by a very skilled Amish woman, and signed and dated by Lancaster’s renowned quilt designer, C Jean Horst. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
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Gorgeous new original design by C Jean Horst. Note how Jean has captured not only the shape of the poppy flowers, but the stems and leaves as well! The quilting between the poppies is equally attractive. Made here in Lancaster, quilted by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions are unavailable.
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Wow! Super original design by C Jean Horst. Look at the shape of the rose buds and the orchids. Also note the care taken in the use of the lace framing the center design and around the border, and the abundance of quilting in the center of the quilt. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer C Jean Horst. Quilted with care by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions are unavailable.
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Very special applique quilt with wonderful collection of applique designs. Great fabrics with subdued coloring. Will become an heirloom! Note care taken with applique work and quilting. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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A stunning bold applique quilt with terrific fabric selection. Note the excellent applique work and lovely quilting. The design appears to be a variation on the old Harrison Rose Urn design that originated in Indiana in the 1860s. Well made by local Amish woman.
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Lovely quilt with very soft fabric coloring. The quilting is especially attractive and competes with fine applique work for one’s attention. Made by Amish woman in her Lancaster home.
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Wow! A brilliant burst of color. Outstanding fabric selections, excellent patchwork piecing. Made by local Amish woman in her home.
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Bargello Wave
$1,495A stunning design that will be the centerpiece of any bedroom. Gorgeous Batik style all cotton fabrics selected by the quilts designer C Jean Horst. Well made with excellent patchwork piecing and well quilted by a local Amish woman. Signed and dated by it designer. -
In the 1930’s, seed company’s promoted their seed by packaging it in pretty printed cotton sacks. The farmer’s wives would often use the fabric from these sacks to make quilts. The fabrics selected for this quilt are similar to the prints used in those old seed sacks. Beside the great fabric this quilt also has a lot of great quilting! Note the careful piecework and the straight uniform stitching. Also note that this quilt may be used sideways on a king size bed. Made by a Lancaster County Amish woman.
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Double Wedding Ring
$1,395Fantastic! Take a close look at the hand-painted fabrics C Jean Horst (Lancaster’s renowned quilt designer) has specially selected for this quilt. A very special one of a kind quilt. Signed and dated. Well quilted by an Amish woman. -
King Amish Nine Patch Quilt
$1,370Fantastic quilt based on a quilt in Lancaster renowned Esprit collection of antique quilts. Very distinctive coloring — note the dark green background fabric and vibrant coloring surrounding the nine patches. Feature an abundance of interesting and excellent quilting. Will be an heirloom again!! -
Nine fantastic applique designs with wonderful fabrics! Outstanding workmanship — note care taken with the applique work and the very fine quilting. Made here in Lancaster County by an Amish woman. Background fabric is a fine cream white cotton. An exceptional value!
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Stunning! An amazing bright eye popping quilt with Amish colors AND a traditional design. Very well pieced, excellent fabric selections. Made by an Amish woman here in Lancaster. Note the outstanding quilting
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Stunning! Wonderful fabrics and great design. Generous size for king bed. Note the variety of the interesting beige background prints. Well made by local Amish woman, excellent piecework and nice quilting.
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A super quilt for your favorite school teacher! Great fabric coloring and workmanship — note the fine quilting and care taken with the patchwork piecing. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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Brilliant applique work! A wonderful design, wonderfully executed. Note the excellent fabric selections, and the outstanding quilting. Made by Lancaster Amish woman.
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Lovely quilt with fabrics specially selected by Hannah. Take a close look at the gorgeous sage green print, and the subtle light tan on cream print used for the background. The border treatment is also exceptional. Nicely made by Lancaster Amish woman.
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Elegant!! Another very popular C Jean Horst original pattern design. A very lovely quilt in pine green and peachy rose. The design, the fabric selections, the care taken with the applique work, the abundance of quilting and the very straight uniform stitching are all extraordinary. It only takes you for it to become an heirloom! From Lancaster County. Quilted by a very skilled Amish woman, and signed and dated by Lancaster’s renowned quilt designer, C Jean Horst. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
