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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An enchanting quilt with marvelous fabrics, fine piecework, and excellent applique work. The toothed pattern on the border is especially attractive. Well quilted. Note applique work on the pillow-fold. Will look best on Queen or California King size beds.
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A classic lone star with lovely subdued plaid fabrics. Very attractive sash and interesting quilting design. Well made by Amish woman in her Lancaster home. Great value!
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Wow what a pretty quilt! Splendid fabric selections. The patchwork piecing on Bargello quilts is exceptionally difficult, the Amish woman who made this quilt did very well. Note the border treatment with extra quilting. Signed and dated in ink on back by its maker (she calls it a Bar-Jello quilt).
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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, 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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Charming design with great combination of traditional patchwork blocks (how many can you name?). and attractive fabric selections. Well made by an Amish woman in her Lancaster home. Great value!
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Splendid combination patchwork and applique. The tulips are exceptionally well done. Brilliant fabric selections. Very well made by Lancaster Amish woman.
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Spectacular! Superb fabrics and extraordinary patchwork piecing. The lovely soft applique work makes the sharp patchwork compass look even sharper. Heirloom quality. Made here in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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Brilliant! An old Lancaster County design from the 1800’s. Bold fabric coloring. Note the excellent quilting surrounding the star. Very good piecing. Made in Lancaster County Amish home.
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Lovely very well made album style applique quilt! Excellent applique work and quilting. Gorgeous coloring. Background fabric is a subtle white on cream print. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman. Great value.
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Wow, wonderful collection of classic patchwork designs each carefully pieced. Note the special prints featuring sun moon and stars. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman in her home. This quilt is symmetric and may be used sideways on king size bed.
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Great design and lovely fabrics in pastel blue and peach! A C Jean Horst original. One of the most attractive quilt designs that we have seen. The design, the fabric selections, the care taken with the applique work, and the abundance of quilting are extraordinary. Will become an heirloom! From Lancaster County. Quilted by a skilled Amish woman, and signed and dated by Lancaster’s renowned quilt designer, C Jean Horst. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
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Petal Showcase
$1,540Wow! 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. -
Another gorgeous original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst using fabrics with gold red green tan and moss green tones. Note excellent applique work and the exceptionally fine and very interesting fabric selections. The background fabric works exceptionally well against the border print. Signed in embroidery and dated by its designer. Finely quilted by an Amish woman. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable.
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Stars in the Cabin
$1,595Super, very sharp design, with especially nice fabrics selected by C Jean Horst. The tan and beige prints make the burgundy and navy fabrics standout. Sharp piecework. Signed and dated by C Jean Horst. Quilted by an Amish woman. -
This may well be that rose garden you were (or should have been) promised! More than three dozen perfectly appliqued roses with radiant rose blue and gold fabrics. A stunning cotton print (floral pattern on Navy background) is used for the large appliqued hearts. Lots of quilting with fine stitching.
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Terrific variation on the Autumn splendor design! Wonderful collection of North East Autumn colored fabrics. Note the care taken with the patchwork piecing and the quilting. Will look great on your queen size bed, or as a large wall hanging! Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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One of the most popular applique quilt designs for good reason! Excellent fabric selections — note the how they play together in the sunshine and shadow patchwork. The tan background gives this quilt a country feel. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman. Signed and dated in ink on the back.
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A wonderful quilt that deserves its name! An original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst. Gorgeous fabrics. Excellent applique work. An abundance of fine quilting. Made in Lancaster. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable
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A soft quiet quilt for people who love purple. Great adaptation of Log Cabin design with terrific fabric selections. Note the precison of the patchwork piecing and the fine quilting. Made here in Lancaster by an Amish woman. The quilt is symmetric and may be used sideways on a king size bed.
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Lovely and sophisticated! Superb fabrics and great design that we have not seen before. Very well made — note the care taken with the piecing and the fine quilting — by a Lancaster Amish woman. Will look great on either a King or Queen bed or as a large fantastic wall hanging!!
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Outstanding collection of pastel fabrics! Great, but hard to find design. Truly a delight. Made by one of Hannah’s favorite quilters.
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Irish Chain quilts are known to have been made in Lancaster since the early 1800’s. While this quilt doesn’t look at old fashioned, the choice of fabrics, the quilting pattern, and the border are all similar to Irish Chain Quilts made in Lancaster in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. Note the rich white on white print used for the background, and the care taken in the quilting and piecework.
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Bargello patchwork is enchating 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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A wonderful quilt that deserves its name! An original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst. Gorgeous ivory, cream, and beige fabrics make this quilt extraordinary. Note the lace around the center bouquet and on the border. Excellent applique work. An abundance of fine quilting. Made in Lancaster. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable
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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, 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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Blue King Color Splash Quilt
$1,215Fabric selections are the key to an outstanding Color Splash (Trip Around the World) quilt. C Jean Horst demonstrates her skill in finding just the right fabrics for this terrific quilt. Well made by an Amish woman here in Lancaster County. Note the fine patchwork piecing and quilting -
Great design and lovely fabrics in mint, ivory, blue and peach! A C Jean Horst original. 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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A wonderful quilt that deserves its name! An original quilt pattern by C Jean Horst. Gorgeous fabrics. Excellent applique work. An abundance of fine quilting. Made in Lancaster. Copyright pattern — directions unavailable
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Wow! A big 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. The background fabric is a white on ivory foliage print. Quilted by an Amish woman. Signed and dated by its designer. Copyright pattern — directions are unavailable.
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Great design by Judy Martin combining 8 point stars and log cabin design. Charming fabric selections. Well made by Lancaster Amish woman in her home. Pattern available in Scrap Quilts by Judy Martin.
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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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Popular Mariner Compass design with exceptionally striking border treatment. This design demands and this quilt delivers very precise and sharp piecing. Look closely at the amazing printed fabrics! Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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Terrific design in strong colors! Note the great fabric selections and the care taken with the patchwork piecing. The border treatment is also very well done. Made by an Amish woman in Lancaster.
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Wow! Look at the wonderful fabrics. A delightful brilliant quilt that will infuse any bedroom with vitality. Very well made with excellent patchwork piecing and lots of fine interesting quilting. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman.
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Wow! A very special quilt with a great design, wonderful fabric selections, excellent patchwork piecing, super applique work, and nice quilting. Looks great on a bed, but also could be a radiant wall hanging. Made in Lancaster by an Amish woman in her home.
