Mennonite Lone Star Quilt

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...

An exquisite early 20th-century Lone Star quilt, entirely hand-stitched and hand-quilted, showcasing a radiant central star motif on an ivory ground with a delicate baby blue border. The star design bursts with brilliant shades of green, yellow, red, and pink, arranged with remarkable precision and artistry. The quilt’s reverse features a clean, solid ivory backing, highlighting the craftsmanship of its fine stitching. Dating to the early 1900s, this untouched vintage textile is a superb example of American quilting tradition. With its bold graphic impact and refined color palette, it is ideal for use as wall art or a statement piece in a curated interior. Dimensions: 79” x 82” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2080 vintage Lone Star quilt, hand-stitched antique quilt, early 1900s quilt, American star quilt, green yellow red quilt, pink ivory quilt, collectible textile art, hand-quilted Lone Star, antique patchwork quilt, vintage wall art quilt, heirloom American quilt, baby blue border quilt, Lone Star wall hanging, fine vintage quilt, historic handmade quilt, Pennsylvania Quilts, Amish Quilts, Lone Star Quilts, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles...

This finely quilted and pieced broken star quilt is in fine condition. It’s most unusual with the pink trailing color. Really works well with the red...

On One corner it is dated January 22 1936 as show in the images. This fantastic large star quilt has wonderful quilting and an amazing chevron border & binding.It is all hand quiltin...

Loom-woven horse blanket, made circa 1890-1910. The striped and geometric pattern consists of lime green, sunfire red, and ivory, against winter/summer, reversible grounds of forest ...

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 fine eight point star quilt is in pristine condition with a couple minor tiny spots. Mostly posted on the back side. This is a very large quilt.

This 19th century crazy strip star quilt has a burg calico back round and a homespun blue and white backing. Photos look odd but it is in good condition as found. It does have two li...

This most unusual wool flag quilt with 45 stars and all hand sewn & quilted through out.The condition is very good and has a blue cotton backing that matches...