| Ohio Amish Zig Zag Quilt: Circa 1930 $1650. | |
This Amish Zig Zag quilt seems to be a unique interpretation. Both the construction and effect it creates are original. Strips of fabric were laid down on in a zig zag pattern. Straight lines were machine quilted, holding down the narrow strips of printed fabrics. The continuous turnings of the strips creates an effect somewhat like ric rac, but in fact it is not.
The structure of the quilt with a center frame on a black ground and multiple borders is traditionally Amish. From that point, nothi... Click for details
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 | Lancaster County Amish Barnraising Quilt: Circa 1930 $3950. |
Lancaster County Amish Barnraising Log Cabin quilt that is unusual in: pattern; size and color palette.
Rarely did the Lancaster County Amish do log cabin patterns. Interestingly, though the actual pattern is quite different, the overall graphic is very similar to their iconic Diamond in a Square
pattern.
Excellent condition; floral quilting in border. Wool fabrics: teal and khaki colors are out of the ordinary for the Lancaster Amish. What appears to be gray on my monitor is actually a soft... Click for details
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| Amish One Patch Quilt: Circa 1920; Pennsylvania $975. |  |
Richly colored Amish One Patch quilt from Greene County, Pennsylvania. Seems to have been made by someone without tremendous financial resources but with a great color sense. Some of the blocks are pieced together with several pieces of the same materials. Front is wool; backing is cotton flannel. Measures 74" square; circa 1920.
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| | Amish Wool Concentric Frames Quilt: Circa 1920; Pa. $1400. |
Somerset County, Pennsylvania Amish Concentric Squares Quilt - or is it Josef Albers? This wonderfully direct homage to the square preceded similar paintings by the famed artist. Heavy, fuzzy wool fabrics in deep, rich colors. Borders on two sides are interesting irregular rectangles. Measures 68" x 80".
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