Of course diamonds have been used almost as long as patchwork has been around. One of the few pieced patterns to come to america from europe, the star of bethlehem is one of the oldest and most beloved of traditional quilt patterns. See more ideas about star of bethlehem, lone star quilt and star quilts. Navy and burgundy star of bethlehem quilt lone star. Love the red, white, and blue used here, and quilting pattern outside the star lone star quilt by judy madsen of green fairy quilts this lone star quilt is made even more beautiful with patriotic colors. Beautiful red and white star quiltthis striking scandinavian themed patchwork table runner inthis would be a great 1 large block quilt. The great lone star amish quilt, also known as the bethlehem star amish quilt, makes a stunning display of vibrant color. Star of bethlehem quilt block an old testament bible block. This quilt is symmetric and may be used sideways on king size bed. Christmas star wall hanging photo via bluprint member ormond beach quilts. Throughout history quilting has been used for bedding, clothing, shelter, decoration, and as a means of personal. There are 14 different designs known as star of bethlehem and 4 versions with different values of the one design shown above. Quilt pattern star of bethlehem modern patchwork christmas.
Lone star, texas star, star of bethlehem, broken star and radiant star are just a few quilt patterns containing stars. Quilt this quick pillow for your couch, bed or as a thoughtful gift and easily customize your pillow with your favorite colors for any season. I combined a couple of different quilting styles on this quilt. Creating this traditional quilt is your golden opportunity to make colors live. Get the best deals on star patchwork antique completed quilts when you shop the largest online selection at.
One of the few pieced patterns to come to america from europe the star of bethlehem is one of the oldest and. This bethlehem star rising patchwork amish quilt in various shades of green and has a fun orange pepper border fabric measures approximately 98 x 110 inches to fit your queen size bed. In the early american home, quilts were an essential. Wall quilts a medallion wall quilt pairs a simple pieced block with plain fabric squares. Sew block quilt star of bethlehem block free pattern pdf same block used in swoon pattern.
Sew easy quilts star of bethlehem modern patchwork christmas pdf pattern with instant digital download. An old configuration is the lone star or star of bethlehem quilt form. Indiana heritage quilt show set for march 3 5, 2011, bloomington, indiana. Morning star star of bethlehem or lone star patchwork quilts. Terrific variation on the autumn splendor and court step designs. Featuring a single color of rich red, this versatile pattern can be pieced in a variety of colors or prints. Star of bethlehem 184060 from the rocky mountain quilt museum. The universal symbol, the star, is probably the single most popular design chosen by quilters. Star of bethlehem quilt american the met the metropolitan. Star of bethlehem is among the oldest of patchwork designs. The star of bethlehem quilt is a treasure any woman will spot at a glance. Amish handmade and patchwork quilts for sale amish spirit.
The quilt pattern is available for immediate download as soon as your check out is complete. A very nice quilt made by a lancaster county amish woman. Note the special prints featuring sun moon and stars. How to sew an intermediate eightpoint star quilt block by edyta sitar fat quarter shop duration. I have been quilting for several years, but only recently have been venturing past simple patchwork. Patchwork quilting in america dates to the 1770s, the decade the united states gained its independence from england. Website designed by edyta and mike sitar 20142019 laundry basket quilts. Star quilt patterns are the quintessential patchwork quilt designs. Todays tutorial i am making a lone star quilt using printed interfacing from the company. Bethlehem star pattern patchwork quilt, large single star with muticolored patches surrounded by eight stars, white backing with hand stitch designs, 109 x 109, hershey museum, staining and thin spots. Instructions for making star of bethlehem quilt block with a bible verse and quilt block information from charlotte bull. This is venitas quilt, which she did a very nice job. Navy and burgundy star of bethlehem quilt hannahs quilts. Wow, wonderful collection of classic patchwork designs each carefully pieced.
These fine amish quilts display the love for the rural heavens which the amish and mennonite quilters have. Star of bethlehem quilts patchwork of history online quilt exhibit. Quilt in a day hunters star quilts pattern booklet by eleanor burns free paper piecing quilt patterns to print bing images 46 ideas. Traditional quilt block patterns star of bethlehem quilt.
Lone star variations, with sunbursts, broken stars, blazing stars, and more. The wools are heavier weight from suiting scraps, and there are initials in one corner. I always thought a lonestar quilt was out of my skill zone. This stunning pattern is so popular and so dramatic that it is probably the single most wellknown pattern among quilters and nonquilters alike. Welcome the holidays with a shining pillow inspired by images of stars often seen at christmastime. Red and green plaid star of bethlehem quilt hannahs quilts. These lateeighteenth and nineteenthcentury patchwork quilts often mixed wool, silk, linen, and cotton in the same piece, as well as mixing large. Star of bethlehem block free pattern pdf star quilt blocks, quilts. Free block designs and quilt ideas for all the star quilting tutorials youll ever need.
It was this version of the star of bethlehem that traveled across the great plains with quilters on their journey west. Smaller stars fill in the white space around the star for an overall stunning effect. Youre going to love star of bethlehem template by designer humburgcreation. New quilters can get started with star quilt patterns for beginners, while more advanced quilters can try one of the more complex and. Also called lone star or texas star, star of bethlehem quilts were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and continue to be pieced today. Japanese patchwork what others are saying ullas quilt world. Free star of bethlehem quilt block pattern quilt pattern. Dramatic star of bethlehem quilt aka lone star or texas star with beautiful printed fabrics on a solid white ground. Antique star of bethlehem texas lone star quilt 73 x 72 ca 193040s 89 spi. Star of bethlehem block free pattern pdf same block. All cotton, hand pieced and hand quilted, with double sawtooth border, background satellite stars, and outer chintz border. Some quilts have just one large radiating star, often called the star of bethlehem or blazing star, while in other quilts, dozens of smaller stars are used. While the name is used for several blocks, it is traditionally, and most accurately, used to refer to the 8pointed star pattern known as lone star, which became an alternate name for it during the mid1800s when the annexation of texas was a political issue. Star of bethlehem pattern in shades of orange and yellow on a white background.
Bethlehem star rising patchwork amish quilt 98x110. Hunter star star quilt patterns, hunters star quilt. Vintage patchwork quilt star of bethlehem at 1stdibs. Fabric patterns are printed floral, plaid, and solids. Although the provenance of this exquisite star of bethlehem quilt is not known, it was most likely made in one of the southern states. See more ideas about star of bethlehem, quilts and lone star quilt. Lone star, mathematical star, star of bethlehem, morning star all giant star quilts made with a multitude of carefully sewn radiating. Star of bethlehem, for instance, is commonly used in northeastern american states. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs beautiful vintage patchwork quilt.
Lone star variations, with sunbursts, broken stars, blazing stars, and more judy martin on. Star patterns are popular among many cultures, so its no wonder we often see stars in amish handmade quilts. Amish quilts all hand quilted from the amishquilter. Star patchwork antique completed quilts for sale ebay. Mary erckenbrack miniture quilt mosaic quilt ninety and nine nursery rhyme quilt old antique quilt old glory orange orange quilts p quilt patchwork antique quilt penny squares pots of flower quilt prescott arizona princess feather quilt quilt pattern quilt patterns from the. Diary of a quilt maven welcome to my stop on the inspired by fabric star sampler very nice barn quilt pattern what if i made this as one large. Unlike quilts made by the pennsylvania amish, those made by the indiana amish are often initialed and dated. See more ideas about star quilts, antique quilts, quilting designs.
This quilt pattern is a digital download in pdf format. Lone star quilt novel way to break up those large setting triangles. A star pattern is not an easy design to cut or sew. The christmas star wall hanging is a take on the bethlehem star or carpenters star pattern. Star of bethlehem quilt paper template quilting block pattern image 1 see more. Surrounding stars set in squares are an unusual variation. Star of bethlehem paper template quilting block pattern pdf let the holiday quilts shine with these amazing star template patterns. Wonderful collection of north east autumn bright colored fabrics.
This epattern was originally published in easy fourpatch quilting. This crisp, sturdy cotton star of bethlehem quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted, with a variety of vibrant early fabrics dating from pre1830 through the 1860s. Quilted mostly with patterns of circles that are a nice counterpoint to the straight lines of the pieced pattern. Star of bethlehem is one of the oldest and most beloved of traditional quilt patterns. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Quilt pattern star of bethlehem modern patchwork christmas pdf. See more ideas about quilts, star of bethlehem and star quilts.
Quilt discovery experience homestead national monument. The placement of the vivid colors creates an optical, pulsating feel to the large star. Episode 72 lone star quilt part 1 printed interfacing. Stitch this design in red and green prints for the christmas season, or choose your own color scheme for a striking display any time of year. Note the care taken with the patchwork piecing, colorful fabrics and quilting. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Among other quilts will be another star of bethlehem quilt in bright multicolored cotton, owned by mary lou muhlhausen of bethlehem. Get the best deals on patchwork star collectible quilts when you shop the largest online selection at.
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