{"product_id":"pennsylvania-mennonite-lone-star-quilt-circa-1890-1910","title":"Pennsylvania Mennonite Lone Star Quilt, Circa 1890–1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking example of late 19th-century Mennonite quilting tradition, this beautifully composed Lone Star quilt displays the bold geometry and refined craftsmanship for which Pennsylvania Mennonite textile work is celebrated. The quilt centers a radiant eight-point star constructed from hundreds of meticulously pieced diamond fragments in vibrant period cotton prints, including rich cheddar yellow calicos, deep indigo, soft creams, and lively red sprigs. The dramatic navy center star anchors the composition and creates a powerful visual contrast that radiates outward through the surrounding constellation of carefully arranged scrap fabrics. Encircling the star is a calm field of light blue calico, further framed by a lively sawtooth border of alternating red and yellow triangles and a strong outer band of turkey-red cotton—an arrangement characteristic of Mennonite design, where disciplined geometry and bold color harmonies create quilts of remarkable graphic presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand pieced and finely hand quilted with approximately eight to ten stitches per inch, the quilt demonstrates the skill and patience traditionally associated with Mennonite needlework. The quilting subtly reinforces the structure of the design while providing a gentle surface texture across the quilt’s expansive field. Measuring approximately 76 by 76 inches, the quilt retains its original backing and presents in excellent condition, with bright colors and crisp workmanship that have been carefully preserved over more than a century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44848731816045,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-16at3.18.51PM.jpg?v=1773688874","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/pennsylvania-mennonite-lone-star-quilt-circa-1890-1910","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}