Stars

 

Hello!

It's a busy week so I thought I would post some photos of star quilts in honor of the holiday.  I tend to do this every year.  Stars are important in our area and the Moravian star is the symbol of nearby Bethlehem, PA.  

Quilt top is circa 1840.  Although the piece was hand quilted, my appraiser thought it might have been quilted later because the backing was seamed together with a machine.  Machines weren't common in households until after the Civil War.  Still plenty of folks did have them and they were often used to make quilts for the Civil War soldiers.

An oldie but goodie.  One of my favorite quilts which is ironic because I usually don't like strip quilts.  But for whatever reason I love this one and usually pull it out this time of year because of the red/green.  It is well loved and very soft!

Finally, a star quilt I made for my daughter.  Her favorite color is red and she loved the quilt.  I can't find a full photo of the quilt but you get the idea.  I don't often make star quilts because I already own so many in my collection. 

More stars tomorrow!  

Have a safe and happy day!