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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 6h

Keeping with the season, a Cathedral Windows in fall colors. And you better believe it! Those little stitches are all done by hand! 50 + quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Cathedral Windows Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

New Cathedral Windows Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Fall colors in a gorgeous Cathedral Windows Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade Cathedral Windows Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 2d

A really pretty variation of a classic Moonglow Amish quilt. Same Jinny Beyer fabrics but with classic 8-pointed stars. And here’s a tidbit: this quilt is hand piece, not paper pieced! 50 + quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Moonglow Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Variation of Moonglow Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 4d

Bargello patterns began in the 14th century as embroidery patterns (think flame stitch damask). Now adapted to quilt size. Check out the expansive and complicated hand quilting around the borders! 50 + quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Bargello Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Black and white Bargello Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 5d

As promised, here’s our second of two new Love Rings Amish quilts. This time in blue. 50 + quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Love Rings Amish Quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Ocean Waves Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 6d

Also called Ocean Waves, one of two new Love Rings Amish quilts in stock. Really great color and interesting fabrics. Tough to piece all those curves though! 50 + quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Handmade Love Rings Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 7d

Next up in the monochromatic series of Double Wedding Ring Amish quilts. This time in green! + quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Double Wedding Ring Amish quilt in shades of green for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 9d

New Double Wedding Ring Amish quilt. This time with (in part) our favorite purple pansy fabric. We’re noticing an uptick in “single color” Double Wedding Ring quilts. Hmmm, wondering . . . is this a trend? 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Double Wedding Ring Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Purple Double Wedding Ring Amish Quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 11d

Red Center Diamond is a very old Amish pattern. Typically made w/traditional fabrics &colors. As much hand quilting as in any wholecloth, but w/color. This is the only one we’ve ever seen with colorful corners. 50+ rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Red Center Diamond Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Diamond in the Square Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 13d

Central star quilt patterns are popular in so many cultures. Here is a traditional Lone Star Amish quilt, however, this time the maker chose contemporary black and white fabrics. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Lone Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 14d

Is it a Star quilt? Is it a Log Cabin Quilt? It’s both! And we especially love the fish scale quilting around the borders! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Star Log Cabin Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 15d

Our patchwork Memory Chain Amish quilt appears to be pieced in a random fashion. Look a little closer & you’ll see that it’s quite deliberate. Big fluffy batting makes the extensive hand quilting really pop. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Memory Chain Amish Quilt for Sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Patchwork Amish Quilt for Sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Memory Chan Patchwork Amish Quilt for Sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Patchwork Memory Chain Amish Quilt for Sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 16d

This is a really beautiful Star Log Cabin. We’ve never seen this quilt with the pattern repeated around the quilt’s borders. And, there is an unbelievable amount of hand quilting! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 17d

Initially told this was a “Mardia Star” quilt. Huh? That's a new one! So we researched & learned that this enormously complicated pattern is actually a “Mardi Gras Star.” She’s a looker! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Mardi Gras Star Amish quilt for sale by by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 19d

We just reshot this Country Grapes applique Amish quilt. Every element (yes, every grape and leave) was freehand cut, then hand appliqued. But the embroidery . . . that just ties it all together! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Country Grapes Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Appliqued Country Grapes Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade Country Grapes Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Hand quilted Country Grapes Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 20d

A favorite client calls the Wedding Star quilt a “Double Wedding Ring on steroids.” Considering the amount of time it took to piece, then quilt, we agree. And check out the interesting fabric choices. Wow! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Wedding Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Double Wedding Ring variation Wedding Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade, hand quilted Wedding Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 21d

Making a Cathedral Windows quilt is like folding origami . . . but with fabric and thread. And yes, every single little square was completely sewn by hand!! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 22d

Aptly named Midnight Star, this particular Amish quilt was made using dramatic jewel tone fabrics, the primary of which is a midnight blue floral. Beautifully pieced and heavily hand quilted. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Midnight Star by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 23d

One of two Maple Leaf quilts in stock. We have a green quilt and this new blue one. The color palette of this particular pattern is called “Autumn Splendor” which is fitting for this time of year. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Autumn Splendor Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Maple Leaf Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade Amish Quilt for sale - Maple Leaf Pattern - by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade hand quilted Maple Leaf Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 25d

Gorgeous & dramatic Mariners Compass Amish quilts. Proof positive that color & piecing can completely change a quilt. Each of these quilts is as beautiful as the next &they are all different from one another. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

100% handmade, hand quilted Mariners Compass Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 26d

The Mariners Star quilt pattern has been around for a long time. The maker chose contemporary fabrics to make this traditional pattern. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Mariners Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade Mariners Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Hand quilted Mariners Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Unique Amish quilt for sale - Mariners Star pattern - for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 27d

The Star Spin pattern is typically monochromatic (variations on the same color). This new Star Spin is quite exciting: Many, saturated and rich colors in one quilt. And they all work together perfectly! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Star Spin Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Spinning Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

Handmade, hand quilted Spin Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com Also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon. (Note: prices are a little higher on Etsy, eBay and Amazon to cover their seller fees.)

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 28d

A new Stars All Around Amish quilt. The maker chose amazing fabric. The hand quilting in this piece is spectacular. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected] (also for sale on Etsy, eBay and Amazon)

Stars All Around Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

Variation on a Lone Star, this Stars All Around Amish quilt is for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

Handmade Stars All Around Amish quit for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

Hand quilted Stars All Around Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · 29d

New quilt pattern! A Split Star. The work that went into this is unimaginable.Cutting then piecing 4 stars & then throwing in some applique elements for good measure. Huge amounts of hand quilting as well. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Split Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · Sep 19

This is a first for us. Check out this Mardia Star Amish quilt. She’s a beauty! 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Mardia Star Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

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Handmade Quilts by Amish Spirit @amishspiritquilts.bsky.social · Sep 18

Aptly named Bargello Wave - it looks like: waves hitting the shores of our favorite beach. Gorgeous & rich color palette. Hand quilted in a complimentary pattern to follow the waves of the Bargello. 50+ quilts, rugs & table top items at www.amishspirit.com 914.564.8089 [email protected]

Bargello Wave Amish quilt for sale by Amish Spirit Quilts – www.amishspirit.com – 914.564.8089 – info@amishspirit.com

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