Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

Vintage American Amish “Nine Patch” Hand-Stitched Patchwork Quilt

About the Item

This beautifully hand-crafted cotton quilt, created by the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, dates to the mid-1900s and features the timeless “Nine Patch” pattern—an enduring symbol of simplicity, harmony, and tradition in American quiltmaking. Composed of individually hand-cut and hand-stitched pieces in a rich palette of purples, blues, and earthy browns, the quilt exemplifies the quiet elegance of Amish design. The fine stitching throughout reflects a high level of skill and dedication, embodying the values of patience, precision, and practicality. Like many quilts of its kind, this piece was made using repurposed materials—textiles originally intended for everyday use—transformed through craftsmanship into an object of lasting beauty. It stands as a poignant example of upcycling long before the term existed, turning necessity into art and function into heritage. While photographs may not fully capture the depth and nuance of its colors, a video is provided for a more accurate representation. This quilt offers not only warmth and comfort but also a tangible connection to a unique cultural legacy—ideal for collectors, historians, or those with an eye for the understated artistry of American folk tradition. Dimensions: 67” x 80” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2237 Amish Nine Patch Quilt, American Amish Nine Patch Quilts, Nine Patch Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Nine Patch Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts, 19th Century Quilts, Amish American Art, Antique Amish American Quilts, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts, Handcrafted Quilts, Reducing Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Living, Sustainability.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Embroidered,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 22371stDibs: LU8224242537332

More From This Seller

View All
Vintage Pennsylvania Amish “One Patch” Hand-Stitched Crib Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton crib quilt in a “One Patch” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s. The prominent colors in the quilt are blue and brown with individual square pieces in brown and blue hand-cut and hand-stitched. The quilt has very fine hand stitching. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos. Please see the video to clarify. Dimensions: 32” x 40” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2235 Amish One Star Quilt, American Amish Crib Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Amish “Jacob’s Ladder” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton quilt in a “Jacob’s Ladder” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s. The prominent colors in the quilt are purple, green, and teal with individual pieces which are hand-cut and hand-stitched. The quilt has very fine hand stitching. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos. Please see the video to clarify. Dimensions: 34” x 54” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2241 Amish Jacob’s Ladder Quilt, American Amish Jacob’s Ladder Quilts, Jacob’s Ladder Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Amish “Baby Blocks” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton quilt in a “Baby Blocks” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s.   The prominent colors in the quilt are lavender and pale gray, green with individual square block pieces which are hand-cut and hand-stitched.  The quilt has very fine hand stitching.  The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand.  It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it.  Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos.  Please see the video to clarify. Dimensions: 46” x 54” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2242 Amish Baby Blocks Quilt, American Amish Baby Blocks Quilts, Baby Blocks Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Amish “Diamond in a Square” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton quilt in a “Diamond in a Square” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s. The prominent colors in the quilt are pink, blue and plum. The pieces in the quilt were hand-cut and hand-stitched. The quilt has very fine hand stitching. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos. Please see the video to clarify. Dimensions: 42” x 50” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2243 Amish Diamond in a Square Quilt, American Amish Diamond Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Amish “Block and Star” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautifully hand-crafted Amish quilt, created in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid-1900s, showcases the classic “Block and Star” pattern—an enduring design that reflects the harmony of geometry and tradition within Amish quiltmaking. The quilt features a soft, refined palette of lavender, gray, and pink, with each cotton piece meticulously hand-cut and hand-stitched. The exceptional workmanship and fine needlework speak to the quiet discipline and artistry passed down through generations within the Amish community. Crafted from repurposed household fabrics, this quilt embodies a spirit of resourcefulness, where everyday materials were transformed into objects of beauty and lasting significance. More than utilitarian, it is a cultural artifact—woven with meaning, memory, and the values of simplicity and sustainability. Now a highly collectible form of American folk art, this quilt’s delicate craftsmanship and visual appeal make it ideal for wall display, offering both historical depth and aesthetic grace. Please note: Some colors may appear distorted in photographs—please refer to the video for accurate color representation. Dimensions: 36” x 56” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2240 Amish Block and Star Quilt, American Amish Block and Star Quilts, Block and Star Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Amish “Sunshine and Shadows” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautifully hand-crafted American Amish pieced cotton quilt in a “Sunshine and Shadows” pattern from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania circa the mid 1900s. The prominent colors in the quilt are blue, green with individual square block pieces in red, black and ivory color which are hand-cut and hand-stitched. The quilt has very fine hand stitching. The Amish community in Pennsylvania hand craft the quilts for their own use using the material that they had on hand. It is a beautiful example of an upcycling and reuse of material that has utilitarian functions but is also a representation of the art and culture that is woven into it. Please note that some of the colors might be distorted in the photos. Please see the video to clarify. Dimensions: 47” x 55” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2244 Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilt, American Amish Sunshine and Shadows Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

You May Also Like

Miniature Nine Patch Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Miniature Nine Patch quilt is one of the smallest in scale that I have seen. Each block measures less than 2 inches to a side. It is from the collection of the Packwood House Mu...
Category

Antique 1880s American Country Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt with Calico Boarder. Mounted for hanging.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th C Nine Patch Doll Quilt
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Eight Point Star & Nine Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Folky eight point star quilt with a nine patch inside each star. The backing is in a sky blue and all cotton. The condition is very good.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Quilts

Materials

Cotton

American Geometric Patchwork Quilt
Located in Stockton, NJ
An American geometric patchwork quilt of concentric crème colored circles on a light pink background.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Cotton

1930s Amish Doll Quilt from Lanc., Pennsylvania, One-Patch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful simple and rare doll quilt is in one-patch pattern. Plexy box protecting the quilt.  
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Acrylic

19thc Pennsylvania Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pennsylvania stamp nine patch crib quilt. Calico print fabric and indigo calico ground. This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Linen, Cotton

Recently Viewed

View All