Sunshine And Shadow Quilt Pattern

Posted on february 14 2013 by elizabeth e.

Sunshine and shadow quilt pattern.

These characteristics define the classic lancaster county pennsylvania amish quilts made between the late 1800s and the mid 1900s. Sunshine and shadow quilt tutorial. This simple pattern composed of rows of square patches owes its design to the way the colors are laid out in the quilt top. This sunshine and shadow pattern is made by sewing together small squares of fabric that have been arranged by color to form concentric rings of brightly colored diamonds.

These are framed by a wide border which is often anchored with large square corner blocks. The secret to making a successful sunshine and shadow quilt is to do the planning work before you ever touch scissors or a needle. Sunshine and shadow quilt pattern. Sunshine and shadow pattern.

Simple large geometric patterns. 12 x 24 yardages listed are for ordering purposes only. In this design your sashing creates a lovely secondary pattern with a little block in each corner. Fashion throwing blanket woodland decor wintertime forest on a december morning snowy sunshine shadows trunk print summer quilt comforter w60 xl80.

Made in the 1930s the quilt is part of lancasterhistory s collection. Sunshine and shadow quilts do not afford the maker as much area for fancy quilting. Back to all quilts and projects download more info. Conservative plain and rule bound.

The quilts exemplify many qualities of traditional amish life. Pattern designed by jennifer sampou. Patterns designer quilts projects sunshine and shadow pattern share this pattern. Be the first to review this item.

Rene february 15 2013 at 10 11 am. This pattern would look so different if it were coloured different ways. On the other hand amish quilts from the.