Lancaster County Amish Diamond in Square Quilt: 1920's

Diamond in a Square is the most iconic of Lancaster County Amish quilt patterns. This exceptional example highlights all of the most desirable features of the pattern. The quilt is made with fine wools and a cotton backing. The center diamond is quilted with concentric stars surrounded by a wreath. The purple inner border is done with "pumpkin seeds" and four adjoining hearts in each small green corner block. The outer borders are done with the graceful scrolls seen in the early, fine Lancaster quilts. This Diamond is in excellent condition. It measures 76 inches square. The lighter green next to the darker center diamond gives dimensionality to this striking pattern. Made 1920's.