Lecture: Lancaster Diamond Sampler

The Lancaster Diamond Sampler is one of a small group of similar quilts that were made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1800s by a group of quilters who referred to themselves as the “girl cousins.” They were friends and family, old and young, new quilters and experienced quilters, who got together to visit, to eat, to share knowledge, fabric, and patterns, and to work on quilts. I fell in love with this quilt and have been studying it and making the blocks (there are 173 and all are different) since 2009. I just keep discovering more interesting and mysterious features every day about the quilt and the unknown quilter who created it. In this fun and informative lecture and trunk show, I will discuss the history of the quilt and the various techniques used to create the unique designs. This quilt will remind you of why you got into quilting in the first place!