Quilt Auction to benefit WellSpan York Hospital Auxiliary. Apple Hill Medical center in York PA is renovating and has donated all the quilts that are on display to the Auxiliary as a fund raiser. The quilts are displayed at Apple Hill. You are welcome to preview the quilts during the facility open hours before the auction on Monday through Friday from 7AM to 7PM and Saturday 7AM to 12PM. Use entrance A to enter the building and circle the main floor counter clockwise, and then go down to the lower level and circle the floor counter clockwise again. Please be sure to go down the offshoot hallway in the lower level, as there are quilts on display there as well. It is recommended that you inspect during the daylight hours, the skylights make the space much brighter during the daylight hours.

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The Apple Quilt, 1987

Designed and executed in PA to celebrate the completion and dedication of the Apple Hill Medical Center. The green bar grids in the pattern symbolize the apple tree and a relationship to the green architectural details in the atrium and window treatment of this building. The apple was chosen as the logo for the Apple Hill Medical Center facility to commemorate propagation of the York Imperial Apple, first grown on this site by Jonathan Jessop in the 1820s. View all photos for condition. - Lot 1 Dimension: 102W 73H

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The Apple Quilt, 1987

Lot 1 - Designed and executed in PA to celebrate the completion and dedication of the Apple Hill Medical Center. The green bar grids in the pattern symbolize the apple tree and a relationship to the green architectural details in the atrium and window treatment of this building. The apple was chosen as the logo for the Apple Hill Medical Center facility to commemorate propagation of the York Imperial Apple, first grown on this site by Jonathan Jessop in the 1820s. View all photos for condition.

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Schoolhouse

The Schoolhouse pattern is one of the most popular images used in the 19th Century. The patterns popularity attests to the importance of the school in the life of the community. It is executed in blocks depicting the side view of the building without a bell tower and arranged on a grid, like the streets of a town. Some marks / See all photos for condition. - Lot 2 Dimension: 63W 63H

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Schoolhouse

Lot 2 - The Schoolhouse pattern is one of the most popular images used in the 19th Century. The patterns popularity attests to the importance of the school in the life of the community. It is executed in blocks depicting the side view of the building without a bell tower and arranged on a grid, like the streets of a town. Some marks / See all photos for condition.

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Tumbling Block

The Tumbling Block is a pattern which seems to have a third dimension. By using a single diamond shape and varied placement of color the quilter can create the optical illusion of cubes, hexagons stars and diamonds. This means the arrangement must be thought out carefully in advance. The cube effect is achieved by placing a medium and dark color side by side and the light color on top. Marks / staining, tear / See all photos for condition. - Lot 3 Dimension: 62W 61H

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Tumbling Block

Lot 3 - The Tumbling Block is a pattern which seems to have a third dimension. By using a single diamond shape and varied placement of color the quilter can create the optical illusion of cubes, hexagons stars and diamonds. This means the arrangement must be thought out carefully in advance. The cube effect is achieved by placing a medium and dark color side by side and the light color on top. Marks / staining, tear / See all photos for condition.

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Sunshine and Shadows

This quilt pattern is a simple one patch, consisting of small squares of fabric. The pattern is not complicated, but the colors chosen and their arrangement must be carefully calculated. The squares should be arranged to lead the viewers eye in and out of the brilliant bands of color (sunshine) and into the subdued areas (shadow). See all photos for condition. - Lot 4 Dimension: 61.75W 60H

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Sunshine and Shadows

Lot 4 - This quilt pattern is a simple one patch, consisting of small squares of fabric. The pattern is not complicated, but the colors chosen and their arrangement must be carefully calculated. The squares should be arranged to lead the viewers eye in and out of the brilliant bands of color (sunshine) and into the subdued areas (shadow). See all photos for condition.

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Amish Diamond

The diamond is one of the oldest and plainest of the Amish patterns. It is simply a large square topped on the side because of large pieces used, the fabric is likely to be purchased specifically for the quilt. Thus great creativity and variation can be produced by choice of color. The large plain areas allow for a great deal of elaborate quilting. Old Amish Diamond quilts can almost always be traced back to Lancaster County, PA. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition. - Lot 5 Dimension: 48.75W 48.75H

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Amish Diamond

Lot 5 - The diamond is one of the oldest and plainest of the Amish patterns. It is simply a large square topped on the side because of large pieces used, the fabric is likely to be purchased specifically for the quilt. Thus great creativity and variation can be produced by choice of color. The large plain areas allow for a great deal of elaborate quilting. Old Amish Diamond quilts can almost always be traced back to Lancaster County, PA. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition.

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Series of Stars

This pattern consists of eight pointed stars placed in a grid pattern or uniformly spaced horizontal and vertical bars. The eight-pointed star is composed of eight of sixteen diamond patches stitched to form a star. This is the simplest star pattern. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition. - Lot 6 Dimension: 48.75W 48.75H

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Series of Stars

Lot 6 - This pattern consists of eight pointed stars placed in a grid pattern or uniformly spaced horizontal and vertical bars. The eight-pointed star is composed of eight of sixteen diamond patches stitched to form a star. This is the simplest star pattern. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition.

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Triple Irish Chain

C. 1930-1940. The chain consists of 49 inch squares pieced together to form continuous chains. The triple chain has toe rows on each side of the center chain. One of the oldest of quilt patterns, the Triple Irish Chain was popular because of its simplicity and large open spaces, which provide areas to practice quilting techniques. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition. - Lot 7 Dimension: 97.5W 70.5H

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Triple Irish Chain

Lot 7 - C. 1930-1940. The chain consists of 49 inch squares pieced together to form continuous chains. The triple chain has toe rows on each side of the center chain. One of the oldest of quilt patterns, the Triple Irish Chain was popular because of its simplicity and large open spaces, which provide areas to practice quilting techniques. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition.

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Log Cabin

The Log Cabin quilt is often a scrap quilt. Its narrow log shaped pieces in varying lengths can accommodate pieces too small for other patterns. Perhaps this is why the pattern has been developed into so many different diverse versions. Marks / staining / tear / See all photos. - Lot 8 Dimension: 48.75W 48.75H

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Log Cabin

Lot 8 - The Log Cabin quilt is often a scrap quilt. Its narrow log shaped pieces in varying lengths can accommodate pieces too small for other patterns. Perhaps this is why the pattern has been developed into so many different diverse versions. Marks / staining / tear / See all photos.

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Lone Star

This pattern is very popular among the Amish. It is constructed by piecing numerous diamonds equal to size to form the eight points. Successful construction requires meticulous accuracy in cutting. The slightest error will be compounded when trying to match diamond corners. It is an advanced pattern. Marks / staining /tear /See all photos for condition. - Lot 9 Dimension: 48W 48H

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Lone Star

Lot 9 - This pattern is very popular among the Amish. It is constructed by piecing numerous diamonds equal to size to form the eight points. Successful construction requires meticulous accuracy in cutting. The slightest error will be compounded when trying to match diamond corners. It is an advanced pattern. Marks / staining /tear /See all photos for condition.

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Railroad Tracks Variation

The railroad was very important to life at the close of the last century. In this pattern there is a symmetrical arrangement of the background colors. The varied colored tracks create a lattice which weaves in and out of the background much like railroad tracks. Marks / staining, tears, damage. See all photos for condition. - Lot 10 Dimension: 70W 70H

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Railroad Tracks Variation

Lot 10 - The railroad was very important to life at the close of the last century. In this pattern there is a symmetrical arrangement of the background colors. The varied colored tracks create a lattice which weaves in and out of the background much like railroad tracks. Marks / staining, tears, damage. See all photos for condition.

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Autumn Beauty

Patricia McCullough, York, PA, 1994. See all photos for condition. - Lot 11 Dimension: 50W 50H

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Autumn Beauty

Lot 11 - Patricia McCullough, York, PA, 1994. See all photos for condition.

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Setting Star

Elizabeth Morrison, East Prospect, PA, 1994. See all photos for condition. - Lot 12 Dimension: 50W 62H

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Setting Star

Lot 12 - Elizabeth Morrison, East Prospect, PA, 1994. See all photos for condition.

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Rising Star

Barbara Wilke, Jacobus and Hazel Wood, York, 1994. See all photos for condition. - Lot 13 Dimension: 50W 62H

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Rising Star

Lot 13 - Barbara Wilke, Jacobus and Hazel Wood, York, 1994. See all photos for condition.

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Baskets for Apple Hill

Gayle Stover, Jacobus, PA, 1994. Signed. See all photos for condition. - Lot 14 Dimension: 60W 60H

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Baskets for Apple Hill

Lot 14 - Gayle Stover, Jacobus, PA, 1994. Signed. See all photos for condition.

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Flock of Geese

Judy Deveney, Dover, PA, 1994. See all photos for condition. - Lot 15 Dimension: 50W 50H

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Flock of Geese

Lot 15 - Judy Deveney, Dover, PA, 1994. See all photos for condition.

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A View From My Minds Front Porch

Annette Herzog Ehly, Biglerville, 1997. 3 pieces, oversized. 49 x 90; 49 x 113 and 49 x 120 See all photos for condition. - Lot 16

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A View From My Minds Front Porch

Lot 16 - Annette Herzog Ehly, Biglerville, 1997. 3 pieces, oversized. 49 x 90; 49 x 113 and 49 x 120 See all photos for condition.

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Grandmothers Fan

Antique, C. 1890. The fan patterns were created as a result of a strong oriental influence on American culture at the end of the 19th century. When the blocks of fans are tipped so that the fans slant in one direction, they resemble bright flowers. The pattern is often a combination of piecing and applique. Marks / staining / tears / See all photos for condition. - Lot 17 Dimension: 65.5W 65.5H

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Grandmothers Fan

Lot 17 - Antique, C. 1890. The fan patterns were created as a result of a strong oriental influence on American culture at the end of the 19th century. When the blocks of fans are tipped so that the fans slant in one direction, they resemble bright flowers. The pattern is often a combination of piecing and applique. Marks / staining / tears / See all photos for condition.

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Log Cabin Courthouse Steps Variation

Antique, C. 1890. This variation of the log cabin pattern is said to have been inspired by the columns and steps of the Greek revival architecture in the small-town courthouse buildings of the period. Fading / staining / fabric damage / See all photos for condition. - Lot 18 Dimension: 70.5W 70H

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Log Cabin Courthouse Steps Variation

Lot 18 - Antique, C. 1890. This variation of the log cabin pattern is said to have been inspired by the columns and steps of the Greek revival architecture in the small-town courthouse buildings of the period. Fading / staining / fabric damage / See all photos for condition.

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Bar Quilt No. 1

This is one of the earliest American pieced quilt patterns. The simple, abstract, geometric design is usually executed in deep rich colors. The large plain areas allow great opportunity for elaborate quilting. The pattern is equally popular among Amish and Mennonite quilters. Marks / stains / tear / See all photos for condition. - Lot 19 Dimension: 50W 50H

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Bar Quilt No. 1

Lot 19 - This is one of the earliest American pieced quilt patterns. The simple, abstract, geometric design is usually executed in deep rich colors. The large plain areas allow great opportunity for elaborate quilting. The pattern is equally popular among Amish and Mennonite quilters. Marks / stains / tear / See all photos for condition.

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Monkey Wrench

The monkey wrench is a tool found on any farm. The design is achieved through the use of triangles and squares to create a block. The block is then placed on a grid. This pattern is also often called �Hole in the Barn Door� again reflecting the influence of homely everyday objects on the farm. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition. - Lot 20 Dimension: 50W 50H

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Monkey Wrench

Lot 20 - The monkey wrench is a tool found on any farm. The design is achieved through the use of triangles and squares to create a block. The block is then placed on a grid. This pattern is also often called �Hole in the Barn Door� again reflecting the influence of homely everyday objects on the farm. Marks / staining / See all photos for condition.

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