The Quilt & Barn Star Auction

 

Our annual Live Quilt and Barn Star Auction is held on the second Saturday of the Festival each year.

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00pm
on the Main Stage

Quilt and barn star images will be available approximately Thursday, July 4th.


CONGRATULATIONS to our raffle prize winners!

1st Prize - Raffle Quilt: Rebecca G., New Woodstock, NY

2nd Prize - Diane Phalen original painting: Rita L., Pottstown, PA

3rd Prize - Loghouse Pottery plate and wall quilt: Andrea C., Emmaus, PA

4th Prize - The Country Carpenter quilt rack: Joe B., Kutztown, PA

How to Pre-Register for our Live Quilt Auction

To pre-register for our live quilt auction click on the button below. You need only register if you plan to bid. Please note this form is to be completed prior to arriving at the auction. Hand your completed form to the representatives at the Registration table. They will take your completed form and hand you a bidder number.


How to Enter a Silent Bid

Silent Bids will close at 07:00pm on Friday, July 4th.

Entering a Silent Bid Form electronically

Bids may be entered by submitting the Silent Bid Form to your right.

Once the electronic bid is received, you will be sent a reply noting it has been received.

*All silent bids are confidential.

Entering a Silent Bid in the Quilt Barn

Please see a Quilt Barn Representative at the Quilt Barn for instructions.


A must-go for all lovers of Americana! One of the best local festivals every year. The folks are friendly, the crafts are outstanding, and the food is delicious. The quilt auction is a must see! Great for kids, too.
— Festival Attendee
 

2024 Quilt & Barn Star Auction

  • Demo / Benefit Quilt

    Lot #1

    Starting Bid: $1,250.00

    Auction Price: $2,500.00

  • My Heritage

    Lot #2

    108 x 108 Pieced & hand appliqued; Hand quilted; Single needle

    Starting Bid: $1,500

    Auction Price: $4,100.00

  • My Heritage

    Back of quilt

  • Four Seasons

    Lot #3

    93 x 112 Pieced & hand appliqued; Single needle Hand guided/custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auction Price: $3,500.00

  • Four Seasons

    Back of quilt

  • The Story

    Lot #4

    92 x 103 Pieced, hand appliqued & hand embroidery Hand quilted; Single needle

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auction Price: $2,900.00

  • The Story

    Back of quilt

  • Flying Geese in Blue

    Lot #5

    110 x 110 Pieced & hand appliqued; Single needle Hand guided/custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auctio Price: $1,950.00

  • Flying Geese in Blue

    Back of quilt

  • Feathers & Fronds

    Lot #6

    98 x 98 Pieced & hand appliqued; Single needle Hand guided/custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auction Price: $1,600.00

  • Feathers & Fronds

    Back of quilt

  • Garden Bouquet

    Lot #7

    103 x 115 Pieced & hand appliqued; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,065

    Auction Price: $1,200.00

  • Garden Bouquet

    Back of quilt

  • Dresden Plate Revisited

    Lot #8

    110 x 110 Pieced & hand appliqued; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,125

    Auction Price: $2,600.00

  • Dresden Plate Revisited

    Back of quilt

  • Emerald Hosta

    Local #9

    107 x 118 Pieced; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,375

    Auction Price: $3,400.00

  • Emerald Hosta

    Back of quilt

  • Modern Twist on PA Dutch

    Lot #10

    90 x 102 Pieced & hand appliqued; Single needle Hand guided/Custom machine quilting

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auction Price: $1,850.00

  • Modern Twist on PA Dutch

    Back of quilt

  • Blue Haze Star Medallion

    Lot #11

    110 x 110 Pieced; Single needle Hand guided/custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auction Price: $2,150.00

  • Blue Haze Star Medallion

    Back of quilt

  • Birds in Flight

    Lot #12

    106 x 106 Pieced & appliqued; Hand guided/Custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auction Price: $1,350.00

  • Birds in Flight

    Back of quilt

  • Starry Night Ferris Wheel

    Lot #13

    103 x 110 Pieced & hand appliqued; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,095

    Auctio Price: $2,000.00

  • Starry Night Ferris Wheel

    Back of quilt

  • Lancaster County Shoo Fly

    Lot #14

    90 x 109 Pieced; Hand quilted; Single needle

    Starting Bid: $1,095

    Auction Price: $1,300.00

  • Lancaster County Shoo Fly

    Back of quilt

  • Amethyst Star

    Lot #15

    96 x 97 Pieced; Custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,190

    Auction Price: $3,000.00

  • Amethyst Star

    Back of quilt

  • Natural Wonder Flower Garden

    Lot #16

    109 x 110 Pieced; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $815

    Auction Price: $2,000.00

  • Natural Wonder Flower Garden

    Back of quilt

  • Charming Homestead

    Lot #17

    96 x 112 Pieced & hand appliqued; Hand quilted Single needle

    Starting Bid: $1,250

    Auctio Price: $1,550.00

  • Charming Homestead

    Back of quilt

  • Gravity

    Lot #18

    94 x 96 Pieced; Single needle Hand guided/custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,190

    Auction Price: $1,600.00

  • Gravity

    Back of quilt

  • Summer Sawtooth Medallion

    Lot #19

    103 x 110 Pieced & hand applique; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,095

    Auction Price: $2,400.00

  • Summer Sawtooth Medallion

    Back of quilt

  • New Holland Sampler

    Lot #20

    96 x 106 Pieced & hand appliqued; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,000

    Auction Price: $2,250.00

  • New Holland Sampler

    Back of quilt

  • Sunkissed Orange Peel

    Lot #21

    105 x 107 Pieced; Single needle Hand guided/Custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $750

    Aucion Price: $1,400.00

  • Sunkissed Orange Peel

    Back of quilt

  • Fractured Star Medallion

    Lot #22

    95 x 97 Pieced; Hand quilted; Single needle

    Starting Bid: $1,000

    Auction Price: $1,000.00

  • Fractured Star Medallion

    Back of quilt

  • Garden Charm

    Lot #23

    110 x 110 Pieced & hand appliqued; Custom machine quilted

    Starting Bid: $1,190

    Auction Price: $3,600.00

  • Garden Charm

    Back of quilt

  • Butterflies in Blue

    Lot #24

    116 x 121 Hand appliqued; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid: $875

    Auction Price: $1,950.00

  • Butterflies in Blue

    Back of quilt

  • Exploding Compass

    Lot #25

    105 x 111 Pieced; Hand quilted

    Starting Bid $1,125

    Auction Price: $2,150.00

  • Exploding Compass

    Back of qult

  • Eight Eye Pointed Star

    Lot #26

    By Andrew Shirk, Eric Claypoole, Sarah Edris, and Patrick Donmoyer

    This classic Pennsylvania Dutch eight-pointed barn star is based upon the first barn that artist Eric Claypoole painted in Greenwich Township, Berks County. The star features a radiating border and is punctuated by circles between each point.

    Starting Bid: $300

    Auction Price: $300.00

  • Rainbow Rosette

    Lot #27

    By Patrick Donmoyer, Andrew Shirk, Sarah Edris, and Eric Claypoole

    This elaborate six-pointed rosette is bordered by a lattice work of rainbow color gradients, reflecting the diverse and colorful traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

    Starting Bid: $300

    Auction Price: $300.00

  • Milton Hill Star with Heart Border

    Lot #28

    By Sarah Edris, Andrew Shirk, Eric Claypoole, and Patrick Donmoyer

    This detailed star burst is inspired by the work of the celebrated barn painter Milton J. Hill (1887-1972), and is framed within an elaborate border of hearts.

    Starting Bid: $300

    Auction Price: $600.00

  • Lehigh Valley Star

    Lot #29

    By Eric Claypoole, Patrick Donmoyer, Sarah Edris, and Andrew Shirk

    In keeping with the color schemes of the Lehigh Valley, this white star over a red border features classic arrangements of floral petals framing a central rosette.

    Starting Bid: $300

    Auction Price: $500.00