When it comes to describing the Amish, words like “colorful” and “stunning” don’t immediately leap to mind. The religion emphasizes modesty and simplicity, as the plain attire worn by its members ...

Starting in the 1970s, design professionals deemed the simple patterns and strong colors of antique Amish quilts thoroughly “modern,” and those quilts frequently were showcased in homes right through ...

Unidentified Maker from the Lapp family, Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, “Lone Star / Star of Bethlehem” (c. 1935–45), cotton and wool, 81 x 82 inches (205.74 x 208.28 cm) (all photos Julie ...

In Lancaster County, a quilt with radiating circles of colorful squares isn’t a Trip Around the World, it’s a Sunshine and Shadows. That’s the name common among Amish quilters. This type of quilt, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JACKSONPORT - It's once again time for Amish quilts, handcrafted Amish items, Amish snacks and more to take center stage in the ...

Join Pattern and Paradox contributor and textile historian Janneken Smucker for insights into the history of Amish quilts and the works featured in SAAM’s exhibition, Pattern and Paradox, that were ...

Where: Aullwood’s Marie S. Aull Education Center, 1000 Aullwood Road, located 2½ miles west of the Dayton International Airport in Butler Twp. When: The Amish Quilt Exhibit may be viewed from 9 a.m.

The Scribbler watched in amazement as Amish-made quilts were auctioned rapidly at the Bart Township Mud Sale last month. He wondered why these often extraordinary quilt designs sold in the range of ...

Celebrating National Quilting Day with a gift of Amish quilts Laura Baptiste Untitled (Old Maid's Puzzle). Holmes County, Ohio, circa 1930. This is the first quilt the Brown’s purchased, in 1976, that ...

Narathi Palua is sewing in the tropical sunshine. His long fingers deftly pull a needle through heavy fabric. The 13-year-old is making an American quilt, likely destined for Lancaster County, Pa. In ...

Detailed info about Amish quilting patterns along with traditions of Amish life are shared Explore the link between Amish culture and artistic quilting. Klaudeen Hansen's knowledge of Amish culture is ...