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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Henry and Angela Hite Amish Quilt Collection will open on Friday, Dec. 5, at The Western Colorado Center for the Arts. The Hite collection of 23 quilts will host an opening reception from 6:30-9 p ...

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, ...

This eyeopening documentary explores the colorful and surprisingly creative craft of quilt making as practiced in traditional Amish and Mennonite communities across America Travel to a quilt museum in ...

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 ...

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 ...

JACKSONPORT - It's once again time for Amish quilts, handcrafted Amish items, Amish snacks and more to take center stage in the Door County arts and crafts world when the biannual Art, Craft and Amish ...