Watch as quilter Connie Lapp of the Mennonite Central Committee explains the styles and techniques of quilting. The Pennsylvania Relief Sale includes an auction of quilts, afghans, rugs and wall ...

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, ...

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 ...

Pre-1945 Amish quilts that remain today ”symbolize the Amish woman`s spiritual path of separation from worldly ways through plainness and simplicity,” said Rebecca Haarer, who operates a quilt and ...

The same way automakers guard the blueprints for the 1994 models, and the way inventors claim proprietary rights over their discoveries, the Amish try to protect their quilt designs. ”Most of our ...

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 ...

JACKSONPORT - Amish quilts, handcrafted Amish items, Amish snacks, artist demonstrations and more once again can be found in Door County when the twice-a-year Art, Craft and Amish Quilt Sale takes ...

JACKSONPORT - Amish quilts, handcrafted Amish items, Amish snacks, artist demonstrations and more once again can be found in Door County when the fall edition of the twice-a-year Art, Craft and Amish ...

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 ...

Those who have always suspected the Amish were just a little too good to be true will find their suspicions confirmed by a scandalously colorful exhibition at Washington’s Textile Museum. The show is ...