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 ...
Amish craftsmanship is admired for its simplicity and its intricacy. From colorful quilts with detail edging to custom wood furniture, the handmade items are great to add a personal touch to home ...
Spring warms the air on this April day, bringing tourists back to Lancaster County. Three buses lurch onto an Amish farm. The travelers they're carrying are interested in something no other American ...
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 ...
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 ...
To Anna Stoltzfus, quilt-making is not a yuppie trend — it’s a way of life. Since she was 10, the young Amish woman has created art out of scraps of cloth and thousands of tiny stitches, cutting ...