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 ...

A simple trade that transpired 50 years ago unwittingly has helped to preserve a slice of Elkhart-LaGrange county history. That trade, which involved a kitchen table and a 60-year-old Amish ...

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 ...

Florida’s largest Amish and Mennonite community is in Sarasota. Tourists come for the quilts. WGCU explores what’s changing behind the seams.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...