Depending on the use of color, you may find yourself looking ... They might combine a central square or star, typical of Amish quilts from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a pattern of small pieces ...

while others began making quilts specifically for customers outside the Amish community, as a means of income. Likewise, some quilters shifted their creative practices to favor color palettes that ...

Amish quilts are in the spotlight in a pair of exhibitions ... at SJMQT on Nov. 15 and will run through March 1: “Two Color Wonders, Hallway.” Here, a selection from the permanent collection ...

The Lebanon County Historical Society recently displayed a dozen of the numerous pre-1970 vintage quilts in its collection.

For years, Amish quilts from Lancaster County decorated the San Francisco headquarters of Esprit. Company co-founder Doug Tompkins collected abstract quilts and hoped their design, color and ...

"All of the quilts are constructed according to the conservative Amish guidelines of using solid color," Jette said, with "design elements in assorted colors glowing against dark backgrounds and ...

She and Nancy teach the basics of making a unique Amish postcard quilt using solid colors and geometric shapes to capture the spirit characteristic of Amish designs. Explore the link between Amish ...

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 ...

FLINT — Even with a strong culture of minimalism and uniformity, the Amish have found their own “Sunday best” to display: quilts. “In this very sheltered environment without interaction ...

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 ...

New home businesses have been added to the Amish map of Livingston County. The region is about a 45 minute drive from Rochester. The home businesses near Dansville are thriving with more visitors ...

Lady Liberty will be commemorated in everything from chocolate to crystal in this centennial year, but she will not be celebrated in a more colorful ... the Amish quilts clearly were stars ...