Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

Photo credit: Jared W. Speaking of quilts – the Amish women around Cashton create textile masterpieces that combine geometric precision with an intuitive sense of color and pattern. Despite often ...

Wedding gifts, like homemade quilts or ... wedding gowns—the Amish bride makes her dress, often in shades of purple or blue instead of traditional white. The dress is simple, modest, and free ...

Still, they each believe in practicing simple lives based on the ... an authentic way to interact with the Amish as they auction everything from quilts to buggies and farm equipment as a way ...

Because of our language similarities, it is easy to start conversations as we visit Amish farms and quilt shops. Many ask where we're from when they hear us speaking German. We talk with them ...

Following persecution for their religious beliefs, the Amish began arriving in the US in 1714, bringing with them their simple and self ... and how they made the quilts, bird boxes, brooms and ...

Visitors can explore local markets and shops that sell handmade goods, from furniture and quilts to jams and baked goods ... and appreciate the beauty of the simple things. Middlefield’s Amish ...

Discover a perfect day trip to Nappanee, Indiana! Explore charming Barns at Nappanee, savor homemade apple butter, and enjoy unique Amish crafts.

McMahon said. “They used solid, saturated color fabrics and fashioned them into simple designs of blocks and diamonds that created very distinctive quilts.” Amish quilts today are no longer purchased ...

While they may live simple lives, they significantly influence the local economy. Numerous Amish-owned businesses attract visitors from all over the region to the area. They’ll purchase furniture, ...