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.

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 ...

In at least one way, though, creative expression is allowed to flourish among this group. Quilts of Amish origin are renowned for their bold designs and hues. It’s a logical result of the way ...

But have you ever considered the artistic value of a quilt? The Springfield Museum of Art will be showcasing six Amish quilts through March 3 as part of their “Outside in Ohio” exhibit.