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.

who promises that each of the quilt blocks she gives the sisters “has a little magic stitched into it.” Mary Yoder thinks nothing of choosing the “Drunkard’s Path” pattern until an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.