The best way to enjoy David Pottinger`s collection of Amish quilts is with the eye and the gut. Knowledge of sewing or American folk art isn`t a prerequisite. ”You`ll know within seconds what you like ...

Unidentified Maker from the Lapp family, Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, “Lone Star / Star of Bethlehem” (c. 1935–45), cotton and wool, 81 x 82 inches (205.74 x 208.28 cm) (all photos Julie ...

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 ...

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 Amish ...

From the Onion: Amish Woman Knew She Had Quilt Sale The Moment She Laid Eyes On Chicago Couple LANCASTER, PA _Repeatedly referring to them as “easy money,” Amish quilt shop proprietor Mary Stolzfus, ...

Like other aspects of Amish life, the home-based quilt industry is family centered. The owner's extended family contributes to the shop's stock and operations. A mother picks the colors. A sister ...