Amish quilts traditional

19th-century American Amish women made their quilts simple and “plain,” typically from the same wool and cotton fabrics they used to make shirts, dresses, pants, and coats for their own families. The bold colors and abstract,

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21 Amish Quilt Patterns Get in touch with nature and classic elegance that is Amish quilt patterns. This page has Amish quilt blocks, applique, and more Amish quilt designs to adore. Some of these Ami

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There's something about the classic and natural style of Amish quilts. In this collection of Amish Quilt Patterns, we are featuring some of the most beautiful Amish-style quilt blocks, applique patterns, and full quilts, along with mug rugs and a few other designs. The in-touch-with-nature appearance of these quilt patterns is something to be admired. Sometimes the patterns are strict to the Amish style and other times there's a fun combination of the classic methods plus some modern flair…

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I know we have a lot of readers interested in Amish quilts and many with experience buying them. We'll be hearing more soon on the subject from Janneken Smucker, author of the upcoming Amish Quilts: Crafting an American Icon, including a chance to ask Amish quilt questions. In the meantime, reader GamGam recently left an

Amish “plain” clothing is made with solid (usually dark) fabric that is black, or from the green, red, blue, purple part of the “color wheel” (no yellow or orange). Amish-colored quilts use these…

Grandma's Garden by Michele Knight Posey Patch by Margo Ward Springtime Blessings by Trudy Shipp I particularly loved this bunny. Sprigs and Twigs by Jeannette Martin A Kim Diehl design Home Comfort by Marilyn Cowan. Houses with quilt blocks.....I'm sorry but I did not get the name of the creator of this beautiful quilt. Pin Wheels by Gertrude Muecke The raffle quilt made by the quilt group. In the Meadow we can Build a Snowman by Pam Pierce. She asked to pose for a picture since I am…

The Oak Steps Cabin Quilt is a traditional hand made quilt, made with a variety of cotton fabrics. The design features a playful arrangement of patterned period fabrics in the courthouse steps style made popular in 1800s. The courthouse style is a variation of the iconic log cabin quilt design. The colors range from soft earthy palette of olive, rust, rose pink and lake blue on an elegant foundation of natural browns, ecru and umber. The quilt has a warm ecru cotton backing with a chestnut…