What do Sunshine and Shadow, Center Diamond, Star of Bethlehem and Trip Around the World have in common? They`re all Amish quilting patterns, and examples of these and other traditional designs will ...

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 ...

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 ...

For years, Amish quilts from Lancaster County decorated the San Francisco headquarters of Esprit. Company co-founder Doug Tompkins collected abstract quilts and hoped their design, color and ...

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 ...

Unidentified Maker , Crazy Star; ca. 1920 , Arthur, Illinois , cotton and wool; 74 x 63 ½ in. (detail), Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown, Promised gift to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

One of the joys of touring is finding some strikingly original piece of artwork that will occupy to perfection some niche in your home. One such "find" is a quilt, hand-made by an artisan in northern ...

Celebrating National Quilting Day with a gift of Amish quilts Laura Baptiste Untitled (Old Maid's Puzzle). Holmes County, Ohio, circa 1930. This is the first quilt the Brown’s purchased, in 1976, that ...

An upcoming exhibition at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum will take a fresh look at the museum’s unparalleled collection of Amish quilts. “Amish Quilts and the Crafting of Diverse ...

The Amish star quilt block is a classic design that uses several patchwork units to create a bold star. With a two tone design, this block is stunning. I'm loving the red and white. This is a fun ...

I wholeheartedly agree with the writer and co-signers of the Feb. 24 LNP | LancasterOnline letter “Art installation should be canceled,” regarding the proposed exorbitantly expensive installation ...

JACKSONPORT - The twice-a-year Art, Craft and Amish Quilt Sale is taking place July 7-10 at Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens just south of Jacksonport. This event sponsored by Jacksonport Cottage - Gallery ...