Amish quilts traditional

The simplicity, geometric designs, and bold colors of traditional Amish quilts have stood the test of time. Here are examples of four favorite patterns from NewQuilters.com.

I showed you a companion quilt to this one a while back. I finally was able to take a photo of this one for you. The difference between them is I took everything that included gold and fall colors and used them in this one. The other quilt uses blues, purples, reds etc. This quilt is just slightly smaller than the other. This one is called Amish Shadows 2. It is 46 x 56 inches. It is impressive hung on a wall. By using so many different colors in a quilt it makes it adaptable to any decor…

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

"For the non- quilters, there are certain things that as a seasoned quilter I have learned at quilt shows & sales. 1. Not all Quilts are as handmade as you may be led to believe they are. 2. Check around the binding for signs of a label being cut out. There are..."

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So it turns out the "technical difficulty" with my new camera was me. Go figure! Thanks to hubby for pointing out my error. He's better about the technical stuff than I am--it's that engineer brain of his. Anyway, I think I am back in business. Once again I sent one of my quilts on a journey to get quilted by Lynn. I took this completed top to our niece's wedding in Nebraska in May. Our parents took it with them to Utah right after that and left it with Emily. She took it to Lynn where she…

This gorgeous Winners Circle Amish Quilt for sale was made using traditional hand piecing methods. There is no paper piecing in this quilt!

With inspiration drawn from nearly 150 years of Amish quilting traditions, we offer you a bold assortment of quilt kits featuring strong geometric patchwork and rich, warm hues.

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Buy Amish Abstractions: Quilts from the Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown by Brown, Faith, Brown, Stephen (ISBN: 9780764951657) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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,

Amish style quilt "Sunshine and Shadow" (c. 1940), on display at the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum in Pennsylvania. This is part of the exhibit "THE GRID: Amish Quilts, Esprit Clothing and Postmodern Design." You can learn more about the exhibit by visiting quiltandtextilemuseum.com/qt/.

People from all over the world come to Lancaster Pennsylvania to purchase quilts made by Amish and Mennonite women. These Amish quilts with roots in many

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Now to continue our coverage of this amazing exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Exhibit goes through March 1st 2015. And consider giving to the Museum to keep their doors op…

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Are you a fan of classic quilt patterns and designs? You won't want to miss The Quilting Room with Mel's latest post on her favorite traditional quilt patterns. From vintage favorites to heirloom masterpieces, these patterns are sure to inspire your next quilting project.

I loved making up this fabric file folder to haul papers to and from campus. So much more satisfying than my old plastic yucky green one! Supplies and Cutting Directions: Twenty-four 5" fabric squares for outer cover 1/2 yard fabric for lining: Cut to 15 1/2" by 27 1/2" Fast2Fuse interfacing: 15" by 27" Decorative thread 6 side buttons, 1 front button 3 to 4 inch thin elastic cord Sew Outer Patchwork Arrange fabric into 4 rows of 6 squares each and sew rows together. (Tip: if you iron the…

Always wanted to learn how to make a quilt? We know that creating a quilt from start to finish can seem like a daunting task. To ease your worries, we've put together this helpful collection of 45+ Easy Quilt Patterns for Beginners. The easy quilt patterns for beginners you'll find here have been chosen specifically to help you learn how to make a quilt. Even if you have no experience quilting, our free quilt patterns will encourage you to give it a try. There is truly nothing as rewarding…