Keny says the Amish tradition goes against that of English and other American-made quilts, which are more elaborate, appliqued and more vibrant. “There is a perception that folk art is not as ...

the Amish Sunshine and Shadow Quilt; and designs by African American quilting pioneers like Lucinda Toomer and Leola Pettway. The American Folk Art Museum is the owner of a large variety of ...

The Quilts of Amish Women at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) are anything but plain. Though Amish communities are widely known for modest attire and a humble way of life isolated from ...

Stephen and Faith Brown We discovered Amish quilts in 1973 at an exhibition called Abstract Design in American Quilts held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. We didn’t ...

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 ...

JACKSONPORT - Amish quilts, handcrafted Amish items, Amish snacks, artist demonstrations and more once again can be found in Door County when the twice-a-year Art, Craft and Amish Quilt Sale takes ...

JACKSONPORT - Amish quilts, handcrafted Amish items, Amish snacks, artist demonstrations and more once again can be found in Door County when the fall edition of the twice-a-year Art, Craft and ...