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 ...

Amish craftsmanship is admired for its simplicity and its intricacy. From colorful quilts with detail edging to custom wood furniture, the handmade items are great to add a personal touch to home ...

Narathi Palua is sewing in the tropical sunshine. His long fingers deftly pull a needle through heavy fabric. The 13-year-old is making an American quilt, likely destined for Lancaster County, Pa. In ...

The same way automakers guard the blueprints for the 1994 models, and the way inventors claim proprietary rights over their discoveries, the Amish try to protect their quilt designs. ”Most of our ...

Bid on more than 25 hand-made quilts, Amish hand-made wood furniture, crafts and more at the Metzenbaum Center auction 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Hundreds of items will be in the auction. Early risers ...

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, ...

New home businesses have been added to the Amish map of Livingston County. The region is about a 45 minute drive from Rochester. The home businesses near Dansville are thriving with more visitors ...