A Gallery of Amish Quilts – Design Diversity from a Plain People –

Contents
The Appeal of Amish Quilts
Amish Society: Spiritual and Cultural Roots
Amish Dress: The ‘Plain and Simple’ Style
The Amish Domestic Environment
– The House and Garden
– Woman’s Place in Amish Society
The Origin of the Amish Quilt
Piecing the Quilt
The Amish Quilting Frolic
The Dyes and Materials Used in Amish Quilts
The Origins of Amish Pieced and Stitched Designs
Geographical and Chronological Evolution of the Amish Quilt
Conclusion: Diversity Within Conformity