How To Make an Amish Quilt by Rachel & Kenneth Pellman, 1989, local library
I love learning about the Amish and their way of life. I could never be Amish because I like running water and central heat, but the simplicity of their lives and the lack of stress is seductive. I think most of us in the modern world could learn a lot from them. Like turning off the TV and computer and growing some of our own food.
How To Make An Amish Quilt was nice because it gives a little background about the Amish, some general quilting instructions, and also a look at their traditional quilts. It gives details on how to construct traditional quilts, with pictures of antiques to reference, and quilting templates for the actual quilting designs.
My favorites were the simpler quilts. I am currently in the middle of a house renewall but I plan to make the Diamond In The Square and Bars in the future. The most important piece of information I learned was the use of solid colors and a variety of strong colors including black to make these quilts dynamic. This was a revelation to me! The part of quilting that I have never liked and struggled with was picking fabric. You walk over to the quilting sections at the fabric store and you see pastels with small country flower patterns. Yuck! But hello, I can use solids and in strong colors like black and red. Yeah!!!
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I know what you mean about floral pastels. Of course, there are always exceptions but as a rule I like stronger, brighter colors and the use of black makes the other colors pop, I think. I don't think I have the patience to make a quilt. I know several people that do and admire their dedication and handiwork greatly. The simplicity of the Amish way of life is appealing. I think people have given up so much to have things faster, bigger and cheaper. I really like this review thing you've got going!
Thanks! Oohh that's another post I can do....Stay tuned!
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