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Designer Myra Harder presents time-honored Amish quilts along with a modern reinterpretation of each bold, graphic design. With varied color palettes and construction methods, she achieves dramatically different looks. Find two distinct patterns for every design: one traditionally Amish, one modern for a total of 16 extraordinary projects Explore the versatility of quilt designs such as Pineapple, Log Cabin, and Ohio Star Achieve effective results whether you prefer classic Amish solids or a brighter, lighter palette in prints
By thoroughly examining all of these aspects, Amish Quilts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of these beautiful works.--Roderick Kiracofe, author of The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort, 1750-1950 "Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies"
"Renegade Amish" goes behind the scenes to tell the full story of the Bergholz barbers: the attacks, the investigation, the trial, and the aftermath. In a riveting narrative reminiscent of a true crime classic, scholar Donald B. Kraybill weaves a dark and troubling story in which a series of violent Amish-on-Amish attacks shattered the peace of these traditionally nonviolent people, compelling some of them to install locks on their doors and arm themselves with pepper spray.
Notes of an Urban Amish, is deep, funny, sometimes irreverent, and never boring. Karsh has something he deeply needs to share, yet he writes with an ease and calm that belie any sense of urgency. For the reader it is a pleasant journey to a place they vaguely remember; a fragrance which suggests a poignant, forgotten, moment. In this work, Karsh is not so much a teacher, as a guide to a place of mystery, which he delights in sharing with any who will join him.
There are two ways to leave the Amish—one is through life and the other through death. When Saloma Miller Furlong’s father dies during her first semester at Smith College, she returns to the Amish community she had left twenty four years earlier to attend his funeral. Her journey home prompts a flood of memories. Now a mother with grown children of her own, Furlong recalls her painful childhood in a family defined by her father’s mental illness, her brother’s brutality, her mother’s frustration, and the austere traditions of the Amish—traditions Furlong struggled to accept for years before making the difficult decision to leave the community. In this personal and moving memoir, Furlong traces the genesis of her desire for freedom and education and chronicles her conflicted quest for independence. Eloquently told, Why I Left the Amish is a revealing portrait of life within—and without—this frequently misunderstood community.
In a book that highlights the existence and diversity of Amish communities in New York State, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner draws on twenty-five years of observation, participation, interviews, and archival research to emphasize the contribution of the Amish to the state's rich cultural heritage. While the Amish settlements in Pennsylvania and Ohio are internationally known, the Amish population in New York, the result of internal migration from those more established settlements, is more fragmentary and less visible to all but their nearest non-Amish neighbors. All of the Amish currently living in New York are post-World War II migrants from points to the south and west. Many came seeking cheap land, others as a result of schism in their home communities. The Old Order Amish of New York are relative newcomers who, while representing an old or plain way of life, are bringing change to the state. So that readers can better understand where the Amish come from and their relationship to other Christian groups, New York Amish traces the origins of the Amish in the religious confrontation and political upheaval of the Protestant Reformation and describes contemporary Amish lifestyles and religious practices. Johnson-Weiner welcomes readers into the lives of Amish families in different regions of New York State, including the oldest New York Amish community, the settlement in the Conewango Valley, and the diverse settlements of the Mohawk Valley and the St. Lawrence River Valley. The congregations in these regions range from the most conservative to the most progressive. Johnson-Weiner reveals how the Amish in particular regions of New York realize their core values in different ways; these variations shape not only their adjustment to new environments but also the ways in which townships and counties accommodate-and often benefit from-the presence of these thriving faith communities.
The bestselling author of City Quilts is back with “12 projects in her graphic, modern and colorful style, all created with solid or near-solid fabrics” (Down Under Quilts Magazine). Cherri House invites you to continue on her quilt making journey in her latest book Urban Views. In this collection of 12 all-new projects, you’ll learn how to quilt with triangles as well as master a variety of innovative techniques. In the “City Challenge,” the author explores 4 more U.S. cities with new quilt designs. All of the projects are rendered in House’s beloved signature style and will surely inspire sewists of every skill level. Beginner and experienced sewists alike can create modern, must-have quilts with innovative techniques Features modern solid fabric quilt designs with a universal appeal, making them excellent gifts for men and women alike “House comes down solidly on the side of solids, and with her imaginative designs, the fabrics soar.”—Publishers Weekly
The telling, true-life account of how an urban Californian is drawn into the beautiful yet austere life of an Amish community describes the ultimate effects that their simple values have on her life upon her return to the city.
Discover an irresistible collection of 12 quilts for Baby from talented designer Myra Harder. With these fast and fun designs, you can create the perfect quilt for a special little someone. Learn techniques such as easy plush appliqué, curved seams, and monogrammed lettering Choose from a wide variety of styles and showcase a delightful array of fabrics Create baby quilts that are so appealing, they can be used for wall hangings as well as for cuddling
City life . . . or Amish love? Ever since they were children, Abner Lapp and Rebecca Zook had a special bond that connected their hearts - one of friendship, love . . . and rebellion. Unfortunately, Abner's New York Rumschpringa has seriously tested that relationship. Blackmail and his mother's serious illness force Abner to return to the noise and chaos of the city.But as he drifts further from the peaceful Amish life they've always rebelled against, Rebecca is finally ready to embrace it - with or without Abner. Now his wild heart must choose between the modern life he's living and the woman he doesn't want to live without. Can he give up the bright city lights for a humble country life?