Quilts Among the Plain People (People's Place Booklet No. 4)) [Paperback] Review

No color, no patterns, no quilt specifics.Just general Amish-info.Mostly talks about present-day quilting for sales to tourists, polester batts and poly-cotton fabrics, as though more traditional quilts are just history.
If you're a quilter, spend a few dollars more to own intriguing and satisfying books --e.g, *****Amish Crib Quilts from the Midwest: 90 color photos which clearly show every great color combination and quilting pattern + dimension, date, fabric info, etc. Any quilt pictured can go straight to big-bed size w/ application of a little arithmetic.Also gives us a new appreciation of cotton chambrays & simple warm baby quilts.

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Discover why so many Amish and Mennonites, committed to a simple life, make beautiful quilts. This book looks at quilting in plain communities and the possible origins of quilt patterns popular among the Amish and Mennonites.

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Amish Quilting Patterns: 56 Full-Size Ready-to-Use Designs and Complete Instructions [Paperback] Review

This book gives complete details on HAND QULITING your Amish quilt and some general information about the colour/quilting/pattern combinations in black and white line drawings.Discusses the threads, batting thicknesses, how to copy the patterns,and includes information about quilting frames for a full roundup on the quilting scene.
As for which pattern to use with which type of quilt, the book breaks down the differences between the Lancaster PA Amish and the Midwestern Amish.Remember though this is geared all towards HAND quilting.For Machine Quilting see the Dover Pub,Amish Patterns for Machine Quilting which adapts these hand patterns for machines.
Really quite a nice book for the price.

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Veteran quilting instructors show how to create 56 of the most sought-after quilting patterns. Ready-to-use designs for tulips, cables, pumpkin seeds, more plus information on preparing patterns, transfering them to fabric, and executing decorative stitches.


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World Of Amish Quilts [Paperback] Review

I ordered this book as part of my mother's Christmas present. In all fairness, the information about the book did not indicate that it included templates, so I really couldn't deduct any stars for that. I just presumed it included the templates. The pictures are truly beautiful as are the quilts. Mom's pretty smart, so she'll figure out the pattens. I read Beverly Lewis's novels about the Amish, so seeing some of the patterns she has mentioned in her books was great.I even learned what Shoo-fly pie is.

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Over 100,000 copies in print! A must for quilt collectors and anyone interested in full-size Amish quilts.

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Amish Wall Quilts: 15 Brilliant and Beautiful Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Rachel Pellman is a Mennonite dealer in amish quilts and she gives a very dutiful account of the Amish lifestyle as a n introduction.She then goes into the quilts breaking them up into geographic location and laying out the colour, piecework patterns and then quilting motifs for you to make an authentic Amish legacy wall-hanging quillt.
I have another one of Pellman's books and the big difference here is one of course the size, most are 47x47 inches and two the use of colour.Most of Pellman's books are black and white but this one is in full colour which is rather funny because once you see these quilts in colour you realise why the cheaper black and white can be used.But still seeing the colour spectrum as the Amish use it is very helpful and cannot be discounted.It's a good reference there just on the colour motifs and how to build or identify an Authentic Amish quilt (Center diamond should be in what colours and what quilting style for example).
Because everything is in the authentic mode, Pellman does not mention anything about machine piecing or quilting, but then you should have Hargreave's book, the definitive source, so you'll never have to care.The instructions are fine, I used them to make 2 quilts, but in the end it's rather plain being Amish all the time (remember no patterns :-).
Still it seems to be comprehensive and answer all of your questions except that I think it should have had some of the quilts as samples so we could see how the various pieces do fit together and look.It's a workmanlike book, not very inspired.

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Have you always loved the striking beauty of Amish quilts but couldn't find the time to make one? Unlike any other book out today, Amish Wall Quilts shows you how to make authentic replicas of Amish quilts on a reduced scale. Historian and quilter Rachel Thomas Pellman--a noted expert and author of many books on the Amish--shares her first-hand knowledge in this collection of glorious designs you can enjoy in today's modern settings.
· Choose from 15 projects that capture the stunning patterns and vibrant, solid colors historically used by the Amish
· Discover the distinct quiltmaking characteristics in three Amish communities, such as the free use of color in the Midwest and the emphasis on elaborate quilting in Lancaster County
· Learn fascinating details about Amish culture, language, dress, education, and the ways in which Amish women use quilting as a source of creative expression
Make your next quilt a vivid tribute to the true spirit of the Amish.

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Amish Patterns for Machine Quilting (Dover Needlework Series) [Paperback] Review

A useful tool for the machine quilting library. There are about 50 templates including very basic, simple designs, plus flowers (lots and lots of them), baskets, stars, leaves, hearts, and combinations. Each templateis shown on one page along with a diagram showing arrows of how to sew thedesign with only one starting point. Some designs do require multiplestarting points but many are single-line (although much turning) designs.Some corner designs are shown and some attention is given to patterns thatturn a corner. About half the patterns are the kind that might be used in aquilt block (not continuous border-type designs), such as tulips, stars, orbaskets. I was looking more for new continuous-line, border-type patternsand did not see much new in that area. One page provides a detailed diagramshowing how to quilt feathers. Being more of a beginner-level, self-taughtquilter, the feathers always looked too difficult to me. But now I seeclearly how to proceed and might actually try this design!

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Traditional hand-quilted Amish designs are translated into easy-to-use sewing machine patterns. The 83 designs-including flowers, feathers, cables, baskets, stars and more-can be adapted in size, shape or any other aspect. A brief history of the Amish, diagrams and simple instructions are included (patterns can be quilted by hand, too).


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How to Make an Amish Quilt: More Than 80 Beautiful Patterns from the Quilting Heartland of America [Hardcover] Review

I recommend this book to any experienced or inexperienced quilter--especially those who are interested in the Amish people. It has excellent, easy to follow patterns that are all about the same size, and itincludes some beautiful quilting designs that are also easy to follow andeasy to use. The ideas for color schemes and traditional Amish patterns arevery useful. I especially liked the way pictures were included in order toillustrate the origins of certain quilt designs. For instance, a picture ofa barn window is included with the pattern that represents a barn window. Ifound the religious themes in the book, and in the quilts themselves, veryinteresting. I really enjoyed using this book, and I am very satisfied withthe quilt that I made using the patterns and designs provided in the book.This book is a helpful guide to quiltmaking, and the cultural informationit includes is a very interesting supplement to anyone interested in quilthistory or Christianity.

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This book contains more than 80 beautiful patterns from the quilting heartland of America. The book gives you all the patterns & techniques you need to make dazzling & colorful Amish quilts.The book features:?Over 80 patterns for traditional Amish quilts?Full size temples make cutting & assembling the quilt go more smoothly?Easy to follow step by step directions & assembly diagrams?Full size quilting templates assure neat stitches?Tips on selecting & combing colors?Convenient dual sizing. For each pattern directions are given for a full size & a small size version. Full size quilts are perfect for bed coverings, small size ones make great wall hangings?Over 100 color photos

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Amish Quilt Patterns [Paperback] Review

I bought this book because the patterns looked amazing.While they are very good, and can be used at all skill levels, I'm not pleased with the pattern measurements.

I've now made several quilts from the patterns, following each exactly.My latest turned out to be well over 20 inches wider than it should have.Some of the math appears to be incorrect.

That being said, the patterns ARE useful, and the color suggestions are great - just be prepared to modify your quilt while you're working on the top if you have strict measurements in mind.

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This reliable favorite is newly revised for greater usefulness! With 100,000 copies already in print, this new edition offers increased clarity of 30 popular and often-requested patterns.Here are the full-sized patterns themselves, as well as step-by-step instructions, color suggestions, and exact yardage measurements for creating the traditional charm of the Amish masterpieces.This manual also offers a selection of quilting templates in the actual sizes needed to make a full-size quilt. Detailed drawings and diagrams throughout the book lend accuracy to the whole satisfying process.

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