Unidentified Maker from the Lapp family, Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, “Lone Star / Star of Bethlehem” (c. 1935–45), cotton and wool, 81 x 82 inches (205.74 x 208.28 cm) (all photos Julie ...

Join Pattern and Paradox contributor and textile historian Janneken Smucker for insights into the history of Amish quilts and the works featured in SAAM’s exhibition, Pattern and Paradox, that were ...

Beyond knowing the seller, it is important to study the basic Amish patterns and learn about stitching and fabrics. There are many old fabrics being sewn into new quilts. The key to identifying them ...

There's a fascinating story from “>within copyright's ambit — in fact, contrary to what this article suggests, all original quilt patterns are automatically copyrighted the minute they are stitched.

Unidentified Maker , Crazy Star; ca. 1920 , Arthur, Illinois , cotton and wool; 74 x 63 ½ in. (detail), Collection of Faith and Stephen Brown, Promised gift to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.