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Amish women of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country have been creating
exquisite Amish quilts
since the mid-1800's (and some believe even earlier). Amish quilts are an expressionof frugality.
They not only serve a practical, functional purpose, but serve as a form of entertainment as well.
Many times groups of Amish and Mennonite women gather for a quilting
bee. The bee is a form of
socialization and relaxation for these women. It's a time when they can get together to visit and
"catch up" with one another once their household duties have been completed.
More recently, this social gathering has turned into a business
enterprise for many Plain women.
Cottage quiltindustries are springing up throughout Lancaster County. Many Amish and Mennonite
women have opened upsmall shops in their homes to subsidize the family's income. A handmade
sign, stating simply, "Quilts sold here. No Sunday sales" announces that fact.
There are a couple large quilting events that take place in the
Lancaster County area each year.
These events includes classes and seminars on quilt-making, the history of quilts, and numerous
displays of quilted products and quilting supplies. See our
Lancaster County April
Events Calendar for more details.
Two listings are included below: Lancaster
County Quilt Shops and Online Quilt Shops.
For quilt-making supplies, see our Quilting
Supplies page.
Listed below are a number of local shops and other places that display or sell quilt-related
items.
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Dutchland Quilt Patch 2851 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks (Paradise), PA 17572, 800-411-3221 3461 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-411-3221 This unique shop offers a large selection of locally made quilts, wallhangings, pillows, dolls, baskets and crafts. Customize your own quilt. Enjoy our Christmas room full of Christmas decor and candles. We have over 6000 bolts of quilting fabrics, notions and patterns at discount prices. Come watch us quilt! |
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Family Farm Quilts 3511 W. Newport Rd., Ronks (Intercourse), PA 17572, 717-768-8375 With 300 quilts in stock, we offer a wide variety of top-quality Amish quilts, hand-quilted by Lancaster County crafts people. Our helpful, friendly personnel will help you select the perfect accent for any bedroom in your house. Large selection of quilts at reasonable prices. Many other crafts and gifts available. |
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The Old Country Store 3510 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-828-8218 A landmark store featuring crafts by 350 local crafters, "best quilts - best prices," and thousands of bolts of fabric. Includes the nationally known Quilt Museum. "One of the 10 best quilt shops in the U.S." - Quilt Sampler, Better Homes and Gardens. Open Mondays - Saturdays 9 am - 5 pm (November - May), 9 am - 6:30 pm (June - October). |
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Smuckers Quilts 117 N. Groffdale Road, New Holland, PA 17557, 717-656-8730 Rachel Smucker invites you to see the beautiful display of quilts in her new quilt shop on her Amish farm. See over 100 quality, colorful quilts hand crafted by local Amish and Mennonite women. Quilts, wall hangings, pillows, dolls and more are available at competitive prices. Buses welcome. Closed Sundays. |
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Village Quilts Kitchen Kettle Village, Route 340, Intercourse, PA 17534, 717-768-8261 Only one of a kind quilts from the hands of individual quiltmakers. Study the character of each stitch. Find your unique masterpiece to be cherished for generations. Find an exceptional selection of traditional and contemporary quilts, wall hangings, textile art, and much more. Monday - Saturday 9-6 (Nov. - April 9-5). |
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Amish Country Quilts 633 Millcross Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601, 866-352-1991, 717-399-9565 Wow! Excellent photos of over 700 distinctive Amish made quilts. All the designs that have made Lancaster America's quilt capitol! Bed quilts, wall hangings, and crib and baby quilts. Patchwork, applique and embroidered quilts. Large selection of quilts ready to ship. Custom quilts too! |
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Amish Loft 610-880-0107 Handmade Quilts by Amish Women from Lancaster County, PA. Beautiful designs, 100% cotton fabrics, and meticulous hand-quilting are the qualities we look for and bring to you. Bed, Wall Hangings, Baby and Throw Quilts. Custom orders, as large as 118" x 118" can be made. All quilts are well priced. |
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Amish Quilt Source 3510 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534, 800-828-8218 A beautiful selection of quilts, crafts, fabric packs and books are available for sale online. We currently have 103 quilts, handmade in Lancaster County that are of the highest quality with surprisingly low prices. |
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Authentic Amish Store Akron (Lancaster County), PA 17501, 717-271-8852 We ship handmade Amish quilts, wall hangings, pillow covers, jams, jellies and other homemade food. I work with Amish and Mennonite families to choose Amish Quilts and crafts that meet the quality you expect to find. Bring a piece of Amish culture into your home or give as a gift. |
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Additional Lancaster County Quilt Shops Here are other shops and stores in Lancaster County that offer quilts for sale (in addition to the Lancaster County Quilt Stores already listed above).
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