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jvstinderosa · 8 months

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country life

#pennsylvania #lancaster #amish country #amish #farm #rural #rural life #barn #summer #summertime #summer days

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theatredollies · 9 months

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I went to Amish country and Kirsten got 2 new bonnets! I also have a dress I got a long time ago but I have I find that

#american girl #american girl doll #american girl dolls #ag doll #agdolls #ag dolls #kirsten larson #Kirsten #Amish #amish country

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artist-jane-rubin · 7 months

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Wearable Art Prototype Dress — Not for Sale Yet — Handsewn Cotton, Silk and Velvet Appliqué Dress — New Collection 9-30-2023

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1547396578/wearable-art-prototype-dress-not-for

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braindamaged007 · 1 year

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nokia3650 · 9 months

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#places #amish #amish country #amish house #amish home #houses #tumblr 2014 #grunge tumblr #2013 tumblr #tumblr 2013 #tumblr grunge #2014 grunge #grunge revival #grunge #indie #2014 indie #indie tumblr #2013

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rabbitcruiser · 1 month

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National Quilting Day

A quilt is a type of bed cover, traditionally composed of three layers of fiber, a woven cloth top, a layer of batting or wadding, and a woven back, combined using the technique of quilting. A quilt is distinguishable from other types of blankets because it is pieced together with several pieces of cloth.

National Quilting Day recognizes quiltmakers and their quilt-making abilities. The word ‘quilt’ comes from the Latin word ‘culcita,’ which means stuffed sack, it became adapted to the English language from the French word ‘cuilte.’

Quilting practices can be found in almost every area of the world and it is celebrated on the third Saturday in March every year. The National Quilting Association started National Quilting Day in 1991 and since then it has grown into a global celebration for all quilt lovers and makers.

History of National Quilting Day

Quilting refers to the technique of joining at least two fabric layers by stitches or ties. The quilting practice dates back as far as 3400 B.C. It was mainly a practical technique that provided physical protection and insulation. However, decorative elements were often also present and many quilts are now primarily art pieces.

In the United States, quiltmaking was common in the late 17th century and early years of the 18th century. In these times, only the wealthy had the time to practice quilting so it was done by only a few persons. Commercial blankets or woven coverlets were a more economical bed covering for most people unlike the colonial quilt bed covering which displayed the fine needlework of the maker, such as the Baltimore album quilts. Presently, quilting is now a popular hobby, with an estimated base of twenty-one million quilters.

The oldest example of a quilted piece is kept at the Saint Petersburg department of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Archaeology section. It is a linen carpet that was found in a Mongolian cave, between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.

The origin of the quilting day can be traced to the Quilters Day Out, which was organized by the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society in 1989 to celebrate the ancient tradition and its practice in the state of Kentucky. Two years later, this event became so popular that the National Quilting Association decided to declare an official holiday for quilting. From this day, the name changed from Quilters Day Out to National Quilting Day. Over the years, this event has attracted people to celebrate from all over the world and participate in helping to build and maintain the global heritage of quilting.

The first remnants of quilting were dated to 3400 B.C., showing that this art form had existed far into pre-history. They were traded extensively until sometime in the 12th century when these types of trade goods were returned from the Middle East by the Crusaders. Since then, it had become an integral part of the Colonial textile arts and one of the things they were well known for.

National Quilting Day timeline

1170 — 1800

The Birth of Pieced and Applique Quilts

During American Colonial times, quilts are known to be predominantly whole cloth quilts. Later on, pieced and applique quilts begin to appear.

1989

The Roots of Quilting Day

Quilters Day Out is first organized by the Kentucky Heritage Quilting Association in 1989, which later leads to the birth of National Quilting Day.

1991

The Dawn of National Quilting Day

In June, members of the National Quilting Association pass a resolution in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the celebration of National Quilting Day.

2001

Commemoration of the Demise

The National Quilt Museum is honored to host a collection of quilts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

National Quilting Day FAQs

When do people celebrate National Quilting Day?

National Quilting Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in March annually.

What month is National Quilting Month?

National Quilting Month is celebrated during the month of March.

What are the types of quilts?

There are three types of quilts, namely patchwork quilts, applique quilts, and embroidered quilts.

How to Celebrate National Quilting Day

Hang quilts outdoors: On National Quilting Day, quilts are hung outside the homes to educate and inspire people to join in celebrating this ancient creative skill and as a sign that you recognize this event and that you are observing it.

Show your quilting skills: This holiday is a time to share your skills with others by offering to teach a simple quilt project A.M.D. showing them how it’s done. You can decide to teach this to your relatives/family members, schools, neighbors, friends, or a youth group.

Make it a service day: On this day, you can work on a quilt for your favorite cause — either national or local projects. You can also check departments and facilities like the police and fire departments, nursing facilities, or children’s services to see if they have a need for quilts.

5 Fascinating Facts About Quilting

The origin of the word: The word ‘quilt’ comes from the Latin word ‘culcita’, meaning a stuffed sack.

There is an identity behind a quilt: It would interest you to know that quiltmakers make the quilts in such a way that depicts the quality of their lives or custom. Think of it as a book of tradition where pieces of stories are sewed together.

A precious heritage: Apart from the professional quiltmakers, women of the old generation can make a traditional quilt and it is passed down from one generation to the other; from grandmother to mother and mother to daughter.

For armor protection: Medieval knights used quilted pads under their armors, to protect them from chaffing and to prevent the armor from rusting from sweat.

Interest for the husband: During the 19th century, it was customary for a woman to show her quilting skills to her new husband.

Why We Love National Quilting Day

It’s a day for fun: It is a day to share in the fun and appreciate the history of quilts; to share quilting stories, fabrics, and patterns.

It’s a time to reflect on the old times: Quilting is a practice that can be dated as far back as 3400 B.C. Quilting day allows us to appreciate this old-time art, understand the history, and value it, like a connection between the past and present, creativity and heritage.

It’s a day to understand its symbolism: Quilts often symbolize resourcefulness, as quilters use what resources are available to them to make a quilt covering. They also symbolize heritage.

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yourcoffeeguru · 4 months

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Vintage Amish Postcards Pennsylvania, Dutch, Lancaster Country USA BULK 29 LOT || SWtradepost - ebay

#collectible postcards #amish country #amish cards #amish people #amish #postcards #vintage postcards #swtradepost #ebay

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yungtessie · 1 year

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Amish Country

#cleveland #urbex #amish country #citylife #urban photography #amish

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timmurleyart · 9 months

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The Amish watermelon farmer. 🍉🌿(mixed media)🍉

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9laura21 · 1 year

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#photography #amish country #Amish #horses #buggy #country

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canadianmilkbag · 10 months

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Thomas Jefferson Hatsune Miku binder is my SmileDog.jpeg

#thomas jefferson #hatsune miku #amish country #incorrect hamilton quotes

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sohannabarberaesque · 11 months

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Postcards from Snagglepuss

How nostalgic can a train ride get?

STRASBURG, PA: In its day, the Methuselah of Railroads, otherwise known as the Strasburg Railroad, was just another shortline railroad just managing to get by for its 4½ miles or so between Paradise, out by Lancaster, and Stroudsburg, a modest little Pennsylvania town in the Amish heartland. But in the late 1950's, its tracks gone to seed and losing money, it seemed as if it was about to be abandoned outright--until some entrepeneurs acquired the Strasburg Railroad and, as if being just another shortline wasn't enough, decided to take the experience full tilt, bringing back old-school steam locomotives as were otherwise being abandoned for diesel-electric power as was becoming the railroad standard.

Yet for some reason, the pull of old-school train rides (and no, not the kiddie sort as would have been around the Wonderland Zoo back when the Hair Bear Bunch were there) drove That Oh-So-Merry Chuckleberry and yours truly over to Paradise, Pennsylvania, close to Amtrak's Keystone Corridor (and rather intense electric passenger rail service), to so experience the genuine article of an old-school train ride.

A la the Strasburg Railroad. As in genuine steam power at the head end, a distinct-sounding whistle at the grade crossings, even coaches of old school design, restored with love and care even (though the rattan seating perhaps leaves something to be desired, the fact of which was noted to the conductor handling our coach ... who was rather surprised at our Funtastic little company and the fact of our being on a road trip).

Still, though, the gentle pacing of short-line steam powered excursion train passing through the Amish farming regions made for something rather exciting that even excited the otherwise excitable Magilla Gorilla and Wally Gator ... and to just appreciate the deep bass-toned bellow of the locomotive whistle as it approached the grade crossings with its long-long-short-long signal of warning to motorists.

Even if the speed was some 20 miles an hour.

And during the stopover in Strasburg itself ... Huck and I, over a sandwich at Cafe 1832, the Strasburg Railroad's cafe at their station, admitted a fondness for maybe treating the crew to some decent Amish/Mennonite-style cookery, local flavour even, especially that treacly-tasting confection of shoo-fly pie, something of an Amish speciality at dessert. One of the cafe staff offered to look us up some Amish-type cafes, but then noted that one of the local churches near Paradise (where our mobile bivouac was parked) was having a benefit supper featuring roast chicken-and-stuffing hot dish, vegetables, shoo fly pie and beverage; "might be worth a try for the real McCoy of Amish cookery" was what the clerk remarked.

So, on our return, trying to memorise the directions given us for that dinner led to quite a surprised look among many of the plain and simple Amish folk, whose fondness for homespun dress and basic colour practically surprised us all. Yours truly in particular ... and of the committee serving the dinner, were they surprised to learn that we had been referred by someone at the Strasburg Railroad when we asked about where we could get some classic Amish cuisine at its most basic. And to be surprised that shoo-fly pie was a sort of molasses crumb cake, treacly-tasting throughout ... Magilla Gorilla himself admitting that such wasn't exactly banana cream pie such as he was otherwise fond of.

I do have to admit, with Huck seconding the whole, that the chicken-and-stuffing hot dish, with lashings of chicken gravy over the whole, couldn't have been more interesting.

At any rate, folks, this could get to be rather interesting as the summer wears on ...

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#hanna barbera #fanfiction #fanfic #snagglepuss #huckleberry hound #postcards from snagglepuss #road trip #motorhome life #strasburg railroad #steam train #amish country #amish food #this could only get interesting #hannabarberaforever

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onefail-at-atime · 11 months

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Are there any zombie shows or movies who show how the Amish have handled a zombie apocalypse? I have no idea why but I suddenly have the urge to see how a community who can build an entire barn in less than a day would have a horde of the undead.

Now that's something the Walking Dead should have given us when Eugene's group was making their way to Ohio.

#the walking dead #twd #amc twd #twd s11 #amish country #amish #ohio #commonwealth

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ledelano · 1 year

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Just another day in Amish country

#pennsylvania #lancasterpa #amish country

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devilsbastion · 11 months

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Went to breakfast this morning and there was an amish/mennonite family seated nearby. This was by their table. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW HARD IT WAS NOT TO ASK WHO AMONG THEM WAS A FAN OF THE SHINING?!!! I was laughing on the inside, and totally impressed that they found the carpet pattern in black and white so as to keep it somewhat within the church rules of no bright colors. What a world we live in! 😆😂🤣

#amish country #how bizarre #the shining #overlook hotel carpet #amish keepin it real yo #sometimes I take pictures #sometimes I laugh at religious sects

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cottagecore-country-bumpkin · 1 year

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Only in Pennsylvania...

Will you listen to the Saturday night news report on a local fire and hear the woman say, and I quote:

On a road in East Earl Township, fire rescue crews ran into multiple challenges while fighting this fire. First over here, you can see a pond that was a fill site for one of the backup rescue crews. They were sent over there to get water, but it was actually blocked by fainting goats in the meadow that fell in front of the unit.

Here's a bonus. Just a little extra treat:

Crews then encountered several small explosions and rainbow-colored flames as the shop had many pallets of lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries.

#only in pennsylvania #amish country #Sometimes I can't believe I live here #local news #pennsylvania #wtf pennsylvania #the amish are always burning weird shit but this is new #fainting goats #goats #fire fighters #the shit these local fire fighters have to deal with

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