tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post7519727786672807464..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Amish QuiltsFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48165877999253190722014-09-08T12:41:12.007-05:002014-09-08T12:41:12.007-05:00Everyone needs a day like that...just fun.
Linda
...Everyone needs a day like that...just fun.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com<br />Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-3972005852358399102014-09-08T10:49:31.038-05:002014-09-08T10:49:31.038-05:00That is pretty funny re the Crown Royal bags. I&#...That is pretty funny re the Crown Royal bags. I'm guessing that quilt went for one of the lower prices, it doesn't look very intricate. Some beautiful quilts there, a nice outing for sure. I wouldn't have bought one either, but have bought a quilt or two from the thrift store:)<br />The Mennonites here have a big fundraiser each year, and have a quilt auction also, as well as auctioning livestock and food and other things.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84946539033694370032014-09-08T09:18:02.093-05:002014-09-08T09:18:02.093-05:00How fun!How fun!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-383453903633915032014-09-08T07:20:37.897-05:002014-09-08T07:20:37.897-05:00I would have bought a quilt, since I love them whe...I would have bought a quilt, since I love them when they are well made, and these sure look like they are. Those are a lot of Crown Royal bags, all right. I guess Amish don't mind drinking, eh? :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-25102309672736556422014-09-08T01:57:39.567-05:002014-09-08T01:57:39.567-05:00Beautiful quilts. Sounds like a wonderful day.Beautiful quilts. Sounds like a wonderful day.LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-25579971273565095942014-09-07T23:22:53.360-05:002014-09-07T23:22:53.360-05:00I love the quilts ~ I love the quilts ~ Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32190542965176172462014-09-07T21:00:19.902-05:002014-09-07T21:00:19.902-05:00Its always fun to look. Sounds like a fun way to ...Its always fun to look. Sounds like a fun way to spend a Saturday!!!Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-68466248457565303592014-09-07T20:21:11.148-05:002014-09-07T20:21:11.148-05:00What? You didn't bid on the Minnesota Star? :D...What? You didn't bid on the Minnesota Star? :DJacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-56038698143279242052014-09-07T17:03:26.828-05:002014-09-07T17:03:26.828-05:00That sounds like a great outing! I might have com...That sounds like a great outing! I might have come home with something, probably produce, or something else to eat!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-21957540290537745462014-09-07T16:22:27.208-05:002014-09-07T16:22:27.208-05:00Afternoon, beautiful quilts, very talented quilter...Afternoon, beautiful quilts, very talented quilters. Sounds like a wonderful time.Blessings Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63318268743195994912014-09-07T14:34:53.081-05:002014-09-07T14:34:53.081-05:00All so beautiful ! I love going to country auction...All so beautiful ! I love going to country auctions so much wonderful stuff . We have a few Amish friends that make quilts , sell YUMMY garden fresh veggies and make wonderful furniture . Sounds like you had a good time . !Thanks for sharing . Lovely post and photos ! Have a good day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73471288522744231002014-09-07T12:43:15.754-05:002014-09-07T12:43:15.754-05:00These people must be very productive and hard work...These people must be very productive and hard working. we don't have them living here.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5837874940418476872014-09-07T11:46:35.865-05:002014-09-07T11:46:35.865-05:00I thought of your Doggy when we were at the crook...I thought of your Doggy when we were at the crook and whistle trial on Friday!<br />I would love an amish bunny for its fiberskathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-29386750493105779442014-09-07T11:11:29.094-05:002014-09-07T11:11:29.094-05:00I love hand-made quilts, too. Impressed that you d...I love hand-made quilts, too. Impressed that you didn't end up buying one! <br />Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84919630907214366632014-09-07T10:23:18.029-05:002014-09-07T10:23:18.029-05:00Makes me wonder about the maker of the bag quilt.....Makes me wonder about the maker of the bag quilt...were those her husband's empty drink bags? If so I know why she quilts.<br /><br />I absolutely love that wall hanging.<br /><br />Is this a normal auction or are the Amish as many people having a rough time, too?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65451519731378332802014-09-07T09:38:51.831-05:002014-09-07T09:38:51.831-05:00Oh my, I would have loved going to this auction. I...Oh my, I would have loved going to this auction. I doubt I would have purchased anything but lunch as well, but it sure is fun to see beautiful quilts. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-71997744745724251072014-09-07T08:55:18.979-05:002014-09-07T08:55:18.979-05:00T-shirts seem to be a hot item now for quilters, u...T-shirts seem to be a hot item now for quilters, using grandchildren's t-shirts for a keepsake. Interesting results.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63549806437783514592014-09-07T07:02:35.882-05:002014-09-07T07:02:35.882-05:00I would have enjoyed the auction with you two. Lo...I would have enjoyed the auction with you two. Love looking at the quilts.<br />Have a good day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-26758708958346716402014-09-07T06:55:36.545-05:002014-09-07T06:55:36.545-05:00Gosh, I love quilts. I envy you your day. I'm ...Gosh, I love quilts. I envy you your day. I'm surprised I don't see what I've always thought of as Amish quilts - predominately black backgrounds with jewel-toned solid blocks. Maybe they don't sell as well to the "English."Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79467153796504680272014-09-07T05:33:35.300-05:002014-09-07T05:33:35.300-05:00Hmmm, the Crown Royal quilt is a bit shocking! Ma...Hmmm, the Crown Royal quilt is a bit shocking! Maybe they had no idea, just some pretty fabric? You have great willpower -- no purchases. :-)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.com