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.

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 ...

Explore the creative practice of Amish quilters in the United States. Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women looks beyond quilting as a utilitarian practice. It reveals historical quilting ...