Quilts From Two Valleys (Paperback)

~ Phillis Pellman Good (Author) "Two hidden valleys-the Big Valley in central Pennsylvania, the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia-held vibrant communities and quilting traditions during the closing years of the..." (more)
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Two hidden valleys--one in Pennsylvania, the other in Virginia--held vibrant communities and quilting traditions during the closing years of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. How do the quilts made by the Amish and Mennonites in these tucked-away places compare?

Includes photographs of richly colorful quilts, and of the two communities from which they come

About the Author

Phyllis Pellman Good has explored and written extensively about Amish and Mennonite faith and culture. She is co-author (with her husband Merle) of 20 Most Asked Questions About the Amish and Mennonites and co-editor (also with Merle) of the series of books What Mennonites Are Thinking, 1998, 1999,and 2000. Her other books include Perils of Professionalism, A Mennonite Woman's Life, Mennonite Recipes from the Shenandoah Valley (with her daughter Kate), The Best of Amish Cooking, The Best of Mennonite Fellowship Meals, Christmas Ideas for Families (with Merle), and a children's book, Plain Pig's ABC's: A Day on Plain Pig's Amish Farm.

Good is curator of The People's Place Quilt Museum, located in the village of Intercourse (Lancaster County), Pennsylvania. The Museum specializes in exhibiting changing shows of antique Amish and Mennonite quilts, and has enjoyed critical acclaim from national publications.

Good is General Manager of the historic Old Country Store in the original part of the village of Intercourse. The Old Country Store has been chosen as one of the 10 best quilt shops in America by Better Homes and Gardens Quilt Sampler.

Phyllis and Merle Good are also co-directors of The People's Place (also in Intercourse), an educational and heritage center dedicated to interpreting Amish and Mennonite beliefs and practices.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Good Books (December 31, 1969)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561482862
• ISBN-13: 978-1561482863
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,478,522 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Quilts from 2 Valleys, February 24, 2008

By	Edna Stahlnecker (Haskell, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

can't say any thing about this book since it was not in my book shipment..very disapointed in the Amazon website..