Sometimes, simplicity is key. When it comes to those that prize quilts above all other possessions, Amish quilts are some of the most sough after quilts in the world. Amish quilts are not flashy, they do not reflect intricately woven colors and symbols, and they are not altogether striking, but they do reflect a high level of craftsmanship. Amish quilts are largely fashioned after the Amish lifestyle, which almost puts this type of quilt into an abstract art category – if such a category within the world of quilts existed, that is. Amish quilts are predominantly black in color, and they hardly ever reflect the use of bright red or yellow. While some may wonder whether or not the Amish simply don’t like to use colors, the lack of color within an Amish quilt goes far beyond a simply like or dislike. Amish religious beliefs dictate that the Amish people should not wear any colors to reflect “worldliness.” Therefore, you will hardly see an Amish person wearing any bright colors, and, as such, their quilts will not showcase any bright colors either. However, once you take a closer look at an Amish quilt, you will see that the actual stitching used within the quilt is quite glamorous on its own. In fact, antique Amish quilts are some of the most prized possessions within the quilting world. The stitches that were made in order to piece these quilts together are intricate and highly difficult to achieve. If you can imagine a black quilt that is woven with stitches of all types and styles, you can easily begin to see how an Amish quilt would appeal to a modern lifestyle. Amish quilts may not be colorful, but they are incredibly admirable.
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