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Shipshewana Amish

January 21st, 2008 by Gayle

This is a mystery quilt I’ll present during 2008. The blocks may not be posted every month so be sure to sign up for to receive the newsletter because I’ll be sending a reminder to let you know when one is there.

The quilt is a lap size quilt with a combination of pieced and applique blocks. They won’t all be the same size. I’ll be using traditional Amish solid color fabrics reflective of the Amish communities in the Midwest section of the United States. Did you know they are different from those who live in Pennsylvania?
I’ve come to greatly love and respect the Amish (and the English) who call this area home. Each block will reflect something special that has touched my heart and hopefully will touch yours while giving you a better understanding of the community. I should have the fabric requirements here during the month of April.

Click on the text under the small illustration for the pattern file to open

Shipshewana Amish Quilt Layout

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81 Responses to “Shipshewana Amish”

  1. on 22 Jan 2008 at 6:32 am   Karen Wright in S.W. Ohio

    Gayle,
    Are you setting up a page in your website for an Amish quilt? I cannot wait to see what you have planned for us.
    Karen

  2. on 23 Jan 2008 at 7:38 pm   paula norris

    Is there a whole pattern for the shipshewana quilt?

  3. on 29 Jan 2008 at 5:02 am   Ginny

    Stumbled across your site while surfing-looking for new patterns and must say it is a great site!
    I am in NE Indiana, not far from Shipshewana (great for fabric, hard on the pocketbook :) as you just want it all! and I see you are in Grand Rapids-not far. Thanks for your website, I look forward to meeting others and making some of your gorgeous quilts! Ginny/Indiana

  4. on 06 Feb 2008 at 5:16 pm   Cindi in Michigan

    Oh my gosh! How do you do it? So many different quilts for us. You must work around the clock on these. We so appreciate all your hard work!

  5. on 07 Feb 2008 at 5:37 pm   Ann/Indiana

    Can’t wait to hear more about the Shipshewana Amish quilt. I only live about 50 miles from there. Can’t wait to start on it.

  6. on 08 Feb 2008 at 3:08 am   Carmen Thomas

    I am totally intrigued by Shipshewana Amish Quilt Mystery Pattern soon to come! Sounds like it well be totally up my alley! Thanx!
    Carmen Thomas, Co-Owner OST

  7. on 08 Feb 2008 at 1:10 pm   Lisa Japko

    I am so glad that I found your beautiful quilts. After viewing the appliqué flowers quilt, I place it on my to do list. On my shop hop to Lancaster I look for some fabric to make this quilt. I can’t wait to get started.
    Thanks,
    Lisa

  8. on 08 Feb 2008 at 4:08 pm   jeanne

    i am looking forward to the amish quilt . thanks should be fun.

  9. on 09 Feb 2008 at 9:38 am   Ruth in Florida

    Really enjoy your sight. Appreciate all the hardwork and planning you do for us. Thanks a bunch!!!

  10. on 09 Feb 2008 at 1:50 pm   mary james

    Gail, I hope I have signed up for your newsletter, please let me know if i have not, thanku

  11. on 11 Feb 2008 at 4:18 pm   Gerda

    Will you be using black for the background? Just curious. :) thx

  12. on 17 Feb 2008 at 6:27 pm   Sue Ann Vannoy

    I’m so anxious to get going on this Shipshewana quilt! I’m in Tombstone, AZ, and I’ve been there once and can’t wait to go back and stay for a week!!

    So bring it on, can’t wait to get started!!

  13. on 20 Feb 2008 at 4:10 pm   Brigitte Baierl

    Please add me to your mailinglist, I would love to make a Amish inspired quilt. I was part of the fall Retreat at the Farmstead Inn in 2005. This year I’ll miss the spring Retreat, our travelgroup is 5 days early there. But I’m so glad to visit this lovely village again.
    greetings from a German quilter, living in Poland
    Brigitte Baierl

  14. on 28 Feb 2008 at 1:55 am   Amelie Elsner

    Hallo,
    I heared about this Quilt in a german Quiltcommunity, and I would love to join.
    Thanks a lot

  15. on 01 Mar 2008 at 8:11 am   Annika Kesselmark

    Please add me to your mailinglist. Would be nice to make an Amishinspired quilt

  16. on 01 Mar 2008 at 1:28 pm   Maritta Hindström

    Hi,please count me all so to your mailinglist :)

  17. on 01 Mar 2008 at 9:04 pm   Linda Gabrielse

    Hi Gay,

    What a fabulous website, can’t think why I haven’t taken the time to check it out earlier. I’ll be back alot. The patterns and pictures are wonderful and I especially liked the stories with the Nancy Page patterns. I have all of the patterns for the Laurel Wreath quilt, they were in a box of scrapbooks from the 30’s that I purchased.
    If you’re going to be at the small block sisters meeting on next Saturday, I’ll see you there.
    Linda

  18. on 01 Mar 2008 at 9:41 pm   Paule-Marie

    Is it too late to sign up for the Amish mystery quilt?

    Just saw it today

    Thanks

  19. on 02 Mar 2008 at 8:56 am   Linda Mineck

    I would like to sign up for the Shipshewana Amish mystery quilt. Thanks for all you do.

  20. on 03 Mar 2008 at 6:32 am   Jasmine Elte-Sarunski

    Dear Gayle,
    I would like mto join the Amish mystery quilt.
    I also send a sign up for the newsletter. I hope it was right.
    Thanks and greetings from Germany,
    Jasmine

  21. on 03 Mar 2008 at 2:12 pm   Diane

    I want in on this one!!!

    Diane ;)

    PS - I’m also going to try to do the applique sampler too, that’s my kind of quilt!

  22. on 03 Mar 2008 at 4:56 pm   Marcia R

    i am interested in his new mystery quilt that you are planning………..put me on the list.

  23. on 03 Mar 2008 at 8:31 pm   julie

    dear Gayle

    Sounds like a good mystery to me! Have tried unsuccessfully to register for the newsletter, but it won’t go through. Would like to be put on the list. Keep up the good work.

    Julie
    Mackay
    North Queenslan
    Australia

  24. on 04 Mar 2008 at 2:21 pm   Dawn

    A friend just directed me to your site. What fun!

  25. on 05 Mar 2008 at 3:39 am   Cindi in Michigan

    Congratulations Gayle - looks like you’ve hit on a BOM quilt that is going to be HUGE in the quilt world! I’ll be going to Shipshewana to pick up fabric…will Lolly’s or Yoders have a fabric pack for this? If not, how many different colors are you suggesting?? The layout you’ve posted is so interesting. I’m SO excited about this one!

  26. on 05 Mar 2008 at 7:27 am   Penny Jones

    I signed up for the newsletter but haven’t been getting anything. I tried to sign up again but was told my e-mail address was already signed up. Did I do something wrong? Thanks

  27. on 09 Mar 2008 at 12:18 pm   Judy KC in NC

    Please send me a reminder when the first Shipshewana Mystery Amish Quilt block has been posted. I have signed up for the newsletter.

    I was looking for a new project (for when I finish Magic Vine) and there you are offering us an Amish mystery quilt. Bless your heart - you sure do know how to keep our hearts happy and our hands busy.

  28. on 09 Mar 2008 at 4:19 pm   denise

    wOW! i HAVE STUMBLED ON ANOTHR of your wonderful entries. Thank you for the time you take to give so many so much pleasure. Now I visit your site every day, sometimes it the last thing I do at night, and have very pleasant dreams. Cheers ,

  29. on 10 Mar 2008 at 9:37 am   Gayle

    I’ve been asked what color fabric I’m going to use for the background on the Amish quilt and the answer is black. If you go shopping for fabric remember there are blacks and then there are blacks. Gray black, blue black, red black and the black as dark as night. The dark as night is the one you want. Seems like the last bolt I purchased was from RJR Fabrics. I believe Keepsake Quilting is selling a nice solid color black but when in doubt, call Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana, Indiana and the girls in the fabric department can help you. How much to buy? I usually get 3 yards for a quilt this size.

  30. on 11 Mar 2008 at 8:06 am   Gayle

    Cindi -

    You’re brilliant! I should hire you for marketing. A kit for this quilt? Now why didn’t I think of that?
    I have the first block group ready to post but have been busy with other things and haven’t gotten to it. I’ll take a look at fabric requirements and if I can’t put something together I’ll talk to Lolly’s about putting together a kit.
    Thanks for the great idea.

  31. on 11 Mar 2008 at 11:00 am   Penny from Canada

    Hi Gayle,
    I thought I had added myself to the mailing list for the Amish mystery quilt and just now noticed that I hadn’t sent an e-mail to you…..must be slipping…..count me in on the fun and the mailing list….

  32. on 11 Mar 2008 at 11:02 am   Penny from Canada

    Hi Gayle,
    I thought I had added myself to the mailing list for the Amish mystery quilt and just now noticed that I hadn’t sent an e-mail to you…..must be slipping…..count me in on the fun and the mailing list….Thanks Gayle…what did we do for excitement before we found your web site…I can’t remember!!

  33. on 11 Mar 2008 at 7:25 pm   Cindie from Florida

    Hi Gayle
    I would like to be put on your mailing list for the Amish mystery quilt please. I really appreciate all of the work you do for us on the internet, THANK YOU! Cindie

  34. on 12 Mar 2008 at 9:21 am   Wanetha

    Gayle,
    Looking forward to this wonderful addition of yours - the Amish myster quilt! Please add me to your list for notification.

  35. on 12 Mar 2008 at 8:47 pm   Laura Merz

    Could you please sign me up for the Amish quilt. I use to live 10 miles from Shipshe but now live 20 miles from Paducah, how lucky can one get. Laura

  36. on 13 Mar 2008 at 7:51 am   Bernice

    I also want to be included to the Amish quilt Mystery. Thank you for all the hard work that is done on these quilts. I am now doing the outside border for the State Fair Sampler. I did it in fall colors.
    Bernice

  37. on 15 Mar 2008 at 12:37 am   Diane Taliani

    I would love to be on the mailing list for the Amish Mystery. Love the Sally Post Floral Sampler. One day I hope to start the midget blocks…..soon! Thanks for a fun and informative site!
    Diane

  38. on 16 Mar 2008 at 3:57 pm   martine

    I would also love to be on the mailing list for the amish quilt.
    Greetings Martine

  39. on 16 Mar 2008 at 4:32 pm   Marga

    I signed for the newsletter,and I googled to read the story about Shipshewana,very interesting,even to a quilter living in Germany-so I am ready to get started with the mystery tour.
    Marga

  40. on 17 Mar 2008 at 5:32 am   Jan

    Oh, I just love your site. There is so much to see and so. You are fantastic. I also live in Indiana. not far from there about a hour drive. I grew up with the Amish and I just signed up for your newsletter. Can’t wait til you start this series. Jan

  41. on 18 Mar 2008 at 7:34 am   Sharon F Burger

    Is there still time to sign up for the Amish quilt block ? Please sign me on.

  42. on 23 Mar 2008 at 7:39 pm   Carol Taylor

    Please add me to your newsletter list. Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity! Carol

  43. on 26 Mar 2008 at 9:14 pm   Terri Drake

    Can’t wait to see the Amish Quilt. Sign me up for the making of what I KNOW will be a wonderful quilt.

    All the best to you and yours and may you enjoy all the very best that life has to offer.

    Terri Drake at the Drake’s Nest in beautiful Alpena, MI

  44. on 27 Mar 2008 at 10:42 pm   paule-marie

    Have I missed blocks, haven’t seen any newsletter arrive. Hmmm, email program problems? Get out the voodoo doll.

  45. on 28 Mar 2008 at 2:51 pm   Gladys

    Please sign me up for your newsletter. Would love to do the Shipshewana quilt. Thank you.

  46. on 29 Mar 2008 at 8:07 am   Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Packing, Packing and More Packing

    […] There are always lots of great things to share with you while I’m in Shipshewana and I’ll do my best to get our Amish Mystery quilt going during that time. I have the first blocks finished, just need to write instructions. I know you’re all anxious to get started. Me too! […]

  47. on 30 Mar 2008 at 11:13 am   Theresa

    Hi Gay,
    I’d love to be included. Anything Amish excites me. I am beginning to love the way that solids work together. I think I heard from Edith and Janis that the RJR black is the best. And a kit from Yoders or Lolly’s is an exceptional idea. Although I certainly have plenty of solids and will probably allow myself to get some more at my next visit to Shipshewana.

  48. on 30 Mar 2008 at 4:59 pm   Kathy

    Hi Gayle,

    I love the layout you have planned for this quilt. Please sign me up for your newsletter as I know I don’t need to start anything new, but this one is intriquing.
    Kathy

  49. on 30 Mar 2008 at 9:52 pm   ines

    put my name on the mailing list for Amish mystery quilt…..Yes, a kit sounds good…but make it out choice,please, as I have a great stash

  50. on 31 Mar 2008 at 8:48 am   Sandy Cluesman

    Hi, Gayle, Please sign me up for the newsletter, and the Amish Quilt.
    Thanks Sandy,TN

  51. on 01 Apr 2008 at 5:30 am   Linda Mineck

    I would like to be put on the list for the newletter. Thank you for all your hard work.

  52. on 01 Apr 2008 at 10:41 am   Suzie

    Thank you for the chance to make your Shipshewana mystery quilt. I grew up in Indiana and miss it so. I now live in Texas and would love to make this quilt for my sister who travels to Shipshewana often. She says she always feels better after spending time there!

  53. on 01 Apr 2008 at 4:07 pm   Grethe Nørvald

    Hej I look forward to do this quilt hugs Grethe from Denmark

  54. on 02 Apr 2008 at 2:57 am   Catherine

    I thought I had signed up for the newsletter but as of yet have not received one. I am hoping that this comment will help. If I need to do something else to receive the newsletter please let me know.

  55. on 02 Apr 2008 at 6:31 am   sharon

    Good Morning Gayle, Please Please add me to the amish mailing list. I can’t wait to get started on this Shipshewana quilt. What are the other shades of colors used in the quilt. I searched the net, but to know avail for info on the colors of there life. Love your embroidery designs,ideas, and greatly appreciate the time that goes into the info needed for projects on this site.

    Sharon

  56. on 04 Apr 2008 at 3:25 am   Gaby Bauer

    Hello Gayle, please add me to the amish mailing list. I had signed up for the newsletter but uptil now I have not recieved one. If there is anything else for me to do please tell me

    Gaby

  57. on 04 Apr 2008 at 4:50 am   Marla

    Would love to be on the list for the
    Amish Quilt. Always looking for something new to start. I am doing the State Fair Sampler now.

    Thanks,
    Marla

  58. on 04 Apr 2008 at 1:21 pm   Penny from Canada

    another question for you??? So Black is as black can be and?? solids? brights? I can hardly wait!!

  59. on 08 Apr 2008 at 5:19 am   Connie~ N.Ontario, Canada

    Hello Gayle~
    I dearly enjoy your site which has/is providing me with sooo much ammunition for my creative needs, and do want to be on your newsletter list. Our only sewing centre is closing this month, and has sold most stock that is of interest to quilters, so I would appreciate hearing from you, when time permits of course, the yardage amounts of which Amish colours I shall need to get when I do travel. I won’t be able to get a kit as I will need to do this$$$ over time.
    I hope you and Clutch take some rejuvenation time now and then…. we sure don’t want you to ‘crash’!!!

  60. on 10 Apr 2008 at 7:48 am   Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Shipshewana Changes - Lolly’s - Amish Mystery Quilt

    […] Sorry this has to be such a short note this morning but it’s already 9:30 am and I’ve got places to go and people to see. One of the things on my list is to put together the first installment of the Shipshewana Amish Mystery quilt. I’ll upload it later today. There have been a few changes around here. A new water park and visitors center have opened. Never thought I’d see the day when a water park would be here but here it is! […]

  61. on 10 Apr 2008 at 10:27 am   martha

    I would love to receive your news letter!

  62. on 10 Apr 2008 at 10:36 am   Jean

    Please add me to your newsletter list. Am enjoying all of your patterns. Looking forward to the Amish quilt.

    Thanks
    Jean

  63. on 11 Apr 2008 at 6:35 pm   Donna Roche

    Please add me to your newsletter site. Sounds great. Can’twait to start and don’t want to miss
    a thing. Many thanks. Donna

  64. on 12 Apr 2008 at 5:58 pm   Christiane Mordhorst

    Hallo Donna
    ich möchte bei den mystery quilt mit machen .
    Liebe grüße aus Deutschland
    Christiane

  65. on 13 Apr 2008 at 11:57 am   Karin Scholz

    Hello Gayle, please add me to the amish mailing list. I had signed up for the newsletter but uptil now I have not recieved one.
    Thank you. Karin

  66. on 13 Apr 2008 at 4:59 pm   Pat N

    Can you sign me up for the Amish Mystery quilt and newsletter? Thanks! Pat

  67. on 13 Apr 2008 at 5:08 pm   Cathy Lewis

    I am so excited that I found this website. Please add me to your newsletter. I would like to try the Amish mystery quilt

  68. on 13 Apr 2008 at 8:29 pm   Monecha Painter

    Please add me to the list for your mystery Amish quilt. I love your site and all the wonderful patterns you provide so graciously for us.

  69. on 14 Apr 2008 at 7:21 am   grace

    hi
    i like this one, but is there a fabric requirement list, would like to know about how much fabric to get
    thanx

  70. on 14 Apr 2008 at 4:08 pm   Arlene Hemmingson

    I would like the newsletter , please. Thank you.

  71. on 17 Apr 2008 at 1:23 pm   Carol

    Please add me to your newsletter list. I hear about this on Sunday, sounds wonderful.

    Thanks,
    Carol

  72. on 18 Apr 2008 at 6:04 am   Penny Jones

    Do you have the total fabric requirements for the Amish quilt yet? Thanks for all your beautiful work! We really appreciate it.

  73. on 20 Apr 2008 at 4:09 pm   Sharon F Burger

    Gayle,
    Could you please post a list of the Kona colors
    that you are going to use in the Amish quilt.
    This looks like it going to be a great quilt—thank you for sharing with us,
    Have a good week,
    Sharon in Odessa,Florida

  74. on 20 Apr 2008 at 4:29 pm   Denise Edwards

    Hi Gayle, Thanks for your energy and time and inneryou that must get a feeling of satisfaction. Your fame is worldwide. This quilt , IAMGOINGTOFINISH. Cheers Denise,Australia.

  75. on 23 Apr 2008 at 10:36 am   Baukje de Beer

    I would like to sign up.

    greetings Baukje de Beer

  76. on 25 Apr 2008 at 12:03 am   Allyson

    Hi Gayle

    I LOVE your site and your exquisite patterns. Definately the best site on the web!!! Congratulations! Pity I missed the first 8 blocks of the state fair sampler. I would dearly love to be included on this Amish quilt if possible please. How do I get it?

    Appreciate your generosity!
    Allyson in South Africa

  77. on 04 May 2008 at 4:24 pm   Priscilla

    I am excited about this Amish quilt. What is the time frame for have subsequent patterns on your Web site?

  78. on 06 May 2008 at 2:04 am   nicole

    Hi Gayle,

    How do yo do ?
    I would like to sign up.
    Thank you very much for all the beautifull things you are doing. Please excuse my english, I am french speaking.

    Greeting,

    Nicole.

  79. on 06 May 2008 at 6:55 am   Kathy Oppelt

    Hi Gayle, thank you so much for all the wonderful patterns that you make for us! I have signed up for your newsletter (at least I thought I did!LOL), but did not receive any kind of notification of the first Amish step! Can you check that I really am on the newsletter list? I can’t wait to get started on it when you have the chance to post fabric requirements…one of the very first classes I ever took was about Amish quilting (and they are still only in top form - wallhangings). I promise that this one will make it to completion!
    thanks again,
    Kathy in GA

  80. on 08 May 2008 at 8:26 pm   Margarete

    Hi Gayle,
    can you still sign me up for the Amish Mystery quilt and your newsletter?
    I just found it today and would love to do it.
    Margret

  81. on 09 May 2008 at 5:16 pm   Denise Edwards

    HI PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST. Cheers Denise

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