Sentimental Stitches

Shipshewana Amish

January 21st, 2008 by Gayle

This is a mystery quilt. 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 illustrations for the pattern file to open

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Section 3	Section 4
Section 5	Section 6
Section 7

198 Comments »

198 Responses to “Shipshewana Amish”

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
on 23 Jan 2008 at 7:38 pm paula norris

Is there a whole pattern for the shipshewana quilt?
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
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!
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.
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
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
on 08 Feb 2008 at 4:08 pm jeanne

i am looking forward to the amish quilt . thanks should be fun.
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!!!
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
on 11 Feb 2008 at 4:18 pm Gerda

Will you be using black for the background? Just curious. thx
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!!
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
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
on 01 Mar 2008 at 8:11 am Annika Kesselmark

Please add me to your mailinglist. Would be nice to make an Amishinspired quilt
on 01 Mar 2008 at 1:28 pm Maritta Hindström

Hi,please count me all so to your mailinglist
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
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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
on 04 Mar 2008 at 2:21 pm Dawn

A friend just directed me to your site. What fun!
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!
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
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.
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 ,
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.
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.
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….
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!!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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! [...]
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.
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
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
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
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.
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!
on 01 Apr 2008 at 4:07 pm Grethe Nørvald

Hej I look forward to do this quilt hugs Grethe from Denmark
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.
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
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
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
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!!
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’!!!
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! [...]
on 10 Apr 2008 at 10:27 am martha

I would love to receive your news letter!
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
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
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
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
on 13 Apr 2008 at 4:59 pm Pat N

Can you sign me up for the Amish Mystery quilt and newsletter? Thanks! Pat
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
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.
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
on 14 Apr 2008 at 4:08 pm Arlene Hemmingson

I would like the newsletter , please. Thank you.
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
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.
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
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.
on 23 Apr 2008 at 10:36 am Baukje de Beer

I would like to sign up.

greetings Baukje de Beer
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
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?
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.
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
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
on 09 May 2008 at 5:16 pm Denise Edwards

HI PLEASE ADD ME TO YOUR MAILING LIST. Cheers Denise
on 15 May 2008 at 3:47 pm marina geelhoed

hello,

i like to get the following blocks on my mailadress, do you know when is the following block?
can i also get the newslettre?
greetings, marina
on 18 May 2008 at 6:38 pm Sherri

Do we have to sign up soemwhere for the Amish Mystery? Is only Step 1 posted to date?

Thanks,
Sherri
on 22 May 2008 at 5:49 am Barbara

I wish to sign up for the shipshewarna mystery amish quilt. I am really exited about doing this amish quilt
Barbara
on 23 May 2008 at 10:33 am Wendy

Gayle, Someplace I saw a list of the colors you are using, but now I can’t find it!! Has it been taken off, or am I just not looking in the right place?!! Thanks, Wendy
on 23 May 2008 at 12:29 pm Barbara

I wondered when you would be adding another block to the shipshewarna mystery amish quilt. I keep coming back and looking but all I see is the first block listed.
Barb in WNC
barbmoffitt@brinet.com
on 25 May 2008 at 4:58 pm Jan Larson

Gay
Have you posted the fabric requirements yet? I keep looking and hope I haven”t missed them. I am going to Shippsee in a week, would like to shop at Lolly”s for the fabric. Thanks for doing such a great job with mystery quilt.
on 29 May 2008 at 12:02 pm Sharon Koester

What are the fabric requirements for the Amish quilt?
on 30 May 2008 at 9:19 am marie-jeanne

Hello
Please add me to your mailing list for Amish Mystery
thanks
mijanou
on 31 May 2008 at 6:42 am Judy KC in NC

Please advise on fabric requirements and when we should be looking for the next step on the Shipsewana Amish Quilt. I am really excited about step 1 and would truly love to have step 2. Will this quilt be posted over the next 12 months? Thanks for all your hard work. Judy KC in NC
on 03 Jun 2008 at 11:27 am Kristi Warmoth

i would like to be added to your amish quilt mystery
on 06 Jun 2008 at 1:07 pm Sharon Koester

I’d like to receive your newsletter. You have a terrific site. I check for new patterns in the midget block section often. Want to make that quilt–some day.
I have a sewing room full of projects so who knows when I’ll be able to start it.
on 06 Jun 2008 at 7:36 pm Pamela

Hi, Gayle
This is a most wondrous site full of projects to feed the soul – thankyou. I was directed here from another list at the mention of a civil war applique quilt, only to find that you are having a birthday and we are to have the present.
Please direct me to where I might d/l the Sally Post patterns. Have a fabulous birthday
Pamela
on 08 Jun 2008 at 7:39 pm Linda Ramadori

Hi Gayle,

thank you for adding me to your newsletter list. Am going to make the Sally Post quilt out of my feedsack material and also looking forward to doing the Amish quilt.
Thank you again,
Linda Ramadori, Hamilton Ontario Canada
on 09 Jun 2008 at 8:45 am Lilly

Hello Gayle
I to would like to recieve your newsletter. The amish quilt sounds like it would be fun. I have never made a quilt with a black background. Your whole site is great. So many projects, it is hard to pick just one.
Thanks for all the hard work you do to let us have so many things for free.
on 10 Jun 2008 at 6:05 am Kathy

Good morning Gayle,
Yesterday was my birthday. What a fabulous birthday gift you have given me. The second section of the Shipshewana Amish quilt is beautiful and well worth the wait! On top of that there is a new midget block that is SO cute! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Kathy
on 11 Jun 2008 at 1:11 am Rosa

Hello
Please add me to your mailing list for Amish Mystery
thank you.
Rosa D.
on 13 Jun 2008 at 4:45 pm ines

hello Gayle…the blocks for the Amish quilt posted on the web….but no fabric requirements yet…hope that gets posted soon, Love the midget blocks. all you projects are such fun to do
on 16 Jun 2008 at 6:29 am Wanetha

Gayle,
Thank you for the new blocks recently posted….Section 2 of Amish and Midget Blocks.

I will be taking much anticipated trip(tour group)to your part of the country this week. We will be at a Resort in Traverse City and then to Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.(we may even pass on the street).

So much “crazy weather” all around, I’m hoping for good traveling. I don’t really know how to pack, so will take clothes that I can layer or remove.

I have my stitching packets ready to take along.
on 16 Jun 2008 at 9:27 am Brenda P

Gayle,thank you for the blocks you are so generously sharing with us. I have started on my first SP Applique block and I am enjoying it so very much. Please include me on your mailing list for the Shipshawana Mystery quilt also.
on 17 Jun 2008 at 8:02 am Penny from Canada

Hi Gayle,
love the new addition to the Amish quilt!! It is going to be stunning!!….I am home from looking after my grandson’s and daughter’s house! Had a great time but it tired me out….. now after I beat my own home back into shape and mow the lawn I hope to start…..
on 08 Jul 2008 at 6:45 pm Wendy

Gayle, Love these blocks!!! I did find the list of colors, but I noticed when you give the directions for the blocks, you don’t give the color you are using. Is this something you could do, or is there a reason you don’t give the colors? Just wondering!! Not sure if I am on your mailing list, so would you please add me?!! Thank you sooo much, Wendy
on 08 Jul 2008 at 6:46 pm Wendy

Sorry Gayle, I didn’t mention it was the Amish Quilt I was talking about!! Wendy
on 09 Jul 2008 at 6:33 am Lucee

Could you please put me on the mailing list for the Amish Quilt and send me the older blocks. TIA, Lucee
on 24 Jul 2008 at 4:53 pm isabella snith

could I also have the newsletter
Hugs
Isabella
on 31 Jul 2008 at 7:33 am Kay L Ford-Sollimo

Please sign me up for your newsletter. I’ve lived in NJ for 40 years, but was born and raised in Indiana. Make it a point to visit Shipshewana whenever I go “home” to visit family. Thanks for the great patterns.
on 01 Aug 2008 at 6:31 am Denise

How do I sign up for the mailing list and updates for the Shipshewanna Amish quilt?
Would you please add me.

Thank you
on 03 Aug 2008 at 5:44 am Judy KC in NC

Do you notify (via newsletter) when you post the Shipsewana quilt blocks or is this something I just have to look for? If via newsletter, please, please add me to your email list. Thanks a bunch. Judy in NC
on 03 Aug 2008 at 11:19 am Hillie

Can you sign up me for the Amish Quilt and the newsletter? Thanks, Hillie
on 04 Aug 2008 at 10:25 am pat augustus

I would like to sign up for this mystery quilt.
I just found your site and loks like fun,

Thanks
Pat
on 06 Aug 2008 at 9:36 pm Sarah

Hi!
I just stumbled upon your site and would love to join your Shipshewana Amish Block of the month (although I’m very late)! My hubby and I RV’d through Shipshewana last year on our way from Texas to upstate NY.
on 07 Aug 2008 at 12:49 pm Karen Wright in S.W. Ohio

Gayle,
I have my fabric. I have the first two patterns. I need the list of colors to use for these patterns. Are you planning to add them to the patterns, or make us guess what fabric to use where?
I cannot wait to start!
Thanks, Karen
on 21 Aug 2008 at 4:31 am Renate, Germany

Today I find your nice Amish- Mistery and I want to sign up for it. How much of the fabrics should I buy?
on 22 Aug 2008 at 7:32 am Anne N Stoddard

Gayle; Wow!! an Amish Quilt… can’t wait. Am doing your Nancy Page Club Magic Vine Quilt now and am having such a good time. Thank You so much for sharing this with me. Just have to say that YOU are
addictive ;-D .,, If you ever have trouble with any knitting pattern you can rely on me for help. Thanks again for sharing, I am in Hog Heaven.
on 23 Aug 2008 at 1:04 pm Donna

Hi, First let me say Thanks bunches for all of the fun stuff you give us to do.
I just now realized that I need to request to be advised when new blocks are added for the Shipshewana Amish Quilt Mystery, so please add me. I have been watching since you first posted this and can’t seem to remember seeing the fabric requirements. But I could be wrong I might have them backed up somewhere. Again, Thank you so much for everything and for putting up with us late timers! Donna Rae
on 23 Aug 2008 at 8:42 pm Jimmie

I would like to sign up for the mystery quilt.
I think it will be neat.
Thank you
Jimmie
on 27 Aug 2008 at 10:35 am Anita

Please add me to your mailing list.
on 02 Sep 2008 at 11:08 am Annie

Hallo Gayle,

What a nice quilt this is! I like to be added to your mailinglist.
Many thanks,
Annie.
on 02 Sep 2008 at 11:57 am Teresa

Please add me to the Amish Quilt Mystery mailing list. Thanks!
on 04 Sep 2008 at 6:02 pm Tammy

Please add me to your mailing list. All your quilts are beautiful.
Thank you for all that you do.
on 07 Sep 2008 at 6:11 am Amy R

Thanks so much for another installment of the amish quilt!

amy
on 07 Sep 2008 at 6:43 pm deanna

I love this quilt, please add me to your mailing list. I have these three blocks made. They look great!
on 08 Sep 2008 at 11:32 am Maureen van den Dool

Please add ne ti tge Amish Quilt Mystery mailing list. Thanks!
on 10 Sep 2008 at 7:19 am christine

Hi Gayle,
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful patterns.Please add me to your mailinglist.
Chris.
on 12 Sep 2008 at 5:58 pm Maryln Evenson

Hello Gayle,

Please add me to your Amish Mystery Quilt list.
on 27 Sep 2008 at 6:08 pm Sandy Western PA

Hi Gayle,
I thought that I was signed up for the Amish quilt, but have not received anything. Thanks you all the great things you do.
Sandy
on 28 Sep 2008 at 8:26 pm caymen

Just found your site. really enjoy the amish quilt. Look forward to making it.

Thank you
on 02 Oct 2008 at 1:30 pm Joanne Lavallee

Please add me to your mailing list. I am interested in updates on the Shipshewana Amish Quilt. I have also downloaded the midget blocks. I hope I live long enough to do them all.
on 04 Oct 2008 at 1:42 pm Jan

hi Gayle, I have signed up for your newsletter but have not received any yet?? I am anxiously awaiting for you to post patterns and awaiting a newsletter!! Jan in Indiana
on 17 Oct 2008 at 4:01 am Sandy Western PA

Where can I find the fabric requirements? I see where others have asked and said that they found them but I do see where they are. Thanks again for all the great patterns and hard work. I do the midget blocks too.
on 20 Oct 2008 at 8:08 pm viola yoder

Please put me on the e-mail list.
on 21 Oct 2008 at 5:30 am Doris Dove

Have only just discovered your Shipshewana Amish Quilt. I hope I’m not too late to join – it looks great! Where do I find the block instructions and so on?

Many thanks.

Doris
on 22 Oct 2008 at 10:38 am Jan

please sign me up for your newsletter. I thought I did but have never got one. Jan
on 22 Oct 2008 at 10:26 pm Edna

Hi there. I just found your site via a blog called “My Love Of Quilting” I got looking around here and happened on this quilt. I see 4 sections here. Are there more than this that I have missed or are they yet to be posted?
on 23 Oct 2008 at 8:22 am MariCarmen

Hola desde Madrid (España) hoy conocú este espacio dedicado al patch y me encantó la idea de poder realizar una colcha tan hermosa como la que nos ofeces. Muchas gracias por el tiempo y el trabajo que te tomas para poder enseñar a otras personas
Muchas gracias.
MariCarmen
on 23 Oct 2008 at 9:06 am MariCarmen

Today I met this beautiful space, and this beautiful work in patchwork and I would love to do.
Thank you very much for taking the time to spend in order to teach us things so beautiful.
Sincerely, Maricarmen – Spain
on 24 Oct 2008 at 6:37 pm deanna

I signed up for the newsletter but have not received it. Please check and see why.
on 26 Oct 2008 at 10:37 am Amy R

Gayle -
Each block is more beautiful than the last!

Thanks for such beautiful designs -

amy
on 27 Oct 2008 at 5:37 am Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Trick or Treat Kids 8

[...] at the lake is a great way to recharge your batteries. Have you printed the latest block for the Shipshewana Amish Mystery Quilt? Did you notice the pretty little flags on the right side of this page? They are language [...]
on 30 Oct 2008 at 8:56 am gean armour

Please add me to your mailing list,thaank
Gean
on 31 Oct 2008 at 12:59 am bernadette

merci, cela promet d’etre beau
on 31 Oct 2008 at 10:22 am Jeanne

Hi Gay, I was getting the newsletter, but don’t think I’ve had one for awhile. Did you give the fabric requirements for the Amish blocks yet? Thanks for all of the free projects and see you in Shipshe.
on 31 Oct 2008 at 1:35 pm Karine

Hello,
I need a little help.
What is the total size of the quilt mystery?
and what is the size of each block?
Thank you tell us these details because for us who work in centimeters it will be easier.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Karine.
(Belgium)
on 03 Nov 2008 at 6:14 am jackie

LOVE your website. Is it too late to sign up for the mystery? Thanks Jackie
on 05 Nov 2008 at 1:29 am Shirlee Calbert

Please add me to the list! Can’t wait to hear more on the Amish quilt!
on 08 Nov 2008 at 8:28 am Heather

Please add me to your newsletter list – I am so happy that I came upon this by accident, have always wanted to make an Amish quilt and love applique, so this is perfect. Thanks for your generosity
Heather
on 13 Nov 2008 at 8:01 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Trick or Treat Kids - Block 1

[...] Kids – Block 1 (Free Pattern Link Expired) If you’ve been waiting for Section 4 of the Shipshewana Amish Mystery Quilt – I posted it last night. It’s applique! I’ll tell you the story [...]
on 16 Nov 2008 at 6:31 am odile

Je suis tombée par hasard sur votre site et ce quilt Amish me plait beaucoup.
Mais quelle taille fera-t-il?
Comment faire pour avoir toutes les explications depuis le début puis au fur et à mesure?
Est-il trop tard pour que vous me rajoutiez à votre newsletter?
merci de votre réponse
on 17 Nov 2008 at 2:04 am odile

Hello,
J’ai découvert votre quilt amish par hasard et ce que j’en ai vu me plait beaucoup.
Quelle taille fera-t-il une fois fini?
Est-il trop tard pour vous demander les explications depuis le début et être inscrite sur votre liste pour la suite?
Je viens de m’inscrire sur votre newsletter. Merci de me dire si j’ai fait les choses correctement.
Je comprends l’anglais mais je ne l’écris pas bien.
Je vis à Paris.
Merci pour toutes vos idées.
Odile
on 26 Nov 2008 at 6:11 am VIVIAN CARRASCO

Hola:

No se siquiera si este correo llegará, soy una fan de todos sus trabajos, quiseira estar en ocntacto para pedir consejos.

Gracias

Vivian
on 02 Dec 2008 at 4:34 am Wendy

I am totally smitten with your Amish Sampler quilt. How do i make sure not to miss the next installment? I have started collecting some black fabrics while i was away this fall so I am ready to give this one a go! Thank you so much!
on 04 Dec 2008 at 11:26 am Renie

Have there been any more blocks posted in newsletters for Shipshewana Amish BOM mystery
on 16 Dec 2008 at 8:20 am Nancy Ratliff

Good morning,
I signed up for your newsletter quite awhile back and don’t seem to be getting it.
I want to do the Shipshewana Amish quilt but can not find the page with the fabric requirments on it.
Thanks for your help.
Nancy
on 17 Dec 2008 at 6:21 pm Barbara

I signed up a while ago for the newsletter and also to be notified about the latest pattern for the
Shipshewana Amish quilt so far I have not received any word
Do i NEED TO SIGN UP AGAIN?
Please Help
Barbara
on 01 Jan 2009 at 4:17 pm Pat Augustus

I signed up for your newsletter and I’m not getting them.I signed up again and was told I’m already in the system.
I’m doing your Shipshewana Amish quilt but I can’t finish it because I can only get the first 4 blocks.
The Sally Floral is the same thing.

HELP…PLease… i love your patterns.

Pat
on 07 Jan 2009 at 5:01 am doris

Sorry you’re having “issues” (nasty business that spam) but frankly, I needed the breathing space anyway. I absolutely adore – no – I absolutely love your patterns.

You’ve kept me super busy for the past 2 years – I completed 2 of the State Fair Samplers last year and some smaller projects in between the months. I did 3 of the Sally Post Floral Samplers this past year – 2 in her size and 1 98×98 for my DS bless his heart which I finished the end of November. In between I’m working on the Shipewana project – which gives me the combined piecing and applique – which keeps me excited.

Since was tired of knitting socks over the holidays, I thought I’d whip up a Tulip Bouquet so I could swap out the wall hanging above my bed. After I put it together, I realized what a great twin bedspread it would make if I put 2 panels together. I’m using a 4″ braided border with 1/2″ seperator strips top and bottom plus maybe a 5 inch background piece for length. I’m in the process of making smaller tulips for the sides for width – haven’t figured out “all” the details yet – guess it’ll tell me what goes where. It’ll be for my oldest daughter – she has MS and lives in a nursing home – it will certainly brighten up her area and I’ll tell her you gave us the gift of the pattern………Thank you so very much.
doris
on 07 Jan 2009 at 7:40 pm Melissa

I thought I signed up for the newsletter and Amish Mystery Quilt and can’t get but the first 4. Help……..
Melissa
on 14 Jan 2009 at 8:37 pm Diane Gunter

I just found your site and can only get the first $ for the mystery Amish Quilt. What do I need to do to get the rest?
on 14 Jan 2009 at 8:40 pm Diane Gunter

Me again. Obviously there is a typo error. I meant to put 4 not a doolar sign.
on 27 Jan 2009 at 1:06 pm Suzanne

Hi,
I signed up for the newsletter, too, and I haven’t received anything. I am also confused. Are there more blocks to the Shipshewana Amish Quilt available yet? I can only get the first four. Please let me know as I am anxious to see the rest of it. What I have seen is absolutely wonderful.
Thanks!
on 29 Jan 2009 at 7:04 pm Barbara Manchester

When will the remainder of the blocks for the Shipshewana-Amish quilt be posted. I have th four that are currently listed.

Thank you.
on 01 Feb 2009 at 8:12 am Judy C

Please, please advise ALL OF US how you see this mystery quilt taking shape. You said 2008? – or did you mean 2009? – 2010? I wait and wait, look and look, hope and hope and still we have not moved from the first four blocks. I have never received notification of a block (for the first four) being posted, so not sure if that works. Please advise. I am anxious in NC. I think it is beautiful so far, but would like to complete it. THank you “sew” much for ANY information.
on 16 Feb 2009 at 3:50 am Carolanne

I was wondering if this site is down or am I having trouble on my end getting anything new since Jan. 2, 09? There doesn’t seem to be any new posts since then.
on 02 Mar 2009 at 6:52 pm Kathy

Gay,
Thanks for the new Shipshe block! Speaking of Shipshewana……will you be going next month?

Kathy
on 23 Mar 2009 at 12:59 pm Melissa

Glad to be getting the 5th block of the Shipshewana Amish patterns.

Thank you for all your work and efforts in quilting and sharing your patterns.

Happy Quilting,
Melissa
on 28 Mar 2009 at 11:11 am Aune Mattila

Here is Aune from FINLAND and very interested of your Amish design! Very grateful of your reminder! Thank you so much. Aune
on 05 Apr 2009 at 4:45 pm francin leroux

je voudrais faire partie de groupe pour le quilting, je suis débutante….très interesséé…..
on 12 May 2009 at 9:45 am Judy, SC

Can ANYONE tell me where to find the list of fabric requirements for this long term project?
Thanks for help, Judy, SC
on 03 Jun 2009 at 9:13 pm Lori, CA

Is this it? Will the remaining blocks ever be listed for this quilt? I keep coming back but there never seem to be any thing beyond 5. Since the last posting was in early May I am thinking this is it and there will be no more blocks. How sad. It sure did look like it was going to be a fun one! Has anyone heard anything?
on 09 Jun 2009 at 10:10 pm deb

Hi Gayle.. thought you would like to know that I am doing this wonderful myster in Batiks… I am kinda glad that you have taken your time with posting the blocks cause it gave me time to catch up. I appreciate your generosity in developing these patterns for us to make and look forward to see what becomes of this wonderful mystery..
on 11 Jun 2009 at 12:13 pm Christine

I too am delighted with this quilt thus far and am always checking to see if the next installment has been posted. I have plenty to work on while I patiently wait. I am sure that the wait will be worth it. Thanks…
on 16 Jun 2009 at 7:03 pm Renea

please add me to your e-mail list…
on 27 Jun 2009 at 5:38 pm Lline Woodall

I know we all have a million thing happening every day so no presure from me! I just was wandering if there any more Midget blocks or shipsawana amish blocks. Also when are you going to do the polka dot garden. Thanks for all do give us. They are wonderful stuff.
on 29 Jun 2009 at 9:57 am Peggy Stevens

I have just recently found this lovely mystery. I was disappointed at first to read that it was a 2008 mystery since I thought I had missed it. It appears now that it is ongoing. I would love to be added to your email reminder list if at all possible. Thanks for your generosity in offering this to quilters.
Peggy Stevens
on 29 Jun 2009 at 11:02 am Pat Augustus

I have not recieved your newsletter and I have signed up cple times.
I’m doing the Amish quilt and all I have gotten so far is up to block 5 from the website.
on 12 Jul 2009 at 5:39 am Judy C

Just wondering what the time line is that you see this mystery taking. I don’t think your email signup works as I have never received an email that a new block posted. I really need to know how long this mystery will take. I am leary of making blocks for a mystery quilt that may never be. Thanks for ANY information.
on 17 Jul 2009 at 8:45 pm Jan, Australia

Another quilting friend suggested I see your site. Whacko! I am rapt. In 1997 my husband and I toured the States for a year in an RV and I fell in love with Shipshewana, Goshan, Napanee area and all the craft it offers. Thank you so much for all that you do for we keen quilters.
on 24 Jul 2009 at 2:40 pm doris

We’ve beem waiting ever so long. How much longer before another block or two is posted? I’m anxious to finish it before Christmas.
on 01 Aug 2009 at 4:03 am Rita, Germany

I just have found your shipshewana mystery, and I want to get your newsletter, because I don’t want to miss the next parts of this beautiful quilt.
on 07 Aug 2009 at 6:35 am kathyjdh

Should we give up on the Shipshewana Mystery quilt? I purchased all the suggested fabrics to make it, but there have not been any new blocks available for a very long time. It is really disappointing to not get any new sections. Will this project continue?
on 15 Aug 2009 at 1:39 pm Pat Augustus

I agree with Kathyjdh,is this mystery going to be finished or is it a bust?
I also bought the fabric,signed up many times for the newsletter(Not getting any) and I am totally fristrated.
Please advise us on this mystery. Thanks
on 03 Sep 2009 at 6:40 am Judy, SC

Thank you for the new section. Now, can anyone please, please tell me where to find the list of fabric requirements for this mystery?!!

Thank you in advance for this help.

Judy, SC
on 16 Sep 2009 at 12:20 pm Lil

as Judy I’m also looking for the fabric list for this

signed up many times for the newsletter too, but nothing, what a pity
on 26 Oct 2009 at 7:13 am Marlene Greiner

Hi, I just found this web site and signed up for the news letter, I’ve downloaded 6 pieces of the mystery quilt but have not found the fabric requirement list. I live in Amish country and look forward to both the story behind each block and the rest of the pattern.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Marlene, Ia
on 08 Nov 2009 at 8:19 am Char, WA

Hi, I too just found your site through a recommendation in Irish Quilting Magazine; where can I find the fabric requirements for the Amish Mystery? I love your site and all your free patterns. Thank you!
on 08 Nov 2009 at 10:51 pm Belinda

Just like Marlene, I too just found this site recently — I’m anxious for additional sections of the quilt to be posted. Thanks for the inspiration, as it looks like it will be a beautiful quilt.
Belinda in Ohio
on 19 Nov 2009 at 3:54 pm Lynne

I just love your Amish Mystery You have inspired me to dig out my gorgeous Amish fabrics and join in on the fun Thankyou so much for being so generous in making this mystery happen
Cheers from Australia
on 26 Dec 2009 at 3:24 pm doris

After almost 3 years, we’ve only seen 6 sections of this block. Any plans to complete it or have you moved past it and the midget blocks as well.

Please let us know – it’s disappointing to check the site each and every day only to find nothing more for those of us who’re so eager to complete both of these quilts.

Happy Holidays from a very soggy Maryland
on 26 Dec 2009 at 11:32 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Block Updates

[...] of you making the Sally Post Floral Sampler quilt and the Shipshewana Amish Mystery quilt will be happy [...]
on 26 Dec 2009 at 11:39 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Trick or Treat Tots – Some Stitchery Sweets

[...] I finished drawing the next Shipshewana Amish Sampler section. It’s a big applique block. As soon as I get it through Photoshop to insert the [...]
on 29 Dec 2009 at 6:12 am Lynn S.

Yippeee! Block 7! What a wonderful Tuesday surprise! Have a fantastic 2010!
on 29 Dec 2009 at 8:00 pm nancy

They are really great. Can’t wait to see what is next.
Nancy in IN
on 29 Dec 2009 at 9:34 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Shipshewana Amish Quilt & Retreat Report

[...] would be a better description) and after several discussions on the appropriate colors for the Shipshewana Amish Mystery quilt, I think we’ve finally come to a consensus on the background choice. I know I said it [...]
on 29 Dec 2009 at 9:51 pm Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Excitement – Exhaustion – Midget Blocks & Amish Sampler

[...] Midget Block for those of you stitching and collecting them. It’s Block 90! I also posted Section 7 of the Shipshewana Amish [...]
on 30 Dec 2009 at 10:04 am Jane St john

Need to sign up for the amish mystery and cna not find where to do it. hglad to see you back Jane
on 08 Jan 2010 at 9:56 am Jonelle Hunt

please sign me up for the newsletter and the amish mystery quilt! I hope I’m not too late!
on 15 Jan 2010 at 9:51 pm Micheline

I just found out about your site from one of my quilt guild buddies. I really like the Amish mystery quilt and would like to be part of it. Is it too late to sign-up? Can you add me to your email list? I also enjoyed Jane’s Redwork. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
on 24 Jan 2010 at 10:21 am JoAnne Turner

I was on your site and saw this quilt noticed that there are no current posts. is this bom over?

can i get the patterns?

JoAnne

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