When most people think of Amish life, images of farming and quilting usually come to mind. But step into their communities, and you’ll find women running businesses, creating unique products, and ...

Winter months do have a twist all their own. For many of us Amish housewives, the quiet winter months are a time to catch up on sewing for our growing families. Just yesterday while sewing a shirt for ...

These fall days have been a delight to all of us. The five oldest children are in the swing of school, and Joshua and I enjoy our times at home. I value time with friends and church folks, but when it ...

VOLANT — Amish women from Lawrence County are using their foot-powered treadle sewing machines to make masks for people all over the U.S. taking safety precautions against the coronavirus. Susan ...

This week I have been busy sewing for nephew Benjamin’s wedding, which will be next week. Once again, I put off my sewing until it was too close to the day. I sewed my dress, cape andapron on Tuesday.

When I was young, I mean before the responsibilities set in that I now find on my plate, my sewing machine and I would spend many happy hours together. I sewed for my siblings and helped out here and ...