My favorite vacation destination is Amish Country in Holmes County, Ohio. It is so picturesque with photo-op scenery around every corner and each bend in the road. In August, I display a few items that have been purchased and some that have been handmade. The two cast-iron figures on the window sill were a recent gift and I love the one of the woman quilting. On my shelf I have a set of 4 figures that I’ve had for many years. They look so similar to the families we see walking along the road when we visit Amish Country.
My first cast-iron Amish figures were an engagement gift from a friend in 1952 -a set of salt and pepper shakers. This little guy’s mate was lost many years ago and he’s a little the worse for wear because all four of my children carried him around when they were toddlers.
I have two beautiful framed pieces made by my oldest daughter …
…and two wall hangings that I made ….
My daughter loves bees and contributed several items when she moved back home. I made two of her embroidered pieces into wall hangings …
For me, displaying these beautiful things is a nice segue from summer into fall.
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What a lovely collection! I love the little guy, too.
I love your combination of themes here. They seem so appropriate together. Back in the early 70s, when I lived in New Jersey, one thing we always did was go to the Kutztown Folk Festival to see the quilts, watch the Amish craftsmen, and have delicious things to eat – things I didn’t get any other time. My favorite thing that I spent hours, literally, watching was the man who carved table legs. My favorite wood he used was orange wood, and he made the most beautiful legs with his foot-powered turning lathe and his hand-held tool.
I like the metal bee hives. Are they candle holders? Beeswax candles, perhaps!They would probably also be nice with a little plant or any number of things…
What a wonderful collection of pieces! I particularly love the wall hanging of the lady quilt making. The colours of the quilt are so vibrant and effective.
Abigail x
Thank you for visiting my blog and for introducing me to yours – with the stunning photography and that gorgeous baby. I’ll be checking back to see how you’re getting along. Lillian