Door County Amish Quilt Show & Craft Sale

This Amish quilt design entitled “Cherry Delight” is just one of over 70 handmade Amish quilts that will available at the Summer Amish Quilt Show & Sale. Photo by Sue Jarosh.

The Summer Amish Quilt Show & Craft Sale will be held at Mr. G’s Banquet Hall from July 14 – 17, 9 am – 5 pm daily. The hall is located at 5890 Highway 57, just south of Jacksonport.

The show will feature over 70 traditional Amish quilts in a variety of styles, patterns and colors. All quilting is done by hand as is the Amish custom. Full-sized quilts and baby quilts as well as queen and king-sized quilts will be available.

In addition to the Amish quilts a wide selection of Amish handmade items including wall hangings, pillows, table runners, place mats, pot holders, table centers, and more will also be on display and for sale.

The traditional Amish bentwood hickory rocking chair with matching side table, handcrafted by Clarence Gingerich, will be on display, as well as a selection of Amish baskets handcrafted by the Emma and Samuel Swartzentruber. A variety of books on quilting patterns, Amish recipes, and Amish life will also be available.

The event will feature a variety of food options, including Mattie Miller’s Cashew Crunch, as well as Amish noodles, peanut butter and Yoder popcorn.

An entry fee of $1 will be charged at the door. Children will be admitted free.

The Fall Amish Quilt Show will take place October 6 – 9 at Mr. G’s Banquet Hall. The Amish Quilt Show & Sale is sponsored by the Jacksonport Craft Cottage. For more information call 920.823.2288 or visit http://www.JacksonportCraftCottage.com.