Amish dolls

The Amish have strong religious beliefs which influence their daily lives. Their dress is plain and simple and so are the dolls they make for their children. According to the Amish tradition, the Bible says that you are not supposed to make anything that is in the image or likeness of a male or female. For that reason the dolls are "faceless" like those depicted in the picture of the "Amish Doll Patterns By Jan Steffy Mast" book to the left.....

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Amish Hand made doll held over top of a quilting frame ~ Sarah's Country Kitchen ~ More

This Greenbrier Amish doll pattern is work but worth the effort. I've made 2 and they are wonderful gifts.

This Amish doll is in fact the first one I did about twenty years ago when I received from my sister a n American book with Amish dolls and Amish clothes patterns. I must say that it was not easy for me but I sustained my efforts and managed at the end. Those patterns were done to make perfect details and I suppose that they were rather adapted for experimented dressmakers when I was just starting sewing at that time! But with the neophyte's zeal and enthusiasm I finally succeeded! Regarding…

If you've ever searched for photos of the Amish, chances are you've come across the work of Bill Coleman. Bill has spent decades capturing images of Amish in a remote Pennsylvania community. Many of the photos--of buggies, weddings, and the changing seasons--are simply stunning, while others--such as his portraits of children--reveal a closeness Bill has

Little Amish Doll

PRIMITIVE PRAIRIE DOLL AMERICANA BETSY ROSS WITH BONNET~EMBROIDERY HOOP 22 TALL in Dolls & Bears, Dolls, Antique (Pre-1930)

Amish children are born in hospitals, birthing centers - and at home Amish families have on average six to nine children (depending on the community). Amish parents make different choices about where to have their children. Some Amish prefer having children at home, in special birthing centers, or in conventional hospitals. Why some Amish