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2019 has definitely started out with a bang. I’ve signed on to write a novella with 15 other Christian fiction authors. I can’t wait to share the cover (and the buy links) with you as soon as they’re available. Summer of Suspense will release on August 6th.
I’m also working hard on a new mystery series. Dead Wrong will be the first book in Agatha’s Amish B&B Series. It’s set in a fictional Amish community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. An Amish businesswoman, a retired detective, and a body behind cabin #3. Tell me that doesn’t sound like fun.
Many of my books are on sale for under $2 in the Kindle and Nook store, so be sure and check that out. My February special in my on-line store, VC Boutique for readers is my Remnant series for just $14 (includes free shipping). I’ve also added some spring handmade items.
You can visit my blog via the blog button above. Leave a comment to be entered to win an Amazon certificate. Blessings on you and your family, and may spring be peeking around your corner.
~Vannetta
Amish, Mystery and Suspense Novels
From the Back Porch
It’s been fun to share with you some of the things I’ve learned from the Amish in my many trips to visit their communities. Today I thought I’d share something the Amish are very well known for–their quilting.
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- VC with Kris Stutzman, Lolly’s Fabrics
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- Amish Quilts, Lolly’s Fabrics
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- Amish Quilt, Lolly’s Fabrics
- The Amish don’t purposely put an error in every quilt. They’ve told me there are always errors in quilts. It would be prideful to try and make something perfect.
- The Amish will quilt in red, but they don’t display red quilts in their homes. There’s nothing wrong with the color red. It’s simply too bold for their tastes.
- The Amish will use calico or patterned fabrics. There was a time when Amish only quilted with solid fabrics, and some stricter communities may still abide by that rule. Everyone I’ve spoken with says that they are free to use whatever fabric they like.
- Amish women often quilt with salvage fabrics to lower the cost.
- Amish women do still hand piece and hand quilt. However, some women also use treadle machines, and others will hand-piece the tops and then have them quilted by a machine. If you buy a quilt in an Amish home, it’s probably hand pieced and hand quilted.
I love visiting with the Amish and seeing their quilts. It’s always inspiring for me. So what about you? Do you enjoy quilting or any other type of hobby? Leave a comment below, and we’ll pull one winner to receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate (delivered via email).
Blessings,
VC
Announcements for this week:
- Visit my VC Boutique Store and you’ll see some new spring items. Also, my February special is my entire Remnant series for just $14. That’s 3 books for $14 (shipping is always free). I hope you’ll check it out!
- Several of my ebooks are on sale for under $2, including A Widow’s Hope. I’m not sure how long this price will last, but check out my Amazon page for details.
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