Historically, Amish women made quilts from the fabrics on hand in their homes, Bearley points out. That make-do aesthetic is also evident among today’s quilters.

Amish women are known for their distinctive style of dress, which is an outward expression of their religious beliefs. They ...

Unlike the Amish, Mennonite men do not wear beards. The fabrics worn by traditional Mennonite women typically have patterns and designs, in contrast to the plain fabrics of Amish women.

We're talking fabrics galore — the crafter's Disney World, a textile artist's dream destination — Zinck's Fabric in the center of Ohio's Amish Country. Just four hours away from Cincinnati, ...