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Half a mile north of Intercourse village in an unassuming house, this large store is filled to the rafters with hand-stitched quilts made by Amish and Mennonite women. These are authentic works of art hand-stitched in traditional designs such as Broken Star and Double Wedding Ring. Sizes from full to king are on offer, as well as wall hangings and quillows (quilted pillows). A large selection of fabric is also sold.
For more than 100 years, the Kauffmans have cultivated 100 acres of apples, pears, and stone fruits, all of which they sell in their country market along with cider, "schnitz" (air-dried apples), baked goods, a variety of jams and fruit butters, and Pennsylvania honey and maple syrup. Seasonally, you can pick your own produce or wander the corn maze.
Take the scenic route into the countryside to reach this motherlode of heirloom quilts on a century-old Amish farm about four miles north of Intercourse. All of the quilts and other quilted items are hand-stitched, the largest taking as long as a year to make. Assorted gift items are also for sale.
