I'm really happy to have Lindsay here from Modern Amish. Ever since I first saw the name, I was intrigued. It sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it?
Lindsay, how did you choose the name, Modern Amish?
Last summer we vacationed in Montana, as we do every summer, and visited
an Amish community there. We've had it on our to do list for a few
years, but finally made the drive from Kalispell, MT up dense forest on the
border of Canada to dine with the Amish. I
have to admit it was not what I was hoping for. After we toured
their community I realized they had really brought in a lot of useful
modern day amenities, like electricity for one. They used machines to
make furniture and refrigeration in their store! Their gift shop, which
I could have spent $$$ in, had so many lovely hand made items. Of
course there were QUILTS. It was love at first site. I couldn't afford
them, but oh I loved them. Although they had incorporated a few
luxuries they still maintained their modest lifestyle. I rather like
that. As we were driving away and I reviewed my first Amish encounter,
the phrase 'Modern Amish' popped into my head. 5 months later, I began
sewing quilts and strongly pursuing a more modest lifestyle.
Homemade jalapeno jelly--yum--and so pretty!
Were there other names you considered, and can you share any of them with us?
Yes there were other names: Simply Mae, which I use for my Etsy shop.
Mae is a family name. I played with all sorts of combinations of Mae, Modest, Simple, Cotton, Country and Modern. Daisy Mae, which might ring a bell today, from the new DS Quilt line at JoAnn's, was even considered. I've had that on my baby names list since high school. What? - yes, I'm one of those women who fantasizes about future children.
Mae is a family name. I played with all sorts of combinations of Mae, Modest, Simple, Cotton, Country and Modern. Daisy Mae, which might ring a bell today, from the new DS Quilt line at JoAnn's, was even considered. I've had that on my baby names list since high school. What? - yes, I'm one of those women who fantasizes about future children.
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Now that you are recognized by Modern Amish, are you happy with it, or do you wish you could change it to something else?
Farmer's Wife Quiltalong blocks
I love Modern Amish. Its
slowly unfolding as I gain more confidence in expressing my creative
side. I have so many more things in my head I want to make and name.
Being a wife and mom come first, so I make what I can in the time I
allow. Selfishly, I'd be sewing full time, but its just a hobby for
now.
Please go over to Lindsay's blog and say hello. I was hoping to post picture of the two of us. We both attended the Road2California quilt show a couple of weeks ago and came this close to meeting each other. Next time for sure!
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February 13, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Good to meet Lindsay! I love the name...very clever!
I've wondered about that blog name. Now I know! I've just peaked at her blog. Lovely!
I love her name. Thanks for sharing her with us.
Great post - I read it earlier, followed the link and forgot to comment!
Lovely feature, I'm off to visit Lindsay!
Modern Amish? seems like an oxymoron. Nice patterns though.
Thanks Cindy for hosting me today. It was truly a blessing to be a guest on your site. Happy stitching!
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