The twice-a-year show and sale features Amish quilts along with other Amish handmade items for home or gifts, as well as crafts by Door County artists.

Collectors and curators alike prize Amish quilts for their timeless simplicity and graphic style that can also look modern.

Although vintage quilts remain among the most recognized manifestations of Amish culture, they represent the historical, localized trends of only a finite period from a living and changing culture.

Auction day is also a time when the Amish recognize the contributions of women in their community, including the quilts drawing bids from eager buyers.