In Small-Town Minnesota, The Village School Is Home To The Largest Selection Of Amish Quilts In The Midwest
By Betsy Rathburn|Published October 26, 2021
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
There are plenty of unique shops to browse in Minnesota. If you’re looking for candy, try a visit to Canelake’s Candies in Virginia. If you’re looking for beautiful gifts, head over to Round Barn Trading Company in Anoka. And if you enjoy browsing antiques, there are dozens of fantastic Minnesota antique stores for you to choose from. Today, we want to add another great shopping destination to your roster: a little store in small-town Minnesota that happens to have the largest selection of Amish-made quilts in the Midwest! Check it out:
Harmony, Minnesota, is a tiny town in the southeastern corner of the state. Not far from the Iowa border, it's about 130 miles outside of Minneapolis. The town's population is less than 1,000 people.
Though Harmony is tiny, it is a popular spot for tourists thanks to its beautiful landscape and proximity to one of Minnesota's largest Amish communities. There are even Amish tours you can take (read more about that here.
Thanks to the local Amish community, there are many interesting Amish attractions. One of the most popular is the Village School. As soon as you arrive at this charming building, you'll know you've found something special.
The Village School happens to sell the largest selection of Amish-made quilts in the Midwest! You can find beautiful, hand-crafted quilts for your bedroom and beyond. They're fantastic heirloom pieces, and they also make great gifts.
Just about every color and quilt pattern can be found here. There are different sizes, too. Pick out a new quilt for your bed and a set of matching pillow shams! The craftsmanship behind these pieces cannot be beaten.
In addition to quilts, the store sells many other Amish-made goods as well, including Amish baskets. If you're looking for an interesting, handmade piece to add to your home or give as a gift, a visit to the Village School might just be in order!
Have you ever visited Harmony? Did you visit the Village School quilt shop? Let us know in the comments! And if you know of any other interesting destinations in Minnesota that we should know about, be sure to tell us by filling out our nomination form.
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