The Amish Quilt Auction in Bart, Pennsylvania

As part of the annual Mud Sale events

in Lancaster County, PA,

the Amish offer many quilts for auction.

Despite their dark, solid color of dress

the quilts are bright and full of patterns.

Here in the firehouse of Bart Twp.,

blue is an approved color for dress

and quilts alike!

Sadly, we thought the quilts were

going for a song.

So much work!

I would be disheartened

if I had made one.

I am sure many people
went home with beautiful
handmade works of art.

Bart Township Mud Sale

Mud Sales in Lancaster County, PA

are fund-raising events for the local fire departments.

Mud sales are traditionally held 

in Amish communities in the spring

when the ground is thawing and muddy.

Thousands of Amish and 'English'

gather for these affairs

which offer a wide selection of food and auctions.

Here many have gathered for the
Pony and Horse Auction.

Buggies waiting for auction.

New they are valued at about $10,000

but were auctioning lower than that today.

Below, I can just imagine...
"When I grow up my buggy is gonna have..."

Amish Youth Volleyball was a definite highlight for these folks.

Hundreds of quilts were offered for auction as well.

I will post on that tomorrow.

All the photos from this gallery can be found here.