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| Twirling in Amish Clothing |
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| Miss Gorgeous |
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| and Miss Beautiful |
Funny thing is… she looks more Amish than the Amish young women I saw this past weekend. My seamstress and I made her clothing from an altered pattern of mine from years ago, and so she is dressed in the era of when I was young. It seems the Amish “styles” have changed since then.
In case you are wondering, Leanna is as beautiful inside as she is out. And smart, too. And she has a great sense of humor. She is a nurse by profession and just a wonderful person to know. I am very honored that she agreed to model for the book and the trailer.
Bonnet Strings will be released early next year, around the same time as the second PBS documentary will air on American Experience. This one will be about leaving the Amish, and both Anna and I will be in it, as will Naomi Kramer and Katie Troyer and several others still unknown to me.
My next few months will likely be filled with a flurry of pre-publication projects, but I will try to keep you all posted. Thank you for being such loyal readers, even though I’ve not been posting regularly.
I have a question for you, the reader. While I was gone, I noticed that my post on Amish rugs has suddenly risen to the popular posts section of my blog. Do you have any idea why?
She is very pretty! I’m wondering….what are the differences between what you wore and the clothing now?
Blessings, Joanne
Leanna is beautiful and like you said, she looks more Amish than the Amish do.
I can imagine how much fun all of you creative people had together in Ohio, Saloma. And I can’t wait to read your new book. I know you are pouring your heart and soul into it and that Herald Press is backing you up with a great team.
You are right. Your niece is beautiful.
I think your book title is perfect. Every bonnet has two strings, and your story is one of choosing one. As long as we have memory, however, we are never fully severed from the other. That’s the power of memoir!
I love the title and I look forward to reading the book.
I would love tho own this Amish outfit, where can I get one?
Hello Michelle,
My seamstress and I made the dress. Now that she knows how to make them, she may be willing to make you one (for a fee, of course). If you want me to put the two of you in touch, please let me know.
As for the covering, we bought it at a local store in Middlefield, Ohio. That is also where we bought the socks and shoes.
Please send me your email address if you are interested in having a dress made.
Saloma