Amish Craft Shops in Lancaster County
Discover authentic handmade crafts from skilled Amish artisans. These family-owned shops preserve traditional techniques passed down through generations, creating unique quilts, baskets, pottery, and Pennsylvania Dutch crafts found nowhere else.
Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Craftsmanship
Lancaster County's craft shops showcase the finest in Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch artistry. These aren't mass-produced items – each piece is carefully handcrafted using traditional methods, natural materials, and skills refined over centuries. Many shops operate as working studios where visitors can observe artisans at work.
Featured Craft Categories
- Quilts & Textiles: Hand-stitched quilts, table runners, wall hangings
- Baskets: Woven baskets for storage, decoration, and gifts
- Wood Crafts: Carved items, toys, and decorative pieces
- Pottery: Functional and decorative ceramics
- Leather Goods: Belts, bags, and handcrafted accessories
- Fabric Arts: Sewing supplies, ribbons, and materials
- Scrapbooking: Papers, embellishments, and craft supplies
- Home Décor: Candles, soaps, and artisan gifts
Authentic Quality
Every piece from Amish craft shops represents hours of skilled handwork using techniques unchanged for centuries.
Featured Craft Shops
Old Country Store
Family-owned shop selling traditional Amish crafts, quilts, furniture and Pennsylvania Dutch foods
Riehl's Quilts & Crafts
Family business selling authentic Amish quilts, wall hangings and handmade crafts
Forest Hill Leather Craft
Amish-made leather belts, wallets, bags, and accessories with custom work available
Stoltzfus Carpet Shop
Handwoven rugs, placemats, table runners, brooms, and coasters made using traditional methods
Smucker's Quilts
Handcrafted quilts, pillows, and wall hangings made by local Amish artisans
Fisher's Handmade Quilts
Traditional handmade quilts, wall hangings, and crafts created using time-honored techniques
Domaki Leathers
Leather goods shop offering belts, handbags, motorcycle apparel and repairs
Twin Hill Shoppe
Fabric and craft shop selling textiles, ribbons and sewing notions
Farmhouse Memories
Scrapbooking and craft shop (opened in 2006) with quilting and mini quilts
Country Lane Candles & Crafts
Amish-made beeswax candles, natural soaps, herbal products, and handcrafted wellness items from family recipes
What Makes Items Special
- Handmade Quality: Every piece individually crafted by skilled artisans
- Natural Materials: High-quality fabrics, woods, and sustainable materials
- Traditional Techniques: Methods passed down through generations
- Functional Art: Beautiful items designed for everyday use
- Custom Work: Many artisans accept special orders and commissions
Shopping Guidelines
- Photography: Ask permission before photographing artisans at work
- Price Appreciation: Prices reflect hours of skilled handwork
- Sunday Closure: Most Amish shops are closed on Sundays
- Cash Preferred: Many shops prefer cash transactions
- Seasonal Hours: Some shops adjust schedules seasonally
Popular Craft Items
For the Home
- Quilted wall hangings
- Handwoven baskets
- Decorative pottery
- Wooden furniture accents
Gifts & Keepsakes
- Baby quilts and blankets
- Handcrafted toys
- Personalized items
- Traditional Amish dolls
Craft Supplies
- Quality fabrics and materials
- Quilting supplies
- Sewing notions
- Scrapbooking materials