Karen Anna Vogel

Amish Friends Knitting Circle: Smicksburg Tales One by Karen Anna Vogel
Don't really read Amish books but this one is about knitting and I try to read everything I can on the subject. Love the cover and figured it'd be a good read.
Like a lot of things about this book-learning about Amish community rules, how others help those in need, scriptures quoted and what they mean to those reading them,
Double Blitz -actually went online to find out what it's all about-sounds fun, wedding traditions and things like when they can marry and what they wear. Am familiar with the community as we have traveled through Ohio and saw how they make cheese and other items.
Love hearing of the knitting circle and how it comes about-wish there were knitting patterns. There are lots of recipes for food, some which I could probably substitute for healthier dietary needs and give them a try.
There are so many people that are followed in this book-after a short while you are familiar with who is who and what they do.
Like conflicts and successes. Book continues in the next story. Really like how modern technology comes to the rescue when needed.… (más)

Amish Knitting Circle Christmas: Granny & Jeb's Love Story by Karen Anna Vogel
Have read many of the others books in this series and this appears to be the first in the knitting series.
Starts out with Jeb and he's come to the town because of all the rules of his previous town. Deborah-her family have sent her to live with an aunt as she can't make up her mind as to who to marry.
She learns soon enough and uses the phone to find out the truth. She's devastated and swears off all men. Love the part of the book where Jeb gives a black man a ride and also invites him to stay with the family.
Like the political connections and events that happen during this book as i was a young girl at this time, in school. Story follows Jeb's girlfriend Sarah and her brother Jason and Deborah. Love the part about the twelve days of Christmas carol and what it signifies. Had never realized it before but it's right there in front of us.
There are everyday events as there is in other families but their rules are a bit different. Wish I had read this book first but it's a really good read regardless. Love hearing how they decorate. Knitting is mentioned but no patterns to speak of.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.… (más)

Amish Friends Knitting Circle: Smicksburg Tales Two by Karen Anna Vogel
Enjoyed the first book and am familiar with the characters now so I know I will enjoy this one also as the days go by.
Table of contents where the recipes are also included and about the author at the end.
Love hearing of the seasonal things the children are able to do with a bit of supervision-so educational.
Glossary of Amish words are translated at the beginning.
Like how the book starts out-bringing you up to date on the previous book but adding new bits of information in the present day.
Like the idea of camp but felt they needed to charge or have others bring things they could use: food, fabric, etc because they spend a lot of time doing it.
Like also how their problems are solved and Recipes included and I can't wait to try the blueberry muffin on-always on the lookout for new ones.
Can't wait to read the next in the series. Wish they had patterns for items they are making for charity. Lots of changes occur over the time of the year and new rules are in place.… (más)

Amish Knitting Circle Christmas: Granny & Jeb's Love Story by Karen Anna Vogel
Don't really read Amish books but this one is about knitting and I try to read everything I can on the subject. Love the cover and figured it'd be a good read.
Like a lot of things about this book-learning about Amish community rules, how others help those in need, scriptures quoted and what they mean to those reading them,
Double Blitz -actually went online to find out what it's all about-sounds fun, wedding traditions and things like when they can marry and what they wear. Am familiar with the community as we have traveled through Ohio and saw how they make cheese and other items.
Love hearing of the knitting circle and how it comes about-wish there were knitting patterns. There are lots of recipes for food, some which I could probably substitute for healthier dietary needs and give them a try.
There are so many people that are followed in this book-after a short while you are familiar with who is who and what they do.
Like conflicts and successes. Book continues in the next story. Really like how modern technology comes to the rescue when needed.… (más)