As I remember the QN article, the PA Amish aren't shipping their quilts to Asia to be quilted; there is a population of Hmong living in PA. The Hmong have a tradition of very fine needlework and they are working for some (not all) of the Amish quilters doing beautiful quilting and supporting their families at the same time. If you go to some of the quilt shows, there are a couple of Hmong vendors who sell traditional blocks, purses and jackets. They do incredible reverse applique and the tiniest stitches I have ever seen :!: I have purchased a couple of these blocks to use in a jacket I made. When I spoke with the vendor, I found out that it would take an experienced needleworker a full day to make the 5" (about) block and they charged only about $5 for the block! I also bought a small purse for $10.