March 12 – 17, 1999
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Primary topics of this QHL Digest:
- Hosanna and God’s Eye Block Patterns — Continued discussion identifying the Hosanna pattern as a stylized palm-leaf design, debating whether it and God’s Eye are the same block, with references to BlockBase and Quilt National Magazine.
- Scissors Quilted in Quilts — Superstition or Decoration? — Members report finding scissors quilted or embroidered in antique quilts, discuss whether scissors carry any folklore curse, and share examples from crazy quilts and redwork.
- Soap, Detergent, and Quilt-Washing Chemistry — The Orvus Paste discussion continues with posts on hard-water effects, proper rinsing, and a request for chemists to clarify product labeling. (see the article on cleaning antique quilts)
- Dewhurst Sylko Thread History — British, Australian, and American members compare notes on Dewhurst Sylko cotton thread, its labeling, and its era of availability.
- Joining Quilt Batting — Members share techniques for piecing batting together, including whip-stitching butted edges and cutting overlapped layers in a curved line. (see the article on quilt batting)
- Fabric Dating Swatch Services — Laura Hobby Syler requests members send her names and addresses of fabric swatch services to compile a comprehensive list. (see the article on dating quilts)
- Child Abuse Quilts Exhibition — Mary Beth Goodman invites members to view her ‘Child Abuse Quilts — Revealing and Healing the Pain of Child Abuse’ website and exhibition.
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:58:15 -0500 | From: Th Schott Family <fschott@
Hi all,
One of the first books we reviewed in the VQTS newsletter 2 years ago was this book…..it is really a great resource book. It explains how fabric is woven, how thread is spun, how batting is made. I think that anyone interested in textiles and particularaly quilting *needs* a copy of this book in their library…….
No affiliation to Harriet, and all that stuff…….I just think that this book is a must for your reference library!
Laura
In once again stormy N. Texas
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 16:32:05 -0500 (EST) | From: quiltsnbears@ (Roberta Geanangel)
Laura…thanks for calling attention to the article in QUILT. I had received the issue, but hadn’t even opened it. A nice picture of you! I also get QNM and read it as quickly as everything else which means it sits for a few weeks! It isn’t lack of interest, just too much traveling! You inspired me …I finally caught up to 1999 with every mag! It also helped that the electricity was off for hours to: day….<grin>
Roberta
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 20:52:56 EST | From: SadieRose@
Keepsake Quilters guild will be presenting their 3rd quilt show “Keepsakes For All Time”
at Hawkeye Community College (Tama Hall) in Waterloo, IA.
The show will be open
Friday, March 19 from noon to 6 pm
Sat. March 20 from 9 am to 5 pm
Sun. March 21 from noon to 4 pm.
Admission is $3.50 for adults and $1 for children (no strollers, please). There will be door prizes, quilt technique demos, a Merchant’s Mall, Raffle quilt and Mini Quilt Silent Auction.
(Also, on a personal note, my Mom’s Dear Jane quilt will be on display ) Hope you can join us!! Karan from sunny Iowa
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 22:07:28 -0500 | From: Mary Beth Goodman <mgoodman@>
I would like to invite you all to see the quilts of “Child Abuse Quilts – Revealing and Healing the Pain of Child Abuse” http://members.tripod.com/mbgoodman/caq/caq1.html The web site now includes pictures of all 28 quilts, as well as the artist statements for each. These powerful quilts will be travelling and are available for display during 1999 and 2000. Complete information about this is also available at the web site. If possible, could I ask that you spread this news to other mailing lists that you subscribe to? It’s been announced on rec.crafts.textiles.quilting and on quiltart. Any others would be appreciated.
Thanks very much!
Mary Beth Goodman
Child Abuse Quilts – Revealing and Healing the Pain of Child Abuse home mgoodman@ work marybg@ http://members.tripod.com/mbgoodman/caq/caq1.html
