March 19 – 22, 1999
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Primary topics of this QHL Digest:
- The “No More Quilt Tops” Pledge — A lighthearted, widely-seconded vow not to buy any more unfinished quilt tops sparks members to predict how long the resolution will actually last.
- Favorite Quilting and Needlework Magazines — Members trade recommendations for the needlework and quilting magazines they trust most for solid quilt history content.
- Meeting Up in Paducah — Members compare travel dates and judge’s-course schedules as several realize they’ll overlap at the AQS Paducah show.
- Paper Backing, Acid Damage, and Old Books — A technical exchange traces why some antique quilts with paper backing show no acid damage, tying it to changes in paper manufacturing over the centuries. (see the article on caring for antique quilts)
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 23:14:52 EST | From: AlineMcK@
It’s becoming an addiction! Stop me! Stop me!
Well, actually, folks are sending me such great swatches & FQs that I remain highly motivated. And it’s been a lot of fun corresponding with people in the course of the swaps. Here’s the latest batch to show up remaindered at local used book store. Same termsyou reimburse me for cost, tax, postage, and throw in a little lagniappe of a historical swatch or FQ. By the way, the store has TONS of modern how-to quilt books, plus collections of modern quilts (eg. Visions, and Southern Quiltsa New View). I’ve just been focusing on the historic stuff. Let me know if there are particular titles you’re looking for.
The Quilts of the British Isles, Janet Rae, $9.98 (5 copies).
Amy Emm�s Story of Durham Quilting, Amy Emm, $5.98. (3 copies).
Autobiography of a British whole-cloth quilter (was Dame’d by Queen Elizabeth, I think). Some of her quilted satin wedding dresses are stunning. Quilter�s Computer Companion, Judy (illegible handwriting) and Gloria Hanson, $14.98. (Covers both Macintosh & PC)
The Dream Quilt, Amy & Jessie Zerner (Children�s storybook), $7.98, (23 copies).
Islamic Textiles, Patricia L. Baker (forgot to note price).
The Techniques of Indian Embroidery, Anne Morrell, $4.98, (6 copies). (India- India, not American Indian. Contains some excellent examples of Indian quilts;
very different from palampores; more folk-arty with unusual quilting designs).
Textile Design in JapanTraditional Arabesque, $7.98 Textile Design in JapanTraditional Stripes and Lattices, $14.98. Both are by Kamon Yoshimoto, translated into English.
African Majesty, Adler & Barnard, $14.98.
Traditional African Fabrics, Christopher Spring, $5.98, (5 copies).
Caucasian Carpets and Covers, Richard Wright & John Wertime, $37.48 (3 copies). Some carpets have quilt-like repetitive patterns in fantastic color combinations you�ve probably never seen before. I know *I* hadn�t.
The World of Indonesian Textiles, Warming & Gaworski, $14.98.
The Textiles of Guatemala, Regis Bertrand and Danielle Magne, $9.98 (2 copies)
Portuguese Needlework Rugs, Patricia Stone, $9.98 (I think), (5 copies).
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:09:40 -0600 (CST) | From: Nancy Evans <nevans@>
Hi Dee & All! This is just my own humble opinion…. and I mean no offense to Nancy Roberts or any other editor on the list….. but at the present time, I don’t think I personally HAVE a favorite quilting magazine….. They are all pretty much the same, and not worth the money they charge for them.
I guess QNM, even with its present shortcomings, is the only one I’d really subscribe to. I used to LOVE Quilting Today & Traditional Quiltworks, but they don’t seem to hold much interest for me any more. And LCPQ before its decline & demise was also a big favorite. I do have some back issues of American Quilter that I traded Nancy R some fabric for, and I have enjoyed those *immensely*. I should probably join the organization that prints that magazine so I can get it, but just never seem to get around to doing it.
I’m really not out to dis any of the magazines, but, as I say, they just don’t hold my interest any longer. I’d love to see some really “meaty”
history articles, maybe something exploring by region, or locale (and I’m not just talking east coast here!– no flames, please!), maybe something exploring the trends in quilting through the centuries/decades in a timeline format, or articles that are unusual, and not seeming to have been researched only by the writer reading other recent magazine articles. I guess that’s what I’m getting at….all the magazines seem to be the same in many, many ways. There are so many knowledgeable quilt historians out there, but it seems as though articles by or about them are few and far between. Mind you, I only get this opinion from glancing quickly through the TOC at the newstand, because I’m not buying the magazines. I’m not interested in buying for patterns EVER…. I can make my own quilts my own way, thank you!…. so the “meat” is what I’m after, and the current magazines only seem to hold the “fat”.
Again, please, no flames, I’m stating my own opinion, (Dee asked after all!)
and nothing else, so you can take it for what it’s worth or leave it. And if you want/need to flame, please email me privately. I’m a big girl & can take anything you throw, but I’d hate to see a war start up on the list!
Nancy Evans Nebraska Quilter
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 10:22:46 EST | From: AMDOODAH@
Hi from a lurker – my nomination for best all-around needlework magazine is Piecework. It is excellent on addressing the historical issues and while it only occasionally pertains to quilting, the editors are very open to suggestions on content and invite new writers to submit articles. They also publish other specialty needlework magazines and might be willing to put out a new one on quilting if the interest exists. Joan
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:27:30 -0800 (PST) | From: Jackie Joy <jjoy@>
One of my favorite magazines and one to which I have subscribed for a number of years is Piecework All This by Hand. The cover states “Craft & History Hand in Hand; Women’s History & Needlework.” I have subscribed for a number of years.
The March/April 1999 issue has an article entitled “Virtuous Habits of Perseverance Quiilting and the Education of Girls in Nineteeth Century America” and also has instructions for paper piecing a hexagon child’s quilt. This issue also has an article on the needlework of a woman who lived on a homestead claim in North Dakota; another entitled “Through the Eye of the Needle The U.S. Women’s Suffrage Movement”; and one on Candace Wheeler, a decorative arts designer during the Arts and Crafts Movement. While Piecework is not dedicated to quilting, I think it would be interesting to anyone who likes needlework and women’s history. It is published bimonthly by Interweave Press and is avilable usually at places like Tower Records and Barnes and Noble. There is a website mentioned at www.interweave.com.
JMHO.
Jackie Joy Reno, Nevada jjoy@
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 99 14:08:08 EST | From: “Bob Mills” <decision@>
I, Jan Drechsler, with QHL as my witness, vow not to purchase or accept as a gift, any antique quilt top which does not lay perfectly flat, with no bulges in the middle nor ripples on the edges. Furthermore, I will purchase no quilt bargains which need just ‘a little work’ to make them…just as ugly as before.
In addition, no perfect antique tops shall be added to my collection until all the others have been completed.
By this declaration, I hope to refrain from getting angry at inanimate objects and regain my sanity…and time for creative projects, such as making chocolate chip cookies and buying more fabric.
Solemnly, Jan Drechsler (not Bob)
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bobmills/jan.html
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 16:05:38 EST | From: AlineMcK@
I give her about three days, tops. How ’bout the rest of y’all?
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 17:22:51 -0600 | From: Terri Ellis <tquilts@>
Jan and all, I swore the same oath not too long ago, but I can’t make myself include part 2 (the good tops) in the deal! Life is too short to spend trying to fix other people’s mistakes. Terri Ellis
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 99 19:42:37 -0500 | From: Woodford <woodford@>
Just a questionl. Is there going to be any meeting of QHL’ers at the Paducah show. If so, I would surely like to get to know some of you, and plan to be there.
Thanks, Barbara Woodford Historic American Quilts.
Woodford woodford@
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 21:06:02 -0600 | From: Laura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@>
Lets see, it’s 900 PM here now…..she posted that at 2PM………….
Jan, we know you better than that!!!
ROTFLOL!!!
And this is after Karen and I spent all day doing appraisals at the Tyler quilt show!
Oh my,. oh my!!!
At 0405 PM 3/20/99 EST, AlineMcK@ wrote
>I give her about three days, tops. How ’bout the rest of y’all?
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 21:12:13 -0600 | From: Laura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@>
Aline, I’ll be there aaalllllllll day Fri & Sat for the judges course. I dont’ know what time they will spring us for lunch, but come by the class room at the back of the hall and check….anyone else wanna join us? Laura At 0817 PM 3/20/99 EST, AlineMcK@ wrote
>Anyone going? Wanna get together for lunch or to scratch each others’ eyes out over the bargain boxes?
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 21:14:58 -0600 | From: Laura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@>
Barbara, et al, Karen and I will be getting into town on Monday and I think leaving on Friday…maybe Sat AM…..let us know if something comes together. We are staying at a private home (reserved for antique quilt lovers….at least it is now!) so if you want to get ahold of us I can give you the phone number.
Laura
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 07:55:51 EST | From: Pennstudd@
Hey All, I can honestly say that I buy all of the quilt magazines and I enjoy everyone of them. I buy certain ones at certain stores.I will say that the ones that have the best patterns are Quick Quilts by McCalls and Quilting. A new magazine that recently became available is call Big Block Sampler and it has some nice patterns. For what it is worth.
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 08:17:15 -0600 | From: “Sehoy L. Welshofer” <sw4quilt@>
Good morning!
As editor of an online newsletter, Web Threads, I’m considering doing a regular feature on quilt history (in its broadest sense). Where else to go for a possible contributor but to the best! <G> I read this digest daily, and it has more honest to goodness quilt information than any list on the web. These articles could be any length, and the newsletter only comes out 6 times a year. Anyone interested? It goes without saying that full credit would be given, but that would be the extent of any remuneration we can offer. Unless you count a free hard copy of Web Threads sent to you every time you write an article, 😉
Hoping to hear from some of you.
Sehoy Welshofer Visit Web Threads, the Newsletter for Net Savvy Quilters at http://www.welshofer.com/WebThreads/
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 11:20:17 -0500 | From: Nancy Roberts <robertsn@>
For Dee who asked about magazinesBecause I work for three magazines, my thoughts on a favorite might be a bit one-sided. But I would invite you to check out the magazines from Chitra Publications by visiting the website at http://www.QuiltTownUSA.com/
When there, click on Chitra Publications and then click on any of the magazines for a listing of the contents in the current issue. This may give you the flavor of each of the magazines and help guide you when choosing a publication that reflects your interests. There’s also a gallery and other fun things to look at. Sample issues can be ordered there as well. Happy web surfing. Nancy
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 11:39:19 EST | From: Cml791@
Hi Laura, I’ll be taking the judge’s course also, so maybe I can get together with Aline too. I haven’t met her. Also interested in the 2nd annual QHL dinner in Paducah. I’ll post later about my recent trip to Selma, AL regarding quilt/genealogy research.
Carolyn in McKinney, TX
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:01:38 -0600 | From: “Karen Erlandson” <erland@>
Well, for those of us who thirst after historic textile information – I agree that Pieceworks is a favorite. Doesn’t come out often enough tho!
NOW – as the newsletter editor for the Vintage Quilt and Textile Society, who spends countless hours each month putting together a newsletter for those who are interested in such things, (without pay, I might add – boy can I tell you the meaning of “non-profit”) — I do think that VQTS puts together something of interest! The problem is never finding something to write about – there’s tons of stuff that needs to be put into print where it is easily found. (yes, I accept donations of your time and research in the form of an article. no, you won’t receive payment in money – only in my undying gratitude – and Laura’s as she wouldn’t have to listen to me whine for a little while)
If only VQTS could put out a magazine!
Karen
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 21:59:19 -0500 (EST) | From: “Joanna E. Evans” <jevans@>
Hi All, I would be happy to arrange dinner in Paducah IF that sounds good to my quilting buddy, who is driving this year. I’ll talk to her tomorrow and get back to you. For the folks who went last year, was that restaurant OK with you? Or, do you have a better suggestion. I would love to find a place with round tables, but we’ll have trouble booking a place at this late date. (I think it was the Pines, but I’ll look it up tomorrow.) Like last year, Thursday evening is probably the evening that would work best for us. In the meanwhile, feel free to (privately) email me with your suggestions, comments, ideas, and–if Sandy is willing–I’ll get this organized soon.
Sorry I’ve been out of touch. Spring break ends tonight, the kids go back to school tomorrow, and Mom flies back to her home in Massachusetts tomorrow.
Paducah or bust!
Joanna Evans Bloomington, IN
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 05:00:55 EST | From: SaraLMcN@
I would be interested in a meeting of the minds. I am arriving on Sunday to set up for things. I would be willing to find a location at the Inn to gather, and post that for anyone who may be interested on Monday or Tuesday?
Sara Enchanted in KY
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 06:22:18 -0800 | From: “Anne Copeland” <anneappraiser@>
Dear Sally, You have to be very careful if you remove the old paper as you might tear some of the stitching loose in the process. I have had this same experience with a string quilt.
Also, that brings up an interesting issue. Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing date back to the early 1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the paper (i.e. the quilt is still intact). How can this be, when we have all seen damage from the acid in paper in quilts? Well, at least some of us have seen it. Is it because the paper had a higher rag content and less wood or ??? Anne Copeland Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://personal.lycos.com
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 10:13:22 EST | From: QuiltFixer@
In a message dated 3/22/99 62327 AM Pacific Standard Time, anneappraiser@ writes << Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing date back to the early 1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the paper (i.e. the quilt is still intact). How can this be, when we have all seen damage from the acid in paper in quilts? >> I have not seen one that has no damage from the paper. As usual, I op for making the decision to remove or not remove on a case by case situation. If I wanted the quilt top for a teaching tool, or it was in very fragile condition, I would leave it in. If I wanted to have the top last longer, I would carefully remove. In a museum collection, in would most often not be removed.
Toni B.
QuiltFixer@
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 11:16:35 EST | From: QuiltNews@
Does anyone know of research done on Nancy Page patterns…Thanks Ann
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 11:19:30 EST | From: AlineMcK@
Anneappraiser asked<< Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing date back to the early 1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the paper (i.e. the quilt is still intact). How can this be, when we have all seen damage from the acid in paper in quilts? >>
Acid in paper didn’t really become a problem until the 20th century, if I recall correctly. That’s when cheaper, shoddier paper processing came along.
I’ve seen (first-hand…oooooohhhhhh) 300-year-old books in pristine condition, with glowing white paper. And I think you’re right, it’s because paper used to be much higher cloth content, much less wood. Even with wood- based paper, processing method counts, which is why paperbacks self-destruct after 50 years, and some other books don’t.
Pop quizwhat’s USAn “paper money” made out of?
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 11:35:30 EST | From: [from unknown]
Aline, You’ve been so generous about this book vending! The time, the shopping, the wrapping, the trips to the postoffice, keeping the list of who wants what! Wow. I believe the tradition of sharing information among quilters is alive and well. You’ve merely updated it computerly.
Least I can (and will) do is send you $$$ up front!
Happy Book Buyer, Kathi in Calif.
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 11:54:07 EST | From: QuiltFixer@
While looking for my box of “vintage” embroidery thread, I came across a packet of quilting needles. They were made in England, “Milwards Needles.”
They were sold through JP Coats. On the outside of the packet is a ship and the words. “War Pack.” Does anyone know the history behind “War Pack”? I think this would qualify as “Quilting History” question. Any help or ideas appreciated. Toni B.
QuiltFixer@
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:09:56 EST | From: AlineMcK@
So the other night, I was in the local Irish pub, drinking my bottomless decaf while listening to live music and working on the latest quilt (I love a pub where you can sew & no one even notices), and on the way out, ran into some co-workers, who were with a friend of theirs I hadn’t met before.
So I join them, and we chit-chat, and they ask what’s in the bag, and the conversation turns to “How in the world do you fit that in a regular machine (I machine-quilt, but then tie off the loose ends and run them through the batting…incredibly tedious (hence the pub setting (yes, I’ve tried reducing the stitch size at the end instead, but don’t like how that looks)))?” And I brag about having my mom’s old cast-iron Singer 603.
So this guy mentions that he’s a garage sale junkie, and recently bought a 1950s Rodney sewing machine, with cabinet, all instructions, etc, for $7.
My question is, what the heck’s a Rodney?
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:21:04 EST | From: Cml791@
I recently returned from a trip to Selma, AL, where I found out my relatives had lived in the 1830 – 40’s. I went to Selma because of an article in the 1991 issue of “Great American Quilts” by Oxmoor House. The article featured an 1870’s quilt which they called a Kentucky Rose Variation. I had noticed the article several years ago because of the family name Roller but thought nothing of it because I knew my grandfather came from Tennessee. Then recently I was going through some geneology papers from an aunt and noticed a name written in pencil ‘Margaret Ann Roller Marshall, Selma’. I remembered the article about the quilt, thus starting a series of phone calls.
The woman was a very gracious hostess and tour guide. She lives in the house that was built in the 1840’s and still looks the same as when it was built.
She showed me lots of the family quilts, but most of them were not in good shape, having been used but the point is they were family quilts, even though very distant family. There was one broderie perse quilt with a wide chintz border and woven tape binding that just begged to be cleaned, otherwise in great condition, beautiful tiny stitches. There were also some woven coverlets. She said there were others that she had not taken out of trunks (I saw several trunks) but she didn’t think there were any as nice as the Kentucky Rose.
I’m sure I will visit again and stay longer. As to the family connection, we think our respective g-g-g-grandfathers were brothers. I don’t think I would have found her if not for the quilting connection. Oh, I forgot, when I looked back at the book I realized the leaf pattern was one I had adapted for a border on a quilt I made 4 years ago.
Carolyn in McKinney, Tx
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 11:28:15 -0600 | From: Laura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@>
Is that so it is “resilliant”?<G>
At 1128 AM 3/22/99 EST, Kathi2174@ wrote
>In a message dated 3/22/99 82101 AM Pacific Standard Time, AlineMcK@ writes
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:33:46 -0500 | From: “A.A. Harkavy” <aah@>
Just thought I’d mention that PineTree Quiltworks has opened its completely “renovated” online fabric store. New departments, loads of new fabrics, easy navigation by category, manufacturer, designer, fabric line, etc. All prices 20% off. Some reproduction fabrics (in their own categories)
…with more repro fabrics on the way. To get to the store, go to http://quilt.com/pinetree … then click on Virtual Fabric store, and from there be sure to scroll down to the way you want to search the shop (by manufacturer, by all fabrics, by category, etc).
Addy <aah@>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 09:47:37 -0800 | From: Tamara Williams <tamt@>
Hi all – I am planning on what to do with myself when I retire from my current job.
I am interested in Textile Conservation; are there college course one takes leading to a degree? Do you go apprentice yourself to a museum? Any ideas would be appreciated!
— Tamara
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:00:39 -0500 | From: “Judy Grow” <Judygrow@>
We are back from the Kowaleski sale, and had a wonderful day — even in the rain, which got worse as we approached Lancaster, cleared up as we went in and out of shops, and then became a deluge again as we headed home, after dark.
We got there in no time at all (1 3/4 hours) — at least it seemed that way to me ’cause my head was down in my applique most of the time. By the way, any of you who sew (as a passenger) in the car, isn’t it neat how you can crack your window down an 8th of an inch, hold your thread snivvy within 2 inches of the opening, and the wind will just suck it out? I don’t consider that littering! Seriously, when you get off the Pa. Turnpike at exit 21, and then get on to 272 South, South Pointe Antiques is the first antique shop you see. It is really one of those “showcase” places with something like 130 dealers.
You can’t touch anything unless you get someone with a key to open up the case for you. Not at all like our local antique shops, which only lock up the jewelry and the silver. But virtually all the shops from the Turnpike all the way into Lancaster are the same way. And I’ve seen them that way in Fort Worth, and in Denver, too. Of course that means you are only looking at “smalls”, rarely ever good early furniture, etc., which is what DH lives for. We found a great place to eat lunch — the Silk City Diner, just down the road on 272. I had the most incredible chunk of homemade lasagna, (my cholesterol allowance for 3 weeks) while Allan, a man with no imagination, ordered a burger. I gave him a bite of mine and his eyes lit up, so we put in another order to take home for dinner. Try to eat one meal there if you go to Quilt Heritage in Lancaster.
OK, this is what you santed to hear. I spent some money at the Kowalski sale, but the prices were not out of line, very good actually.
Among the items I brought home were 2 very well priced quilt tops, all in indigo’s cadet blues, and shirtings.
I got a large box of actual cardboard quilting patterns, some I’ve never seen before. One of the pieces of cardboard was from a railroad timetable poster from Reading Pa., and dated 1951. Well, they are almost 50 years old, so they are almost antique. I got an incredible piece of Turkey red print, about the size of a card-table cover, that looks very much like the prints in those Russian quilts that toured the East Coast last Fall, except it is border printed on all 4 sides, leading me to believe it was printed as a large bandana or shawl. It is absolutely stunning!
Merikay, are you listening?
I got yardage of a chintz cheater cloth, that looks like a double Irish chain with a printed mariner’s compass in the center of the empty blocks.
Spectacular!
Eileen Trestain, or Debbie Roberts have you seen this before, and can you date it?
Allan insisted I get a small, walnut sewing box with a fitted drawer, and a lift-up lid. He thought it was a great bargain. It came with a homemade pin cushion.
All this indulgence is in way of presents for my birthday, which day is looming 2 weeks away.
Marilyn Kowaleski is a very lovely person. Of all the antique shops listed in the brochures and on the web sites, she is the only one who adds her name to the listing as the owner. That speaks of honesty and integrity, to me.
She was very friendly, and was so happy to hear of regards from Julie Silber, who early in the month posted to me about how good her sale was and told me that if I go I should give her her regards.
She told me she wanted to get onto QHL, but didn’t know how, so I wrote down the info on how to join us. I hope she does. She is very knowledgeable.
And she thanked me and called me by name when I left, so I am hers forever.
Little things mean so much.
Look for her request, Kris Finally, although her ads say the sale ends on March 31st, she told me she will continue it through the 14th of April. She’d be foolish not to, with the influx of quilters with pockets bulging with money about to invade!
Judy in Ringoes, NJ judygrow@
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 10:54:38 -0800 | From: “Melissa Devin” <mldevin@>
Funny you ask -) I was watching the history channel a couple of months ago, and they were talking about money and it’s history. Apparently, it’s made the same way that it always had been. Isn’t it made out of cotton fibers? I guess I didn’t retain the knowledge very well… but it was an interesting program -))
Melissa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>Pop quizwhat’s USAn “paper money” made out of?
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 13:04:09 -0600 | From: Jocelyn <jocelynm@>
> I’m really not out to dis any of the magazines, but, as I say, they just don’t hold my interest any longer. I’d love to see some really “meaty”
> history articles, maybe something exploring by region, or locale
Nancy, I absolutely agree! I used to love to read quilt magazines…right up to the point where I realized that I wasn’t going to live long enough to make all the projects I’d collected directions to make!
<G> At that point, I sort of lost interest in ‘how-to’ magazines.
It’s not a slam of the magazines…I did the same thing with cookbooks. <G> OTOH, I know several people who love to read cookbooks! So I’m sure that along with people who are still looking to add to their ‘to-do’ list, there are people who love to look at projects and analyze the directions, even if they don’t intend to make them all. Personally, though, I don’t read cookbooks and I don’t read instruction books any more, unless I’m looking for specific instructions about how to make something. The quilting books and magazines that continue to grab my attention are the ‘quilt show’ typewhere there are picture after picture of beautiful quilts, with stories about their history.
Jocelyn
Jocelynm@
