March 24 – April 5, 2004
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Primary topics of this QHL Digest:
- Quilt Restoration Referrals — Kris Driessen asks for a list of trustworthy quilt restoration/repair professionals, and members agree no formal directory currently exists. (see the article on quilt restoration)
- Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum Reopening — Museum coordinator Judy Kelius shares reopening plans timed to the Lancaster Quilters’ Heritage Celebration, including hours and admission. (see the article on quilt museums)
- Reproduction Quilts and Pricing Ethics — A New York Times piece on Scalamandre sparks debate over the ethics and pricing of licensed antique quilt reproductions, including Gee’s Bend exhibit merchandise.
- American Museum in Britain and 9/11 Memorial Quilt — Members recommend the American Museum in Britain to overseas visitors and note a 9/11 Memorial Quilt viewing in San Diego.
- Vintage Fabric Sourcing and Fireproofing — A restorer asks for sources of 1920s-1950s vintage fabric, and another member asks about safely fireproofing a textile wallhanging.
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:14:31 -0600 | From: Laura Syler <texas_quilt.co@>
Kris, I do not think there is a “list” of quilt restoration/repair people any longer. Camille had one years ago, but with the demise of the Quilt Restoration Society, the list disappeared. There are several of the AQS Certified appraiser that do quilt restoration. I still get about 4 calls a month with NO advertising. Just word of mouth, and that is even after I changed my phone number. I think a referral list, with all the usual caveats would be a nice addition to your site. Laura Hobby Syler Certified Appraiser of Quilted Textiles Quilt Restoration Specialist Richardson, Texas
Kris Driessen wrote:
> I have been getting a ton of quilt restoration inquiries lately.
SSubject: Litiz, Pa From: “Brenda & Roger Applegate” <rbappleg1@>
Does anyone know when the quilt museum is open in Litiz, Pa. I will be in that area on Sunday, March 28th. I called the tourism office in Litiz today, but she wasn’t sure where that information was located. Thanks. Brenda Applegate
From: “Karen Erlandson”
If you restore or repair quilts and use vintage fabrics from 1920-1950, could you please contact me at quiltercooke.net I need to thin out my collection of vintage fabrics and thought I would offer QHL’ers first rights to buy.
Thanks, Karen Erlandson
From: “Mary Persyn”
I received this message this morning. Some of you might find it of interest.
Mary
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From: “Sally Ward”
Can any of the experts on this list give me advice on what chemicals might be used to fireproof a textile wallhanging, and whether there are likely to be harmful effects to the piece in the long term?
Sally W Sallytatters@
Date: Sat, 3 | From: “Sally Ward” <sallytatters@>
Hi again Karen,
I found the booklet I have, but its a later edition (1964) and not the one illustrated in Dorothy’s book. However, the offer to look in the British Library still stands <G>
S
From: “Audrey Cameron”
Hi all,
I just found this link on the Ismacs list which might be of interest to sewing machine historians as well as see the chapter on the “History of Cotton Thread”. http://web4.si.edu/sil/cooper/view.cfm
Were there lists for March 31 & April 1as I did not receive them? If there were & anyone has copies yet I would appreciate having them. TIA
Audrey Cameron in Lincolnshire, England where Spring is a promise with the sun shining. audreycamerononetel.net.uk
Date: Mon, 5 Apr | From: “Sally Ward” <sallytatters@>
One for the cabinet of curiosities…
<img align=”left” alt=”sampler.jpg (28663 bytes)” border=”2″ height=”75″ src=”images/sampler_small.jpg” width=”100″/>This sampler has turned up on ebay UK. a 30s/40s piece it is a hand embroidered map of the States of the mid-west, with little pictures depicting local interest. I’m curious about Indiana, which seems to depict a Folies Bergeres high-kicker in orange knickerbockers…..?<G> (click on the thumbnail)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3715374581&category=60366
Sally W
Date: Mon, 5 | From: Judy Schwender <sister3603@>
Looks to me like an American-style football player kicking a field goal for the Hoosiers.
Sally Ward <sallytatters@> wrote: One for the cabinet of curiosities…
This sampler has turned up on ebay UK. a 30s/40s piece it is a hand embroidered map of the States of the mid-west, with little pictures depicting local interest. I’m curious about Indiana, which seems to depict a Folies Bergeres high-kicker in orange knickerbockers…..?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3715374581&category=60366
Sally W
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 07:13:38 -0400 | From: Joan Kiplinger <jkip@>
Sally — looks like a football player to me and is probably a reference to Univ. Notre Dame and the one and only Knute Rockne.
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 | From: Judy White <jawhiteinfionline.net>
Sally, regarding the sampler with the high kicker in Indiana – he is a football player. Notre Dame University is located in Indiana famous for their football team but not their cancan dancers.
Judy White – Connecticut
Date: Mon, 5 | From: “mgmooney” <mgmooneymoonware.net>
Good morning, all – I think it’s a football player (American football, I should say) – a punter. I think you can even see a football flying off his toe. Regards, Margaret (Meg) Geiss-Mooney Textile/Costume Conservator in Springy northern California mgmooneymoonware.net ———- Original Message
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 | From: Joan Kiplinger <jkip@>
Judy — don’t tell Knute Rockne that; that’s where he got his best offensive motions from a high-kicking dance routine at nightclub!! 😀
