August 10 – 14, 1997
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Primary topics of this QHL Digest:
- Feedsack Logos and Laundering — Members discuss identifying decorative feedsack logos and the best way to safely launder old feedsack fabric. (see the article on the feedsack story)
- Dear Jane Quilt Pattern Requests — Several members ask for and share sources for the popular Dear Jane quilt pattern and related pins.
- Career Change to Quilt Restoration — A member shares her transition into quilt restoration and conservation work as a new vocation. (see the article on quilt restoration)
- Underground Railroad Web Resources — A member shares web resources on the Underground Railroad for those researching its connection to quilt history. (see the article on Underground Railroad quilts)
- Red and Green Quilt Dating Help — A member seeks help dating a red-and-green antique quilt she is acquiring. (see the article on dating quilts)
- Old Maid Myth Debunked — A lighthearted thread on debunking the “Old Maid” quilt-block myth. (see the article on quilt folklore)
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 22:30:33 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Diane,
I just returned from Alabama and had a wonderful visit with HPQuilting
(Penny) and we talked at length about the mud dying and how interesting
it has become. Who would have ever thought mud would be a good dying
element.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 22:20:57 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
This was passed on to me and I thought it needed to be shared with
others. Enjoy!
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where it is hot and muggy.
THE UNIVERSAL PRESCRIPTION
No moving parts, no batteries;
No monthly payments and no fees.
Inflation proof, non-taxable;
In fact, it’s quite relax-able.
It can’t be stolen, won’t pollute;
One size fits all, do not dilute.
It uses little energy,
But yields results enormously.
Relieves your tension and your stress,
Invigorates your happiness.
Combats depression, makes you beam,
And elevates your self esteem!
Your circulation it corrects
Without unpleasant side effects
It is, I think, the perfect drug:
May I prescribe, my friend . . . the {{{HUG}}}!
(and, of course, fully returnable!)
Isn’t it great?
H :>)
——— End forwarded message ———-
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 22:59:14 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Nancee,
Thanks for sharing your conversation from Brenda. I am sure she will
love her pins as much as we love ours. I can’t tell you how much I love
mine. Thanks again for hanging in there and following through with your
idea.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 06:36:33 -0400 | From: “Willis Muska”
Christina,
If you have or know anyone who has Blockbase this pieced pattern is on
there. With this software you can print it out in any size you need. I
had looked for it a couple months ago and several people on QB were kind
enough to offer to send it to me so that’s also an alternative.
Good luck…sounds like a great project.
Diane in Roanoke, VA
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:24:14 -0400 (EDT) | From: Baglady111 [at] aol [dot] com
Susanne, I have some sacks with a fantastic logo on them..beautiful
stags..but when I washed one to get stains out..the logo faded..so I don’t
want to ruin all of them..think just the lemon treatment would be enough>>
and if so, can you give me the receipe?? jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB
www.his.com/~queenb/feedsack,hmtl
www2.netcom.com/~leelman/feedsack.html
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:29:10 -0400 (EDT) | From: Baglady111 [at] aol [dot] com
Joanie..IF you cant’ find what you are looking for..I would consider letting
mine to to you..for all you do for THE FEEDSACK CLUB..JANE
www.his.com/~queenbe/feedsack.html
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 10:21:26 -0400 (EDT) | From: CToczek [at] aol [dot] com
I’m going, I’m going! To the International Quilt Festival in Houston, that
is! I talked my cousin, from Arkansas, into meeting me there on Friday and
Saturday, Oct. 24th and 25th. So if any of you are planning to attend, let
me know via email or wear a big *QHL* badge so we can say hello!
Carla in West Texas where my first *baby* is starting kindergarten this
week!
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:27:04 -0500 (CDT) | From: JP1311S [at] ACAD [dot] DRAKE [dot] EDU
Hi, everyone. I’m a lurker and a children’s librarian. I have so enjoyed
and learned so much from all of your posts.
I do have a concern about some of the postings where people say things like,
“I’ll make a copy and send it to you.” Copyright is a very complicated issue anand I would have to be a copyright attorney to answer all the “what if’s” that
my post might generate. But, some of these things are clearly against
copyright law and you guys should know that you could be sued. And please
don’t thing that it won’t happen because it could and it does and it will
continue. Copyright is a protection given to the person who is responsible
for the work (or someone else who might own the copyright, like a publisher
or family member.) This means that ONLY he or she has the right to copy unless
you ask for written permission. There have been lawsuits amounting to as
much as 3 million for a guy who copied a published photo and made it into
a sculpture. So, according ro fair use laws, there are instances where you
can make copies for your own use, but you may not make a copy and give it
to someone else. You are denying the copyright owner a sale, taking money
right out of his pocket, reducing the value of his(her) product, and discouraging people from publishing.
While I’m on the subject, you might also like to know that today many books
have a publishing “run” of THREE MONTHS!!! The thing is, there are so many
publishers out there and warehouse space is just too precious to be used
storing books. Of course Danielle Steele’s stuff will run longer, but lots
of stuff goes out of print the same year it was published. That doesn’t
mean you can’t get the book. Often, if there are enough requests through
book stores and libraries, a publisher will run it again. And, some book
store somewhere may have it. It’s just going to take a little work. In
our library we know that if we don’t purchase a book when we first read
the review, we may never get it.
So, when you see something you like, you probably better get it. But, don’t
copy it!!!!
Judy in rainy Iowa
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 97 11:13:01 0100 | From: “Bob Mills”
Hi everyone,
For my 25th Anniversary, I am doing a long awaited tour of the SW and NW. A
loop from the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Park, Canyonlands, thru Salt
Lake City, up to Yellowstone Park. Possibly down thru Denver to Santa FE.
Depends whether the fare is cheaper to Denver vs other cities. We are flexible.
I would love to see some museums that had antique quilts. My husband will
come to museums to look at quilts. We also enjoy any good museums-it will
all be different for me as an east coaster.
I have quilt show listings from QNMagazine, and probably haven’t got a
prayer of stopping at a fabric shop, but would love any recomendations on
museums from those that know!
I know this is somewhat off the topic, but up to date regional info on
museums is hard to find from a distance.
Please use your discretion whether to respond privately or if this info
would be fun for the group. Thanks in advance.
Jan Drechsler in NJ
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 13:28:05 -0400 (EDT) | From: Gail Wagner
Recently I have changed “vocations” and instead of working hours on crafts
that I have to take to local craft shows (braving heat, rain, poor
attendance, etc.), I am buying and selling antiques. My most profitable and
enjoyable purchases are old quilts. Most of these are bought at antique and
estate auctions. Many of the estate auctions are usually attended by some
family members. It’s hard for me to imagine how they can part with some of
the heirlooms, especially the quilts and family pictures. My most recent
acquistion has been added to my personal collection, although I originally
intended to resell it. It is a pre-1900 feathered star pattern (I haven’t
researched the exact name yet) with some wear on one particular brown
calico used on some of the stars (maybe 5% of the whole quilt). The
stitches are 16-18 to the inch (!!!!!!!!) and quilted in straight rows that
are 5/8″ apart. There are initials S.E.S. on the back, which was one of the
deciding factors in adding it to my collection — I have no signed quilts,
except my own. I was able to ask one of the family members if they knew the
quilter. The quilter was this lady’s great-grandmother and her married name
was Sally Armstrong — she didn’t know her maiden name. I could not believe
that the family would let this go. There were quite a few dealers at this
sale, yet I was able to “steal” it for a mere $65!!!!
Just thought I would add my two cents worth to comments regarding family’s
selling heirlooms. Of course, if they didn’t, some of us would be out of
business.
Thanks, Gail.
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 10:40:31 1000 | From: quiltcomplex
Hi,
Joan Brown asked about our book, HEARTS AND HANDS. Pleased to say it =
recently HAS BEEN republished by Rutledge Hill Press in Nashville, TN, =
$19.95. I sell copies if you can not find it elsewhere.
Someone complemented Pat Ferrero’s video, Hearts and Hands. She also has an=
=
earlier documentary called QUILTS IN WOMEN’S LIVES =8B and it’s a honey!! =
Both still available from Pat. I can give you her address.
Julie Silber
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 12:17:54 -0700 | From: Sharon Harleman Tandy
Dear Jocelyn, I’m with you all the way! For years I’ve thrown the
covers back and let the air and sunshine coming through the window that
is our “headboard” do the job for me. Then when I go to bed I can tell
myself that with freshly aired sheets I’ll sleep better and with fewer
allergy attacks. Works for me! Sharon, Quilts & Answers, Boise, Idaho.
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 12:28:56 -0700 | From: Sharon Harleman Tandy
Dear QHL’ers, I’ve been out of touch so I hope this post isn’t so far
after the fact that you pass it by, but…A few years ago, during my
graduate studies, I took a course in folklore, and most of us in the
class soon discovered that our professor was an impossibly snooty (she
acted as though because _she_ had the graduate degree that made her
smarter and us lowly grad students couldn’t possibly understand her
esoteric subject matter; we hated her royally!) and that anything we got
out of the class we would have to fight hard for. Well, when term paper
time came around, I chose “marriageble myths” as my subject, knowing
that she would never catch on to the fact that the whole thing was a dig
to her, being unmarried. I wrote the apple thing and back when I was a
girl in the fifties, when we dressed in the morning, for each button on
our outfit we would recite the old poem “Doctor, sailor, Indian chief,
etc,” one profession for each button. My paper had about twenty of these
myths (folklores) and the opening line (I can’t remember it now) was a
direct dig at “old maids.” She might have caught on because my grade
was somewhat lower than I felt it deserved. Thanks for letting me share
a non-quilting related story. Sharon, Quilts & Answers, Boise, Idaho.
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 14:26:09 -0500 (CDT) | From: gpit [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com
beautiful, has a beauty over and above its design and colors…..well, it’s
largely a matter of education, IMO. And some of the folks may not be asking
because they want to sell, but because they’re curious, or they want to
brag
about the value of the quilt!
Jocelyn
>
I would have to agree this is a good possibility, don’t jump to conclusions.
I have family heirlooms passed down from my in-laws including statuary, an
original Edison phonograph, jewelry etc. I wouldn’t dream of selling any
tiny piece, but I did have some unusual pieces appraised and I added them to
my insurance. I’ve done the same with my ‘better’ quilting efforts. I am a
sentimental, but practical, woman.
Darlene Pitman
Cucamonga
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 12:52:05 -0700 | From: Sharon Harleman Tandy
May I also have information on the pins? Between two trips this summer
I got the impression that the pins were to identify us QHL’ers at
QRS/Omaha but have heard nothing else. Sharon, Quilts & Answers, Boise,
Idaho and headed for Omaha.
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 17:00:23 -0500 | From: Maury Bynum
Diane McGuire wrote:
>
Just read that Caryl Bryer Fallert will be giving a class on graduated
curve flying geese on Friday, November 7th at A Quilters’ Gathering in
Westford MA. I have the catalogue if anyone wants more information.
>
Unfortunately I will be back teaching school then and will not be able
to go to the class.
>
Diane in Massachusetts
Please send paarticulars for possting on my site
http://www.textileconservators.com
Thanks, Maury Bynum
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 15:38:18 -0700 | From: Quilting Heritage ListServ
This was a note that was posted to the wrong group. Both the Dear Jane and
the Quiltnet group are ordering pins now. I am looking in to it for our
group, too. Does anyone have any design suggestions?
Kris
On Sun, 10 Aug 1997 22:59:14 -0400 suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
writes:
Nancee,
>
Thanks for sharing your conversation from Brenda. I am sure she will
love her pins as much as we love ours. I can’t tell you how much I
love
mine. Thanks again for hanging in there and following through with
your
idea.
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 19:29:59 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Joan,
Nancee, better known as QuiltCat26 [at] aol [dot] com made a beautiful circular pin
for those who are DearJane Quilters. You can check out the DearJane
Quilt on the Internet by typing in Dear Jane Quilt. You will love the
quilt, it is ornate, beautiful, a work of art, and just very pleasant to
look at. Anyway, Nancee thought making buttons for Dear Jane Friends
would be a wonderful idea. She was right, it was, and is. You can
contact her for more information. She really has made many people very
happy by her artistic talent to make a very beautiful pin.
There will be a group of Dear Jane Quilters at the Hastings (Michigan)
Quilting Weekend in September. We will all be wearing our pins for sure.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where it is cool and drizzly
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 19:16:21 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Laura,
Been there, done that only I had boys. I found out by just loving them
for today and enjoying them for today, we all got along better and we
enjoyed the time together. It only lasts for such a short while. In a
blink of an eye it is over and it can’t return because they grow up in
spite of all we do and don’t do and then they can appreciate being a
parent — expecially when they become one.
Life is fraglie, handle it with prayer.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where it is cool and drizzly today
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 97 00:38:03 UT | From: “Brian Stewart”
Please send Pat’s address for us all. I had recorded Hearts and Hands years
ago off of PBS and somehow it has gotten “taped over” and I would love a new
copy, plus “Quilts in Women’s Lives” Thanks so much. Jeannette in Colorado
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 97 04:23:07 UT | From: “Brian Stewart”
Dear Susanne: Type in Dear Jane Quilt where? What is the address? I would
like to know more about the pins that you are talking about. A group of seven
of us are doing these blocks for a yearly exchange and I would like to tell
the others about this pin. Thanks–Jeannette in Colorado
From: Susanne Ellenberger
Sent: Monday, August 11, 1997 5:29 PM
Joan,
Nancee, better known as QuiltCat26 [at] aol [dot] com made a beautiful circular pin
for those who are DearJane Quilters. You can check out the DearJane
Quilt on the Internet by typing in Dear Jane Quilt. You will love the
quilt, it is ornate, beautiful, a work of art, and just very pleasant to
look at. Anyway, Nancee thought making buttons for Dear Jane Friends
would be a wonderful idea. She was right, it was, and is. You can
contact her for more information. She really has made many people very
happy by her artistic talent to make a very beautiful pin.
There will be a group of Dear Jane Quilters at the Hastings (Michigan)
Quilting Weekend in September. We will all be wearing our pins for sure.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where it is cool and drizzly
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 22:36:04 -0700 | From: The Waites
Dear Jan:
You didn’t say when this trip would take place but here are two or three
suggestions:
Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona
presents Hopi Quiltmaking: Stitched Traditions from an
Ancient Community, September 27, 1997 through September
- There will be a small quilt auction September 27,
1997 to benefit this quilt show.
Lots of interesting things for hubby to look at while
you ogle the quilts.
Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ
not exactly a museum but a beautiful park that should
be of interest to him too. “Little Pieces of My Heart:
Mexican-American Quilts and Needlework of Southern Arizona”(quilts,
embroidery, drawnwork, lace,
knitting and crochet) December 4, 1997 – February 1, 1998
This coincides with a 3-day quilt history symposium “Patterns
of the Past: Quilting Traditions in the American West,” Friday
-Sunday, January 16-18, 1998, Holiday Inn City Center, Tucson,
Arizona. E-mail Susan Dick at sdf [at] ccit [dot] arizona [dot] edu for more
information. Co-sponsored with the Arizona Historical Society
which has a nice museum in Tucson. Keynote speaker is our own
Mary Bywater Cross.
The symposium is held in conjunction with the Tucson Quilter’s
Guild 1998 20th anniversary quilt show, “Legacies”.
Sorry for the long post but there’s lots to see and do in the Southwest.
I’m sure you’ll hear from many more.
Audrey Waite in Sedona, AZ
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 09:56:35 -0400 (EDT) | From: Baglady111 [at] aol [dot] com
Check out www.starhq.com and see the nice article done by a young man who
visited and interviewed at POLLY TAYLOR’S “QUILTFEST’ event in delightful
JONESBOROUGH,TN..hurry..it may not be on much longer..Jane of THE FEEDSACK
CLUB
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 12:26:53 -0400 | From: Jean Ann Eitel
quilters on the internet now have a wonderful message board to use. You can
post a message and a picture of one of your quilts…it is too wonderful!
you just write the message put in the url for the picture and submit it. it
is all explained in the FAQ…then reload and you see your message appear
at the top of the list.
i have already posted a message just for fun then couldnt resist putting on
a picture of my favorite bed quilt in my bedroom.
here is the url for the message board:
http://www.patchwords.com/board/index.html
Jean Ann Eitel, Editor
QUILT Magazine, Harris Publications Inc, NY, NY
http://www.quiltmag.com
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 11:18:08 -0400 (EDT) | From: Sue
Hi All,
Someone asked about stenciled quilts, in 1992 I completed one for my DS’s
wedding gift. It was a Spartex, Queen Size, the fabric was very good
quality, marked clearly, and included bias binding. I finished the quilt in
6 mo., talk about sore fingers. I soaked it in clear, warm water in the bath
tub, drained the tub, transferred it to the washer spin cycle and dryed it
flat on the basement floor on sheets (late October, not much sun in Ohio).
All the marks disapperaed with one wash. DS and DIL loved it and keep it on
their bed year round (live near Aspen, CO). I had very good results and
would try it again, but would give myself longer to do the quilting.
Recieved my Sept/Oct “Pieceworks” yesterday, there is a wonderful article
about Marion Cheever Whiteside Newton’s Story Book Quilts, five pages of
detailed pictures, by Naida Patterson. At the end of the story it tells that
a version of the article appeared in Volume 16, 1995, of Uncoverings. Also
on pg 46 is a one page article about “Tar Beach” by Faith Ringgold. If you
haven’t seen this magazine it is a wonderful sorce of “History” on a variety
of subjects. There is also a great story about Beatrix Potter’s “Tailor of
Gloucester” drawings and the clothing that inspired them. No affiliation
just a satisfied customer.
Sue in overcast and cool, but no rain yet, NW Ohio
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:22:24 -0400 (EDT) | From: AJSNGS [at] aol [dot] com
Hi all,
I tried to reach Hamilton Books online today to see what quilting books they
have for sale and could not find them! I thought I had their website address
but either it has changed, or I am typing it in wrong. If anyone knows their
website address, please e-mail me privately.
Thanks,
Nancy Sentipal
ajsngs [at] aol [dot] com
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 09:11:19 -0400 | From: Merry May
QHL: Re: Hugs Galore
Susanne: Thanks for sharing the poem with us. But is there an author to
whom we can attribute this? And can we ask for permission to print it in
our guild’s newsletter?
QHL: copyright
Judy in rainy Iowa wrote:
I do have a concern about some of the postings where people say things like,
“I’ll make a copy and send it to you.” Copyright is a very complicated
issue…
I have to agree with Judy… some of these requests have struck a nerve
here, too (although I’m not a librarian; but am a copyright holder!). Just
to boil it down to a few words, PLEASE think about what you’re doing when
you ask for copies, especially if it’s for something that’s still in print.
Although quilters have traditionally “shared” things, we really need to
abide by the laws of the land, whether we agree with them or not, AND
whether or not it’s more convenient for us.
I hate to sound “preachy,” but we really need to be conscious of what we’re
doing when it comes to copyrights.
Merry in “down Jersey”
gridgees [at] algorithms [dot] com
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 20:07:03 -0700 | From: Nancy Cameron Armstrong
Dear “several members!”
The brochures for QC98 that have been sent out have not included the
second page of the registration form. Rather than ask everyone who has
requested one to contact me, I seek the indulgence of the group and
include it here. Thanks, nca
QUILT CANADA 98
Workshop Selection (Please photocopy for your records.)
*Please read your conference brochure carefully for the description of
the workshops (including length, dates, levels of difficulty,
prerequisite skills, and machine requirements). PFAFF CANADA will be
lending sewing machines for the conference, should you not wish to bring
your own. PFAFF will contact all delegates directly.
*Make sure your selections equal three days total and do not conflict.
(One 3 day class, or one 2 day and one 1 day class, or 3 one day
classes.)
*When you have made your workshop selections, indicate your 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd choices in the spaces below. Workshops will be assigned on a
“first registered, first served” basis. Registration order will be based
on postmark dates. Once registered, you will be assessed a fee of $5.00
per class for any changes you initiate.
*Student Supply Lists and other relevant information will be sent with
your conference confirmation.
*Will you be bringing ONE item for SHOW & SHARE May 28 Thurs? Y N
*Will you be attending the WELCOME TO VANCOUVER party May 24 Mon? Y N
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 11:34:05 -0500 (CDT) | From: hwhite [at] iphase [dot] com (Heather White)
Thank goodness the myth of the “Old Maid” has been debunked–now the term
represents little other than an anachronistic card game. It’s awfully
gratifying to me to see double gender standards dying out–to see us as a
society ceasing to heap shame on women for exactly the same thing that
carries little or no stigma for men.
Heather (in Texas)
—
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
–Soren Kierkegaard
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 17:52:47 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Loved your words of wisdom at the end of your message. There might just
be a grain of truth in that saying.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where it is muggy and hopefully, rainy by tonight
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 18:14:04 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Jill,
Lots of people are on vacation right now. We were and now are back for 4
days and off to Illinois. I really missed the list while I was gone as I
was not near a computer and couldn’t read or send any messages. I have
made up for that since I returned.
What projects are you working on? I went all the way to Alabama to find
the needed material to match the background fabric for my son’s sampler
quilt. It is forest greens and deep purples. I can hardly wait to get
that done so I can devote more time to the 4″ block sampler quilt I am
making to hang on my wall behind my bed. It is really beautiful. I saw
the book in a quilt shop in Smittsburg, Pa. and fell in love with it. It
is a real challenge for sure.
Are you going to any quilting weekends or shows soon?
Have you entered your quilts in your local fair?
Must run to fix dinner. Talk to you soon.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where we are supposed to get more than a sprinkle of rain
tonight.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 19:20:25 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Jill,
The book I am using is called 4″Sampler – Book 1. It contains 225
different blocks and is distributed by Bears Paw Designs. Jill Kemp’s
name is on the front. It did say she was trhe designer. The address for
the Bears Paw Designs is 7500 Greenwich Road, Seville, Ohio 44273. I
just love the whole quilt. If you are unable to get a copy, I will try
to get you one. Seville is near Cleveland and we are in Cleveland alot.
I want to start my DJ quilt, but I think I’ll wait until you guys work
out all of the bugs in the designs before I start it. I get too tied up
on the internet, too. It has been a wonderful experience to meet people
from around the world in my travels. I can only tell you it is a
wonderful benefit in my life. Quilters are really real, wonderful, warm
people who really care about their fellow man.
I stopped at a quilters in Alabama while we were there and what a
wonderful visit we had. It really makes this list really come alive. I
can hardly wait for next month when I go to a quilting weekend in
Hastings, Michigan. I know that there will be several fellow DJ’ers as
well as fellow interneters there. You couldn’t have asked for anything
better than this.
So, what projects do you have in the fire now? I am cutting out a 12
Days of Christmas quilt using lots of Hoffman fabric in it. One of my
students showed me the quilt and it is gorgeous. I have some of the
block pieces cut out already, but the more I go shopping and find fabric
sales on Hoffman fabric the happier I become.
Must run. I have a big long list of “to do” items today. Talk to you
soon
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where the rain is supposed to be on the way.
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 20:32:28 -0400 (EDT) | From: HPQuilting [at] aol [dot] com
Glad you liked it! I’m going for two root canals tomorrow so I have to go
fast. I’m trying to finish a vest so that I can do the hand worked
buttonholes while I wait for hours at the clinic.
Hope you get your rain, love!
Penny(HPQuilting [at] aol [dot] com)
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 21:10:05 -0400 (EDT) | From: Baglady111 [at] aol [dot] com
I am off to NOVA SCOTIA the end of the month..arriving Halifax. If anyone in
that area can suggest lodging/car rental..please let me know…Also legal
driving age for rented cars..someone told me 25 and someone else said 21..
we are considering the Sheraton on Upper Water ST..and Budget for a
car..please email me at I’ll be off doing a lecture in
Williamsport Pa Wed but back Thursday..many thanx..naturally QUILT SHOPS as
well..JANE of THE FEEDSACK CLUB
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 22:58:55 -0400 (EDT) | From: Lscmsw [at] aol [dot] com
I have several feedsacks with logos which I would like to launder as well. I
have done nothing as yet because I was afraid it would remove the logos. I
would appreciate any helpful hints in laundering feedsacks. Thanks!
Linda
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 23:57:44 -0700 | From: nomad1 [at] ibm [dot] net
Hiya QHL=92ers,
Have really missed you guys while running around like a headless chook
for yonks trying to run an Antique Quilt Business while taking care of
children, one being a bird bath loving toddler & a dog who thinks he is
a human & my ever loving DH as well as all the other stuff I do. =
Anyway…..just wanted to tell U guys that it was great to come back to
the discussion on myths, patterns, money grubbers & dyes etc. Love that
one about twisting the apple stem & sleeping under a new quilt!.
Talking about older quilters, I nearly died when a lovely lady of 70 who
rang me about flour sacks, mentioned how cold it was & that she felt
sorry for her cattle dogs who sleep outside, so she cut up an old quilt
for for them!!!!!!!!! When I gagged, she mentioned, =93 Dear, it was only=
an old quilt that belonged to my Grandmother.=94 I offered to come over
immediately….mind you this was a cold, wet, rainy day….& to actually
have a chat with her cattle dogs & bring a woolen blanket with me for a
swap. She very firmly said that this was most odd as the quilt is all
muddy & dirty now. =93 Not a problem =93 said I…but she bid me farewell=
speedily & hung up! Sigh! You might wonder why I bothered about a quilt
cut in half? Its just that in Australia, there are such few quilts that
have survived from days long ago….rare as hen=92s teeth in fact! So thi=
s
has made me talk about saving quilts to all the wonderful older folk I
meet..to donate it to the museum etc. They think its nuts I worry about
used bedcovers!!
BTW Julia, I was most interested in the Quilt films you mentioned. Kris
has very kindly added Hearts & Hands to my shopping list, however
I
have not heard of the other’s you mentioned. Okay Kris, I hear you
groaning Mate! Perhaps I can buy these from the distributor direct, so
as not to pester Kris again? I would love to know of ANY Quilt
movies….as I am thrilled to say our ancient TV broke & repair was out
of the question, so I could justify purchasing one that takes US tapes!
:>) We had =93 How To Make An American Quilt =93 at the movies & that=92s=
all.
BTW, I did notice in an episode of Nowhere Man ages ago, some
gorgeous antique quilts in the farmhouse he was staying in. Replayed it
& replayed it until some twit recorded cricket over it…Grrrr.
Anyway, sorry for rambling so, just lovely to have a breather again & to
be able to join in. Must choof off & get back to work now.
TTFN, Hiranya Loder from Parramatta, Sydney, Australia where the
sunlight has chased those clouds away, though the flue bugs are still
running amok!!
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 10:36:13 -0500 | From: Maury Bynum
Dear All,
Are there other groups like QHL specializing in weaving, embriodery,
etc. Please send addresses to me privately. Thanks, Maury Bynum
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 08:52:20 -0700 (PDT) | From: “Patricia Russell :-)”
Helen,
Hi! Here are more details you inquired about on the Worldwide
Charm Traders’ Directory.
The WCTD is a quarterly publication of Quilters Worldwide who want
to trade with other quilters. We are listed alphabetically (by last name)
and have 4 sections in WCTD Charms, Blocks, Pen Pals and Potpourri (this is
for everything other than other categories). There is also a new area called
“On-Line Connections” it lists only EMAIL address with quilters names (this
section I will put names in free as space permits).
Some subscribe for a year at a time, others just get single issues.
Many get a single issue to see what it is about and what others list saying
(this is a great way to look before deciding) and then they join in
subscribing for next 4 issues. Single issue in USA = $7, Canada & Mexico =
$7.50, Overseas $8.75. Subscription in USA/Canada & Mexico = $26, Overseas =$33.
It’s totally up to the individual quilter what HE/she says under
name for listing I don’t limit that. Some say charms 6″ any color up to 10
per trade. Others have a paragraph or two, I do the WCTD not with
restrictions but as a helpful guide to all those wanting different “Quilty”
things from around the world.
There are a few advertisers and rates are very reasonable in
comparison to magazines. Some advertisers are not quilters. Advertising
helps promote the business and also with my postage expenses (which are
continually climbing).
There are a variety of other things in each issue also, contests,
drawings, patterns, methods of doing specific projects; Tips on how to do
differnet things; block challenges; hidden deedle, other swaps by quilters;
a feature recipe; occassionally a quilt crossword puzzle; poem written by a
member quilter ect.
It really is fun meeting those we’d never be able to any other way
and there are many wonderful friends available right in our mailboxes at home.
If you want a sample PAGE….. send me a LSASE and I’ll send a
request for the next issue. If you’d like a sample issue, please make mo or
check payable to:
Patricia Russell
PO Box 7518
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Thanks again,
Patricia
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 15:07:59 1000 | From: quiltcomplex
Hello All,
For Pat Ferrero’s videos, HEARTS AND HANDS and QUILTS IN WOMEN”S
LIVES: Pat Ferrero, 371 – 29th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131, Ph: 415/550-1979,
Fax: 415/550-2353.
For THE BOOK, Hearts and Hands, publisher is Rutledge Hill Press,
Nashville, TN or you can get it from me.
Julie Silber, The Quilt Complex
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 20:35:00 -0400 | From: “Phyllis Twigg”
I am in the process of obtaining an old red and green quilt in a =
pattern called ” Golden Gate.” In the Ladies Art Company catalog it’s =
No. 117 which would mean it was published sometime between 1895 and =
- It’s also the book Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America by =
Kretsinger/Hall (1935), page 100-101, No. 10 and it’s descibed as =
having been a “great favorite of the pioneer bride-to-be.” The pattern =
contains a checkerboard (18 small squares) on each side of large =
ninepatch variation ( the entire block is 24″).
I’m wondering why it’s called “Golden Gate” and why it is thought to =
have been a favorite with pioneer brides?
Any ideas ? What connotations does “Golden Gate ” bring to mind (in the =
late 1890’s) ? I’d like to include this quilt in a talk I am developing.
Thanks!=20
Phyllis ptwigg [at] radix [dot] net
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 23:23:13 -0400 | From: “Phyllis Twigg”
Laura,
You asked how the blocks go together. Between the octagons are large
squares (off-white)
on point. The entire quilt is quilted in a grid, some of which is a
“checkerboard
look” on point . Some of the setting squares on point are quilted in a log
cabin fashion. The checkerboards are turkey red and off-white squares and
the ninepatch variation block is made from two green prints with the large
center square again being off-white.The size of the quilt is about 103″
square with the border being about 3 1/2″ wide green print. Two green
prints were used, one has faded while the other has not. I’m leaning toward
thinking that the quilt might be from the 1989-1899 years due to the large
size of the quilt and the nature of the green prints (and wishful
thinking).
I looked up “Golden Gate ” in my old World Book Encyclopedia. The
term
there is from the steep- sided channel at the entrance to the San Francisco
Bay. The American explorer John C. Fremont called it that in the
mid-1800’s.
Apparently the Forty-Niners on their way to the gold fields regarded the
name as a good luck symbol. The bridge was built in 1937, BTW.
I’m going to check Bible sources and see what “Golden Gates” comes up
with.
If you think of anything additional, please let me know.
Thanks,
Phyllis ptwigg [at] radix [dot] net
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 23:30:39 -0400 | From: suewho [at] juno [dot] com (Susanne Ellenberger)
Marlene,
How lucky for you to meet Nancee and have her live so close to you. I
have to wait until next month at the Hastings Quilting Weekend and I am
counting the days until that comes. Sounds like your DJ experience has
really come alive.
Isn’t is wonderful to find people who feel as you do, think alot like
you do, and care for their fellow man as quilters do. I found this to be
true as I traveled south and met with a QHLer I have conversed with many
times. This certainly is much more fun than a PTA meeting!
Is there a chance you may go to the Quilting Weekend in Hastings,
Michigan the last week-end in September. Would love to meet you. I will
be traveling from Ohio and can hardly wait to get together with everyone.
Take care and let us all know how your projects are doing.
Susanne Ellenberger
One Stitch At A Time :>)
In Ohio, where we got rain, but still would like a little more.
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 22:39:49 -0500 | From: LAURA SYLER
Phyllis: Thanks for the wonderful description. When I looked up the
block in “Romance…” I was quite curious as to how the thing was set.
The topic for Septembers Vintage Quilt and Textile Society is unknown
quilt block and curious names. We’ll throw the Golden Gate pattern out
and see if anyone at the meeting has any knowledge. Do keep us informed
as to anything you can come up with.
Laura
texas_quilt.co [at] airmail [dot] net
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 09:24:07 -0400 (EDT) | From: Palampore [at] aol [dot] com
Yesterday I was doing research on educational ideas to use at our CW Museum
and came upon and super site—done by the state of Mich. Had all sorts of
great things to do with students but I almost flipped when I saw the part
they had on Quilts and the URR. They gave the thing about using the quilts
as a sign as fact. Even used the black center story. Never once did they
saw “tradition has it that….” Will send them an email today. However,
they did have some good ideas for teaching quilting, etc.
(http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/museum/techstuff/civilwar/diarybac.html)
Another good site is the Henry Ford Museum. Has a great section on TEXTILE
FACTS. Enjoy—-Lynn in NC
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 09:38:09 -0700 | From: Lynn & Debbie CUPP
I couldn’t get to the information from the hyperlink thing you posted
Palampore, but I did reach it throught this :
http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/museum/techstuf/civilwar/quiltmag.html
Then click on Paint a Quilt link at the bottom of the page–interesting
graphics of quilts and history lessons…..
Debbie
Debbie
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 12:58:15 -0800 | From: Deborah Hopkinson
I also have a number of underground railroad web sites, esp. ones using my
books Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, on my home page. I haven’t gone
in and updated it recently but need to, but some of them are still good I
think. Address is http://whitman.edu/~hopkinda
Deborah Hopkinson
hopkinda [at] whitman [dot] edu
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 14:14:58 -0500 (CDT) | From: Cynthia A Wall
Well everybody,
Last night the quilt friends gathered to wish one of our sisters good by.
She was totally blown away by our gift of the log cabin with black
centers. Eight of us had quilted and finished it. We worked like
crazy for 2 months to finish before she left.
I’d done a lot of research on it’s history or rather the history of it’s
probable origins. She loved it. We all cried – all over the place – as I
read what I’d discovered. She said today, that last night was a life
changing event for her, (her stay in Alabama was not the best of times
for her family) and now she will look at her quilt and remember only the
good times.
We’ll miss her terribly.
Anybody out there from Williamsburg, VA area? That’s where she’s moving.
If yes, contact me privately, and I’ll get the two of you hooked up…
Thank you all for the many answered questions, and then the huge thread
about log cabin quilts and the histories.
I love this list.
Cindy
Cindy Wall
wallcyn [at] mail [dot] auburn [dot] edu
Auburn, Alabama, USA
“I’ve got a neat house. It’s neat the way all of my fabric brightens up
the floor. It’s neat that I’ve got 3 quilt tops draped over the
furniture. It’s neat that each of my pets have their own quilt. It’s
neat that each of my family is getting (optimal word here is GETTING) a
quilt. My house may not be clean, but it sure is NEAT!”
—–original—–
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 15:51:41 -0400 (EDT) | From: Baglady111 [at] aol [dot] com
Hiranya..YOU ARE’NT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS!! I told you before that I fly
free..but I thought that if I came to YOUR country, I would have to go to the
edge of our country and then take an Australian airline to your edge of the
world..even at that, I get a 90% discount..WELLLLL!!! I was wrong..my
airline GOES TO MELBBOURNE, SIDNEY, AND AUCKLAND in NEW ZEALAND!! Was I
surprised..Jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB
www.his.com/~queenb/feedsack.html
www2.netcom.com/~leelman/feedsack.html
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 17:31:29 -0400 (EDT) | From: Quiltfix [at] aol [dot] com
My guess – and it’s purely conjucture – could the connotation be with
California (specifically the San Francisco area) and the fact that the
pioneer bride was at the end of her travel? Maybe the important thing was
that the bridegroom was waiting for her, after having made a home for them.
Like I said, purely a guess.
Three weeks to Omaha … do I HAFTA wait? (yes, I’m whining – loudly)
Alan
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 17:11:40 -0500 (CDT) | From: JP1311S [at] ACAD [dot] DRAKE [dot] EDU
Just wanted to say how much I like seeing where you guys are from and
what the weather is like there. Communicating on a computer seems so
impersonal, but when I hear you’re waiting for rain, or too hot to
move, I kind of picture you out there and you become a person to me.
I have two friends going to the Omaha symposium next month. I can’t go
but I’ll be thinking about you.
Judy in very cloudy Des Moines
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 18:58:16 -0400 (EDT) | From: JOCELYNM [at] delphi [dot] com
On 13-AUG-1997 20:35:39.3 ptwigg said to JOCELYNM
I’m wondering why it’s called “Golden Gate” and why it is thought to =
have been a favorite with pioneer brides?
Any ideas ? What connotations does “Golden Gate ” bring to mind (in
the = late 1890’s) ? I’d like to include this quilt in a talk I am
Phyllis,
Maybe someone here from San Francisco knows more, but I think the
opening into the harbor was called the Golden Gate long before there was a
bridge across it.
Also, the idea of the Golden Gates of Heaven would have been in
existance then….
But neither one seems particularly bride-ly!
Jocelyn
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 20:42:45 -0400 (EDT) | From: Baglady111 [at] aol [dot] com
I am just back from doing a lecture for RICKIU MAIETTA’s guild in
WILLIAMSPORT, PA..WHAT A GREAT TOWN.,,and FRIENDLY members..I pickup up a
‘tourist’ newspaper and see ads for lodgings in Eagles Mere, PA.. Does
anyone know anything about that area? Also, WHIRL’S END?? Jane of THE
FEEDSACK CLUB
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 21:12:37 -0400 (EDT) | From: ROM1026 [at] aol [dot] com
In a message dated 97-08-13 13:11:39 EDT, you write:
Merry in “down Jersey”
Merry just wondering why you write “down Jersey”?
I am from your neck of the woods and just was wondering?
Thanks
Pat at the NJ shore
