These restored messages come from the Quilt History List, an online forum where quilt historians, collectors, researchers, appraisers, and enthusiasts discussed antique quilts and related textiles. The archive dates from 1996 through approximately 2016 and is being restored gradually. Original spelling, opinions, formatting, and inactive links may remain unchanged.
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Candace Perry” All we can do is draw on the material evidence, Lori…and also, there’s safety in numbers. If one story survived with this precious information, why didn’t ten stories survive…or 100… Folklore is like folk art, IMO; it’s the stories of a community. One tale does not…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Newbie Richardson” Dear list, I have experienced the down side of “permanent” loans. First, the story of a family who left a large and significant collection of historic clothing with the state historical society. It sat for 30 years in the boxes it had been packed in. The…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Marilyn Woodin Hi Deb—I imagine you will get a reply from Sue Wildermuth and Cathy Litwinow but here’s mine—we meet April the 2nd at the Kalona Historical Village at I think, 9–it may be 9:30 and it is still the same $20.00 with lunch included. We will be…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Andi Reynolds” Those interested in state bird quilts can see an example in the February 2005 issue of The Smithsonian, on page 81. Deducing from the article, the photo was taken in June of 1940 and the quilt was made in Pie Town, New Mexico. The maker is…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Gail Ingram The Deep South Quilt Study Group will meet February 11th and 12th in Ruston, LA. All who are interested in the study of historic quilts and textiles are invited. The Friday session will open with registration and coffee beginning at 5 P.M. Friday in the Community…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: munsey@ I am looking for information about Robin Marshall, an antique dealer who handles quilts, and is in the St. Augustine, FL vicinity. If Robin is a member of the list or if any of the QHL members know about Robin, please contact me privately. Thank you. Sandra…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Barbara Burnham …a source for Trapunto/Shadow Trapunto patterns… Sue, These books have patterns and instructions for various methods of trapunto, but many quilting and applique designs can be adapted for trapunto: Trapunto & Stippling Workbook – by John Flynn Surface Textures – Anita Shackelford Boutis & Trapunto –…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Gail Ingram Dear Folks, I need help. Bad. Things got away from me today, and I did not eat even a single bite of peas, greens, and meat. Just snacky stuff. I fully intended to quickly cook up some of the former two and eat leftover turkey before…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Xenia Cord Perhaps not answering Darwin’s question, but here are other silk books (in addition to the excellent one Barbara mentioned): Browne, Clare. Silk Designs of the Eighteenth Century from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (1996; ISBN 0-500-27880-6). 259 color illustrations, images of woven silks and gouaches….
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Barbara Burnham Jean, Recently, I completed a Paragon “Beginner’s” applique pillow kit (c)1967. It turned out great, but the instructions provided were awful! Fortunately I have enough experience to ignore them. The original owner had begun the kit, following the instructions–no wonder she quit after one flower! I…