July 5 – 6, 2004
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Primary topics of this QHL Digest:
- Garter Belts, Stockings, and Quilt Stuffing — Janet Bronston’s biscuit quilt note about puff quilts stuffed with hosiery launches a long nostalgic thread about garter belts, panty hose, and Depression-era frugality.
- Chimney Sweep Block Quilt for Kris — Midnitelaptop (jeanL) reports that a Chimney Sweep quilt assembled from list members’ blocks was eventually delivered to Kris, ending a long-running thread about the project.
- Henry Ford Museum Quilt Research — Monica MacDonald describes a family visit to the Henry Ford Museum and its textile and quilt collections, generating interest from members planning trips. (see the article on quilt museums)
- Newbie Richardson at ALHFAM — Newbie Richardson reports on demonstrating historical quilting techniques at an ALHFAM living history event, with enthusiastic response from visitors and the list.
- Investigation Scam Warning — Pepper Cory flags a suspicious ‘background investigation’ solicitation email and asks whether she has done something unwise by registering; members confirm it is a scam.
From: “Christine Thresh” <christinewinnowing.com>
Isn’t this wonderful news about the quilt!!! Karen has contributed the backing fabric for the quilt, plus she has done all the setting. I am really looking forward to seeing our friendship blocks together. I’m the lucky one because I’ll get to see it before anyone else does.
I love it when a plan comes together.
Christine Thresh
From: “Charlotte Bull”
Sorry, but I did not listen closely enough to quote exact figures, but I heard a bit of regional news. Evidently they are offering major grant money to improve the knowledge of History Teachers in a number of schools in cities near me. According to the newscaster, a very wide percentage of the existing history teachers had not taken History as either a Major or Minor study area when they got their college degree. Yet, now they are Teaching it!!! That might help explain some of the acceptance of false info.
I was recently talking with several young folks who are considering teaching as a future career. Several of the boys mentioned that they wanted to be coaches and that they’d probably have to teach a couple of History classes to fill out their schedules. They were aware that teachers interested in Literature, Art or Science had never been interested in being coaches. As I thought back to my teaching 45 years ago, I recalled that one year I was asked to teach one history class as well as my 5 English classes… just to fill out the need! The principal refused to listen to my explanation that I had only taken one year of college history as a freshman. He said my many art history and literary classes would suffice. So I taught “history”!
Actually, as I recall, I have often wished I’d taken more history classes – specifically Textile & Quilt History!!! : ))) But I did also note a great combo deal when it came to literary classics and the history of a country or an era of time or a specific culture. When I read a classic, I ended up studying the history of the times! It should be a Double Major!
I refuse to discuss garters & panty hose, although I once contributed my old stockings to a quilter to use as stuffing!! Evidently for “biscuits”! I am now back in my teens! I wear bobby socks & loafers or sneakers. No saddle shoes. But I sometimes wear cowboy boots! I am liberated! I was told recently by a young man visiting my church that he was going to join it since he knew he would not be expected to wear a business suit if “an old lady can wear jeans to church.” We both knew to whom he was referring and I welcomed him and his delightful family! His wife stood there blushing and ready to sink through the floor! His boys hugged me. So now I’m their Sunday Grandma.
Garters? Bungee Cords!!! But some guys still wear Suspenders!!! cb
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 11:18:18 EDT | From: Jccullencrew@
That leads me into other “fond” memories of the era, some of which were learned from my very frugal mother, who has never gotten out of the Depression mindset of “Wear it out, make it do, use it up, or do without.” Well, Mom taught me to cut off the ruined leg of one pantyhose and wait for the next pair to do the same. Then wear both so you’d have two good legs – but double the top.
OK, Barb, So what’s so wrong with your mom’s frugal ideas, like wearing two panty hose tops with one leg each??? (said laughingly as I recall doing the very same thing)! They worked fine for me at the time (cause I didn’t know anything different). I’m also a depression baby and we “made do” with a lot of stuff. Clothes were always cut down “to fit” the next one in line. God bless gramma who used the old treadle machine (which I still have) and any scraps not used were saved and put into a quilt top. Not only did we recycle stockings, but I spent hours darning socks and became quite adept at it with no complaints about bumps or knots in the heels. It was a traumatic event when DH asked me to get rid of some of my “stuff” but I have done it three times. It is getting somewhat easier, but some things I cannot part with. And of course, once I send it to the thrift shop, someone will ask for it for some project or other. Never fails. Lessons learned years ago are hard to unlearn. Now fifty years later I still cringe to see anyone wasting water, wasting food (“my husband won’t eat leftovers”), tossing out clothes cause they’re out of style, or not taking care of what they have. Maybe that’s why saving fabric and creating something new with it has such appeal to me. Plus, the savings can always be used for fun things I still enjoy. Thanks all for a wonderful trip back in time. Carol Grace
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 11:20:43 -0400 | From: “Pam Weeks Worthen” <pamworthen@>
Hi all!
I’ll be at VQF as usual, at the ABC Quilts table in Plumley. This year we are excited to share our space with the American Quilt Study Group and a Vermont museum group. Come and sit and sew or just visit if you like. I’m traveling on Wednesday, setting up on Thursday, working the booth Friday and Sunday, and taking Monday to go up to the Shelburne Museum show that I missed last year.
Hope to see you!
Pam in NH, and it looks like we won’t have temps over 85 for Vermont. AMAZING!!!
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Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 11:46:44 -0400 | From: Judy Knorr <jknorr@>
I too remember my first garter belt and trying to fasten than darn clasp in the back!!! Oh Gail, I am still wiping my eyes and giggling at your description of the service at the Baptist church! Toooo funny!! What a story teller! Judy Knorr
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 10:45:42 -0600 | From: Xenia Cord <xenia@>
Hi, Newbie – I am just recently back from teaching a grad seminar at UNL, like the one we took 2 summers ago with Margaret Ordoñez. Teddy Pruett (who was also there 2 years ago) was my grad seminar assistant. She tells me you have been very helpful to her, especially now that she is beginning again to earn a degree. I just wanted you to know that she spoke so highly of you and how generous you have been to her.
Also returning this summer were Maggie Farance and Linda McShannock.
Xenia
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:31:42 -0400 | From: “Teddy Pruett” <aprayzer@>
Gail’s marvelous description of the 65 verse invitational belongs in the guest column of Country Living Magazine. Teddy Pruett
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:41:52 -0400 | From: “J. G. Row” <JudyGrow@>
I live with someone who paints more beautifully than anyone around and who doesn’t usually seek a wider audience. Now I have a friend who writes more beautifully than anyone around and does (or doesn’t do) the same. I can’t tell you how frustrating that is to us hacks who recognize great art, and aspire to great art, but can’t and will never be able to do it ourselves.
Judy in Ringoes, NJ judygrow@
>From: “Teddy Pruett” <aprayzer@> > Subject: [qhl] Gail’s essay
> Gail’s marvelous description of the 65 verse invitational belongs in the > guest column of Country Living Magazine. Teddy Pruett >
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:16:15 -0700 (PDT) | From: quilt2musicrockisland.com
Howdy everyone! Someone asked about QHF hours and exhibits. Following the Grand Opening we will have a quilt exhibit up in the QHF/Marie Webster House of quilts loaned and/or made by Honorees for three months. Hours are Tues-Sat 10-4; Sunday 1-4.
I have now successfully “immigrated’ from Northern Virginia to the San Juan Islands, Washington State – our final nesting place, God willing, until they carry me out feeeeet first! It was VERY emotional leaving that quilt gang back in Northern VA, MD and PA!! Hubby (born and raised in this area) has not retired, only “telecommuting” now to his job in Maryland from the house he inherited from his folks. Those attending AQSG in Vancouver, WA, in October, will be only 5-6 hours south of our new location and will get a taste of the incredible beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I hope my FIL is not turning over in his grave, but I converted his large lovely garden and tool shed (12’x18’) into climate-controlled year around storage for my genealogical and family files. MY MIL’s large quilt studio in the house has become my quilt research library as well as quilt studio, as has one of the extra bedrooms. (Give a quilter an inch and she’ll take two rooms every time!) I am about half unpacked but things are on hold for the month of July while I fly back east (wee hours tomorrow) to help run the Grand Opening of The Quilters Hall of Fame. I hope we are going to see a number of you there!! We have two fantastic Honoree Quilt Exhibits plus two other exhibits, one the Founder’s (Hazel Carter) Exhibit of early 19th century quilts, plus quilts by contemporary Indiana quiltmakers. Plus Quilts all over Marion, IN, in shop windows; lectures and workshops by 12 Honorees; and the Book Launch Party for our first QHF book(covers all 34 Honorees)!! (You can order the book after the Grand Opening through our website or by contacting the office at quilterscomteck.com.) The Grand Opening is a 4-day event (Thurs July 15-Sun July 18). See our website for more information www.quiltershalloffame.org Cheers! Karen Alexander
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 13:50:08 -0400 | From: Paul and Nancy Hahn <phahn@>
Barb Garrett, Cinda Cawley and I have been like ships passing in the night as we have been visiting the quilt exhibits in Southern PA just a few days apart 2 weeks ago, and then sharing our impressions at FVF a few days later. I just wanted to reiterate that if anyone on the list is in the area of Lancaster, PA or Hanover, PA, not to miss any of these exceptional shows. The new Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum is incredible, lighting and display space is excellent and Cinda and I can still remain friends as we play our usual “Which one would you take home if you could?” game, as I wanted the one with “too much quilting.” To preserve the friendship, I try to never choose one with cheddar fabric or fractur writing on it! The Lancaster Cultural Museum, just steps away, has a most “knock your socks off” Lone Star Quilt, with Lancaster or Double Blue background, presiding over the upstairs room. Try to get to either of these on a Tuesday or Friday when the adjacent Central Market is in operation for a wonderful lunch of local delicacies. On my visit, I brought 2 Old Order or Team Mennonite ladies who have been surrounded by wonderful quilts as their lives, and yet, they too were astounded by the beauties at these 2 exhibits.
Lesser known, though just as powerful, I found, is the current exhibit, “Labor of Love,” Quilts and Fabric Heirloom Exhibition at the Hanover Area Historical Society, in Hanover, just outside of Gettysburg. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm until October 31, 2004, this is a gathering of quilts and related items from local families, most never before displayed to the public. I spent 21/2 hours there one Saturday and was the only person there until just before I left when 2 other ladies came in. About 60 quilts are displayed along with ephemera, needlework tools, coverlets and samplers. Some are hung, some folded over racks or trunks, most you can get your nose right up to for close looks. There were red and green appliqué wreaths, a warm and toasty wool and challis pineapple/log cabin, a chintz Broderie Perse, numerous variations of log cabins, and the most unusual album quilt done in 30s and 40s fabrics that Cinda previously mentioned. I wished I could see them all opened up fully or see the backs when the catalogue note mentioned an interesting one, but the lovely docents, when I asked if they had something to turn over a small corner of one, gently reminded me “no one” was allowed to touch them, not even they. The $3 admission charge is to help with further exhibits. The group said they are hoping for larger turn-outs as word gets ’round. Hopefully, more folks will be able to get out and see this most enjoyable display.
I would add my garter belt stories, but that will have to wait for another day! Gee, what I learn from this list-and my computer illiterate sister can’t figure out what I could possibly gain from siiting at my keyboard for hours!
Nancy Hahn, Bowie, Maryland
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:40:59 -0400 | From: Joan Kiplinger <jkip@>
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For those of you who love textile mill history, an excellent copy of the oop The Springs Story — the First 100 Years is available. Contact Judi Fibush at judifibush.net for further information.
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 11:47:50 -0700 (PDT) | From: Rissa Peace Root <rissapeace@>
— Charlotte Bull <charlou@> wrote: > According to the > newscaster, a very wide > percentage of the existing history teachers had not > taken History as > either a Major or Minor study area when they got > their college degree. > Yet, now they are Teaching it!!!
That is an interesting tidbit. I have a bachelor’s degree in history, with way more than the required 40 hours of 300/400 classes! 🙂 After I moved to Jackson, MS … I found my options for persuing my Masters in History somewhat limited. My boss told me if I took the time off to go to Hattiesburg and complete a dual masters in Library Informations Sciences and History, I would “make a great archives librarian, but earn less” than I do now. LOL
So history remains my hobby instead of my job. 🙂
Rissa Peace Root http://www.prettyimpressivestuff.com
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 15:06:48 -0400 | From: “Pepper Cory” <pepcory@>
Hello all-With all the web-knowledgeable folks on QHL, I wonder if anyone out there can tell me if this is for real? Couldn’t find out what said inquirer wanted and so ‘registered.’ Have I just done something stupid? Thanks for your help- Pepper Cory —– Original Message —– From: <INVESTIGATIONSOMEONE-RESEARCHING.US> To: <pepcory@> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:59 AM Subject: A user at our website is searching for information re:
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:07:51 -0700 | From: <chrisa@>
FYI- There is a fabulous reproduction of THE bird and palm tree chintz now out by P&B, designed by Harriet Hargrave. They offer it in 3 colorways, a polychrome most like the original,on a brown ground, a blue-green and red on beige grd., and a pink, red and brown on lightest grd. There are 8 other prints in the collection in similar colorways. I am not affiliated with P&B, this is just a heads up on a long overdue reproduction print!
I will be posting the collection and reviewing them on my website in the near future, along with a scan of the original for anyone that may not have seen it. (I know this is highly unlikely on this list, but there is always a first time)
Another really great reproduction fabric I recently found at Zooks, but I don’t know that it’s all that new, is by Kaye England, who is now working with Benartex. The line is called Gothic Grace and the one I recommend for accuracy and rarity of those designs available to day, is the one with ‘earthy” flora and fauna designs seen in the early 1800s, for a rather short duration. There are “bluebell” type flowers on it too and a hint of seashells. My piece is all shades of dark brown, so I don’t know if they are exotic flowers or bluebells, but this print looks like ones I’ve occasionally seen in early American quilts.
Last but not least, thank you Judy and Corinne for reproducing the half circle polka dot in red, black and beige, in your Copper Hill collection. It’s great and is long overdue. Suggestion for another time, do it in a larger scale, with irregular spacing.
Kim Wulfert www.antiquequiltdating.com
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:27:55 -0700 | From: <chrisa@>
I agree with you Nancy. I was lucky enough to see the two Lancaster exhibits and they were wonderful. The strong, but safe, lighting in the Lancaster Quilt museum with the quilts placed on slightly slanted board, affords the visitor an excellent view of the quilting patterns. Very well done. The gift shop had some wonderful items to offer and we each bought a fair share. I got the “Peace and Plenty” runner made by the folks who wove the cloth for Cold Mountain. I just love the design they wove around this wonderful saying. The price was very fair.
The heritage Museums’ exhibit was a knock-out! they had some really early block quilts. One very large one, that was also stuffed in places, had fabric very similar to one of the new Baum prints in brown and Prussian blue. The samplers and other embroideries on display were unusual and beautifully displayed. The information panels were very helpful. There were pillowcases, and other home textiles. It was such a wonderful exhibit, but there is no catalogue or book for purchase. That is my only complaint.
I did find a book called “The Homespun Textile Tradition of the Pennsylvania Germans” is an exhibit catalogue onthe work of spinners, weavers and dyers in the Landis Valley. Although it is in black and white, it offers good pictures and text on Homemade textiles, samplers, coverlets, cloth from southeastern PA. The exhibit in Lancaster’s museum has more fancy needlework than this catalogue shows, but it is full of interesting and varied items and information that’s useful to have on hand.
The blueberries at the Central Market were big and juicy.
Kim Wulfert www.antiquequiltdating.com
—– Original Message —– From: “Paul and Nancy Hahn” <phahn@> . I just wanted to reiterate that if anyone on the list is in the area of Lancaster, PA or Hanover, PA, not to miss any of these exceptional shows. The new Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum is incredible, lighting and display space is excellent and Cinda and I can still remain friends as we play our usual “Which one would you take home if you could?” game, as I wanted the one with “too much quilting.” To preserve the friendship, I try to never choose one with cheddar fabric or fractur writing on it! The Lancaster Cultural Museum, just steps away, has a most “knock your socks off” Lone Star Quilt, with Lancaster or Double Blue background, presiding over the upstairs room. Try to get to either of these on a Tuesday or Friday when the adjacent Central Market is in operation for a wonderful lunch of local delicacies. On my visit, I brought 2 Old Order or Team Mennonite ladies who have been surrounded by wonderful quilts as their lives, and yet, they too were astounded by the beauties at these 2 exhibits.
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 06:13:43 +1000 | From: “Karen and Paul Fail” <kfailbigpond.net.au>
HI Pepper, No stories about garter belts to match that one! But thought I would drop you a line to say hi from sunny Sydney. We have met several times at Houston when I have been there with the Australian girls. At that time, I was working for Fairfax publishing books featuring Australian artists and had written a few books myself. Probably the one you will remember was Between Friends – Quilts to Share abour Friendship quilts in Australia. Now I am editing a wonderful quilting magazine – Quilters Companion – www.quilterscompanion.com.au – and have just recently resigned. I will finish my final magazine by late August.It seems to take a long time to resign in publishing…. Anyway, nice to read your posts. Karen Fail
From: Barb Garrett
Many of us have enjoyed the wonderful exhibits of antique quilts at the People’s Place Quilt Museum in Intercourse, PA, over the years. This year’s exhibit is different than what we are used to. I did a quick walk through this mornig as it is finally open for the season. Usually the exhibit opens in April for the large quilt show, but this exhibit didn’t open until July 1, and features all newly made quilts.
For those who have been there, the first change I noticed was the gift shop has expanded into the exhibit area — the first room of the “old” exhibit area is now part of the enlarged gift shop. I will say here their gift shop is a delight for the eyes — absolutely beautiful things. I even found a book on Amish quilts that I don’t own <grin> — but unfortunately, it’s written in French (which I don’t read). The exhibit area is now 4 rooms instead of the “old” 5 rooms. Admission is now free — which is why I can pop in and out when I’m in the area <grin>. The woman working there said they plan to have the museum open year round — it used to open with a new exhibit each April — and this exhibit will be up for at least a year. If you are in the area doing fabric shopping, I would recommend going up to see the show — it’s very nice. But if you want to see antique quilts, this year you need to visit Hanover in York County — excellent exhibit at the Neas House. And with a little encouragement, they would probably mount another show, they had so much fun doing this one.
This is what their flyer says — “A Showcase of Quilts: Dazzling Contemporary Creations”
The exhibit showcases 23 contemporary quilts, selected for their outstanding design, color, and workmanship. A number of educational features about the art and practice of quiltmaking are included. The exhibit has been curated by Jan Mast, Manager of The people’s Place Quilt Museum and Museum Shoppe. Phyllis Pellman Good and Merle Good served as consultants for the exhibit.
“We are honoring the many creative decisions and acts involved in making a quilt,”commented Mast. “The exhibit explores how a quilt becomes a masterpiece. And in the spirit of both celebration and education, we are offering free admission to the show.”
The People’s Place Quilt Museum has received extensive national acclaim for it’s exhibits of antique Amish and Mennonite quilts since it first opened in 1988. It has also exhibited stunning African American quilts, as well as a show of antebellum album quilts. “We may return to exhibiting antique quilts in the future, but this year we wanted to give attention to the art of contemporary quilt design,” said the Goods.
Open Monday thru Saturday 9 to 5 800-828-8218
Barb in sunny southeastern PA, where the corn is way taller than “knee high by the fourth of July” — the farmer’s guage as to how wet/dry the spring and summer have been
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 14:22:39 -0700 (PDT) | From: Jackie Joy <joysbees@>
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My service thinks these are spam and I delete them. Of course, Yahoo just thought your message to which I am replying was spam, but I recognized your name. lol.
jackie Joy
Pepper Cory <pepcory@> wrote: Hello all-With all the web-knowledgeable folks on QHL, I wonder if anyone out there can tell me if this is for real? Couldn’t find out what said inquirer wanted and so ‘registered.’ Have I just done something stupid? Thanks for your help- Pepper Cory —– Original Message —– From: To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:59 AM Subject: A user at our website is searching for information re:
> ****NOT COMMERCIAL EMAIL**** > > A user is looking into your background via our website. > > Our website is used to find and then communicate with people that know and have experiences and opinions about a business or person. > > The mission of the Web site is to promote goodness in people by efficiently extending the concept of “word-of-mouth” to the Internet, allowing the people of our world to share their experiences with others in a secure and anonymous fashion. > > To view all of the postings in our system regarding your email address use this link: > > http://e.wres.us/sel.php?a=search&b=5&c=pepcory%40@ > > How does our website work? > > Users of our website can search for and submit connections about people and/or businesses that they are interested in researching. A connection is simply an indication of interest in sharing word-of-mouth information regarding the connection subject. Each connection has an author and a subject. Connection subjects are searchable, but connection authors are anonymus. Our website protects the anonymity of connection authors. When a user searches for and then finds a connection at our website the user then has the option to communicate with the connection author via our Anonymous Email System (AES) toward learning the experiences and opinions that the connection author has regarding the connection subject. > > Add your email address to our DO NOT EMAIL LIST by clicking the link below: > > http://a.wores.us/sel.php?a=donotemail&b=pepcory%40@ > > WordofMouthResearch.com has made its best effort to provide a legal forum for the dissemination of word-of-mouth information. Defamation is written or spoken injury to the reputation of a living person or organization. Injury to reputation generally is considered to be exposure to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or financial loss. Libel is the written act of defamation; slander is the spoken act. Whether libel or slander, the defamation must be published – communicated to someone other than the subject of the defamation. Trth is generally an absolute defense to defamation: if what you say is true, it cannot be defamatory. Additionally, you are protected against defamation providing your statement is an opinion, not an assertion of a fact. If you follow these guidelines when submitting a Connection you will be well within the boundaries of the law. > > Regards, > > Support Department > > > >
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 17:46:23 -0500 | From: “Marcia Kaylakie” <marciark@>
Oh, I just gotta brag a little! Last night was our guild’s 2nd Chance Boutique (affectionately called Last Chance Boutique!). I had a few little “leftovers”, mostly my scrapbag to sell , so I took a table. Well, next to me was a guild member with a table and hanging there was a glorious Bow Tie quilt top with THE most fab-u-lous Fifties prints!! Snagged it for $35…just to have the fabric library alone is worth more, until Eileen Trestain’s new book comes out! The top is very sturdy and quite quiltable. Now comes the question. It still needs borders. Should I follow my heart and go find a site with vintage goodies or would someone like to suggest another alternative? Still jumping for joy! Marcia
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Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 19:06:09 -0400 | From: “Karen” <charter.net>
I sure wouldn’t pay any attention to it. It’s likely a scam, and a nasty one at that.
Ignore it, and forget it ever happened, and enjoy your summer…God knows it’s a lovely time of year.
Karen Evans
From: “Elizabeth Fritsche” <>
Hello Ladies: Mostly I just soak up all your wonderful information. But I remember a discussion a few months back regarding old quilt patterns and I just came across a batch on ebay. The auction ends today…. and I do not need a thing in my overcrowded sewing room! The item number is: 8115235505 Best Wishes. Libby Fritsche
