Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:43:46 -0800 | From: Julie Silber <quiltcomplex@> Another question for you good people: I recently did a day of quilt appraisals at a museum here in California. I was shown an all white wholecloth, hand quilted “Bride’s Quilt.” I would have pegged it at…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:14:07 -0500 | From: Lynn and Debbie Cupp <Cupp5@> Activities at an event mentioned a quilt on a fence…. http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=99424&ran=17721 Debbie Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 20:23:43 -0800 | From: Chris Anacker <chrisa@> I really don’t know, but Layfette was certainly a favorite darling…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: KathrynHerrmann@ Unfortunately, I have no detailed information about the actual pattern, only the name Double Dozen, and the fact that she purchased blue and white fabric to construct it. Thanks for the offer, though, JJ. Let me know if you happen upon that pattern name from the 1860’s….
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Barb Garrett <bgarrett421@> Saturday was one of those days when I’m really glad I live in southeastern PA. Three wonderful historical organizations joined together to celebrate a Pennsylvania German Christmas. Two of the groups will have their exhibits up through Christmas, so you can still visit, and see…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:54:00 -0600 | From: “Karen Musgrave” <karenmusgrave@> In one of my past lives I managed a children’s bookstore so I always browse to see what’s new and also to increase my 5 year old grandneice’s ever growing library. I always ask if there are…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 10:02:56 -0800 (PST) | From: Kris Driessen <krisdriessen@> Archives are for paid members – it’s not a big deal, really. Any donation made helps pay for the listserv and the server space used to store the archives, so they are the only ones that…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Keryn” <heloise56bigpond.com> Hello quilt lovers everywhere. I am new to this list and this is my first post. I am Australian and a passionate quilt collector, quilt history and women’s stories/history lover. My degree is in archaeology although I am not working in that field at present. I…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: karenquilt@ Gail, personally speaking, I was referring to just quilters in my post because I find it an”interesting” phenomena — from my personal perspective — that more quilt-makers don’t show more interest in quilt history. <g> But they probably find me “odd” that for all my love of…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Lynn and Debbie Cupp I recently enjoyed reading this e-book. Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the “Pennsylvania Germans” There are references to quilt making and patterns and use of clothing and other scraps well before the many recipes. A charming…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Barb Garrett I recommend using the indigo fabrics that are imported from Africa — I get them from Sandy McCay — her selection is great — and her website to see the selection is — http://www.cottoninthecabin.com/catalogue.htm Once they are washed, they are soft and wonderful to work with,…