Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Tags: Quiltmaking Techniques & Construction, Quilt Dating, Fabric Identification SEO meta description: A QHL digest spanning July 22–25, 2003 (a misfiled batch of messages captured under the site’s July 2000 page numbering), covering bias-tape patterns, fabric quality debates, the Cathedral Window pattern’s history, and early sewing-machine history questions. Date:…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 | From: Slnquilts@ There is a book Called The Work of Our Hands, which is all Jewish handwork. Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 | From: Marthapatches36@ Can any idiot look it up and see it. I’m fairly new to the computer world and to…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: SEO meta description: QHL members research the historical roots of the Stonewall Jackson quilt pattern, continue tracking down Springmaid reproduction fabric, debate fabric quality versus cost, and share a quilt study group visit and a rare infant’s cap find. Date: [date unknown] | From: Dana Balsamo Hi Joan, Thank…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Thu, 10 | From: “Jean Carlton” Karen and all, I have made many ‘utility’ quilts for picnics etc over the years. I still have one of ‘tarpoon’ pieces from my old skirt and culottes (!) that my Aunt made long ago and it’s used constantly – it’s been…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: [date unknown] | From: “judygrow” Cinda, I think I speak for all when I tell you how we treasure your travalogues! I haven’t gotten to Shelburne yet, (am hoping to in a week or so) but I do have the book, brought back from the show for me…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 16:58:09 EDT | From: Trishherr@ Dear Judy, More information on the Rupp, Bucher, Snyder connections there is an excellent textile section in a recent hard cover book the Heritage Center Museum has put out after my Quilting Traditions. It is by noted Mennonite historian…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: [date unknown] | From: “Jeff ‘n Sheri Lesh” I also went looking for a photo in my books and found a beautiful one in America’s Glorious Quilts on page 289. It also has a short description paragraph. Sheri in Iowa Date: Sat, 7 | From: “Jeff ‘n Sheri…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Fri, 30 May 2003 16:10:30 -0400 | From: Beth Donaldson Mary Schafer Quilts on eBay. In 1998 Michigan State University Museum acquired 118 quilts from Mary Schafer. Per our original understanding with Mary and with her counsel, 75 quilts were selected for accessioning into the museum’s collection. The…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 10:45:57 -0500 | From: “Marcia Kaylakie” HI Sue, Well, congratulations! I knew you would be fine, and sail through with flying colors! Who was on your panel? I will be sending regular lotes to everyone, but saw your email and thought I would just…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: [date unknown] | From: “judygrow” Congratulations to Kris for perservering and getting us a new and more reliable venue. Just a reminder to all those in the tri-state Delaware Valley area and locations north and south. Studio Quilt Study Group will have its fifth meeting this coming Tuesday,…