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,…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:13:38 EDT | From: PatKoerner@ Jessica and others interested in quilt checks I finally found them at Checks in the Mail and the number on the box is 800-733-4443 / www.citm.com I don’t find the name of the design but there are four different…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Polly Mello Pat, I found the same pillow covering in a member sale room in Kensington, Maryland about two years ago. With the “Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest” piece, I also purchased a roll of old prickings including the small container of blue pounce. Last summer I…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Peg in North Texas I would be honored to contribute. A floral wreath, or, I noticed a NIghtStalkers memorial. Just tell me where and how to send the money. Peg in North Texas From: “J. G. Row” Friends, I’ve ordered a wreath from the florist the church in…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Sally Ward It *was* traditional in some houses for servants to be given a gift (‘christmas box’) which may have been large or small, monetary or otherwise. It might have been something pretty and personal, something useful, something practical to do with their work, or just as often…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Jennifer Hill Beve, the Singer 301 is a very fine machine. I just bought another today myself. Must find it a new home as I already have two others, among my 35+ (who’s counting?) machines. The 301 was Singer’s first machine with a slant needle. It’s body is…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Sally Ward <sallytatters@> Andi wrote: > I have come across an ad block in a dated 1890 redwork album raffle quilt > for a drug store that included the word “Portmoniaos” or words “Port > Moniaos” in a block section that also mentions purses, What about ‘porte-monnaie’, French…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: sue reich Adams Sentinel Gettysburg, Pennsylvania February 5, 1849 The Ruff in Queen Elizabeth’s time. — It is stated in a modern popular work, that the most distinguished characteristic in Queen Elizabeth’s day, was the ruff. It was worn of such an enormous size that a lady in…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Judy White I’m originally from Missouri and catywampus and catycornerd were normal words when I was growing up. I live in the Northeast now and when say either one of those words no one takes any notice so they must be ‘normal’ here too. Judy White Date: Wed,…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 23:39:31 -0600 | From: louise-b Ami Simms book of Roman tiles/mosaics from 100+AD in Italy showed ‘patterns’ used in traditional quilts today. Christine Porter’s recent book showed tile patterns in churches, homes and businesses that are recognizably ‘traditional quilt patterns’ we use today. (Goodness…