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: 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…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Sylvia Adair I’m also on treadle-on (hi, fellow onions!) and I do all my machine quilting on long-bobbin treadles. My favorite for straight-line work is the Davis Vertical Feed, which has a built in walking foot. My Davis was made around 1920, but this machine was produced from…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Barbara Vlack” I just received a quilt I won on an eBay auction. It is a reversible quilt that is all hand pieced and hand quilted. One side is allover Diamond in Square blocks made from homespun plaids and chambrais fabrics. I would date that side to the…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Christine Thresh” <christine@> Judy Ann, What a great picture. I am so glad you followed up on this. Christine Thresh From: “weemsjm” <weemsjm@> Howdy, Do any of you all have a clue to a descent price to pay for a first addition copy of Quilts Their Story and…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 14:02:18 -0700 | From: “Alan R. Kelchner” <alan@> Charlotte Bull wrote: >Hi Alan. Welcome! Some good comments! >Also, Many Thanks to Don, Anne, Pat, Kim, Kris & others! > <chuckle> Well, uhhh, thanks ! Though I think I oughta come out and play more…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:44:38 +0200 | From: “Cristina” <cristina68telefonica.net> To be honest with you there isn´t an specif word for quilt. A quilt is a quilt but if you say to someone in Spain that you have a “quilt” in your bed they won´t know what you…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Joan Kiplinger <jkip@> Lynne — all good wishes for a successful exhibit. Great time frame for fashion styles. Maybe you can post some photos of exhibit costumes to eboard???? Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 07:32:32 -0400 | From: “Linda Heminway” <ibquiltn@> Just a quick update on my project…