Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Anne Datko” <datkoa@> But my husband says there is no ‘w’ in Slovene. However, ‘za’ is a preposition in some Eastern European languages; means ‘between.’ AnneD Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 09:19:25 -0500 | From: “Karen Musgrave” <karenmusgrave@> While it is indeed sad to learn that Lowell is…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Laura Robins-Morris It gets even worse than the quilt codes myth. I watched the video and there is a student re-telling the stories of real escaped slaves. One is about Eliza Harris in ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ who “ran across the Ohio River on big chunks of ice.” Eliza…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Ronda McAllen I am compiling a database of the quilts which were entered into the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of Mechanical Arts fairs from 1848 – 1858 in Baltimore, Maryland. I have come across a quilt name, which seems to be fairly popular at the time, called…
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…
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: 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: From: Beth Donaldson A Similar Calico and Sunflower Quilt While doing data entry for the Michigan Quilt Project and the Quilt Index, I ran across a quilt with a Michigan connection that was published in Homage to Amanda, Two Hundred Years of American Quilts, From the Collection of Edwin…