97096

Hello everyone!

My name is Catherine Kypta and I have been receiving the digests for about
3.5 months now and so have really been a long time "lurker". I've really
enjoyed all the conversation and sent kudos to Kris for starting this.

I started quilting officially back in 1975 in Albuquerque, New Mexico when
my sister asked me to take an extension course at UNM in the evenings. It
was great! We tore all our fabric back then and then spent hours getting
rid of all the shrapnel of threads and lint! We mad two quilts in class -
one was a spiderweb (string pieced) and the other was a Jacob's ladder.
So, after the class, I pieced a scrap top (king sized) of nine patches and
fence rails and it took me a total of 9 years to finish hand-quilting it!!
Anyway, I still have that quilt and my husband won't let me get rid of it
because it was hauled around whenever we moved.

I started collecting antique quilts in 1979 when we went to a ranch auction
and I bought 3 quilts. I wanted those quilts because I liked quilts but
also because I knew the family and they were very elderly and selling
everything at the ranch and moving to some retirement community. I still
have those quilts too. They are from the 1880-1900 era and two are in good
shape but the third one is rather worse for the wear.

After that I started seriously collecting and really started quilting at a
mad pace about 10 years ago. I live in Sacramento with my DH and our 19
year old cat (Chow-Chow) and a six year old rabbit. I have a full time job
which I need to support my quilt habit! I collect quilts, tops, block,
fabric, pincushions, feedsacks, and sewing boxes! My!!

Anyway, I need some help from some of you out there who might know where I
can get some Snowy bleach. It is a dry bleach which I use to soak really
soiled quilts in and it's been around forever. It is made by Airwick,
somewhere back east and for some reason I can't find it at all anymore.
Not in the whole Northern California. I would like about 12 boxes of it
and would be glad to pay postage, shipping, and all that to any dear soul
who has access to Snowy in their area. The local grocery store told me
that since Procter&Gamble is a local company that they stock their
products instead. Anyone who can help me, please e-mail me at
vger@cwnet.com or post to the list and I'll read it.

I'm really sorry to hear about the Orvus thing! I have a large 10 lb
bucket of it right now but maybe I should stock up because it might be like
the Snowy bleach!

Oh yes, I also do restorations and am a member of the Quilt Restoration
Society and have given lectures on antique quilts and also antique sewing
boxes. I am looking forward to meeting some of you at the QRS conference
in September. What fun!

Back to my ironing - sob

Catherine in windy Sacramento

Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 19:42:22 -0700
From: "Robert E.Kypta" <vger@cwnet.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 21:57:31 -0500
> In one of the opening scenes of a recent production of "Quilters"
> I attended, there was a quote from the Bible read onstage which referred
to
> women and needlework. I wasn't quick enough to catch the
> book, chapter or verse reference - is anyone on QHL familiar with the
quote and
> do you know the reference?
>
Is it Proverbs 31?

Verse 13 says,"She looks for wool and flax, and works with her hands in
delight.

Verse 19-22 says, "She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her
hands grasp the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor;and she
stretches out her hand to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her
household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She makes
coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple."

There are several other references to hand work in this chapter as well--it
is often called "The Virtuous Woman".

Eula <lang@wellsville.com>

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Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 22:54:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: SadieRose@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: Re: QHL: The Play "Quilters"
Message-ID: <970406225418_1817004197@emout05.mail.aol.com>

In a message dated 97-04-06 19:31:50 EDT, Linda Karppinen wrote:

<< In one of the opening scenes of a recent production of "Quilters"
I attended, there was a quote from the Bible read onstage which referred to
women and needlework. I wasn't quick enough to catch the
book, chapter or verse reference - is anyone on QHL familiar with the quote
and
do you know the reference?
>>

This is from the scene with "Papa" the preacher, who buys the bolt of red
fabric:

"Papa: And I quote Proverbs- Chapter 31, Verse 10. O who can find a virtuos
woman? For her price is far above rubies. She seeketh wool and flax and
worketh willingly with her hands. She perceiveth that her merchandise is
good.
Mama: Amen!
Papa: She is not afraid of the snow for her household for all her household
are clothed with scarlet.
Mama: Amen!
Papa: Give her the fruits of her hands and let her own works praise her in
the gates.
Mama: Amen!!
We had red for a long, long time after that."


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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 97 02:07:03 -0700
From: beth_novak@om.cv.hp.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: Cigarette Silks and Cigar Flannels
Message-Id: <H000037a0ac1a261@MHS>

Item Subject: cc:Mail Text

I've had some nice cigarette silks for a while, and just found a
jackpot of cigar flannels in an antique store. Does anyone have info
on if they are colorfast in water?

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 06:15:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: Baglady111@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: Re: QHL: "Quilt Patterns and Contests of the Omaha World-Herald, 1921-1941"
Message-ID: <970407061556_282869697@emout01.mail.aol.com>

JAN STEHLIK is a member of my club and she also has done a book on NEBRASKA
patterns SOD HOUSE TREASURES and OTHER NEBRASKA QUILT PATTERNS..I am sending
it to SadieRose to have her review it, calling Jan to see who to contact if
anyone is interested in it..and will ask Kris (I"m asking, Kris) if she is
interested in one for our library..if there is interest, let me know..Jane

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 07:22:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: Baglady111@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: Re: QHL: Re: Cactus Soap
Message-ID: <970407072257_1519592253@emout14.mail.aol.com>

OK NOW..I've been away to convention so let's see if I can get this straight
on making these biscuits..Hiranya, correct me if I'm wrong..I take my sheep
(and keep in mind that I'm down to just two so will have to make a smaller
biscuit..altho I hate cutting them in half as I feel that would be quite
painful....now, I have to wash them first in amole..and this is like a hairy
potato..is ths potato large enough to fit both sheep into it or do I do one
at a time?? and do I scoop it out and use the entire potato or cut it in
half..if I can cut it inhalf then I COULD do both at the same time..
realizing of course that wool does shrink so it's possible my biscuits could
wind up as canape' size..Ok, NOW..do I toss in the bird of paradise at the
same time or later? The man at the aviary was'nt too helpful as he said if I
am really going to do this and any of his are missing he is going to call the
Humane Society..and lastly..'pomeridiancm' meaning afternoon..I am guessing
that I do this between noon and 5pm..do I have this right?? Jane

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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 00:06:41 -0700
From: nomad1@ibm.net
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: RE:QHL:Aussie Quilting magazines
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Dear All,
Some folk have requested Info re Aussie Quilting magazines. We have two
fabulouse magazines and I believe that another new one is out too, but
have not checked it out yet. The first Quilting magazine to start up in
Australia was , “ Down Under Quilts “, the Editor Yvonne Rein at that
time published it from her home with the help of friends etc. She did a
super job and then sold it years later to Jan T Urquhart, a Quilting
teacher, who also does a fabulouse job. Then we got “ Australian
Patchwork and Quilting “ which is put out by Express Publishing. This
too is a fabulouse magazine and the folk at Express Publishing do a
superb job. Both magazines have articles on what is new in quilting,
history, quilters, projects to do etc.
They are glossy, excellent quality magazines that are well worth a
read. I believe that both are being distributed in the US and Canada and
NZ.. Am not sure about the UK though.
Hope this helps a bit.
Hiranya Loder from Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
Quilting Treasures of Old
nomad1@ibm.net

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 09:24:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: RBCochran@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: Re: QHL: Calico and Chintz Book Published?
Message-ID: <970407092421_-1904975926@emout11.mail.aol.com>

Cinda--
Thanks. There are several of us in NJ who are anxiously awaiting the
publication of this book. We LOVED the exhibit.
--Rachel

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 10:05:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: Baglady111@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: CONVENTION REPORT
Message-ID: <970407100501_1486274995@emout05.mail.aol.com>

Well, our convention is over..we met many online members of QHL and it was a
thrill to hear them say they read our posts and how much they enjoy our
threads..so everyone who p;osts on QHL..TAKE YOUR BOW!!
OVER 500 visited with us in Lancaster and many came back for our show and
tell..our vendors were ECSTATIC!! sales were great, classes did well (only
had 2, but wait til next year)..and we increased our membership..we will be
at HO JO's again next year so mark your calendars..for the first weekend in
April..and thanx to the on-liners who stopped to say HI and invite me to
coffee at Lapps..it was our last night and too much to do..greatly
appreciated. and you can bet..NEXT YEAR!!

The new products were GRIDDED GEESE by MERRY MAY and THANGLES by MARY BETH
HAYES..MERRY did a demo of her product Fri night and what a crowd around her
after. I saw them shopping from her catalog as well..MERRY is the owner of
SCHOOLHOUSE ENTERPRISES, teaches, and is a sponsor of online sites..THANX
MERRY,,a valued member of our club..

We instituted a new service this year at convention..we offered to demo,
display, and hi lite the product/tool of those who could not come to
Lancaster for one reason or another..IT WORKED!! Wonderful items came to
us..visitors LOVED seeing them..and my brain is foggy..PLEASE..those who sent
via our forum..Please email me so that I can make a list and post to the
digests..lazy of me, huh??
EVERYONE had 'open mouths' when they saw our goody basket to be raffled..it
is a hugh basket filled with many of the donation gifts and will continue to
grow til Dec 15th..the winner will have it for Christmas..and we have made a
2nd one for the person who sells the most tickets..it is a RUBERMAID TOUGHT
TOTE..16 GALLONS and it TOO is overflowing and will con'tn to increase..it's
an eye opener!!
Next year we will have lots of classes and LIz COOSABOON will be one of
them..more about her as we progress..
Thanx to all for coming and saying HIU, telling us they knew about us thru
QHL, how much you enjoy the posts, and for all your ideas for next year..jANE

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 10:16:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Baglady111@aol.com
To: kaffee-klatsch@quilt.com
cc: qhl@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: lost & found
Message-ID: <970407101638_1984912859@emout12.mail.aol.com>

we found a nice tote at our convention in Lancaster..it is quilter
'identifiable'..describe and I'll mail..Jane <baglady111@aol.com>

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 10:57:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: DReyno3650@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: Re: QHL: Re: Cactus Soap
Message-ID: <970407105644_955953532@emout08.mail.aol.com>

Dear Jane:
Did you wallow in those physchedelic mushrooms while gathering amole??
Moth. Nat.

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 11:24:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: ROM1026@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: Re: QHC show/Feedsack show
Message-ID: <970407112425_1186360605@emout12.mail.aol.com>

Good day all. It is such a beautiful day in NJ.
I have not posted much but wanted to tell you about the Lancaster quilt show.
As usual the quilts were beautiful. They had a 10 year retrosective which
was great to compare the quilts that had won in the past. It was interesting
to see how far we have come. I loved the quilt that won Best of Show this
year. Two Minutes in May by Shirely Kelly It was a pictorial quilt of a
thoroughbred race, I believe the Kentucky Derby. What beautiful work. The
show was alot of fun and I spent way to much money with the vendors. At one
of the vendors of old quilts I saw an exact double of a quilt my mother had
given my 6 year old a few years back. The lable said it was from 1930 and
was a kit. The one at the show was in pink but my daughters is in green. A
green boarder with elfs and flowers embroirdered on it and quilts. I also saw
that same type green fabric on other 1930 quilts. So I quess it is from 1930.
I had always wondered. My Mom is not into the history just the use of it.

Then I went to visit the FEEDSACK CLUB (sorry Jane I am shouting). What a
nice group of folks and the feedsacks were wonderful. I meet Jane and her
partner as I walked in. Jane is really a neat person. Everyone was so
informative. One lady named Anna showed me all differant feedsacks and
explained the history. She had old advertisements, doll patterns on the
sacks. What a learning experience. Anna told me that clothes and undies were
also made from the sacks. She has been looking for a pair a childrens undies
from the feedsacks if anyone out there knows of any tell Jane please. Jane
thank Anna for me I learned alot. I really enjoyed my time with the Feedsack
club.
Well everyone have a great day
Pat in NJ

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Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 08:47:02 -0700
From: Deanna Apfel <lily@pacific.net>
To: qhl@cuenet.com
Subject: Re: QHL: cleaning
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I'm new to the list, so I'll introduce myself. My name is Deanna Apfel
and I live in very rural Mendocino County in No. Calif. I've been
quilting for 3 years and tend to works, non traditional in nature.
However, I own several of my Grandmother's quilts and a fair number of
quilt tops, which just seem to come to me. Acquiring the tops has
stirred my interest in vintage fabric, old sewing machines, dating
fabric, restoring tops, acquiring old quilts, etc.

Re the cleaning discussion: Please do leave it on the list, and I have
a question. I bought two old clothes, perhaps tablecloths, I'm not sure
what they are. They are handwoven, off white, red and yellow green
designs and stripes along the sides. Very nice. But they have rust
spots. Any suggestions on how to get them out?

Thanks for your help.

Deanna in Philo, where the lilacs are perfuming the air

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 13:13:52 +0000
From: "The Garretts" <bgarrett@fast.net>
To: qhl@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: Feedsack Show in Lancaster
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If you went to the Lancaster Heritage Show, but didn't make it down the
highway to Howard Johnson's for the Feedsack Convention, you missed a good
show. Even if your interest in historical quilting is mainly 1800s, you will
be amazed at what you will learn about feedsacks and 1920-50 quilting. Below
are some of my observations --

l. There was a hands on, museum quality exhibit of wonderful things made
c1920 to c1950 from feedsacks - a clown costume, dresses, dolls, ties,
child's playsuits. There were feedsacks with all different designs on them -
some Christmas ones even. And printed dolls that mom was to cut out and stuff
just like the yardage available today. The designs on some of the feedsacks are
really pretty - Walt Disney, cats, dogs, cowboys and Indians -- just lots of
variety.

2. Available for sale were feedsacks, charm squares, new fabric, books,
patterns, antique quilting and needlework magazines - lots of stuff for
people who like, or don't like feedsacks and things made from them.

3. A display of quilts made from feedsacks - some old, some new - and lots
of very friendly people wanting you to take pictures, touch, and learn about
their passion - feedsacks.

4. There was a vendor with a product that was new to me - Thangles. These
are used to make half square triangles, and she was demonstrating their use.
They looked very efficient.

As you can see, there was much to see and do at this mini convention/show. If
you were unable to go, or unsure whether you would enjoy it, I highly recommend
visiting it next year. I understand they will be at the same place during the
Lancaster Show. Admission and parking were free, and everyone was very
friendly.

I hope everyone who was able to go to the Lancaster Host Show enjoyed
themselves, but be sure to consider including the Orange Blossom Show across
route 30 and the Feedsack Show a mile down route 30 in your plans for next year.
As I posted before the Show, I am able to visit all three and enjoy them all -
I live in the right area for this show, but read with envy about Houston,
Paducah and Sisters. But it is good the shows are all over so many people can
go to at least one.

Happy quilting from
Barb in southeastern PA
<bgarrett@fast.net>

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Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 15:37:46 -0500
From: LAURA SYLER <texas_quilt.co@airmail.net>
To: Baglady111@aol.com
CC: Quilt Heritage List <QHL@cuenet.com>
Subject: Re: QHL: Re: Cactus Soap
Message-ID: <33495B1A.4492@airmail.net>
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Baglady111@aol.com wrote:
>
> OK NOW..I've been away to convention so let's see if I can get this straight
> on making these biscuits..Hiranya, correct me if I'm wrong..I take my sheep
> (and keep in mind that I'm down to just two so will have to make a smaller
> biscuit..altho I hate cutting them in half as I feel that would be quite
> painful....now, I have to wash them first in amole..and this is like a hairy
> potato..is ths potato large enough to fit both sheep into it or do I do one
> at a time?? and do I scoop it out and use the entire potato or cut it in
> half..if I can cut it inhalf then I COULD do both at the same time..
> realizing of course that wool does shrink so it's possible my biscuits could
> wind up as canape' size..Ok, NOW..do I toss in the bird of paradise at the
> same time or later? The man at the aviary was'nt too helpful as he said if I
> am really going to do this and any of his are missing he is going to call the
> Humane Society..and lastly..'pomeridiancm' meaning afternoon..I am guessing
> that I do this between noon and 5pm..do I have this right?? Jane

Jane: You've been sniffing all those old feed sacks too long!!

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Date: Mon, 7 Apr 1997 17:43:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Quiltfix@aol.com
To: qhl@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: Orvus, quilts
Message-ID: <970407174041_-402646260@emout12.mail.aol.com>

Is the Orvus that's being discontinued the same stuff you buy at the
feedstore. I mean, is the feedstore stuff made by P&G? Thanks for the
reminder that unscented, uncolored products will work (also much cheaper).

Good news on the fabric department. I bought a box lot of 2 tops/pieces
yesterday. Yippee. I have addition to my fabric stash (these aren't
"keepers). I will be saving a few blocks that are attractive. I'm just
thrilled at being able to find something usable on the local market. Oh,
gotta brag, it cost me $15.

Alan

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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 1997 06:50:54 -0700
From: "Robert E.Kypta" <vger@cwnet.com>
To: <QHL@cuenet.com>
Subject: QHL: Re: QHL-Digest Digest V97 #95
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RE: Rust Stains

I'm replying to Deanna Apfel in Mendocino (one of my favorite areas) about
the rust stains. If they are indeed rust stains, a product called "Whink"
will take them out like magic. If you are unable to find some up there,
let me know and I will gladly send you some. Our local Belair stores
always keep it on hand.

Welcome to the list and sorry to everyone for my first post being on here
three times . I'm slightly computer impaired and trying my best to get
into the swing of things!!

Catherine in Sacramento

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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 1997 08:11:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: MiamiQuilt@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: Re: QHL-Digest Digest V97 #85Tobacco Silks
Message-ID: <970408081116_480617746@emout12.mail.aol.com>

The Historical Association of Southern Florida has had an exhibit regarding
tobacco silk and print art. It has a couple of publications that you might
want to check out.
A video on the "Golden Age of Tobacco Art" by Glen Westfall; a magazine of
South Florida History with an article; and, a catalog in their bookstore on
Tobacco Art. They can be contacted at 305-375-1492 in Miami, Fl or on-line at
www.historical-museum.org
Pam MiamiQuilt

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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 1997 08:52:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: KBoxmeyer@aol.com
To: QHL@cuenet.com
Subject: QHL: Feedsack Show
Message-ID: <970408085211_1085972872@emout18.mail.aol.com>

Greetings to All!

Just wanted to add my two cents on the FEEDSACK CLUB show.

It was really great to get to meet JANE CLARK STAPEL! What a whirlwind
she is! She is just like she seems in her posts: Kind, caring, ful of
pep, and lots of hugs!

Then, as I started to look around at the exhibits, I started to sense
abit of familiarity. Then I noticed a pattern of fabric that I had at
home. Lo and behold! I have FEEDSACKS and didn't even know it! They
were in a donation that Carolyn and I were cleaning for use in ABC
Quilts! Some of these pieces of history were used in quilts for special
children. They have a little piece of history sewn into their lovies! I
hope that they take the chance to learn about these special pieces of
history.

Now I'm hooked on hunting out these treasures. Lord willing, look for me
at show-and-tell at THE FEEDSACK CLUB next year!

Happy Quilting!
--Kimberly in Bristol, where the sun is shining but the sind chill is 29
degrees this am!

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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 1997 20:31:59 -0400 (EDT)
From: JOCELYNM@delphi.com
To: 
On 6-APR-1997 15:27:05.8 DReyno3650 said to JOCELYNM
>that latheres up, and the Indians used it as soap. Some also baked
>and ate it.
Willa,
Now THAT was a brave person, who first baked and ate SOAP! <G>
Jocelyn

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