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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 17:40:24 -0700

From: nomad1ibm.net

Hi Jane,

Well you know you are always welcome to Australia any time pal,

accommodation guaranteed. Though cooking is not my thing I promise not

to starve you! I was teasing Xenia that I can give her cheese toast, but

honestly I can do better...add a sheep here...add a sheep there! heh!

heh!

Hiranya Loder from a gloriously Spring like Sydney, Australia :>)

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 04:33:14 -0700

From: "Mary Ibrahim" <oceannovahotmail.com> (by way of Quilting Heritage

Once upon a time I had a chance to become an instructor for a needlework

company (creative circle I think) and we did sell kits for a technique

called candlewicking...It is like making a pic out of alot of french

knots...Not appealing to me at all, but to each her own.

Mary

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 11:12:18 -0400 (EDT)

From: LAnder1051aol.com

My brother loves elephants. I want to make him a quilt with that theme for

his 50 th birthday. He's the baby!! Does anyone have any resources or

ideas. I have the 501 blocks book, and have found a paper piece pattern

also. I don't want this to be juvenile in appearance. I thought a center

piece of a standing elephant with his trunk raised would be good. Any

thoughts or references would be greatly appreciated. I have to work fast his

BD is on Oct 31, yes halloween.

Linda in soon to be very hot Northern Illinois.

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 16:50:57 0400

From: Xenia Cord <xecordnetusa1.net>

Hi, QHLers: If you don't have anything to do on August 32, and are

within a couple of hours of Indianapolis, I recommend a 1-day show

called the Amish Country Market (emphasis on country and market; there

are only a few Amish families participating). This is the 13th year for

this event, which features crafts, food, antiques, QUILTS, children's

activities, and more. It is sponsored by the Julian Center, an

Indianapolis-area organization operating counseling and shelters for

abused women and their children (so there is an admission charge).

About 170 booths.

Location: north of Indianapolis 1/4 mile south of the intersection of

Indiana 32 (east-west) and 37 (north-south) on the east edge of

Noblesville. This is actually only 15 miles from 465, the beltway that

circles Indianapolis. Held at the Noblesville-Hamilton County

Fairgrounds in 6 or 7 buildings and on the grounds outdoors. Hours 8:30

am (eastern standard, not daylight time) to 4:30 pm Saturday only.

We (Legacy Quilts) will exhibit and have for sale well over 200 antique

quilts, from prime collector quilts to cutters for crafts. We will also

exhibit and sell a collection of Victorian intimate wear, and a

selection of Singer Featherweights, as well as nice country antiques.

All of this will be in the O.V. Winks Building (white cement block - ask

someone). Also in my building will be Itchin' to Stitch, that quilt

shop from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. At this show she sells all her

discontinued models!

It's always a fun event - y'all come!

Xenia

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 18:11:03 -0500 (CDT)

From: akcruzix.netcom.com (Alfonso & Alice Cruz )

I would like to get in contact with Michele Walker, author

of The Complete Book of Quiltmaking, published by Alfred A.

Knopf, New York, in 1986. At the time the book was written,

she lived in Brighton, England & was one of the founders of the

British Quilters' Guild.

I would like to ask her about one of the quilts pictured in

the book.

If anyone can point her in my direction, I would appreciate

it very much. If she is on-line, give her my email address.

I will provide my address &/or phone number to

anyone who can get it to her. Please e-mail me privately

if you can help.

Apologies in advance to those of you who have to read this on

more than one list!

Alice Cruz

The Quilted Chile

akcruzix.netcom.com

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 19:10:29 -0400

From: Diane McGuire <dianemcgici.net>

Friends, I need Help!

Found out yesterday that because of a last minute retirement I will be teaching my dream class this

year: Junior Honors English/American Lit. I have started preparations and found a mystery.

Edward Taylor (1642-1729) was a Puritan minister in MA who wrote religious poetry comparing

spiritual images with everyday objects or events. In "God's Determination" he describes creation

"... Who Laced and Filleted the earth so fine,

With Rivers like green Ribbons *Smaragdine ? [*emerald]

Who made the Seas its Selvedge, and it locks

Like a Quilt Ball within a Silver Box?...."

What is a Quilt Ball? Some sort of pieced puzzle?

I think if anyone on the planet can figure it out or lead me to a source of information, some one of

you can.

Thanks,

Diane in Massachusetts alerady trying to fit quilt history into the curriculum

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 22:02:19 -0400 (EDT)

From:

I am looking for the address of the historical and museum commision in

Pa..and does anyone know if VA has one and knows it's name/address? please

email privately..Jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 22:11:56 -0400

From: Jean & Steve Loken <sjlokencompuserve.com>

To: Qiultnet <QHLcuenet.com>

Recently back from our trip across the Midwest, that so many of you helpe=

me plan. Really missed the digest while I was gone. Thanks to Xenia,

Diane, Michelle, and Mary Persyn. The Bertha Stenge quilts were worth a

special trip - wonderful design and workmanship! The drive across

mid-southern Indiana was as scenic as advertised. We loved Gettysburg an=

I loved the quilt shop there. Very warm staff, and great repro fabrics,

for which the city puts one in the mood. The feedsack shows in Shenadoah=

were fun, and there's a fabulous red-green applique quilt in the Woodrow

Wilson home in Staunton, on loan from PA acc. to tour guide (home tour i=

quite expensive but the museum appears to be free). Also saw some great

historical stuff in northern NJ (who would have thunk? - <VBG> and

apologies to all you NJ folks).

My request: I'm consulting with our State History Center on a quilt

exhibit based on our state quilt survey. They would like to sell in the

museum shop, labels for folks who have old family quilts to attach to sam=

and put the historical info onto the quilt. Anyone know of a source for

these? Not just the "Handmade for you by _______" We're also planning =

sell some of the good history books, which they already stock a good

selection of, and a packet of info on the state survey, with brief dating=

and care info.

Jean in sunny MN where the weeds took over the garden while I was gone, b=

the tomatoes are ripe!

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 1997 21:19:30 -0500

From: "Karen Erlandson" <erlandcooke.net>

Does anyone know if there is a site with a listing of quilt exhibits/shows

(preferably historical with antique quilts). I know these come across QHL

all the time, but I haven't kept track of all of them!!!! I would have to

be organized to do that now wouldn't I ???

Thanks if you can help!

Karen in hot hot hot Texas

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 97 22:47:52 PDT

From: John & Cinda Cawley <cawleyepix.net>

Jane posted about her visit to Williamsport which is a charming town, once

the hub of the lumber industry in Central PA. They have a very nice museum

with quilts displayed in historical settings.

Jane asked about Eagles Mere. Well, let me tell you it is one of

the last great places, a sort of Brigadoon. The beautiful village is a

perfectly preserved 19th century mountain resort in Sullivan Co., PA.not too

far from Williamsport. Totally unspoiled; it's so uncommercial it's hard to

get anything to eat if you're not a registered guest at the inn. There is

an icecream parlor that serves sandwiches with the most casual service I've

ever encountered. They have an outdoor antique show on the Sat. before Labor

Day that is so nice I hate to even tell you about it; for fear too many

people will come. World's End is the name of the nearby state park and aptly

describes the area: forests, lakes and mountains.

Cinda in Scranton

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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 97 23:40:19 PDT

From: John & Cinda Cawley <cawleyepix.net>

Yesterday I finally got to this wonderful quilt shop in McLean, NY.

Jean Ann wrote about it on quiltart last summer. DH and I were on our way

home from the 1000 Islands and decided to go to Skaneateles (the most

beautiful lake in the world--ok, I haven't seen them all, but Wm. Seward who

bought Alaska for us called it that and he saw more lakes than most people)

for lunch at Doug's Fish Fry. It seemed to make sense to abandon I-81 and

drive the length of the lake to check out Patchwork and Pies. Good

decision! Clara, the owner, is charming; she even gave us some tips about

rentals in the 1000 Islands for next summer. I don't want to short change

the quilting aspect of the shop, but I had an apple blueberry pie that was

memorable. John sat happily drinking coffee and reading while I shopped.

Food and quilters are a match made in heaven. I don't know who makes

Calra's pies but she's a treasure. If you find yourself in the Finger Lakes

go to Patchwork and Pies; it's fun.

Cinda in Scranton

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 04:23:30 -0700

From: Quilting Heritage ListServ <qrsmail.albany.net>

To: "Karen Erlandson" <erlandcooke.net>

As proof that Great Minds Think Alike, I have been thinking about this for

the QHL page. If anyone wants to send me information on shows and/or

exhibits, I would be glad to add it to the QHL home page or even add another

page.

Kris

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 07:29:18 -0400 (EDT)

From: Baglady111aol.com

To: QHLcuenet.com

I gather that Australian fabric is quite popular..I was asked recently how it

differs from our fabric and why it is "in"..today..please post openly so

others can read as they have asked..jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 08:06:59 -0400 (EDT)

From:

In a message dated 97-08-16 01:53:35 EDT, you write:

> LAnder1051

Hi Linda

There is a cute elephant quilt in a book called. T.L.C. Tender Loving Covers,

by Toni Phillips and Juanita Simonich which is published by Possibilities. It

is a great book with alot of great quilts.

Hope that helps. Have fun!

Pat at the NJ shore

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 07:31:59 0400

From: Xenia Cord <xecordnetusa1.net>

To: QHLcuenet.com

Well, flying fingers will betray you every time! The date for the Amish

Country Market, posted here yesterday, is August 23rd...

August 23rd...August 23rd! My apologies!

Xenia

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 08:56:55 -0400 (EDT)

From: Meredit300aol.com

To: QHLcuenet.com

Subject: QHL: Re: QHL-Digest Digest V97 #212

Message-ID: <970816085654_-1705889547emout09.mail.aol.com>

To Jane of Feedsack Club. COuld not figure out address; sorry to send this

through GHL....I worked at Eagles Mere at the Crestmont Inn summers in early

40's. It was a summer hotel for families, mostly from Philadelphia who stayed

weeks at a time.

Eagles Mere is still neat place to visit; Crestmont is gone but has a bed and

breakfast there ...if you want more info I can find out some phone numbers.

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 14:00:31 0100

From: "Audrey Cameron" <audrey.cameronvirgin.net>

To: "Quilt History" <QHLcuenet.com>

Dear Linda, This would be "childish" but have you ever heard the the

children's book Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee. He's a cartoon

simple elephant in the pictures & covered with huge brightly colored

patches.

There is a pieced elephant in B.Brackman's Ency. of Pieced Quilt Patterns

(938.6). This one is probably in Block Base as well.

Audrey Cameron in sunny very warm (80 degrees) for England

audrey.cameronvirgin.net

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 09:06:58 -0400 (EDT)

From: Baglady111aol.com

To:

<< The feedsack shows in Shenadoah

were fun, and there's a fabulous red-green applique quilt in the Woodrow

Wilson home in Staunton, on loan from >>

for Jean: sounds like you had a great vacation..and I am pleased you took in

the feedsack exhibit..some of the items in Harrisonburg belong to THE

FEEDSACK CLUB so if anyone is planning on or have already been .the exhibit

is at 4 different locations..check it out..jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB..

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 09:30:18 -0400 (EDT)

From: JOCELYNMdelphi.com

On 15-AUG-1997 11:14:36.6 LAnder1051 said to JOCELYNM

> My brother loves elephants. I want to make him a quilt with that

>theme for his 50 th birthday. He's the baby!! Does anyone have any

>resources or ideas. I have the 501 blocks book, and have found a

Linda,

Just a guess...but maybe the centennial quilts used an elephant as a

symbol of the Republican party???

Does anyone have any reference books on the centennial quilts, who

could check?

Jocelyn

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 11:38:51 -0400

From: "Miklos B. Lukacs" <

I do not think you need to apologize for info re Eagles Mere. It sounds

like somewhere I would like to go someday. As someone said we do not

want to spoil it, but we could be interested. As a gentleman in Brown

County in Ind. told me- We need the tourists to help us make a living,

but we don't want to change from what we are that brings the tourists.

It is also a beautiful area to visit. Try staying at the State Park

there. You may rent Lodge rooms, motel type rustic rooms or rustic

looking cabins. A peaceful area, but great shopping in Nashville, IN.

Connie L.

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 11:38:56 -0400 (EDT)

From: Baglady111aol.com

To: QHLcuenet.com

Subject: Re: QHL: quilt shows

Message-ID: <970816113855_-2038409090emout04.mail.aol.com>

Karen, there will be one in JACKSON,TN all of Oct.they will be feedsack

quilts..and it will also feature feedsack fashions and household

memorabilia..do you want a list for a particular time element..or wide

open..by that I mean..shows up til the end of the year..or into '98/99

also??? Reason being..I get show announcements alot and we put them in THE

FEEDSACK CLUB'S newsletter..I will be happy to share them with you on an

on-going basis..Jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB

www.his.com/~queenb/feedsack.html

www2.net.com/~leelman/feedsack.html

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 11:51:42 -0400

From: "J. G. Row" <

Off the top of my pointy little head, I would surmise that quilt balls are

balls made out of strips of fabric, wound round and round. We see them in

antique shops and Martha Stewart type "decor" photos getting dusty in

baskets on the floor. They now go along with baskets of pot pourri (sp?) .

I think they were originally a way to store strips for rug hooking.

Quilters didn't cut strips except probably for log cabins. this is all

guesswork on my part, but is seems reasonable.

Judy in NJ

judygrowblast.net

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 11:58:39 -0400 (EDT)

From: aol.com

To: QHLcuenet.com

Subject: QHL: Quilt ball

Message-ID: <970816115838_1410290091emout01.mail.aol.com>

Oo, that's a good one. I'm not sure - maybe a piece of needlework equipment?

Or a piece of quilted stumpwork?

Actually, call Historic Deerfield and ask for the textile curator. They have

a large collection of antique needlework tools and may be able to shed some

light on this.

Good luck, and be sure to post the answer - now *I'm* intrigued....

Karen Evans

Springfield, MA

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 12:37:07 -0400 (EDT)

From: Baglady111aol.com

The ladies who put out the "little quilts" pattern books for THAT PATCHWORK

PLACE..I met two of them at JONESBOROUGH'S QUILT FEST last week..there is one

that had several patterns in it I really liked..some were miniature rose

wreath patterns..the other one I liked was like a 9 patch with rectangles on

top/bottom/sides and I THINK a little square in each of the 4

corners..anyone know which one that is?? and where I can get those books, or

see a front cover..not sure if I would recognize ior not..but I WANT THAT

BOOK!!! please email me privately..Jane <baglady111aol.com> does anyone

know if those ladies are on line or web??

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 21:09:17 -0400

From: "Miklos B. Lukacs" <mlukacswebbernet.net>

To: QHLcuenet.com

Xenia and all, on Aug 23, 1997 My husband is taking me to the Amish

Country Market. I am excited. Made motel reservations for Friday nite

and we are going to leave Monroe, Mi that am and poke our way thru the

Amish area. Bet I can find fabric store. Anything along 69 we should

just not miss? Connie L.

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Date: Sat, 16 Aug 97 21:05:17 PDT

From: John & Cinda Cawley <

Can somebody tell me the name of the quilt shop in Ithaca, NY? Phone #

and directions would be great too. I'm going to see the quilt exhibit at

the Cornell museum on Tues. Thanks.

Cinda

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