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Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 22:57:27 -0600

From: rshink <mcr2@musica.mcgill.ca

Kris. I hope this is going directly to you as I am wondering abput the

going prices for silk quilts today. I have started to do quilt

apprasails and examined a lovely silk quilt done in the quilt as you go

manner even the back squares are silk. it has a jole and i WOULD LOVE TO

FIND A BIT OF THE BEIGE COARSE WEAVE FOR REPAIRS. iT IS VERY UNUSUAL

WITH CENTER OF THE SQUARES A 4 PATCH AND THEN A COURTHOUSE STEPS

FINISHING The square. Any idea what price the owner may get. He thinks

in the thousands but I rather doubt thet. On a lighter side sounds like

you had a great adventure in Hiuston. I am planning to go to Paducah

this April. I learn so much from QHl keep up the good work Diane Shink

in Frost free Montreal

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:18:09 EST

From: KennaleeM@aol.com

Hi all: I read with much interest about the quilt on Ebay because my mother

had purchased some of the same blocks last summer. I happened to order a

catalog of redwork patterns from "Sally Goodspeed" and found the patterns for

"Colonial History" quilt blocks, the very same as she bought! So of course, I

ordered the patterns.

The catalog contains many designs suitable for embroidery, all kinds of

sunbonnet girls and ladies, Nancy Cabot quilt patterns and other McKim

patterns. Catalog was $2.95 (in July '98) from Sally Goodspeed

2318 N. Charles St.

Baltimore, MD 21218-5130

410-235-6736

Kennalee in So. Calif.

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:12:56 -0500

From: "J. G. Row" <Judygrow@blast.net

Anthony -- I am not a restorer, although I did take the the restoration

workshop in Omaha this September.  I am a collector.

If your quilt was my quilt -- and I wish it was -- I don't think I would

restore the binding.  By that I mean trying to find a new matching fabric,

and sewing it over the old binding.  Nor would I remove the old binding.

  Nope.  I think I would get matching bridal veiling and applique it over

the old binding.  The way we were shown to do it was to cut a larger piece,

applique it down, then trim close to your stitches.  It should be almost

invisible when you are done, and will protect what is original and still

there, leaving the original visible.  Joanns sells it cheap, and it is at

least 60" wide.

Judy in Ringoes, NJ

judygrow@blast.net

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:22:49 EST

From: JQuilt@aol.com

there is a new Applique list online.  It is

on the Quiltropolis "Mailing List" page at the website:

http://www.quiltropolis.com  for anyone who wants to join.

jean

jquilt@aol.com

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Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 22:32:08 -0700

Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 22:30:36 -0000

From: "ROBERT J CARROLL" <robert.j.carroll@gte.ne

Hello!

I have a question for the list. I came across two books listed in a =

catalog and I'm wondering if anyone had read them and could tell me if =

they would be useful in dating fabrics in quilts.I have all the usual =

books on fabric and dating and thought I might add these to my book =

collection, but they are rather costly and I'd like to know a little =

more about them. Any information will be appreciated. The books are=20

Encyclopedia of Textiles, by Judith Jerde

and

Textiles/5000 Years, by Jennifer Harris

Thanks,  Laurette

Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 06:07:51 -0500

From: Debby Kratovil <kratovil@his.com

At 12:13 PM -0700 11/9/98, Sharon Harleman Tandy wrote:

>  Other ways to find acceptance as a professional:  We are in a field

>where it's hard to get our names out there except

>among ourselves.  My grad. committee chairman asked me the other day,

>"Who is your audience?  If you write, who will be buying?"

May I suggest that quilting magazines are always on the lookout for quality

writing on any of the subjects that have been discussed on this list! I

regularly write for Quilt Magazine and her sister quilting magazines (10-12

magazines a year) and I know the editor, Jean Ann Eitel, is always open to

articles dealing with any of these issues. I am not an historian, though I

dabble here and there. I mainly do instructional articles (cut this many

squares, slice up that many triangles, etc), but we are ALWAYS wanting one

or two pages of text on topics like redwork, dating fabric in antique

quilts, etc. Of course, if they can be accompanied by a slide or two of an

antique quilt, so much the better.

Privately email me for how to contact Jean Ann. I'm not sure about the

other quilting magazines out there, but I do know that there are some

representatives on this list to whom you can query! When you are published

on a regular basis, your name does elevate to "professional" status because

it gets recognized. It has helped me get other jobs locally, get

recognition in exhibiting, etc. Not to toot my horn, 'cause I'm still just

a regular person washing laundry and cooking meals for my family in between

quilting and writing! Debby

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 06:25:38 -0800

From: "fall" <fall@teleport.com

I agree completely with Debby.

As a gal who's worked with many quilt, sewing and craft related magazines, I

can assure you that being regularly published is one of the best ways to get

your name and your services known to people.

Putting together a "talk" or lecture for guilds, historical societies etc.

on some fun and interesting aspects of quilting, whether it be history,

restoration or some other topic, is also a good idea.

Make certain that the magazine article or lecture hand-outs have a mean for

folks to contact you if they are in need of your services.  A website URL

that they can visit and find out more about you would be great, too.

Happy Quilting!

Cheryl Fall

in wet and soggy southwest Washington State

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:19:41 EST

From: ThreadDog@aol.com

On Sept. 11, 1856 the Steamboat Arabia hit a snag, and sunk in the Missouri

River few miles upstream of Kansas City.  All aboard, save a mule survived,

but the cargo of merchandise destined for the frontier merchants upstream went

down.  A rumored "bounty" of Kentucky Whiskey spurred an attempt at recovery

in 1877.  It failed.  An attempt in 1897 had men inside a steel caisson, on

their first cut through the decking found precut lumber intended for a

frontier home or store, a month later they got through the deck and found

leather boots and shoes.  After trying a third shot, they completely missed

the deck, and ran into some of the sand and river pebbles they had moved on

the first two attempts.  They gave up.

The Missouri River, being very active, continually changes its stream bed.  In

1987, using old river maps and a Proton Magnetometer, the Hawley Brothers

found what they believed to be the hull of the Steamboat Arabia, 45 feet deep

and over one-half mile from the river edge, in a cornfield belonging to the

Sortor family.

 To make a long story short, they began excavating the site in Nov., 1988, and

in less than four months brought the later day equivalent of a well stocked

Walmart to the surface.  (No Kentucky whisky, but some French Cognac) They

found tools, hardware, dishware, yard goods, beaver hats, shoes, and of course

buttons.   Thousands and thousands of beautiful 5/8" white buttons, with

calico surface designs on them from France.  When in Kansas City, visit the

Arabia Steamboat Museum.  You'll see row upon row of glass dishes, filled with

calico buttons.  (No you can't run them through your fingers.) I think it is

an amazing story, for the adventurer, the earth mover, the history lover, and

those of us who are thrilled to witness the stuff of our past.  If you'd like

me send you a copy of the buttons's portrait,  to judge whether they have a

"contemporary  look"  contact me by e-mail. 

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 09:49:32 -0600

From: Jennifer Jones <jjkjones@springnet1.com

This is going to sound crazy, but I need to know from anyone when the quilt

show is going to be in Paducah this next year.  My DH said he would take me

this time on one week of our vacation. Isn't that great!  And he told me

that I'd better find out in a hurry so I could start making arrangements to

go.  Can anyone out there help me.  A fellow quilter, but in the first

stages of learning.  I can sew but have an awful time quilting with the

arthritis in my hands but still enjoy it.  Even though it takes me longer

than some.

Can't wait to see some of you there.

Jenny

Jennifer Jones

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 11:44:18 +0000

From: Shirley McElderry <tigersoup@lisco.net

At least by 1914, there was a company in Philadelphia called "The Quaker

Lace Company." In a Woman's Home Companion issue of March, 1914, was a

half page ad: Quaker Craft--Lace for window draping, sold by the yard.

--makers of Quaker Laces, Quaker Lace curtains, and Quaker Craft Lace."

The brand name of "Quaker" was registered in a 1926 Davison's Blue Book.

The address was 4th & Lehigh Aves., Philadelphia, PA. They were still in

business in 1933; and their salesroom was at 330 Fifth Ave. NYC. I would

presume this company also made tablecloths.

Shirley Mc from Iowa

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:24:13 -0600

From: Laura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@mail.airmail.net>

Judy, Anthony etal....

Good morning!  I've been pondering your question Anthony, and I guess I'll

better jump in.  As a restorer with 20 years experience, I cannot give you

a definate answer.  I will give you some suggestions. First off, The first

question that I ask any client is..."What is your intent? Do you want to

put the quilt to a useable condition or do you want to preserve the quilt

for posterity?" I would have to say if it were my quilt...if the wear on

the binding was not such that there is batting falling out or threat of

bits of wonderful vintage fabric falling away each time you open the quilt

up...I'd leave well enough alone.    As to the use of bridal illusion or

silk crepeline...if you want to merely conserve the quilt then the use of

these products is perfectly acceptable and appropriate.  One word of

caution. Be sure that you do not use nylon bridal netting.  Even the

shearest is much stronger than the cotton fibers that you are attempting to

preserve and will in time (as little as 15 years) with just a little use

abrade the fibers further.  I have spoken on the list several times about

the ongoing debate with quilt shops caring polyester batting and customers

using it in antique/vintage quilt tops...and that's another discussion for

another time.  Just know that both the silk and nylon are stronger than the

cotton and should be used only when the quilt will receive no further use.

As Judy said, do not remove the original binding.  If you feel the need to

replace the binding, try to find a vintage fabric that will work or a repro

that is suitable.

Again, since this is your personal quilt, just as I tell my clients, it's a

judgment call...what do you want to do with the piece and how do you intend

to use it.  That is really the bottom line that should tell you what

direction to take.

Hope this helps........

Laura

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:57:12 -0600

From: Russell-Hill <russhill@ctesc.net

I have been pondering the question of what to use for the work some one has

asked me to do on their quilt that is approx. a 1930's quilt.  I knew I did

not want to use nylon netting over the worn areas and had thought that maybe

cotton netting would be the answer.  I had the opportunity of using it in an

1860's bonnett makeing workshop this summer.  I wasn't sure if it would be

sheer enough. Any thoughts out there on this.  I know I can get it from a

wholesaler in Dallas.

Debbie

russhill@ctesc.net

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 12:57:56 EST

From: HKnight453@aol.com

Hello all-

Quake Lacre is still in business, providing cotton and cotton-rich tablecloth,

curtains tc in American made Nottingham style lace.  I believe they even have

a web site.

Heather in Chilly RI

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 12:39:37 -0600

From: Russell-Hill <russhill@ctesc.net

I should have said that the netting is cotton tulle. So it is fine. Sorry

it was an after thought.

Debbie

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:42:13 -0800

From: "August, Rachel" <papillon@alaskalife.net

I am the owner/moderator of the Y2K Quilt List. We are planning to put up a

web site for this "event" and would like to have answers for everyone's

questions. You folks are the authorities...please help us

Please describe charm quilts? Specifically, can it contain charms of

different sizes and different shapes? Is it enough that no one fabric is

duplicated? When were the first charm quilts made?

The beginning of a new millenium is a major event for all of us, which is

why so many quilters are enthused about making millenium quilts. Did

quilters do anything special in 1900 to celebrate the new century?

Any other information you would care to provide would be appreciated. And if

anyone would like to contribute a charm and signature square for my quilts,

I'm collecting 2" and 2.5" charms. Also, you are cordially invited to join

us...just click on the URL beneath my name and follow the directions.

Thank you in advance for your assistance...

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Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 17:07:38 -0800

From: Denise Clausen <nadyne@oregoncoast.com

Hi to all

I would like to recommend the "The En Garde Cutting Edge". This is what we now

use at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. I used to worry furiously that a

volunteer would slice a finger with a rotary cutter, until we received an

unsolicited ad in the mail regarding this ruler, that has a built in guard. It

looks very awkward (takes up a lot of room to store), and some didn't want to

use it. But it really is great, not a problem to use at all. And now I don't

worry, especially when young people use it. We bought a 24" and a 12" version.

For info:

Collier Enterprises

P.O. Box 2081

Littleton, Colorado 80161-4848

303-770-4848

Safe fingers to you all!

And tell them the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center sent you.

Denise Clausen

Director LQTC

<  Bob Mills wrote:

    It's been a while since I could type-had a nasty accident with my 45mmrotary

cutter.  Even though I have used them extensively since they firstcame out, all

it takes is one second of carelessness or inattention.  My cutter can and will

cut 1/4 inch deep and didn't even stop at the nail. YUK.  So be less aggressive

and more attentive than me.And I ruined a new blade also!  Am OK now.  I ordered

one of those clear lucite 'sissy bars' from Pinetree but haven't put it on yet.

I have the feeling that I will find it annoying so am procrastinating using it.

Anyone else use one and like or dislike it?>

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