Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 22:08:23 EST

From: Beryana@aol.com

In a message dated 99-01-09 17:11:18 EST, richter2@frontiernet.net writes:

<<   Hi,  I don't know much about German either (I switched out of Scientific

 German in college as fast as I could), but my grandparents came over

 from Germany just before the turn of the century.  One time when I was

 asking for a translation of Merry Christmas my grandmother told me that

 there was 'low German' and 'high German' and that they spoke low

 German. 

 Also, several years ago my brother had an exchange student living with

 them from Germany.  My mother brought out an old book that had been my

 grandparents and asked the student if he could tell us what the book

 was.  He thought it was some kind of family medical/information book,

 but he couldn't read the German either!

 Gail R

 in NE Wis.

  >>

From my experience, having lived in Germany, just about everyone spoke high

German (as that's what's taught in school) but each region also has their own

dialect.  Basically its just like here in the States--we all speak English but

not always the same words.  It all depends on where you live and what other

languages have influenced your local dialect (eastern and south eastern would

be more Slavic, western would be French (note Switzerland is a mix of German,

French, and Italian whereas Austria would be more German and probably

Hungarian/Slavic due to the Austro-Hungarian Empire). northern would be more

Dutch/Danish, etc.  Another thing to take into consideration is that at the

turn of the Century, you also have Prussia.  My Great-Grandparents were

technically from Russia, but spoke German because they were near the border

with Germany.

Regarding Germanic dialects in the US, that can be compared to Creole in

Louisiana.  Languages adapt as they are needed--for example English itself

over time.  It adapts as the people using it need it and differently in

different areas because of that as well.

As far as reading books, its the same---the typeface has also changed greatly

over the past 100 years. 

My ranting is done---for now.

Sarah

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Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 21:41:52 +0000

From: "Monika Jones" <monikaj@mail.cdsnet.net>

Hi, just catching up on several lists ( sick 5 loooong days)

Toni, this is how I translate it.

"At the right time, let everything be ready (prepared )"

Monika Jones

mailto:monikaj@cdsnet.net

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 07:03:49 EST

From: Tubeywooby@aol.com

In a message dated 1/9/99 8:55:36 PM, QHL-Digest-request@cuenet.com writes:

<< Still hoping someone will come up with a book on

California quilt heritage projects - maybe there isn't one? >>

I bought this Ho California book years ago and gave it to my best friend. It

was on clearance and I think I paid $1.98!! It is a fabulous book, and I

perused it yesteday again after your interest in it. Lots of antique quilts

with the quiltmakers stories, and lots of great old photos of people in 1800s

garb. Maybe we need to do a QHL photo at our next convention with all of us

dressed up in old gard and do it sepia toned, with sour expressions? Just a

thought...

Melissa YOung in sunny and cool Texas

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 08:03:37 -0500 (EST)

From: quiltsnbears@webtv.net (Roberta Geanangel)

To: Tubeywooby@aol.com

Cc: QHL@cuenet.com

The photo idea is wonderful (dressing in "old garb" and having a sepia

photo taken)...when are we all going to be together again? Williamsburg?

Lancaster? I want to start planning my dress!! And hat!

Roberta

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 08:26:23 -0600

From: "Kris Driessen, Hickory Hill Quilts" <oldquilt@albany.net>

To: quiltsnbears@webtv.net (Roberta Geanangel), Tubeywooby@aol.com

Kris

At 07:03 AM 1/11/99 , Roberta Geanangel wrote:

>The photo idea is wonderful (dressing in "old garb" and having a sepia

>photo taken)...when are we all going to be together again? Williamsburg?

>Lancaster? I want to start planning my dress!! And hat!

>Roberta

>

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 07:42:11 -0800

From: "Robins-Morris, Laura A" <lrobins@fhcrc.org

Maryjo -- How about telling us something about quilting in Russia?  Is

there a tradition of quilted bed covers?  If so, what style (style of

top and quilting too).  Have you seen any quilted pieces in museums?

Given the cold climate, one would expect a history of quilted bed

covers, quilted bed hangings, quilted petticoats, etc.  Also, can you

easily find fabrics, notions, sewing machines, etc?  Are they Russian or

imported?  Have you run into any other quilters, either Russian or

"imports".    I think many of us would find this interesting if you'd

like to share some of your experiences.

I know we have a some list members from other countries too, outside the

US,  and I don't mean to ignore them.  It's just that I don't recall

anyone from Russia before and we've heard so much in the news about

their shortage of consumer goods that I'm quite curious about it.  If

anyone from other places would like to tell about quilting in their

country, both historical and present, please do so!

Laura in Seattle

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 11:11:14 -0700

From: Adella <adellaharris@earthlink.net>

I am new to this mailing list and would like to post a request for help

in researching the history of the the mourning quilt.  I am a very

beginning quilter as well as a RN who volunteers for a local hospice.

We are interested in learning more about the mourning quilt as an aid to

the bereavement process.  Also, we would like to know if there are any

quilt historians in the SF Bay Area who might speak on the mourning

quilt at one of our community forums.  Thank you so much for any help

you might give us!

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:39:58 -0500

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Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 15:36:26 -0600

From: Laura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@mail.airmail.net
I just received my copy of Hidden in Plain View by Tobin and Dobard from Amazon.com.  I haven't had a chance to look at it yet but was surprised to receive it so soon because several of you said you wouldn't be getting yours for awhile.   The dust jacket is attractive, and I'm anxious to start reading it.

Carol Elmore

Manhattan, Kansas

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