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DateSun, 21 Mar 1999 215919 -0500 (EST)

From"Joanna E. Evans" <jevansbluemarble.net>

Hi All,

I would be happy to arrange dinner in Paducah IF that sounds good to my

quilting buddy, who is driving this year. I'll talk to her tomorrow and get

back to you. For the folks who went last year, was that restaurant OK with

you? Or, do you have a better suggestion. I would love to find a place with

round tables, but we'll have trouble booking a place at this late date. (I

think it was the Pines, but I'll look it up tomorrow.) Like last year,

Thursday evening is probably the evening that would work best for us. In

the meanwhile, feel free to (privately) email me with your suggestions,

comments, ideas, and--if Sandy is willing--I'll get this organized soon.

Sorry I've been out of touch. Spring break ends tonight, the kids go back

to school tomorrow, and Mom flies back to her home in Massachusetts

tomorrow.

Paducah or bust!

Joanna Evans

Bloomington, IN

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 050055 EST

FromSaraLMcNaol.com

I would be interested in a meeting of the minds. I am arriving on Sunday to

set up for things. I would be willing to find a location at the Inn to gather,

and post that for anyone who may be interested on Monday or Tuesday?

Sara

Enchanted in KY

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 062218 -0800

From"Anne Copeland" <anneappraisermailcity.com>

--Dear Sally,

You have to be very careful if you remove the old paper as you might tear some of the stitching loose in the process. I have had this same experience with a string quilt.

Also, that brings up an interesting issue. Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing date back to the early 1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the paper (i.e. the quilt is still intact). How can this be, when we have all seen damage from the acid in paper in quilts? Well, at least some of us have seen it. Is it because the paper had a higher rag content and less wood or ??? Anne Copeland

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 101322 EST

FromQuiltFixeraol.com

In a message dated 3/22/99 62327 AM Pacific Standard Time,

anneappraisermailcity.com writes

<< Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing date back to the early

1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the paper (i.e. the quilt is

still intact). How can this be, when we have all seen damage from the acid in

paper in quilts? >>

I have not seen one that has no damage from the paper. As usual, I op for

making the decision to remove or not remove on a case by case situation. If I

wanted the quilt top for a teaching tool, or it was in very fragile condition,

I would leave it in. If I wanted to have the top last longer, I would

carefully remove. In a museum collection, in would most often not be removed.

Toni B.

QuiltFixeraol.com

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 111635 EST

FromQuiltNewsaol.com

Does anyone know of research done on Nancy Page patterns...Thanks

Ann

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 111930 EST

FromAlineMcKaol.com

Anneappraiser asked<< Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing

date back to the early 1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the

paper (i.e. the quilt is still intact). How can this be, when we have all

seen damage from the acid in paper in quilts? >>

Acid in paper didn't really become a problem until the 20th century, if I

recall correctly. That's when cheaper, shoddier paper processing came along.

I've seen (first-hand...oooooohhhhhh) 300-year-old books in pristine

condition, with glowing white paper. And I think you're right, it's because

paper used to be much higher cloth content, much less wood. Even with wood-

based paper, processing method counts, which is why paperbacks self-destruct

after 50

years, and some other books don't.

Pop quizwhat's USAn "paper money" made out of?

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 112809 EST

FromKathi2174aol.com

Toqhlcuenet.com

Anneappraiser asked<< Some of these quilts we have seen with paper backing

date back to the early 1800s, and there is no evidence of damage from the

paper (i.e. the quilt is still intact). How can this be, when we have all

seen damage from the acid in paper in quilts? >>

Acid in paper didn't really become a problem until the 20th century, if I

recall correctly. That's when cheaper, shoddier paper processing came along.

I've seen (first-hand...oooooohhhhhh) 300-year-old books in pristine

condition, with glowing white paper. And I think you're right, it's because

paper used to be much higher cloth content, much less wood. Even with wood-

based paper, processing method counts, which is why paperbacks self-destruct

after 50

years, and some other books don't.

Pop quizwhat's USAn "paper money" made out of?

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 113530 EST

Aline,

You've been so generous about this book vending! The time, the shopping, the

wrapping, the trips to the postoffice, keeping the list of who wants what!

Wow. I believe the tradition of sharing information among quilters is alive

and well. You've merely updated it computerly.

Least I can (and will) do is send you $$$ up front!

Happy Book Buyer,

Kathi in Calif.

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 115407 EST

FromQuiltFixeraol.com

ToQHLcuenet.com

While looking for my box of "vintage" embroidery thread, I came across a

packet of quilting needles. They were made in England, "Milwards Needles."

They were sold through JP Coats. On the outside of the packet is a ship and

the words. "War Pack." Does anyone know the history behind "War Pack"? I

think this would qualify as "Quilting History" question. Any help or ideas

appreciated. Toni B.

QuiltFixeraol.com

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 120956 EST

FromAlineMcKaol.com

So the other night, I was in the local Irish pub, drinking my bottomless decaf

while listening to live music and working on the latest quilt (I love a pub

where you can sew & no one even notices), and on the way out, ran into some

co-workers, who were with a friend of theirs I hadn't met before.

So I join them, and we chit-chat, and they ask what's in the bag, and the

conversation turns to "How in the world do you fit that in a regular machine

(I

machine-quilt, but then tie off the loose ends and run them through the

batting...incredibly tedious (hence the pub setting (yes, I've tried reducing

the stitch size at the end instead, but don't like how that looks)))?" And I

brag about having my mom's old cast-iron Singer 603.

So this guy mentions that he's a garage sale junkie, and recently bought a

1950s Rodney sewing machine, with cabinet, all instructions, etc, for $7.

My question is, what the heck's a Rodney?

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 122104 EST

FromCml791aol.com

ToQHLcuenet.com

I recently returned from a trip to Selma, AL, where I found out my relatives

had lived in the 1830 - 40's. I went to Selma because of an article in the

1991 issue of "Great American Quilts" by Oxmoor House. The article featured

an 1870's quilt which they called a Kentucky Rose Variation. I had noticed

the article several years ago because of the family name Roller but thought

nothing of it because I knew my grandfather came from Tennessee. Then

recently I was going through some geneology papers from an aunt and noticed a

name written in pencil 'Margaret Ann Roller Marshall, Selma'. I remembered

the article about the quilt, thus starting a series of phone calls.

The woman was a very gracious hostess and tour guide. She lives in the house

that was built in the 1840's and still looks the same as when it was built.

She showed me lots of the family quilts, but most of them were not in good

shape, having been used but the point is they were family quilts, even though

very distant family. There was one broderie perse quilt with a wide chintz

border and woven tape binding that just begged to be cleaned, otherwise in

great condition, beautiful tiny stitches. There were also some woven

coverlets. She said there were others that she had not taken out of trunks (I

saw several trunks) but she didn't think there were any as nice as the

Kentucky Rose.

I'm sure I will visit again and stay longer. As to the family connection, we

think our respective g-g-g-grandfathers were brothers. I don't think I would

have found her if not for the quilting connection. Oh, I forgot, when I

looked back at the book I realized the leaf pattern was one I had adapted for

a border on a quilt I made 4 years ago.

Carolyn in McKinney, Tx

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 112815 -0600

FromLaura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.comail.airmail.net>

Is that so it is "resilliant"?<G>

At 1128 AM 3/22/99 EST, Kathi2174aol.com wrote

>In a message dated 3/22/99 82101 AM Pacific Standard Time, AlineMcKaol.com

>writes

>

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 123346 -0500

From"A.A. Harkavy" <aahmaine.rr.com>

Just thought I'd mention that PineTree Quiltworks has opened its completely

"renovated" online fabric store. New departments, loads of new fabrics,

easy navigation by category, manufacturer, designer, fabric line, etc. All

prices 20% off. Some reproduction fabrics (in their own categories)

...with more repro fabrics on the way. To get to the store, go to

http//quilt.com/pinetree ... then click on Virtual Fabric store, and from

there be sure to scroll down to the way you want to search the shop (by

manufacturer, by all fabrics, by category, etc).

Addy

<aahmaine.rr.com>

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 094737 -0800

FromTamara Williams <tamtmicrosoft.com>

To"'QHLcuenet.com'" <QHLcuenet.com>

Hi all -

I am planning on what to do with myself when I retire from my current job.

I am interested in Textile Conservation; are there college course one takes

leading to a degree? Do you go apprentice yourself to a museum? Any ideas

would be appreciated!

-- Tamara

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 130039 -0500

From"J. G. Row" <Judygrowblast.net>

To"Quilt History List" <QHLcuenet.com>

SubjectQHLKowaleski Antique Textile Sale

We are back from the Kowaleski sale, and had a wonderful day -- even in the

rain, which got worse as we approached Lancaster, cleared up as we went in

and out of shops, and then became a deluge again as we headed home, after

dark.

We got there in no time at all (1 3/4 hours) -- at least it seemed that

way to me 'cause my head was down in my applique most of the time. By the

way, any of you who sew (as a passenger) in the car, isn't it neat how you

can crack your window down an 8th of an inch, hold your thread snivvy within

2 inches of the opening, and the wind will just suck it out? I don't

consider that littering!

Seriously, when you get off the Pa. Turnpike at exit 21, and then get on

to 272 South, South Pointe Antiques is the first antique shop you see. It

is really one of those "showcase" places with something like 130 dealers.

You can't touch anything unless you get someone with a key to open up the

case for you. Not at all like our local antique shops, which only lock up

the jewelry and the silver. But virtually all the shops from the Turnpike

all the way into Lancaster are the same way. And I've seen them that way in

Fort Worth, and in Denver, too. Of course that means you are only looking

at "smalls", rarely ever good early furniture, etc., which is what DH lives

for.

We found a great place to eat lunch -- the Silk City Diner, just down the

road on 272. I had the most incredible chunk of homemade lasagna, (my

cholesterol allowance for 3 weeks) while Allan, a man with no imagination,

ordered a burger. I gave him a bite of mine and his eyes lit up, so we put

in another order to take home for dinner. Try to eat one meal there if you

go to Quilt Heritage in Lancaster.

OK, this is what you santed to hear. I spent some money at the Kowalski

sale, but the prices were not out of line, very good actually.

Among the items I brought home were 2 very well priced quilt tops, all in

indigo's cadet blues, and shirtings.

I got a large box of actual cardboard quilting patterns, some I've never

seen before. One of the pieces of cardboard was from a railroad timetable

poster from Reading Pa., and dated 1951. Well, they are almost 50 years

old, so they are almost antique.

I got an incredible piece of Turkey red print, about the size of a

card-table cover, that looks very much like the prints in those Russian

quilts that toured the East Coast last Fall, except it is border printed on

all 4 sides, leading me to believe it was printed as a large bandana or

shawl. It is absolutely stunning!

Merikay, are you listening?

I got yardage of a chintz cheater cloth, that looks like a double Irish

chain with a printed mariner's compass in the center of the empty blocks.

Spectacular!

Eileen Trestain, or Debbie Roberts have you seen this before, and can you

date it?

Allan insisted I get a small, walnut sewing box with a fitted drawer, and a

lift-up lid. He thought it was a great bargain. It came with a homemade

pin cushion.

All this indulgence is in way of presents for my birthday, which day is

looming 2 weeks away.

Marilyn Kowaleski is a very lovely person. Of all the antique shops listed

in the brochures and on the web sites, she is the only one who adds her name

to the listing as the owner. That speaks of honesty and integrity, to me.

She was very friendly, and was so happy to hear of regards from Julie

Silber, who early in the month posted to me about how good her sale was and

told me that if I go I should give her her regards.

She told me she wanted to get onto QHL, but didn't know how, so I wrote down

the info on how to join us. I hope she does. She is very knowledgeable.

And she thanked me and called me by name when I left, so I am hers forever.

Little things mean so much.

Look for her request, Kris

Finally, although her ads say the sale ends on March 31st, she told me she

will continue it through the 14th of April. She'd be foolish not to, with

the influx of quilters with pockets bulging with money about to invade!

Judy in Ringoes, NJ

judygrowblast.net

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 105438 -0800

From"Melissa Devin" <mldevinwolfenet.com>

To<AlineMcKaol.com>, <qhlcuenet.com>

Funny you ask -) I was watching the history channel a couple of months

ago, and they were talking about money and it's history. Apparently, it's

made the same way that it always had been. Isn't it made out of cotton

fibers? I guess I didn't retain the knowledge very well... but it was an

interesting program -))

Melissa

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>Pop quizwhat's USAn "paper money" made out of?

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DateMon, 22 Mar 1999 130409 -0600

FromJocelyn <jocelynmsw1.socwel.ukans.edu>

ToQHL-Digestcuenet.com, QHLcuenet.com

>

> I'm really not out to dis any of the magazines, but, as I say, they just

> don't hold my interest any longer. I'd love to see some really "meaty"

> history articles, maybe something exploring by region, or locale

Nancy,

I absolutely agree! I used to love to read quilt magazines...right

up to the point where I realized that I wasn't going to live long

enough to make all the projects I'd collected directions to make!

<G> At that point, I sort of lost interest in 'how-to' magazines.

It's not a slam of the magazines...I did the same thing with

cookbooks. <G> OTOH, I know several people who love to read

cookbooks! So I'm sure that along with people who are still looking

to add to their 'to-do' list, there are people who love to look at

projects and analyze the directions, even if they don't intend to

make them all. Personally, though, I don't read cookbooks and I

don't read instruction books any more, unless I'm looking for

specific instructions about how to make something.

The quilting books and magazines that continue to grab my

attention are the 'quilt show' typewhere there are picture after

picture of beautiful quilts, with stories about their history.

Jocelyn

Jocelynmdelphi.com

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