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DateFri, 28 May 99 091203 -0500

FromWoodford <woodford@ix.netcom.com>

To"QHL Post" <QHL@cuenet.com>

Please excuse my ignorance.

What exactly is a "trunk show"?

Thank you,

Barbara Woodford

Woodford

woodford@ix.netcom.com

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DateFri, 28 May 1999 103425 -0500

FromLaura Hobby Syler <texas_quilt.co@mail.airmail.net>

To"Ann G. Hubbard" <ahubbard@usmo.com>, <QHL@cuenet.com>

I contacted Marsha and here is her reply to your query.

Laura

>Staples were (was?) introduced in 1995 and production continues to the

>present (1999) The original group had 13 patterns in 8 color ways.

>There have been additions and deletions. So far there have been 31 patterns.

>The original group had 13 patterns in 8 color ways each.

>

>This Spring I have another line called "Shirt and Sweet" on a little lighter

>goods-- of "shirting" type prints in various colors.

>At 0358 PM 5/21/99 -0500, Ann G. Hubbard wrote

>back to dating my fabrics. Does anyone know the reproduction date of

>Marsha's Staples? I have a lot of her fabric, also. TIA Ann Hubbard still

>pretty here in lake of the ozarks

>

>

>

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DateFri, 28 May 1999 095410 -0700

From"Christine Thresh" <christine@winnowing.com>

Sometimes I don't pay close enough attention to the wonderful information

that this list provides.

I am planning to reproduce an old quilt top that has been handed down in my

family. The original cotton top is just to fragile to handle. An appraiser

dated the quilt circa 1885. The pattern is streak of lightening. I need to

find some indigo print fabric similar to the one used in the original. I

really don't want to buy antique fabric because I want this top to be

everyday usable. I plan to make a label for the new quilt with a photo of

the old quilt on it and the little information I have.

To see a picture of what I am looking for, please go to

http//www.winnowing.com/indigo.html

Thanks,

Christine Thresh

http//www.winnowing.com

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DateFri, 28 May 1999 115006

> Do any

> of you know where old card catalogs go when the computers come in? Is

> there a source somewhere?

The Lone Ranger takes them away...tada dump, tada dump, tada

dump dump dump! <G>

I know this from being a volunteer at a library that was

computerizing, and it was only after they were dumped that we

discovered that the company that was hired to computerize the

card catalog had omitted D-G.

Actually, the card catalog cabinets are not particularly useful as

storage. There's a brass rod that runs along the bottom of each

drawer, and the cards are punched so that this rod keeps them

from falling out. So the drawer bottom is not flat, but has a ditch in

it. You could remove the rods, but there'd still be the ditch.

Others have found that fishing tackle cabinets and Hot Wheels car

garages are great storage for littler notions. There are also many

storage units that have small drawers like a card catalog. In the

long run, unless you want a piece of fine furniture, they may cost

less and give you more storage, since there are a lot of drawers in

each cabinet and the cabinets usually have long legs (so, wasted

space underneath).

I'm curious to find out, though, what you decide on, so let us know!

Jocelyn

Jocelynm@delphi.com

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DateFri, 28 May 1999 185812 -0400

FromAlan Kelchner <quiltfix@mail.jax.bellsouth.net>

you wrote

Above all, remember that we are all human -- and there are no Quilting

Queens of the World. (Although I have met some people who would

disagree!)

Sorry, I had to laugh - I'm the King. Doesn't a King beat a Queen? Or is

that chess? I'm confused .......

Alan

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DateSat, 29 May 1999 110928 EDT

FromQuiltFixer@aol.com

Dear Barbara, I don't know the origin of the expression "trunk show," but in

the quilting world of speakers and programs, it means that the speaker is

bringing actual samples of quilts, etc., in addition to her presentation.

For instance, in my program I bring many "trunks" of linens and quilts to

display and talk about.

Hope this helps to clears the meaning up.

Toni Baumgard

The Redwork Lady

QuiltFixer@aol.com

RedworkLdy@aol.com

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DateSat, 29 May 1999 114630 EDT

FromBaglady111@aol.com

ToQHL@cuenet.com

In a message dated 5/29/99 111028 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

QuiltFixer@aol.com writes

<< For instance, in my program I bring many "trunks" of linens and quilts to

display and talk about. >>

and may I add to my friend Toni's reply..my trunk is filled with a variety of

feedsack items..bonnets, dresses for teenagers, shirt for son, ladies

fashions, household items, baby clothing, and WALT DISNEY collectables...all

made from colorful feedsacks, never to be seen again..the guests can see them

,touch them, feel them, examine them, enjoy them...that is why a lecturer, or

like myself, a storyteller, provides a trunk show..to please the guests.

Jane of THE FEEDSACK CLUB

http//members.aol.com/baglady111/

http//members.aol.com/baglady111/samples.html

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DateSat, 29 May 1999 223150 -0400

From"Store E-Mail Acct." <qps@quiltingposs.com>

My trunk show is a mixture of antique and contemporary quilts. I compare

the new techniques vs the old, tell the stories I know about the quilts and

do a question answer type thing. The trunk shows contents depends upon the

lecturer. I can't tell you how many people have thought I was bringing old

trunks . . . . VBG I would love to bring the quilts in some of my

grandmothers old steamer trunks, but those wheeled suitcases just make it

too easy! VBG

Debbie in NJ

www.quiltingposs.com

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DateSat, 29 May 1999 210827 -0500

FromMary Waller <mswaller@iw.net>

Barbara asked, "What's a Trunk Show?". On the outside chance Barbara

and someone else hasn't heard this story...Ye Olde Quilt Shoppe

advertised a famous quilter would have her trunk show one Saturday

afternoon. A nice crowd turned out, and ooh'ed and aah'ed at the

quilts. When the famous quilter asked for questions from the audience,

one lady finally asked, "Well, your quilts are lovely, but when do get

to see the trunks?"

I'm almost ashamed to put my name to this, but I'll confess. I plead

justifiable insanity due to A) remodeling, B) leaving soon to go back

East to visit the family (do not confuse this with a vacation!), and C)

being out in the sun too long going to yard sales and gardening

Mary Waller, Vermillion, South Dakota

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DateSat, 29 May 1999 225908 EDT

FromQuiltFixer@aol.com

Toqps@quiltingposs.com,

I should have added that whenever it is possible, I bring my big old trunk

and have the quilts spilling out of it. Toni B.

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DateSat, 29 May 1999 232733 -0400

FromBarb Garrett <bgarrett@fast.net>

Another type of trunk show takes place at a quilt shop. A quilt shop

contracts with a designer to be able to display for a period of time --

2 weeks, one month, whatever -- samples from the designer's books and/or

patterns. The designer may or may not make an appearance, which allows

the shop to feature the work of a person from the other side of the

country without the expense of getting the person to her shop. Some

shops have several trunk shows a year, while others will feature

someone's work during a special event, such as an anniversary

celebration.

This type of trunk show allows the shop to have many samples without the

work of making them, and samples always make a shop more inviting, and

samples encourage sales of patterns and books. And if the show is only

for a designated period of time, it encourages people to come during

that time. The items generally arrive in cardboard boxes -- as opposed

to trunks <grin>.

When I lecture my 60 doll quilts arrive with me in a suitcase -- it was

the easiest way to carry them. I never thought of them as being a trunk

show, but rather just the visual part of my talk. Now, if someone asks,

I have a fancier name for my props. It's always good to look at things

in new ways.

Barb in southeastern PA

<bgarrett@fast.net>

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DateSun, 30 May 1999 124030 EDT

From@aol.com

ToQHL@cuenet.com

In a message dated 99-05-29 215000 EDT, you write

<<

Sorry, I had to laugh - I'm the King. Doesn't a King beat a Queen? Or is

that chess? I'm confused .......

Alan

>>

Actually, the queen is the most powerful piece in chess - the king may be the

piece that is checkmated, but its moves are very limited. Usually the only

way to put the king in chess is to capture the queen.

Kings beat queens in most card games, though - )

Karen Evans

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DateSun, 30 May 1999 125803 -0400

From"Phyllis Twigg" <ptwigg@radix.net>

To"QHL" <QHL@cuenet.com>

I will be in center city Philadelphia in mid-June for a couple of days and

am wondering where to go to see quilts and textiles. Can anyone give me

advice ?

Thanks,

Phyllis

ptwigg@radix.net

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DateSun, 30 May 1999 162723 -0500

From"Barry and/or Tammy Sikes" <bsikes@ktc.com>

To<QHL@cuenet.com>

Does anyone know of any one book that discusses/catalogs the many kit

quilts put out in the depression era. I see a lot of quilts out there that

I know are kits, but it would be great to have a book identifying when each

was put out, by whom, etc. I know there are some pattern books that give

you the complete pattern for say 3 of Ruby Short McKim's patterns so that

you can replicate the quilt. I'm looking for more an i.d. book. Anyone

ever seen one?

Tammy Sikes, Tea Rose Quilts & Gifts

Fredericksburg, Texas

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DateSun, 30 May 1999 211349 -0500

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

ToQHL@cuenet.com

One of the reasons that there are no kit source books is that there were

literally thousands of kits out there, they were often manufactured by

unnamed sources and marketed through a number of outlets under the

signature names of the outlets themselves, and even the major sources,

such as Progress or Bucilla have no records. And this is only the

appliques. While we rarely recognize them as kits, nearly every pieced

pattern (500 +) sold by the Ladies Art Co. of St. Louis was available in

cut pieces and in tops or finished quilts, as well as in paper

patterns. These would have to be classified as kits.

Untangling that mess is difficult - as a practical matter it requires

cataloging every different kit seen in kit or finished form, trying to

determine who marketed or manufactured it, and then arranging them all

in somo sort of order - and doing it all with very few catalog or

published sources to refer to. Brackman's Encyclopedia of Applique is

the best (and possibly the only) cumulative source.

Xenia

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 013203 -0400

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

To"Quilt History List" <QHL@cuenet.com>, "Phyllis Twigg" <ptwigg@radix.net>

SubjectQHLPhilly,

>I will be in center city Philadelphia in mid-June for a couple of days and

>am wondering where to go to see quilts and textiles

Phyllis,

I don'tknow of anything special going on quilt-wise in Philly. Some of the

trendy shops on South Street (in the single number streets) that sell

handmade jewelry and furniture also often have contemporary quilts. There

is also one famous antique shop in the lower teens on South (name is

something like "So-and-so and Daughter") that always has really good quilts.

Sorry I can't think of the name of the shop. Can any one help me out here?

Of course the Philly Museum has some great early Quaker quilts, but they

might not be on display in mid-June. But you can't miss by spending a long

afternoon there anyway!

Judy in Ringoes, NJ

judygrow@blast.net

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DateSun, 30 May 1999 224546 -0700

From"Christine Thresh" <christine@winnowing.com>

To<QHL@cuenet.com>

I want to thank the many kind QHLers who sent me information about finding

reproduction indigo fabric. What a resource!

And, speaking of trunk shows -- I really did find my two old family quilt

tops in a trunk. Still have the trunk and it is now full of old family

photos. I checked every single photo, going way back to the silvery kind in

old frame boxes, and there was not one picture with a quilt in it. Darn.

The tops are in cotton pillow cases upstairs in my sewing room. If we ever

have a flood warning on our island I will haul the trunk upstairs.

Christine

http//www.winnowing.com

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 052659 -0400

FromJudy Kelius <judy@chesco.com>

The shop is Finkel and Daughter - the Philadelphia College of Textiles and

Science (http//www.philacol.edu) also has revolving textile shows that you

might want to inquire about (but it's not downtown - it is in the Mount

Airy section, I believe - and the shows are usually not on quilts). If you

are able to work it in, a trip to Lancaster County might also be

interesting - the Heritage Museum in downtown Lancaster has only a few

quilts on display but is still a great place to visit and learn about the

Amish, Mennonite, and PA German heritage of this area, and the People's

Place in Intercourse has a museum of Amish quilts. The best place to see

good quilts in this area is often a quilt show - the show in York this

weekend had a slew of marvelous (and very expensive) museum-quality quilts

(actually better than you see in museums) - wow! There was even a real

Baltimore Album quilt and one small silk landscape piece that was just

incredible.

- Judy Kelius in Frazer, PA

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 081659 EDT

FromJBQUILTOK@aol.com

>I will be in center city Philadelphia in mid-June for a couple of days and

>am wondering where to go to see quilts and textiles.

Several years ago, the company I was working for sent us to Philadelphia to

test a system. We worked evenings when the computer was available. So one

of the guys & I did the tour of historic homes. While it didn't focus on

quilts, there were a few very old ones. And this placed them in context with

the furnishings of their period.

Janet

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 090736 -0400

From"Phyllis Twigg" <ptwigg@radix.net>

To"QHL" <QHL@cuenet.com>

Hi All,

I would like to buy a telescopic stand for displaying quilts. I understand

these come from photographic equipment supply stores. Photographers use them

to hang the backdrop for pictures. Does anyone know of an online source ? Or

a catalog or chain with good prices ?

Also, I imagine these stands are not all created equal. We have one at our

guild which has a crosssbar that is problematic. Does anyone have experience

with what qualities to look for in a good stand?

Thanks,

Phyllis Twigg

Annapolis, Maryland

ptwigg@radix.net

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 094340 EDT

FromRBCochran@aol.com

Phyllis--

We (Heritage Quilt Project of NJ) ordered what is called a background paper

hanger from B&H in NYC. What we have is the Morris MBH-500 portable

background holder which comes with 2 four-section tripods and a carrying case

(very handy). We also have an extra crossbar. The prices were discounted,

service was quick. B&H web site is bhphotovideo.com. (No affiliation.)

I went to a local photo store to look at their catalogue before I ordered.

There are many variables--e.g., three- or four-section tripods, max length of

crossbar, height, weight of hanger and weight it will support, etc. I had

originally seen another quilt person with one of these paper hangers, so I

got a chance to look at hers, too, and noted that the manufacturer was

Morris. When I called Morris they sent a list of preferred dealers, and the

nearest for me was B&H. So I called and got a catalogue from them.

OUrs is easy to set up and displays the quilt nicely--easy for photography,

too, except if you're outside and a substantial wind comes up!

Good luck.

--Rachel

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 101002 -0700

From"Beverly Dunivent" <bevquilt@sprynet.com>

To<QHL@cuenet.com>

As for "a book on kit quilts" Anne Copeland and I have written such a

book! We just have never have been able to have it published. The

publishers have encouraged us but say they don't think enough copies

would sell. At this point Anne and I have decided that if all else

fails we will self publish. We will keep you posted. In the meantime

our paper on the subject was published in Uncovering 1994 and Xenia

Cord's paper on kits was published by them in 1995. These are the

publications of AQSG, The American Quilt Study Group and both journals

are still in print. Beverly Dunivent

As for "a book on kit quilts" Anne Copeland and I have written such a book! We just have never have been able to have it published. The publishers have encouraged us but say they don't think enough copies would sell. At this point Anne and I have decided that if all else fails we will self publish. We will keep you posted. In the meantime our paper on the subject was published in Uncovering 1994 and Xenia Cord's paper on kits was published by them in 1995. These are the publications of AQSG, The American Quilt Study Group and both journals are still in print. Beverly Dunivent

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DateMon, 31 May 1999 143714 -0600

FromSharon Harleman Tandy <harleman@micron.net>

ToPhyllis Twigg <ptwigg@radix.net>

Phyllis,

Hi again! I bought my own stand about a year and a half ago. I went

to the best (oldest and best known, for quality and service) camera shop

in Boise, talked to the salesman/manager, looked at catalogs, checked

out the stands' height and reach (with quilts sizes in mind), and

prices. Ended up with one much stronger than our guild's, which would

go higher and wider, yet be easier to handle. Of course, it was about

10-15 years newer, too. Spent about $350 and am very happy with it. If

only one person is putting up the quilt, it's a bit slow--a little up on

one side and then the other, etc., but otherwise I wouldn't part with

it. Just got it back yesterday from a small show I did, and will use it

as one side of my booth at the Baker City q. show in July. I bought

large pieces of black felt when on sale at JoAnn's, put in a 4" casing,

and a 5" drop/tuck near the top to pin to and use it to photograph

everythinb except black-edged quilts. The pictures (whether slides,

polaroids, or snaps) come out so much better, especially outside, with

the sun at a very oblique angle, early in the morning. Sharon.

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