QHL Conference

Here are pictures of the 98 Conference.  The next conference TEXTILES AND THEIR PLACE IN HISTORY was held August 4-7, 1999. 

Quilts we saw at the conference.  These are all thumbnails; you should be able to double click on them to see a larger version.

      Late 18th century Palampore

  Classic block design, early 19th century

    Classic four block design

     Wool challis, early 19th century   

     Chintz back of the same quilt

     Log Cabin, courthouse steps variation.  Mid 19th century.

     Mid 19th century applique.  The green has faded to a tan.

     Mid 19th century sampler

     Double Purple, second half 19th century

      This green dye is fading on this Lady of the Lake Quilt giving it an "Op-Ed" feel

     Another example of dye fading

     1888 Crazy quilt.   Typical of that period.

     Burgoynne surrounded.  Being held by Jesse Brick.

     Tied quilts were generally made in the late 19th century.  Cindy Brick and Pam Knies are examining the drapery back of such a quilt.

     An unusual set for a 1930's Dresden plate

     A spectacular quilt made by Judy Grow

     Kathy Greenwolds Adirondack Quilt.


This is where I went after the conference

http://www.albany.net/~mgoodman/NYQuilts.htm

          Believe it or not, these are reproductions!     

      My daughter Kelli meets applique artist Jane Houlihan

An extraordinary drunkards path variation.    .

     The Fairfield Fashion Show. 

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