Quilter's Muse Virtual Museum
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1940s Duvet Cover and Fabrics, from the Lewis Collection: a photo essay of 20 pictures that show the front and back of a duvet cover and 18 fabrics.
A History of Molas - textiles of the Kuna Indians
World War I and II Collectible Pillows and Pillow Tops
Sweetheart Pillows - A Wartime Phenomenon
World War I Pillows - Part IV
Souvenir WWII Era Pillows - Part V
WWII Sweetheart Pillow (Tops) Quilt - Part VI
WWII Overseas Pillow Tops and Souvenir Pillow with Names of Foreign Countries - Part VII
Reader Contributions to Sweetheart Pillows Article: Part IX (photos and stories) - send to: pat@quiltersmuse.com
WWII Friendship Pillows - Part X
Ruby McKim and Her Work - a look at an early twentieth century designer for quilts and embroidery.
World War I Souvenir Cards: Embroidered Tokens of Affection
Mrs. Bill Stagg's Quilt, circa 1940
Cheater Cloth: Imitation Patchwork - a very abbreviated version of a published article that features many more photos and more historic information.
Antique Indonesian Batik Fabrics - fifteen fabrics from circa 1935
Ararat and the Democratic Donkey Quilt Blocks
Amish and Mennonite Quilts and Quilters of Southern Indiana
The Quilts of Maude Elizabeth Miller McElfish - with photos and poetry sent to us by her grandson, Bob Rotruck
Potholders from One Family - A look at twelve antique potholders
The Color Indigo and Its History - a very long research paper about indigo, perhaps more than you'd like to know!
Martha Washington's Needlework - a brief overview of Martha's work as well as blocks made in tribute to her.
Egyptian Imports: A Celebration of Appliquéd Canvases and Papyrus Art Traditions
Egyptian Tents and Panels - based on contributed information and photos
Pakistani Textiles and Embroideries - a brief overview, with photos.
Turkmen Patchwork - a look at one layer patchwork pieces
Uzbekistan: Textiles and Embroideries - descriptions and photos.
Quilted Tributes to William Henry Harrison, Our Ninth President
NH Marine Memorial at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Bark Cloth: Then and Now A comprehensive look at the term "bark cloth," and photo examples of the two distinctly different types of cloth.
Changi Quilts of World War II - a brief summary by Patricia Cummings
Nineteenth Century Crazy Quilt "Topper"
Quilt Care in a Nutshell: A Few Free Tips - a sheet of tips to share in your guild newsletter.
My Opinions About Quilt Appraisals - written in response to the many letters I receive that ask "How Much Is This ItemWorth?"
Quilting Bees" in Earlier Times - Answers to a Reader's Questions about quilting in 1787
Bundling - A Ritual of Courtship. This is a look at a tradition that has been with us since the days of Rome, and the study encompasses the countries who have engaged in the practice of bundling.
Chalk Talks and Some People Who Gave Them
Photos of "Turtle Quilt Blocks" shared by Julie Liebendorfer
"The Virtuous Wife," - the entire passage from Proverbs 31:10-31, King James version of the Holy Bible.
Louisiana Crazy Quilt Block: An Important Piece of History - includes a photo of the original antique quilt block, and a reproduction quilt block by Patricia Cummings
Crazy Quilts in America, Then and Now - an historical overview
"Green Quilt for Black Diamond," a quilt history article by Patricia Cummings
Traditional Weaving of Northern Spain - Weft Loop Coverlets, felpa gallega
Toile de Jouy - timeless fabric that originated in Europe
Sarah Josepha Hale - editress from New Hampshire and "Mother of the American Thanksgiving"
Hafiza Malikbaba and Rachel Lehr Coordinate Rubia: An International Outreach Embroidery Project Helping the Women and Children of Afghanistan
Baltimore Album Quilts: Timeless Beauties
Baltimore Album Quilt Sells for $58,000. - Part I.
Baltimore Album Quilt: Additional Information and Photos - Part II.
Photo of $58,000. Quilt - Part III.
The Secret Quilt Code and Black History Month 2007: a summary article written by Patricia Cummings on February 28, 2007, the last day of Black History Month 2007.
Mammy Quilts and Other Black Memorabilia: Artifacts of Prejudice, or Not?
Our Nig" - Sketches from the Life of a Free Black by Harriet E. Wilson, written in 1859: an overview by Patricia Cummings of the first novel published by a Black woman in the United States.
An American Quilt Myth? The Secret Quilt Code of the Underground Railroad added in November 2006, previously published in The Quilter magazine in 2002.
The Underground Railroad and the Question of Quilt Blocks: The Roots and Impact of a New American Myth Published here on 8/21/06, this large file takes sixty seconds to load over a 28.8K modem.
Martha Ann's Quilt for Queen Victoria by Kyra Hicks, a (true account in a story for children), a review.
Storrowton Village in Massachusetts: A Look at Quilts A step back in time to a simulated old village.
The Shakers of Sabbathday Lake, Maine: Their History and Their Quilts Yes, the Shakers DID make quilts! Enjoy this wonderful article!
Guidelines for Purchasing Authentic American Antique Quilts Is it fake or is it real?
Quilt Blocks Inspired by the Bible: a collection of thoughts and blocks based on two articles published in The Quilter magazine in 2003.
Quilt Blocks Inspired by the Bible, an addendum to a series of articles to appear in The Quilter magazine.
American Independence Museum…Keeping the Flame of Colonialism Alive
"Wholecloth Quilts, Trapunto, and Boutis: History and Techniques"
a five part article.
Follow up information on nineteenth century quilter, Sarah Nunn McCrea
Gossips - a very old design (1830)
Collectible Feedsack Cloth - lengthy article about this type of cloth and how it was used.
History: the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework.
Marie Webster, Early Twentieth Century Designer/Historian, and her Ongoing Legacy with the Quilter's Hall of Fame.
Egyptian Imports: A Celebration of Appliquéd Canvases and Papyrus Art Traditions
"Gunboat Quilts of the Confederacy"
Mill Girls of Spindle City: A look at the early mill girls of Lowell, MA, 1830s/1840s
Mill Girls: A short article on historic mill sites to see in New England, with a little family history added
Mystery Weaver Uncovered Read about Hannah Wilson, a early nineteenth century NH weaver who crafted distinct woven coverlets. These have shown up in museums all around the country. Donna-Belle Garvin is the researcher responsible for discovering the mysteries surrounding this fascinating tale.
Victorian Trade Cards Trade cards issued by businesses during the Victorian Era were miniature pieces of art that are as collectible today as then.
For a full list of articles that Patricia Cummings wrote for The Quilter magazine, please see the "about Pat" page.
Copyright 2002-2006, Quilter's Muse Publications. All rights reserved.
Patricia and James Cummings, Concord, NH
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