Links
My Yahoo Group
"Outline Stitch Embroidery" Yahoo Group
For enthusiasts of Redwork and other colors of Outline Stitch embroidery, and its History. When you request membership, you must state your full name.
Quilt History by State
Illinois: Sue Wildemuth has uploaded a quilt history page for Illinois. She has added lots of great information. Visit often as the site is a "work in progress." http://www.illinoisquilthistory.com
Publications
Our Free-to-Read e-Books are provided here for your enjoyment:
1) Redwork Embroidery and Needlework Traditions in Europe and America,
3) Emma's Quilt Redwork Book and
The Quilter magazine - this publication is published seven times per year.
The Appliqué Society newsletter
The Citizens' Companion: The Voice of Civilian Reenacting
1-800-624-0281
Blog of Interest to Spanish-speakers:
http://www.quiltingenargentina.blogspot.com/
Resources
How to Deal with Mold and Mildew on Textiles
NH State Quilter's Guild promoting the art of quilting in New Hampshire
Needle 'N Thread: Tips, Tricks, and Great Resources for Hand Embroidery
Timeline of Quilt History from the International Quilt Study Center
American Quilt Study Group for quilt history enthusiasts. Next seminar:
October 2-6, 2008, Columbus, Ohio.
Ami Simms Alzheimer's Art Quilt
Initiative - help raise money for
Alzheimer's
disease research by purchasing a book that shows 52 mini-quilts,
or a CD that
shows the quilts where they have been exhibited. There are
other ways you can help, including making quilts or bidding on quilts that are auctioned. The
goal is $500,000.
American Legacy Quilt Indexes, a commercial site established by Rose Lea Alboum that contains quilt block designs from the late 1800s through the 1930s. So far, she has researched, drawn, and published more than 15,000 blocks and she hopes to add a Directory of Quilt Names, and a Quilting Designs Index.
Museums
Photo of New England Quilt Museum,
Lowell, MA.
photo by James
Cummings
Alling Coverlet Museum, Palmyra, NY. This museum has the largest collection of woven coverlets in the nation (from 1830s-1880s).
National Museum of the American Coverlet, 322 S. Juliana St., Bedford, Pennsylvania, specializing in woven coverlets. Contact: Melinda Zongor at (814) 623-1588.
The American Textile History Museum: Lowell, MA, a moderate walk from the New England Quilt Museum.
Child Labor: Lewis W. Hine (1874-1940), Oshkosh, WI, "Child Labor in America - 1908-1912."
El Museo del Barrio, was established by Puerto Rican educators, artists, and others, to share Puerto Rican, Latin American, and Caribbean Art. Located in Manhattan in New York City.
Genesee Country Village & Museum: New York's largest living history museum.
Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia on the campus of Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI. Learn about stereotypical depictions through essays about Golliwog dolls, the Mammy caricature, and other well-written essays by Dr. David Pilgrim, sociology professor.
John Rankin House, Ripley, Ohio, former home of Rev. John Rankin who devoted much of his life to abolitionism and anti-slavery writings. This is now a museum. Please check the museum's website for current hours of operation.
La Conner Quilt Museum, Seattle, WA.
Ten quilt shows each year plus an annual quilt festival. Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11-4, Sunday
12-4.
703 S. 2nd
Street, P.O. Box 1270, La Conner, WA 98257. (360) 466-4288
lacquiltm@aol.com
Lowell National Historical Park: The National Park service website gives information on what is available and directions. One day is not be enough time to see all the historic sites in Lowell, MA
Manchester Historic Association: Millyard Museum: Wonderful stories and exhibits of early Manchester, NH and the Amoskeag Mills.
New Hampshire Historical Society and the Museum of NH History, Concord, NH, Ongoing exhibits, educational programs, gift shop, library specializing in genealogical resources.
Old Sturbridge Village Museum: collection of more than 60,000 artifacts from 1790-1840 period, 200 acres of land with historic buildings and costumed interpreters. Gift shop.
Portland Museum of Art, Seven
Congress Square, Portland, ME 04101.
(207) 775-6148
Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm: a museum tucked away in the countryside of northern New Hampshire, not far from Keepsake Quilting. Hiking trail, farm animals, scenic views, farm history information, special house tours several times per year.
A resident of the Remick Farm and Museum. photo courtesy of Robin Ferriera
Slater Mill Museum: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Several mill buildings, some with water-powered machinery still functioning, exhibits, and a museum gift shop.
South African Quilter's Guild: Heritage Quilts
The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. This museum has a website that is worth visiting, and offers a printable file called "An Introduction to Textile Terms," an invaluable help, especially to beginning students of textiles. Have fun surfing!
Woodman Institute Museum, Dover, New Hampshire. See additional information here.
Wright Museum, World War II Homefront, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894. (603) 569-1212.
The Heritage Center of Lancaster County, PA maintains two museums.
America's Credit Union Museum, Notre Dame Ave., Manchester, NH
Early Patchwork Pillow circa 1477, from the sarchophagus of Bishop Antonio Bellincione degli Agli
More About Bark Cloth - Tapa
Second resource for more information about historic Bark Cloth
Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion - examples of Regency fabrics and embroidery, including tambour work.
Apple Blossom Quilts: an inspiring site created by designer, Connie Sue Haidle.
Design Resources
"Celebrating Wildflowers," National Park Service site that provides 300 line drawings and coloring suggestions for wildflowers. Great resource for those who enjoy Outline Stitch Embroidery. Hard to Find Materials Ultrasuede http://www.fieldsfabrics.com/ultra/