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Old Time Quilting advice
I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused
by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Quilt making is a simple art and lends itself to many pleasant interludes - while listening to the radio, chatting with friends, or as a bit of "pick up" work between household chores, for a quilt will be made during a period of time and not at one sitting." "The quilting craft...offers a binder for (families). Father and the boys will find pleasure in making the quiting frame and its supporting stands, and in keeping them in top notch condition." "A quilt must not be too dramatic. Your quilt must blend into its surroundings." "Colors should harmonize with...the wood colors of the furniture...wallpaper and other decorations." "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) The author has pretty firm ideas about quilts only being made by hand. There is also a lengthy pattern section where she is pretty clear regarding which colors are best to use and when using a print is permissible. Think this is how the quilt police got their start? marcella oh..."The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting" by Marguerite Ickis |
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Does anyone remember when fabric stopped being loomed in 36" widths?....
( just love trivia !)....Mary Snipped: I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) |
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I think I know how she got her last name.
-- LN in NH a crazy quilter * hand quilter * & hand appliquér all in all --- a very slow quilter.... So send quilts! http://photos.yahoo.com/lns_obsessed "Marcella Tracy Peek" wrote in message ... I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Quilt making is a simple art and lends itself to many pleasant interludes - while listening to the radio, chatting with friends, or as a bit of "pick up" work between household chores, for a quilt will be made during a period of time and not at one sitting." "The quilting craft...offers a binder for (families). Father and the boys will find pleasure in making the quiting frame and its supporting stands, and in keeping them in top notch condition." "A quilt must not be too dramatic. Your quilt must blend into its surroundings." "Colors should harmonize with...the wood colors of the furniture...wallpaper and other decorations." "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) The author has pretty firm ideas about quilts only being made by hand. There is also a lengthy pattern section where she is pretty clear regarding which colors are best to use and when using a print is permissible. Think this is how the quilt police got their start? marcella oh..."The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting" by Marguerite Ickis |
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We still get some fabric in th UK in 36" widths, I'm sure!?!
-- Janner "Quite often lately I have the feeling I don't know what's going on..." --- Snoopy! "You have to have a Dream!" "MB" wrote in message ... Does anyone remember when fabric stopped being loomed in 36" widths?.... ( just love trivia !)....Mary Snipped: I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 19/08/2003 |
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Yeah, I've seen it once or twice. Seemed to be the very, very expencive
mens accesories stuff. Actually, it was waistcoat fabric - BF wanted it for his cummerbund set but I said no to the £40 a metre price tag. Charlie. "Janner" wrote in message ... We still get some fabric in th UK in 36" widths, I'm sure!?! -- Janner "Quite often lately I have the feeling I don't know what's going on..." --- Snoopy! "You have to have a Dream!" "MB" wrote in message ... Does anyone remember when fabric stopped being loomed in 36" widths?.... ( just love trivia !)....Mary Snipped: I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 19/08/2003 |
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When did the industry standard change to 45" widths? And why? Obviously it wasn't too terribly long ago. Was it after WWII? Did it have something to do with fashion or machinery? I'm curious. --Lia |
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I was told it happened in the UK because we sold all our looms to india
after the invention of the 45". So my grandad used to say anyway. Charlie. "Julia Altshuler" wrote in message news:cW83b.276516$YN5.187730@sccrnsc01... When did the industry standard change to 45" widths? And why? Obviously it wasn't too terribly long ago. Was it after WWII? Did it have something to do with fashion or machinery? I'm curious. --Lia |
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Yes, it was definitely after the War.
You can still get fabrics from a 36" loom nowadays, eg Broderie Anglais. I have a feeling it was in the sixties. .. In article cW83b.276516$YN5.187730@sccrnsc01, Julia Altshuler writes When did the industry standard change to 45" widths? And why? Obviously it wasn't too terribly long ago. Was it after WWII? Did it have something to do with fashion or machinery? I'm curious. --Lia -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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I remember buying fabric at J C Penney's, in the basement, and the gal
(Joyce was her name--and I can picture her as if she was standing next to me--she was GOOD) bringing it to our attention that the fabric was now wider so we wouldn't NEED as much and then she helped me lay out the pattern. The Manager, at the time, was extremely good about the Fabric Dept Ladies helping you understand how the difference could affect your laying out : ) You NEVER felt rushed. I was sad when she retired. Butterfly (not even sure if that store is still there) juliasb(nospam) wrote: The last I purchased was in the early to mid 70's. After that I did not have a need for anything that would fall into that 36" need factor. I wasn't quilting then so cottons were not the 'in' thing in the days of double knits and polyesters. juliasb MB wrote: Does anyone remember when fabric stopped being loomed in 36" widths?.... ( just love trivia !)....Mary Snipped: I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) |
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The last I purchased was in the early to mid 70's. After that I did
not have a need for anything that would fall into that 36" need factor. I wasn't quilting then so cottons were not the 'in' thing in the days of double knits and polyesters. juliasb MB wrote: Does anyone remember when fabric stopped being loomed in 36" widths?.... ( just love trivia !)....Mary Snipped: I got a copy of a quilt book that was published in 1959. I was amused by some of the things written and thought you all might get a kick out of some of it. "Almost all materials suitable for making quilts come in a width of 36 inches." (remember 36" fabric! It's been a long time since I've seen any) -- come and journey with me... from darkness into New Life http:\\www.nwlife.com |
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