For those who rely on my blog to announce what is new on our website, let me tell you that I posted an article about “Hankies: A Photo Essay,” today.
I just finished writing a guide for eBay. The topic is about what to think about when purchasing textiles and quilts online. After it is reviewed, the essay will be published (in a few hours, they said). It is now 9:52 p.m., Sunday evening, August 30, 2009.
Currently, we are the sole purveyors (and creators) of the CD that details the life and times of Ellen Emeline Hardy Webster, a Franklin, NH quilt historian of the 1930s who constructed more than 200 images on what she called quilt charts. The e-book that I wrote is based on research and oral interviews with people who knew her, meetings with family members, family photos, her diary and letters, and photos and transcriptions I did of the charts. It is an amazing compilation of materials in a comprehensive biography that provides information about her writings, her associates, and her many activities. See ordering details on the Products Available page, a link that is also available from the front page of our website, in several places.
Ronald Collins, an historian who lives in Ellen Webster’s home town, has given a few brief mentions of her in his latest book, A History of Hebron, New Hampshire: The First Two Hundred Years. He based his book on her 1920s writing called, “Recollections.” That small but detailed work was revisited and parts of it reprinted in Hebron’s Bicentennial year. Ron has added in new photos, such as the beautiful one on the book’s cover.
Ellen Webster was very active in her hometown and its people held a special place in her heart. She was invited to give a speech in Hebron on Old Home Day, as detailed in my book that is published as a pdf on CD, and plays on any computer.
Although I have seen “page proofs” of my next “Pieces of the Past” column for The Quilter magazine, I can’t wait to see the next issue (November cover) due to be distributed very soon. My article, with Jim’s photos, is titled, “Three Centuries of Decorative Pillow Making.” I feel it is a charming article and that the images are very colorful and attractive.
Finally, I am waiting to see if any photos arrive this week with examples of Adult Bibs. I have created a pattern to make one for myself, having given away another that I made. I hope that someone else has put their creative juices to work and has come up with a design or two. Please send any photos to: pat@quiltersmuse.com
Have a great week!
Patricia Cummings
