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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Dear Pat,

Thank you for the article you wrote for the February/March 2011 issue of The Quilter magazine, about the New London Historical Society.

This past December while our family was gathered for my father’s 80th birthday, he asked my brother and brother-in-law to carry in a large, old trunk which belonged to my father’s parents. He said he hadn’t opened it in over fifty years and wanted to open it with all the family present. My grandmother (his mother) was a prolific quilter, seamstress, needlepoint artist, embroiderer, etc. His hope was that there were some of her quilts in there. She died in her fifties in 1957 (or 1958; I don’t remember which at the moment). Being the eldest of his children, I was given the honor of opening it. You can imagine it was an emotional moment. With tears in my eyes I opened the trunk. Sure enough, there were two beautiful, well-preserved quilts inside, among other items. I was given first choice of the quilts. One was a Dresden Plate quilt, which went to my sister two years younger than I. I chose the other one. Which brings me to your article.

As I read your article and looked at the photos, my heart skipped a beat when I looked at one of the pictures in particular. There was my grandmother’s quilt: The Vintage Basket Quilt! My grandmother’s is unmistakenly the same quilt, except she finished the border with scallops, as opposed to the sawtooth edge in the photo. What a thrill it was for me to read about the quilt and where the designs came from. In an instant that quilt became even more meaningful to me, as I got a better idea of when she would have made it.

Debbie Abelman's grandmother's quilt
Debbie Ableman’s grandmother’s quilt

I’m very grateful I happened upon your article. Thank you so much. My grandmother died when I was but one year old. I was the only grandchild she ever knew. I suspect I inherited her love of handwork, as I enjoy the same hobbies that she once did. I really can’t thank you enough for helping me feel even more connected to her.

Enjoy a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Debbie Ableman

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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Random thoughts of this afternoon include the following.

We have watched with great interest the moving of earth next door, in preparation for a restructured stream bed. It will be interesting to see what is done with all of the large granite slabs that had been part of the former house’s foundation. As part of the transfer of ownership, they are mandated to remain on the property. By summer, the plot of land should be transformed into a destination for those walkers who want easy access to the Heritage Trail down by the river.

house next door gone

Site of a former home and before that, a former mill that dyed wool blue for Union soldiers’ uniforms. The house was made toast by a couple of swipes of a backhoe last week.

It has been a sobering thought to realize that most of my Irish ancestors were textile and rubber mill workers in Massachusetts. Hard work, bad working conditions and low pay all made the mill owners rich and the workers die young, as so many of my people did. By comparison, my life is “cushy.”

The birds are calling to each other and Jim is planning to plant lots of flowers this year and has already been raking and cutting brush in the yard, in anticipation of Spring (while there is still snow on the ground, in places). The high temperature this afternoon reads 51 degrees.

Sometimes when one goes poking around family business or genealogy, one is apt to discover someone whose behavior does not meet one’s approval. That is more likely the situation when large families are involved. It is heartbreaking to see the extent to which some individuals ruin their own lives through drink, laziness or crime. Some people become their own worst enemies.

One of my houseplants keeps putting on growth but has bloomed only once since 2004. I wish I knew what it needs because the blooms of this succulent are very large and spectacular.

The big stir this week has been the Red & White Quilts Show in New York City. I have appreciated the photos I’ve seen of the quilts. I hear that a book may be in the works and that the exhibit may travel to other venues. It boggles the mind to think of the number of hours it would take to make 651 quilts. The earliest was from about 1850, and the quilts spanned three centuries.

I am always amazed at letters I receive from readers who have quilts and want me to tell them how much they are worth. First, I’ve never hung out my sign as an appraiser and that is not a “title” to which I aspire. Usually, I get some very brief description and no photos but am asked to name a ball park price. I simply do not have X-ray vision that can see through the screen into someone’s living room. I enjoy seeing photos of old quilts but expecting me to give a value is bound to result in frustration (for me and you). The bottom line is that I don’t care what your quilt is worth in terms of “value.”

Back to work hand quilting. The quilt won’t quilt itself and I am eager to finish it so I can move on to other projects. It’s been fun so far, even though my wrist is not fond of the process and carpal tunnel issues are flaring up again. However, this particular quilt really needed to be hand quilted and I’m so glad I did!

Be happy!

Pat

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Monday, March 28th, 2011

A reader named Maxine has just sent us a photo of a piece of Quaker chintz cloth that is actually “Quadriga” cloth. This fabric sample is from a Dorna Gordon dress. E&W, makers of Quadriga cloth, purchased the factory from Carson Pirie Scott in 1943.

Quadriga cloth

For much more information, please key in the words “Quadriga cloth” in the search boxes of our website and blog.

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Sunday, March 27th, 2011

The movie “Enslavement” presents the true story of Fanny Kemble, a Shakespearean actress who, in Philadelphia where she was performing, met Pierce Butler. He was a rich plantation owner and she married him. In 1846, they moved to Butler Island, Georgia, and it was only a matter of time before the new bride was exposed to the harshness of slavery.

Jane Seymour plays the convincing role of a woman who desperately loves her handsome, winsome husband but despises his actions and beliefs. Not one to remain silent, “Fanny” is continually getting into hot water when she speaks up on behalf of better treatment for the slaves, including a cleaner and more sanitary infirmary.

The movie is very violent at times and perhaps not for the weak of stomach. Cruel punishments are meted out to those “Negroes” who try to escape the plantation. In one case, a man was forced to wear a contraption with bells on his head. When the wife asks that the bells be removed, the slave ran off again and was brought back and hung, to make an example of him.

If anything, the movie points out the insanity of reasoning that led to slavery in the first place. Blacks were viewed as sub-human. When a slave woman, a mother of ten, was whipped, Pierce Butler (Fanny’s husband) told her that he would not have her interfere in a system she didn’t understand. Fanny becomes secretive in her efforts to teach slaves to read and write, and then assists in a more dangerous effort when she helps a local doctor with slave escapes on the Underground Railroad.

This would be the movie to see, if there is any doubt whatsoever as to why the Civil War was fought. There are heartbreaking twists and turns in this action-packed tale. One would say that this could not have possibly happened but alas, just look at the title: “Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble.” I’ll leave the surprise ending for you to discover!

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Thursday, March 24th, 2011

, Woonsocket, Rhode Island

A photo essay of our visit on March 24, 2011.

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Thursday, March 24th, 2011

I remember coming home from school every day when I was in high school. I was the youngest child and I would be the first to arrive home in the late afternoon while my parents were both at work in another city. Before digging in to “homework,” an idea that has probably disappeared now, along with the dinosaurs, I would often flip on the television. There was the usual choice: coverage of the Vietnam War or Peyton Place, an ongoing soap opera based on the controversial novel of the same name written by a New Hampshire woman. It was a scandalous work, at the time, because actual residents of her town were thinly disguised and shown in conjunction with their misdoings. I knew that the war was happening, in real time, and that was often the program of choice.

Souvenir textile from Vietnam

The Vietnam war was/is the only war that was ever broadcast in a blow by blow kind of way. I am not sure that our exposure to rice paddies and the down and dirty daily battles of soldiers did a thing to lessen the length of the war. This morning I am recalling other events covered by the media: the Kent State University shootings, the motorcade in Dallas where John F. Kennedy was shot dead, the fatal shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald, the Oklahoma bombing, the Texas massacre, the Twin Tower plane assaults, and the most recent world tragedy: the Japanese disaster.

The first time we see images of tragic events, we are stunned, captivated and want to learn more. We “stay tuned” for the latest, only to see a replay, again and again, of the event in question, to the point that we become DE-sensitized. Suddenly, it is like watching a cartoon or a scripted TV movie. The images and events take on a surreal meaning.

I am thinking of this issue today as I try to explain to myself the responses of some quilters at the suggestion of making quilts to send to Japan. Quilts have long been associated with care and comfort. In days past, when children stayed home sick from school, their mother would often bring out a “charm quilt” and ask them to find two patches that were alike. Carefully, they would look at the patterns, colors and designs of 999 patches, trying to find two matching fabrics. In so doing, I bet that a lot of them temporarily forgot their troubles. Now, I am not suggesting that people make charm quilts to send to Japan. However, in the midst of all of the worries currently challenging residents there, I can see how a bright cheerful quilt would mean a lot, especially to a child who has lost his home, toys and normal daily routine.

It is fine to say, “Someone else can do it,” or “The Red Cross is handing out blankets,” or “They don’t really need quilts.” Any excuse for not doing anything is as good as another. Just do not underestimate the impact of your part in potentially helping to improve a very bad situation. Sending a little love, wrapped in a quilt, is a sensitive response and an opportunity to show that you care.

Patricia Cummings

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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Six hundred fifty red and white quilts will be exhibited for six days at the end of March in a display set up by the . The quilts were collected by a private collector, Joanna S. Rose, and they can be viewed, at no charge, at the Park Avenue Armory (between 66th and 67th St. in New York City). For more details, please check their website.

Inspired by the idea of such an array of red and white quilts, quilt historian and New York’s quilt antiques dealer Laura Fisher has sent us five photos to share with you. I think you will enjoy the information she has sent. The antique quilts are lovely!

Laura Fisher’s
FISHER HERITAGE
305 East 61st Street New York, NY 10065
tel/ 212. 838-2596

Methodist-Episcopalian-Sampler-Quilt
Methodist Episcopalian Sampler Quilt in Red and White

Jacob's Ladder Quilt
70″ x 74″ Jacob’s Ladder quilt

Pine Tree Quilt
This red and white Pine Tree Quilt features a diagonal block setting.

Compass Star
The Mariner’s Compass quilt pattern was always very popular in New England.

Compass quilt
Another outstanding red and white quilt

SEEING RED
NYC ABLAZE WITH COLOR AT THE ARMORY & AT FISHER HERITAGE

Fired up by the forthcoming exhibition from the American Folk Art Museum of one collector’s red and white quilts called INFINITE VARIETY, in further celebration of the color red and of quilt art, NYC American antiques dealer Laura Fisher offers a diverse collection of red and white quilts at her gallery throughout the Spring.

At the 67th Street (Park Avenue) Armory from March 25 -30 will be 650 (yup, amazing!) quilts in solid red and white literally hanging from the rafters like nothing ever seen before! Up for only a week, and FREE to the public, lovers of graphic design and of quilts are coming to town to see it and the other ongoing quilt shows at the AFAM.

The color red in quilts is expressive, historic, even biblical in content. Among red and white quilts there are iterations of the two colors that can give clues to age. Earlier 19th century examples feature printed red fabrics with white, and some later 19th century quilts feature printed reds with printed white shirting cottons, as well as solid red. Interest in antique red and white quilts runs the gamut from the bold graphic clarity of the solid red and white examples to the softer appearance of printed reds that many designers select when the small scaled prints work with fabrics based on historic printed cottons.

The collector concentrates on solid red with solid white. Fisher is regarded in the design trade as the queen of two-color antique quilts, offering every shade of red and white, blue and white, green and white, pink and white, yellow and white, orange and white, black and white, lavender and white, brown and white (you get the idea), a selection that distinguishes her inventory. If a client wants a two-color quilt, there is a rainbow’s worth in her gallery.

Red and white used alone was a mostly 19th century phenomenon, later supplanted by the solid pastels and the pastel printed cottons of the 1930s Depression era. For Fisher, when red appears in a 1930s quilt of colorful feedsack prints, it immediately catches the eye (see her current column in branding companies Magazine called “Feedsacks in Motion”).

Also available are antique textiles including coverlets and ticking in the same palette.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 11:00 – 4:00 or by appointment.
March 2011
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Luana Rubin, owner of eQuilter recommends:

QUILT SIZE:
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You can drop off the quilts IN PERSON to Luana Rubin’s eQuilter office during business hours Monday through Friday at eQuilter in Boulder, Colorado by Friday April 23, 2011

OR you can ship the quilts, by May 7, DIRECTLY to:

Mission of Love Foundation
2054 Hemlock Court
Youngstown, Ohio 44515 ~ U.S.A.

Ship quilts any time now to the above address. The quilts will be carried to Japan by the U.S. Air Force. Label your quilts with your name and address and a brief message to the recipient. Please do not contact Mission of Love directly, as they do not have the staff to field your phone calls. If you need confirmation that your quilt arrived safely, place a delivery confirmation on it when mailing through USPS.

Note from Patricia Cummings: More than anything, these quilts are meant to bring the “warm” wishes of quilters from around the world. With countless people displaced from their homes and living in shelters, this could be an ongoing project for some time. My friend, the editor of branding companies in Tokyo, who initially asked for quilts for her people, requests that shipments of quilts to her be delayed until June. See previous posts for her direct address.

Thanks to all of the quilters who are willing to make quilts for the people of Japan or who have assisted by donating to the Red Cross and other trustworthy charitable organizations.

Patricia Cummings

to arrive by Friday May 7th. (Do NOT ship to eQuilter, as this will delay the process.)

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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Every day more and more people are turning to social media and really enjoying it, particularly Facebook. It is really fun when you have the right crowd of friends to share thoughts, information, and announcements. Interactions are a way to get to know professional acquaintances in a more personal way and a way to connect or re-connect with family members and old friends. One can share photos of animals, trips, food, sunsets and whatever else catches one’s fancy. All of that is life-enhancing. branding companies

Whenever someone asks me to be my friend, I check their profile. Even though I have many FB friends, I am selective. If I seem to have absolutely nothing in common with the person, not even a favorite musical artist or activity, I wonder why I should approve the connection and then chances are good that I will not “friend” that person.

I like friends with whom I share common interests including the same level of caring about human rights, the environment, and political action in this country. Specific political party affiliations do not matter as much as a real concern for the future of America. Some of my best friends, who are not members of my political party of choice, can discuss matters like adults and with any luck, we come away with new understandings.

I do not discriminate in my selection of friends based on country of origin, religion and other such factors. However, if I view a friend’s wall and then see a whole bunch of posts with offensive language or references to drinking (for which I have never had an interest), I figure that this individual is running with the wrong crowd and I really don’t need to be friends, after all.

Recently, I’ve heard that potential employers are accessing social media networks to check up on would-be employees. Be careful what you say about yourself. If you ACT like a loser, that is exactly the way that you will be perceived. You could be your own worst enemy when you post information of TOO personal a nature. That includes revealing photos that elicit a prurient interest. Just a warning and something of which to be aware. A word to the wise…

Patricia Cummings
A favorite saying: “Too old too soon, too late too smart.”

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Monday, March 21st, 2011

If anyone makes a quilt to send to Japan and would like to share a photo, eventually, I will be posting a slideshow of all photos I receive. Quilters love to show their work to others and this will be the perfect opportunity. As you finish quilts, please send photos and we will begin creating a file to honor YOU! This is a landmark event that needs to be documented. We will be happy to be part of that process.

Send photos to Patricia Cummings at pat@quiltersmuse.com along with your name, city and state and a statement that we have permission to print your photo. Thanks and God Bless!

Pat

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Sunday, March 20th, 2011

3/29/11 UPDATE

Northcott Fabrics has offered to be a shipping destination for Canadian quilters ONLY:

Northcott – Quilts for Japan
101 Courtland Ave.
Vaughan, ON
L4K 3T5

The initial request for quilts for Japan came from the editor of Patchwork Tsushin, Naomi Ichikawa. Ship quilts to her, beginning in June, and please do not declare a monetary value of more than $100., due to possible imposition of customs tariffs.

In June, mail quilts directly to:

1) Naomi Ichikawa, Editor
Patchwork Tsushin Co., Ltd.,
2-21-2, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku
Tokyo, JAPAN 113-0034

2) Patchwork Tsushin Co. Ltd
Tohoku Kanto Earthquake Comfort Quilts
〒113-0033 Tokyo, Bunkyoku, Hongo 5-28-3
Telephone 03-3816-55381)

Two Groups Also Shipping Quilts

3) Mission of Love Foundation
2054 Hemlock Court
Youngstown, Ohio 44515 ~ U.S.A.

“Mission of Love” warehouse in Ohio is now accepting quilts, until May 7. The shipment to Japan will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force in California.

4) Dana Jones
Quilter’s Newsletter magazine
741 Corporate Circle, Suite A
Golden, CO 80401
Add your name, address and e-mail inside the package.

This business is also accepting quilts to be repackaged and sent to Japan.

This is a public service announcement.

Patricia Cummings

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Sunday, March 20th, 2011

Luana Rubin, owner of eQuilter, a business that sells fabric online, announced in a newsletter received this morning (3/20) that a grassroots organization called “” has stepped up to the plate with the offer to ship quilts to Japan for quilters who are willing to make comfort quilts (any size, any color or pattern). The group has been around for more than twenty years and has assisted with other catastrophes such as 9-11 and the Haiti crisis, to name a few. They will be collecting quilts to ship in a month or so, via an Air Force plane. In the meantime, Luana has generously offered to ship any quilts to Mission of Love in Ohio for anyone who drops off their quilt(s) at her Colorado place of business.

The mailing address for the Mission of Love Foundation’s Warehouse is:

Mission of Love Foundation
2054 Hemlock Court
Youngstown, Ohio 44515 ~ U.S.A.

They are also accepting PayPal donations at their website.

Japanese Culture Reflected in Textiles

To cheer your day, here is a photo of a Japanese-themed quilt that I made a few years ago.
Japanese theme quilt
photo by James Cummings

The elements of traditional Japanese design are explained in the following file:

Thank you to all who are planning to make comfort quilts for the people of Japan and thanks to all who are attempting to facilitate their distribution. God bless!

Patricia Cummings

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Saturday, March 19th, 2011

Today, I spent quite a lot of time in my studio and while working on a quilting project, I had some time to think about the state of world affairs and life in general. This short essay will share some of my thoughts.

There are two kinds of people in the world: quilters and non-quilters. That is a pretty simplistic division. Further classification leads us to the terms “traditional quilter” and “art quilter.” They might graze in the same corral but just don’t ask them to bed down together for the night. Two different animals.

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A toad by any other name is still a toad. Likewise, a quilter by any other name is still a quilter! photo by James Cummings

For years now, when inquiring minds have wanted to size me up as to what I “do,” I would always say “I am a quilter.” I’d either get a blank look as though I had two heads or what I’d just said was unfathomable. Sometimes, I’d be met with a long story about someone’s grandmother who made “blankets,” too. Non-quilters mean well but they just don’t “get it.”

Now, whenever someone asks what I do, I say I am a “writer.” People understand that term. It has more class, more charisma (?), and shows that there must be a brain in there somewhere, if a person can write. Then, the inevitable question is “So, what do you write about?” Ah, ha! Caught in the act! “I write about quilt history.” The usual response is “Oh.”

Most non-quilters have no clue as to the lengthy and involved evolution of quilting through the centuries. They think that American colonists invented quilting because they wanted to recycle scraps of used clothing. Duh…No! I don’t think so!

I love quilting! For me, it is not a group activity, just as writing can’t be a group effort. Making a quilt is so enjoyable and such a distraction from the turmoil that is a constant among the people of the world. Today, I was alone with my work and the Box Elder Bugs that kept landing on me. The only other sound, other than insects in flight, was coming from the excellent new music CD of Bowen Staines, son of Bill Staines, an inspirational folksinger whose songs I love. Bill must have passed along those good songwriting and music genes! I really enjoy listening to music and anyone who knows me understands that I have eclectic musical tastes.

The world could be changed for the better, were there more quilters. The quilters I know are generous with their time and talents and always willing to help. However, perhaps that is a stereotype that exists only in my mind. At the moment, maybe I just have a selective memory. On a professional level, quilters can be as competitive as players of any sport. They vie for prizes, attention, recognition, and cash awards.

The basic enjoyment of quilting is open to anyone with needle and thread and fabric and a willingness to spend the time. Race, religion, or political persuasion matter not when “Quilting is Spoken Here.” Quilting is an equal opportunity event that brings like-minded souls together. The world could take a lesson!

Patricia Cummings

Everyone is raving about Jan Vaine’s new book. I ordered a copy from amazon but have not yet had the opportunity to look at it.

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Saturday, March 19th, 2011

The following information is reprinted from the Mid-March 2011 Newsletter with permission from Bob Purcell, owner and self-certified Threadologist. Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Mid-March 2011 Superior Threads Newsletter

EDUCATION: JAPAN UPDATE
The 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been a shock to all of us. We are very saddened to see the loss and devastation. Each day brings more images showing the extent of damage. Experts estimate the damage to exceed $200 billion. Having lived 10 years in Japan, we feel deep concern and love for the people there. Two of our three children were ‘made in Japan’ and our family and company have been greatly influenced by Japanese ways, wisdom and culture. Japan is a very orderly society. People are polite and considerate of others, even when faced with a disaster. I saw a news report where a limited amount of bottled water was available at a store. A man picked up the last 10 bottles, then, put nine bottles back so others may have some. I have heard no reports of looting or fighting. Even in the crowded shelters, civility reigns. I have learned some lessons from watching the news of this event.
1. Prepare for potential disasters. We have a 3-day portable emergency kit packed with food, water, blankets in case a disaster were to hit our area. We have a longer supply of food, water, and fuel (propane tanks for the barbecue) stored.
2. Realize what matters most in life. Watching a house or car being swallowed up in a tsunami is shocking but not anything compared to seeing the emotional pain and despair of a person who lost a friend or family member. People matter. Things become insignificant. Gather those around us and tell them they are important to us. Be more giving and forgiving. These feelings will last forever.

Thank you to the many who have expressed concern to us. We have been in contact with our friends and co-workers in Japan, most of whom live 400 miles from the tsunami site so it did not directly harm their area. Our factories and those who work there all have reported to be safe. Here are two comments we received from friends closer to the affected area:
1. from one of our suppliers in Tokyo: Thank you for your warm and kind message to us who are in Tokyo. It was intense rolling without what it experienced in the past. The tsunami of the northern region was also a thing of the unimaginable colossalness. As for us, we are safe and did not so much damage although we felt the shock from earthquakes. Now we are still not so dangerous, although we feel shock from after-quake often. Thank you again for your kindness.
2. from a friend, Tsuyoshi: My family are OK. However my house was broken by earthquake. We spend hard time for buy gas. Almost gas stations are closed. We can’t buy foods. but it is OK. Please pray for our family and Japanese people.

So what can we do? So far, Japan seems to be dealing with this in an amazing way. They will be as independent as possible and will rebuild. It will take years. The world stands ready to give and Japan will not accept more than what is needed. If there are specific ways we can help, we will. For now, as requested by our good friend, Tsuyoshi, “please pray for our family and Japanese people.”
Thank you Tsuyoshi. We will.

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Thanks, Bob, for sending update to your subscribers. I appreciated hearing the personal accounts.

Patricia Cummings

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Saturday, March 19th, 2011

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Rhodendron and bee. Quilter’s are always busier than bees, as you may know! Photo by James Cummings

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a poem by Patricia Cummings

You know that you’re a quilter
When your home could be a shop
So filled it is with notions
and cloth from Fabric Hops.

You know that you’re a quilter
When you need a live-in chef
To remind you of the need to eat
When you’d rather just be left…

To mark and cut and piece and quilt
And sing the whole day through.
You know you are a quilter
AND the things you like to do!

Your children sleep under quilts
That you have made with care.
Your husband wears a quilted vest
Even though others stare.

Your toaster sports a cover,
Quilted with your two hands.
As you work on finishing a quilt
yet another one you plan.

The world is prettier still
Due to quilts that you have made.
They adorn every surface
in homes that are humble or grand.

Doll quilts, wall quilts
And bed quilts, too,
Greet visitors and loved ones
And they’re all made by you.

To all quilters now we say:

May your blessing be many,
And your troubles be few.
Take time today to celebrate
All that you do!

Today, in honor of National Quilter’s Day, Quilter’s Muse Publications is offering 20% off on our e-book on CD that explores the life and work of Ellen Webster, New Hampshire’s Early Quilt Historian. No special equipment is needed to read the book, just your own computer.

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Page to view more information:

Ellen’s life is inspirational. She was an accomplished musician, teacher, college instructor, woman’s club member, and dedicated historian and quilt lecturer who was very much a public figure in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. No research was done on her life until I conducted a massive research project in 2008. Read more about the product on our website. The price of the book is $19.95 (March 19-22 only) and I will even waive shipping. If interested, please contact me to arrange payment:

Patricia Cummings

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