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A Walk Can Clear Out the Cobwebs

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

As I was always told, while growing up, “practice makes perfect.” Yesterday, I was determined that I was going to set up a new website file AND add a nice photo that had arrived via e-mail. I have watched Jim add photos to the web, dozens of time. I knew that I had to upload the photo to the photo editor, crop the photo, if needed, re-size the image, adjust for resolution and contrast, and re-file the image to the appropriate spot to publish to the web.

I was able to get to the point that the photo appeared on the unpublished file, and I kept trying to upload the picture, but when I’d look at what was on the web, the photo wasn’t. I kept trying, and I kept getting the same result.

Then, I had a solution! Go for a walk! When I came home, I decided to attempt this process again, from scratch. This time was different! It worked!

Just click on the link, to see a grand photo of two mothers-in-waiting.
Still smiling at my success!

Patricia

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Quilts from the Emerald Isle

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

This morning, we set up a new file entitled, “Irish Quilts.” I wax nostalgic whenever I think of Ireland, although I have never been there. When my father was living, he mentioned that his family was from County Kilkenny. God willing, I shall be able to visit Ireland one day.

In the meantime, I honor my patron saint, St. Patrick. I think of leprechauns, the Blarney Stone (which I’ve not yet kissed), and the “banshees.” I envision thatched roof homes, and castles, and peat bogs, and green, green meadows offset by stone wall fences. In my mind’s eye, I can see azure blue sky that sometimes matches the color of the sea.

The Ireland of my thoughts is a peaceful place, a somewhat melancholy place, and an historically important place. Many Americans today can claim Irish descent, mainly due to the mass emigration to America during the potato famine of the early nineteenth century.

For now, I can look at Ireland, in books. I can sing a few Irish songs, like the ones I learned from my father, that I have recently added to Quilter’s Muse Song Playlist. The Irish have produced many songs, complete with a few words or verses in Gaelic, and some of which are about the tragedies of war, and the fighting spirit of rebellion, both situations well known to the Irish.

Well, today’s added file is not about any of those issues. Quilts are the topic. I hope that you enjoy seeing a few of the special exhibit, invitational quilts sent by the Irish Patchwork Society that were photographed at the Craftadventure Show in Massachusetts in 2005.

In addition, we have added the photo image of an exceptionally beautiful quilt that, no doubt, means a lot to its maker. Much consideration went into the completion of that blue-ribbon winner that was displayed at the Mancuso International Show in 2006.

Enjoy the file!

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/Irish_quilts.htm

Patricia (Grace) Cummings

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New Article Posted to Website- Crazy Quilts to Wear

Friday, March 9th, 2007

This afternoon, I asked my photographer/webmaster to take pictures of my collection of crazy quilts that are wearable. Thought you might enjoy seeing some crazy quilted vests, a skirt, a jacket, and a child’s vest.

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/crazy_quilts_to_wear.htm

I am nothing, if not “crazy” for crazy quilts.

Patricia

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Crazy Quilt Miniatures Article To Be Uploaded Today

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Today, I will be uploading a file to the website that discusses Crazy Quilts, in miniature – such a fun thing to make! The article includes photo examples, and the idea of making theme crazy quilts, an idea that I did not see prior to my having had that notion years ago. I will also be providing how-to information, thoughts on finishing, including framing, and also, book resources that would be helpful.

As soon as we have taken some digital photos, I will add the url link to the front page of our website. This will be the third major article that we have uploaded on the subject of Victorian Crazy Quilts and techniques, within the last week. We plan to add still other photos and thoughts, in yet another file. I’m on a roll!

Crazy for crazies,

“The Crazy Quilter,”

Pat

http://www.quiltersmuse.com

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“Gossips,” a silk, quilt block from Vermont (1830)

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

I have just added the full text of an article about a unique, silk piece, made in Vermont in 1830. Previously this story that I wrote was published in The Quilter magazine in 2002. I hope that you find the history of the design to be enchanting.

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/Gossips_a_very_old_design.htm

Patricia

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New History Article Posted: “Green Quilt for Black Diamond”

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

Tonight, we have posted a new article that records a bit of the history of a quilt that was made in the mid-nineteenth century, was reproduced by a quilt maker in the 1940s, and was later marketed as a kit in the 1950s.

The design is beautiful, and a finished quilt of this type is truly a treasure. Read about some of the stories surrounding this green and white quilt. While the information shared was fascinating to uncover, there is always more to the story! I’m like a Bloodhound, on the trail. Please visit the file at:
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/green_quilt_for_Black_Diamond.htm

Patricia

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Traditional Weaving in Northern Spain – new file added

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

For those of you who are interested in weaving, I have added a letter this afternoon from a reader who wanted to share information about a unique weaving technique called felpa gallega. She learned this method of weaving in Galicia, which is located in northern Spain, but she hails from the United Kingdom. She had read the file called “Mystery Weaver Uncovered,” that is about a New Hampshire weaver whose information was uncovered by researcher, Donna-Belle Garvin of the New Hampshire Historical Society.
I enjoyed reading Anna Champeney’s letter and hope you will, too:

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/weaving_in_northern_spain.htm

Patricia


 

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New Photos Added – Harriet E. Wilson, author of “Our Nig”

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

In honor of Black History Month, Jim and I traveled to Milford, New Hampshire to see a recently-dedicated statue that we had only heard about. Milford is a relatively small New England town, so I had no fear that the statue would be hard to find. Not seeing it in the little park within the “Oval” in downtown Milford, I asked a man who was walking his puppy where the Bicentennial Park is located. He directed us to another park that is actually called Centennial Park. Close, but no cigar.

So, we got back in the car, determined to find what we sought. We went around the oval and took our first right. I happened to see a statue out of the corner of my eye or we would have missed it altogether.

The statue is dedicated to Harriet E. Wilson who wrote the first novel written and published in America by an African-American. She was born in Milford and the citizenry there has stepped up to the plate to bring her out of obscurity. The Boston architect, hired by the committee, has done a superb job of capturing her essence, in bronze.

We have one photo of the statue on our front page and two other photos on the page dedicated to a description of her book and her life, accessible from a front page link right now. The file name is “Our Nig” (the name of her book), if you are looking for it at a later time.

Although the jaunt took us all afternoon, we are happy to bring you these quality photos and to share a bit about Harriet with you. What a lovely park, situated between a waterway and an old railroad line!

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/our_nig_overview.htm


 

Patricia Cummings

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Improved files for Wholecloth Quilts

Saturday, December 9th, 2006


 

I have just finished re-typing and uploading the remaining sections of the wholecloth article. The idea behind wholecloth quilts is to use all of the same fabric for the top of the quilt and then to quilt it, either by hand or machine. There are some stunning examples posted, and a lot of great information. The file was truly an international group effort and I am still amazed at all that is shared in that particular file.

Butterflies file:

http://www.quiltersmuse.com/butterflies_and_more_butterflies.htm

Pat

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