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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

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section from an old Crazy Quilt

This is a photo of a portion of an old Crazy Quilt for those of you who are not familiar with this Victorian style quilt.

“Aunt Jemima’s Quilt”

by Anonymous

A miracle of gleaming dyes
Blue, scarlet, buff and green;
O ne’er before my mortal eyes
Such gorgeous hues were seen!
So grandly was the plan designed,
So cunningly ’twas built,
The whole proclaimed a master mind –
My Aunt Jemima’s quilt.

Each friendly household far and wide
Contributed its share;
It chronicled the country side
In colors quaint and rare
From belles and brides came rich brocade
Enwrought with threads of gilt;
E’en buxom widows lent their aid
To Aunt Jemima’s quilt.

No tapestry from days of yore,
No web from Orient loom,
But paled in beauteous tints before
This strange expanse of bloom.
Here glittering stars and comet shone
O’er flowers that never wilt;
Here fluttered birds from worlds unknown
On Aunt Jemima’s quilt.

O, merry was the quilting bee,
When this great quilt was done;
The rafters rang with maiden glee,
And hearts were lost and won.
Ne’er did a throng of braver men
In war clash hilt to hilt,
Than sought the smiles of beauty then
Round Aunt Jemima’s quilt.

This work of art my aunt esteemed
The glory of the age;
No poet’s eyes have ever beamed
More proudly o’er his page.
Were other quilt to this compared,
Her nose would upward tilt;
Such impudence was seldom dared
O’er Aunt Jemima’s quilt.

Her dear old hands have gone to dust,
That once were lithe and light;
Her needles keen are thick with rust
That flashed so nimbly bright.
And here it lies by her behest,
Stained with the tears we spilt,
Safe folded in this cedar chest –
My Aunt Jemima’s quilt.

This poem refers, no doubt, to a Crazy Quilt of the late 19th century. While I enjoyed most of the poem, I just about shrieked at the ending. The thought of a Crazy Quilt viagra pills was so alarming! To read tips about properly storing quilts and fabrics, please read my book, viagra pills, available on CD as an e-book, and sold on my website or at amazon.com

Patricia Cummings

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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

When people learn that I am a quilt historian and that I wrote a book about quilt care, storage and display, they often want to ask questions about how to care for a family heirloom. Usually, they don’t know the age of the quilt, and often, they guess at which family might have made it. Just the other day I received a question about quilt care, but sight unseen, it is impossible to determine what kind of “life” this quilt has lived. Has it been in heavy service? How well was it made, in the first place? Does it have “fancy fabrics” or embroidery? Where has it been stored, or used? Has it been around animals or children? Had food spills? Or, was it given as a wedding gift and then, stored in a cedar chest for years and years? Has it been exposed to mothballs? God forbid!

hexagon quilt repro. shown in my book

This hexagon miniature quilt is based on an antique quilt in my collection and is shown in my book, viagra pills, along with the original 19th century quilt. Of course, I had to use at least one fabric that is out of sync with the times to make sure that people knew that it was a 20th century reproduction. With 1,039 fabrics, only two fabric pieces are alike, reminiscent of the time when charm quilts of this type were in fashion. Quilt made by Patricia Cummings/ photo by James Cummings

I have not seen the latest quilt in question but since it is reportedly in pastel colors and features a “tulip pattern,” it is safe to assign it a circa 1930s date. Light pastel fabrics of yellow, pink, blue, lavender, and mint green (think Easter) were not produced until the early 20th century.

There have always been trends in quilting, just as there are swings in fashion design. The changes in the types of fabric manufactured really helps quilt historians to be able to give a ball park date as to when a particular quilt was made. It is a science unto itself, but luckily for us, today, there are many books on fabric styles and quilt history that can aid us in determining dates of quilts with an unknown provenance.

My e-book on CD, viagra pills, can be viewed on any computer. It is available to purchase in select museum shops and from other vendors, as well as from my own website, and amazon.com (for those who prefer that venue). The book was thoroughly updated earlier this year, and remains a timeless resource, unsurpassed elsewhere in the scope and breadth of knowledge it presents.

Individual pages can be printed out, or the whole book, for that matter, for your personal use. Many textile educators have relied on this book in preparing their own paid presentations, using the information I have provided. As with any of the books published by Quilter’s Muse Publications, they are not bulk-produced. Each book is created especially for YOU.

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Sunday, December 13th, 2009

If you visit eBay and key in the term “cutter quilt,” you will find some interesting offerings. Today, I looked at just page 1 which included several books for “rotary cut quilts,” but that is not what we are talking about here. The term, “cutter quilt” refers to an old quilt that has been re-purposed: cut up to make Christmas stockings, ornaments, and even pieces of jewelry.

Let’s examine the reasons why a quilt might be given this designation of one to cut up. One seller provides four common justifications: 1) the quilt smells musty; 2) it has a lumpy batting; 3) it has “blown-out blocks” and 4) it is stained.

First of all, the “musty” smell could mean that the quilt has been exposed to less than ideal storage conditions and has some mold and/or mildew. Avoid buying anything that has that odor. You do not want to introduce mold/mildew into your home, nor expose yourself to it (as a health precaution).

Lumpy battings can be replaced easily, if the quilt is tied. In fact, if the quilt had been heavily-quilted, the batting would not have shifted to that degree, in the first place.

A good restorer can replace “blown-out blocks.” However, if every block in the quilt has damage (holes/rips) and fading due to cleaning agents and bleach, it truly becomes a hopeless situation fast.

Stains are another situation. They can be difficult or impossible for either the novice or the professional to remove, if they have set for a long time.

Some silk quilts are inherently self-destructing but I get a little nervous when I see folks cutting up Victorian crazy quilts which often have some very unique silk ribbons or features, including embroidery stitches. Silk crazy quilts are not good candidates for re-use in other projects. I have found that some dealers indiscriminately cut up old Crazy Quilts. I have a remnant of one that I wish I’d been able to view the whole piece as the piece I now own is fantastic!

In my latest e-book, viagra pills, I do discuss this idea of “cutter quilts” and ask the reader to question his/her own motive for collecting any old textile. The e-book is a treasure trove of ideas, information, and practical facts that anyone can use who owns or loves textiles, quilts, and embroideries. For more information, please visit: . There is still time left to order this book for a holiday gift, for yourself, a friend, or a library!

Patricia Cummings

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