Publications by Patricia Cummings

List of Published Articles in Print Venues

Hollyhock

QUILT HISTORY ARTICLES
and a few design articles

for The Quilter magazine, (New Jersey: All-American Crafts Publishing, Inc.)

by Patricia L. Cummings
James Cummings, photographer

Articles Published in The Quilter magazine, previously called Traditional Quilter. We are in our 12th year of providiing articles for a column titled, "Pieces of the Past."

“Classic Quilt Blocks: T Blocks Revisited,” September 1999, 46-48.
“Acorn and Oak Leaf Block,” January 2000, 60-61.
“Covered Bridge in the Winter – Fabric Postcard,” March 2000, 14-16.
“Anvil Variation,” May 2000, 56-57.
“Gay 1890s Mini,” July 2000, 50-51.
“Dresden Plate Doily,” September 2000, 60-61.
“Hexagon Charm Quilt,” November 2000, 18-21.
“Jacobean-Style Table Runner,” March 2001, 66-68.
“A Master Craftsman's Journey,” May 2001, 60-62.
“Little Yo-Yos,” May 2001, 68-69.
“Antique Faux Doll Bed Quilt,” July 2001, 62-64.
“Unraveling a Mystery: The Sarah Nunn McCrea Quilt,” September 2001, 64-67.
“Crazy Quilts in America,” November 2001, 78-81.
“The Gossips: A Nineteenth Century Enigma,” March 2002, 76-79.
“Louisiana Commemorative Crazy Quilt Block,” May 2002, 36-39.
“North Carolina Lily Quilt,” July 2002, 84-85.
“Feedsack Phenomena,” September 2002, 64-67.
“Redwork: Something Old is New Again,” November 2002, 96-99.
“Hot” Collectibles: Antique Irons,” Winter 2003, 66-68.
“Coverlets from the 30s,” January 2003, 64-67.
“Unfinished Quilt Tops and Blocks,” March 2003, 70-74.
“A Visit to Portsmouth: the Antique Quilts of Strawbery Banke Museum,”(correct spelling of museum name), May 2003, 62-66.
“Victorian Trade Cards,” July 2003, 98-102.
“Blocks Inspired by the Bible: Part I,” September 2003, 68-70.
“Blocks Inspired by the Bible: Part II,” November 2003, 112-114.
“Gifts from the Heart (Crazy Quilt Miniatures), Christmas 2003, 80-82.
“The Mill Girls of Spindle City,” January 2004, 74-78.
“Quilt Block Tributes to Our Ninth President: William Henry Harrison,” March 2004, 92-95.
“Gunboat Quilts,” May 2004, 82-84.
“Willimantic and Sharon: Textile Tales of Old Connecticut,” July 2004, 96-100.
“An American Quilt Myth: The Secret Quilt Code of the Underground Railroad,” September 2004, 72-75.
“Molas: Indigenous Wearable Art of the Kuna Indians,” November 2004, 86-90.
“Stocking Tales” - Christmas Stocking of Patricia's own design, plus a Christmas story, Holiday Issue, 2004.
“Martha Washington's Needlework,” January 2005, 74-77.
“Making a Difference, One Quilt at a Time, Home of the Brave Quilts,” January 2005, 27.
“Quilts and Needlework with a Political Association, Part II,” March 2005, 84-88.
“An Old Sturbridge Village Quilting Party,” May 2005, 102-105.
“Exploring New England's History: Quilts at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm,” July 2005, 54-58.
“Real or Fake? Guidelines for Purchasing Authentic American Antique Quilts,” September 2005, 82-85.
“Presidents, Parties, and Politics Celebrated in Quilt Blocks,” November 2005, 68-71.
“Craft Adventure 2005,” January 2006, 76-78.
“A Tour of Storrowton Village,” March 2006, 76-78.
“Toile de Jouy,” May 2006, 78-81.
“Kewpie Dolls and Needlework: A Fascinating Link,” excerpt from Redwork Embroidery and Needlework Traditions in Europe and America,” a book by Patricia Lynne Grace Cummings (Concord, NH: Quilter's Muse Publications, 2006), July 2006, 70-72.
“In Praise of Miniature Quilts,”September 2006, 82-85.
“Simple Gifts: The Shakers in America,” November 2006,
88-92.
“Little Tree Skirt,” a Christmas decoration designed by Pat Cummings, perfect for apartment dwellers who do not wish to have a large tree, or for hospitals, etc. Holiday 2006 issue, 92-94.
“After the Taliban: An Embroiderer's Life in Afghanistan/Helping the Women of Afghanistan – Rubia: An International Outreach Project, January 2007, 52-55.
“A Place in the Land: The Billings Farm & Museum,” This article is about a working farm in Vermont that doubles as a history museum for agricultural implements and which has ongoing educational programs and an 1890 farmhouse. In addition, there is an annual quilt exhibit. March 2007, 68-71.
“World Quilt Show – New England 2006.” Review of the International Quilt Show managed by the Mancuso Brothers. May 2007, 94-97.
“Bundling: A Courtship Ritual with Ancient Roots,” July 2007, 86-88.
“Bluework: Classic Expressions in Blue Thread, September 2007, 88-92.
“Bluework: Classic Expressions in Blue, Part II,” November 2007, 110-113.
“War and Remembrance: A Christmas Pillow from World War II,” Holiday Issue 2007, 94-97.
“World War II Sweetheart Pillows,” January 2008, 92-95.
“Cheater Cloth: A Long Standing Tradition,” March 2008, 40-43.
“This is New Hampshire! Four Generations of Needlework from the Lewis Collection,” May 2008, 92-96.
“Quilts of the Matthew Harvey Homestead and Muster Field Farm Museum,” July 2008, 82-86.
“The Amazing Quilt Charts of Ellen E. Webster,” September 2008, 92-96.
“A Crazy Quilt Celebration of “The Mikado,” November 2008, 116-119.
“Magnificent Military Pillow Covers from World War I,” January 2009, 92-95.
“Collectible Aprons of the Twentieth Century,” March 2009, 100-103.
“Handkerchiefs: Miniature Works of Art,” May 2009, 92-95
“Folk Art Expressions: Hmong Needlework (Part 1), July 2009, 80-84.
“Folk Art Expressions: Hmong Needlework (Part 2), September 2009, 88-91.
“Three Centuries of Decorative Pillow Making," November 2009, 90-93
"The Lobster Claw": A Family Quilt with Mysteries," January 2010, 86-88.
"Feedsack 'Treasures'," - March 2010, 90-92.
"On Pins and Needles: Pincushions and Needle Holders," May 2010, 94-97.
July 2010: Excerpts from Straight Talk About Quilt Care e-book, 76-78. Review of the e-book by Laurette Koserowski, editor.
Vintage Embroideries to Warm the Spirit, Part I, September 2010, 94-96.
Vintage Embroideries, Part II, November 2010, 76-79.
"Susan B. Anthony: Quintessential Woman," The Quilter magazine, January 2011: 68-71.
"New London Historical Society: Quilts and Other Treasures," February/March 2011, 72-75."
"Textile Treasures of the Bidwell House Museum," April/May 2011, 58-61.
"A League of Their Own," an article about the annual NH League of Craftsmen's Fair. June/July 2011, 76-79.
"For the Union: A Civil War Signature Quilt," August/September 2011, 66-67.
"Pieces of the Past: A Friendship Quilt Mystery," August/September 2011, 88-91.

79. "A Visit to Dreamland: The Creative Quilts of Tracy
Zimmermann Szanto," October/November 2011, 96-98.

80. "Collectible Souvenir Pillow Covers," December
2011/January 2012, 82-85.

81. "Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield," February/March
2012, 58-60.

82. "Redwork Figures: Straight From the Funny Papers," April/May 2012 issue.

83. To be announced. June/July 2012 issue.

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Old fashioned rose

photo by James Cummings

Unravel the Gavel newspaper articles
by Patricia Cummings

from 2001 - 2007

listed in descending order of publication

"The Billings Farm and Museum... Visiting Where History Comes Alive," Volume 18, Issue 5, June-15-July 20, 2007, front page and 14A.

“N.H. Native Envisions Thanksgiving!: Sarah Josepha Buell Hale, “Mother of the American Thanksgiving,” Volume 17, Number 10; Nov. 17 - Dec. 14, 2006, front page, 8A, and 10A.

“Sunbonnet Sue... Her Roots and Continuing Saga,” Volume 17, Number 9; October 6 -November 16, 2006, front page and 12A and 13A.

“Quilts: What Are They Worth? Appraisals and Values,” Volume 17, Issue 5; June 16 - July 14, 2006, page 15A.

“Voces y Visiones: An Exhibit of Latino Art,” Volume 17, Number 4; May 19 - June 15, 2006, page 18A.

“Common Threads: Historic Needlework Samplers - A Lecture by Pamela Parnal,” Volume 17, Number 1; February 3 - March 9, 2006, page 15A.

“American Independence Museum...Keeping the Flames of Colonialism Alive,” Volume 16, Number 7; August 19 - September 15, 2005, front page, 7A, 8A, and 10A.

“Treasures of New Hampshire: One Way of Looking At Our Past,” Volume 16, Number 4; May 20 - June 16, 2005, front page, 8A, 16A.

“Mystery Weaver Uncovered,” Volume 16, Issue 3; April 15 - May 19, 2005, front page and 10A.

“Signature Quilt Workshop Leads the Way for Future Researchers,” (a summary of a workshop at the New Hampshire Historical Society led by Pamela Weeks-Worthen and Lorie Chase), Volume 15, Issue 4; December 17 -February 3, 2004. (half page feature, page number not recorded).

“Copyright and Quilts: Trying to Get the Big Picture,” Editorial, Volume 15, Issue 7; Aug. 20 - Sept. 16, 2004, pages 6A and 7A.

“Calvin Coolidge Historic Site,” Volume 15, Issue 7; Aug. 20 - Sept. 16, 2004, announcement and color photo on 1A and article on 13B.

“Symbolism in Quilts: Part of the Underground Railroad?” Volume 15, Issue 1; February 6 - March 11, 2004, front page, 19A, 22A, and 24A.

“For the Love of Feedsack,” Volume 14, Issue 8; Sept. 18 - Oct. 8, 2003, front page, 8A, 18A.

“Not Always What They Appear to be... A Celebration of Egyptian Imports,” Volume 15, Issue 8; Sept. 17 - Oct. 7, 2004, front page, 10A, and 19A.

“Emma's Redwork Quilt,” Volume 15, Issue 6; July 17 - August 19, 2004, page 14A.

“Charming Tinted Images for Embroidery and Quilts,” Volume 15, Issue 4; May 14 - June 17, 2004, 8A.

“Raging Inferno Destroys Home and Business in New York,” story and request for donations, circa July 2002, no specific circulation data saved.

Kris Driessen founded the Quilt History list, an online list serve for those interested in discussing quilt history. In July 2002, John and Kris Driessen lost their two story log cabin home to fire.

[In the ensuing months, two quilts were made for the Driessens' new home. I contributed a quilt block to each of them. One of those quilts was a Chimney Sweep Friendship Quilt, finished on December 10, 2004. A photo of the quilt can be viewed at: http://www.threshpublications.com/kris.html

Ami Simms also organized a quilt made of heart blocks. The final measurement is 81" x 102" and the quilt can be viewed at: http://www.amisimms.net/hearquilup.html ]

“Molas in New England!” front page and page 15A. Date not recorded.

“Hidden Messages of a Quilt,” Volume. 13, Issue 9; Oct. 11 - Nov. 14, 2002, page 16 A.

“Does It Work?”: “Quilt Product Reviews” Volume 13, Issue 9; Oct. 11 - Nov. 14, 2001, page 14B.

Published Articles and Photos in Other Venues

Articles that have been published, or reprinted in other newspapers and magazines:

Patchwork Tsushin. "Redwork Embroidery: The History of Embroidered Line Drawings," April 2011.

Collectors Journal, Vinton, Iowa published one of my articles in April 2011.

Fabric Trends: "A Brief History of Paisley," Spring 2008.

Country Handcrafts (1994). The magazine's name has been changed to Crafting Traditions. One page article about my studio.

Miniature Quilts magazine (now out of business) selected my miniature Crazy Quilt, "Still Crazy After All These Years" to present in the centerfold!

Material Facts magazine (Australia) - twice re-published articles from our website in 2006, 2007.

NeedleArts, the magazine of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, ran a ten page article about the "secret quilt code."

A newspaper in Sherbrooke, Canada, republished a story about our visit to a quilt show there.

The $100,000 Quilting Challenge magazine (2007).

The Citizen's Companion, a living history/Civil War magazine tailored to civilian re-enactors, published "Gunboat Quilts" in their June/July 2007 issue, pages 25-28, along with photos of Civil War Era quilts, not Gunboat Quilts, provided by Barbara Brackman).

An Op-Ed. article re: the Immigration Rally in Manchester, that Patricia wrote, was published in the New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper. (2006)

An interview with Pat was published in Needle News: A Publication for Book Loving Needlework Enthusiasts, Volume 10, Issue 2, Summer 2007, 6-7, and one of Pat's book reviews appears on page 11.

Pat's writings and Jim's photos were published in articles prepared for The Appliqué Society Newsletter.

In addition, we have served as consultants to others who are engaged in writing books, newspaper and magazine articles, and/or scholarly papers.

Our advice was sought for a DAR publication titled, "Home and Country," and for a booklet about feedsack cloth, written by Darlene Zimmerman.

"An American Quilt Myth? The Secret Code of the Underground Railroad" by Patricia L. Cummings, (NJ: All-American Crafts Publishing, Inc.: The Quilter magazine, September 2004), 72-75, was cited as a reference on page 409 of the book, Encyclopedia of Slave Resistance and Rebellion by Junius P. Rodriguez, published in 2006.

We are frequently contacted for use of Jim's photo images, some of which have appeared on other history sites, online, and in a number of books, including Vintage Fabrics by Joan Kiplinger.

One of Jim's photos was published in a book titled, Quilting for Embroiderers, by Country Bumpkins in Australia, (May 2008). Another of Jim's photos was published in a textbook by produced by Bob Jones University in Spring 2010.

An article about C.C.C. Mother pillows and the C.C.C. in New Hampshire was written by Patricia Cummings, with photos by James Cummings, and was published in the May/June 2009 issue of C.C.C. Legacy, a group that honors the work of the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps.

To see a list of our book titles, e-books, that is, please visit our Books for Sale page.

For more information about Patricia, see the "about Pat" page.

Contact: Patricia Cummings, Quilter's Muse Publications, Concord, NH. pat@quiltersmuse.com