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Educational Organizations
Educational
Web Sites
History of Quilts - two sites by Judy Anne Johnson Breneman:
America's
Quilting History and Patches
From the Past
Explore the history of quilts and the women who created them through links
to pictures and brief articles. Very good for beginning quilt history
enthusiasts, as well as classroom study. Enjoyable for everyone. Written by
Anne Johnson
Barbara Brackman,
Quilt Scholar and Author
In addition to Hot Topics and featured quilts, Barbara offers a weekly
e-mailed course in antique quilt identification. You will receive thirty-six
issues, sent from April to December.
Celia Eddy's QuiltStory
Celia Eddy's QuiltStory, a variety of in depth
articles about the UK's patchwork and quilting history, and therefore
America's too. Celia's authored several books in the field and has an
international quilt interest.
Illinois Quilt History
A website dedicated to help research Illinois's contribution to quilt
history, by Susan Wildemuth.
In
a Minute Ago.com
Sharon Boggon's "current project" is: Textale: yarns that clothe
the thread of our lives. She is asking people to send her a piece of lace,
a button, or fabric accompanied by a story.
In Search of Warp Ends
This is a monthly, informative, and detailed article, written by Joan
Kiplinger on anything and everything related to fabrics, sewing and notions,
and fashions in the 20th century.
International Sewing Machine Collector's
Society Vintage sewing machine info, articles, particulars of all
types of old machines.
Na Pua O Hawaii quilts
A display of Hawaiian quilts; text by Linda B. Arthur, PhD, Guest Curator
Ginny Meade, MS, Horticultural Consultant University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Needlebar
Filled with manuals and information for vintage sewing machine
collectors - all types.
Nimble
Needle Treasures Magazine, published quarterly,1969 - 1975
issues. All issues of the magazine, plus the interactive index, are now on CD.
Written by Patricia A. Randolph --
"All of the articles
were informative and priceless. However, my association with Cuesta Benberry,
Quilters Hall of Fame Honoree, was the backbone of NNT historically."
Northern
Comfort: New England's Early Quilts
An online exhibit of Old Sturbridge Village's quilt collection with
informative text about the start of textile history in America and early
quilts.
Old and newer textiles defined in the Oxford English dictionary.
Compiled by Patrick Leech
Quilt History State Documentation and Publications list
Click here for a comprehensive selected bibliography on Quilt History
Documentation Projects or publications about Local, State, Regional, and
Topical Quilt History, Also there is a Quilt Exhibit and Museum Catalogs
section. The list has been put together by the South Dakota Documentation
Project staff.
Quilt of the Month
International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Join
their Quilt of the Month newsletter through this link, and receive other
updates on the happenings at the center and museum for hundreds of antique
quilts.
South African Quilter's Guild shows their quilt heritage with photos
of their quilts and quilted caps called Kappies.
Uncoverings A complete database of Uncoverings
research papers from its first volume in 1980 to the present is now
available to you at no cost through the American Quilt Study Group website.
From the home page click Publications to view the Excel document and
accompanying tutorial compiled by Jean Carlton.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
See a listing of quilt-related pages at the University's site.
Museums
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American
Folk Art Museum, New York,
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American
Textile History Museum,
Lowell, MA |
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Cooper-Hewitt
National Design Museum,
New York, NY |
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Daughters
of the American Revolution (DAR) Museum, Wash. DC |
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Great
Lakes Quilt Center, Lansing, MI |
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Handweaving
Museum & Arts Center,
Clayton, NY |
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Henry
Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum,
Winterthur, DE |
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Historic
Deerfield Museum, Deerfield, MA |
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Kalona
Quilt and Textile Museum, Kalona Iowa |
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La Conner Quilt
Museum, La Conner Washington |
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LACMA
Costumes and Textiles, Los Angeles, CA |
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Lancaster
Quilt & Textile Museum, Lancaster, PA |
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Latimer
Quilt & Textile Center, Tillamook, OR |
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Museum
of Craft & Folk Art,
San Francisco, CA |
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Museum
of the American Quilter's Society,
Paducah, KY |
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New
England Quilt Museum,
Lowell, MA |
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People’s Place
Quilt Museum, Intercourse, PA |
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Quilter’s
Hall of Fame, Marion, IN
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Rocky
Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden, CO |
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San
Jose Quilt Museum, San Jose, CA |
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Shelburne
Museum, Shelburne, VT |
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Smithsonian
Museum, Washington, DC |
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“Calico
& Chintz online exhibit”
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The
Textile Museum,
Washington, DC |
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Virginia Quilt
Museum, Harrisonburg, Virginia |
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Winterthur Museum,
DE |
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Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts, Cedarburg, WI |
Quilt Damage Control and Prevention
Jamar Textile Restoration Studio
Web:
www.tracyjamar.com
Email:
tjamar@optonline.net
quilts and hooked rugs 212-866-6426
Textile conservationist Lynn Gorges talks about
how to handle quilts
in a flood
"Causes,
Detection, and Prevention of Mold and Mildew on Textiles" from the
Museum Management Program
Quilt
Care with Nancy Kirk
From The Textile Museum, Washington D.C. Textile
Pests - Described, removal, care and prevention
Commercial Websites
Ann Hermes Miniature Quilts ~ Folk Art from PA's Past
Made from authentic antique fabrics; Inspired by traditional
antique quilts in Pennsylvania German colors and design.
www.antiquefabric.com An internet source for antique fabrics from
the mid-19th century through the 1960's including feedsacks, antique
cigarette silks, lace, and trims.
Antique Quilt Dating
Guides . . . by Style
Portable, quick guides for buyers and sellers at
at auction, shops, anywhere, online or in
person.
Blackberry
Quilts
Specializes in 1930's fabrics and designs. Pre-cut quilt kits for busy people
and beginners. You can make your own vintage-style quilt with the fabrics
and
techniques found here.
Brickworks
Cindy
Brick is an author, quilt kit maker, quilt historian specializing in Crazy
and redwork quilts, and certified appraiser in CO.
Books & Ephemera on Costume, Fashion, Lace, Embroidery, Textiles & Social
History.
This BOOK Website has 500 secondhand, out of print books on Textiles,
Quilts, Needlework Costume and Fashion. There are
alot more books at Felicity J. Warne's shop in North London. Please contact
her if you have specific wants, as the book you are looking for could just be
sitting on one of her shelves.
Cindy's
Antique Quilts
Cindy's Antique Quilts welcomes you and offers a wide selection of quality
Antique Quilts, quilt tops , blocks and vintage feedsacks . They also offer
vintage Beacon Indian camp blankets including vintage Pendleton
blankets.
Deanne Fitzpatrick:
By the Door Hooked Rugs in Nova Scotia, Canada
This colorful and interesting to read site features primitive and folk art Rug
Hooking patterns, supplies, kits, articles and how-to instructions.
Denver
Fabrics - Rug Hooking Wool
Rug hooking wool at
discounted prices. Also rug hooking books and supplies.
World of Quilts
Travel for quilters; by Deb Roberts
Fabric Tales -
Japanese Fabrics
Authentic Japanese fabrics and notions including contemporary
cotton prints, chirimen crepe fabric, kimono patterns, Nishijin-ori
obi brocade material, Japanese fabric cord, ribbon, etc. Also,
Japanese craft kits and Japanese fabric mousepad. Worldwide shipping
direct from Japan.
French Treasures
French antique fabric for sale and about their history.
Hoopla
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Quilt Reproduction Patterns
An historic collection of authentic reproduction patterns, made by Froncie
Quinn. Her patterns are licensed and approved by the holding museum.
Lynne Z. Bassett, THE whole cloth quilt researcher, has produced a
new line of authentic 18th and 19th century quilting stencils. This links to
her products shown in the Quilting Creations International site.
The Kirk Collection
and Quilt Restoration and Care
Antique quilts, antique & reproduction fabrics, Crazy quilting
and
Source for archival storage, conservation and restoration
supplies
The Lace Merchant -
Elizabeth M. Kurella
Bringing vintage lace, linens, and textiles into everyday life.
Material Pleasures
Vintage linens and textiles, buttons, quilt tops and blocks, purchased at
New Jersey region auctions by owner enthusiast Dana Balsamo.
Pepper Cory,
quilt historian and author
Quilt
Emporium
My favorite Quilt Shop. Linda buys the best in reproduction fabrics!
Shop in Woodland Hills, CA or on online for her kits, fabric, books,
notions, thread, magazines, patterns, and friendly warm service.
RavenSpeak Quilts.. an
artist's expression in fabric is Rose Hughes, a southern California
Quilt Artist, Teacher, Lecturer, Author. Currently, silk appliqué and beaded
art quilts are her medium of choice. She started out as a traditional quilt
maker and an antique quilt collector. See her website for a series of Color
Lessons, Free!
ReproductionFabrics.com
Source of cotton reproduction fabrics for costumers and quilters; time
periods 1775-1950.
Sharon's Antique
Vintage Fabrics
Vintage and antique fabrics and textiles, from 1860 from 1960, for
sale at Sharon's Web site.
Resource Directories
AuctionZip.com
Created by two Pennsylvania Antique dealers who spend many of their days
attending auctions. Find auctions . . . fast, easy, and free.
Expert Antique Collectors
Need information about other antiques besides textiles? This group shares
their information and photos, as well as answering your specific question.
Ginger's Needleworks & Quilting
An excellent resource for quilters;Sections include: Sale Items * E-Newsletter *
Fabrics * Fabric Packs * Kits * Books * Patterns * Notions * Batting *
Templates * Quilt Frames * Redwork * Memories * Sashiko * Stamped Blocks *
Quilt Shows.
Internet Antiques
Guide
A searchable index of Antiques Dealers
and Events. Over 1500 Antiques Fairs and Auctions added each month.
QuiltProfessionals Quilt Shop
Directory
Directory of quilt shops, teachers, guilds, quilting supplies, quilts for
sale, and more. Free Quilter's Guides to placing and promoting your business
on the Web.
Quiltwoman
This Website provides links to all kinds of quilt-related interests,
activities, businesses - If
you have something to provide quilters, this is the site to place it on.
Listings range from free, to a small monthly fee.
Search &
Source Tips for Students and Teachers of Quilt History
Needle Arts magazines
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