tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post5841762956299809867..comments2024-03-28T16:13:34.971-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: And Oh, the Quilts!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53684879772262991202016-01-15T18:10:55.310-05:002016-01-15T18:10:55.310-05:00re: like burlap I don't know if I remember i...re: like burlap I don't know if I remember it being called kettle cloth, though that name is familiar, but I remember it as a cotton/poly blend from the late 60's, maybe 70/30, definitely more cotton than poly, made the best dresses, it was woven, had great texture, not knit, so it wasn't stretchy, kept it's shape and was very little ironing, unlike 100% cotton. I still have some scraps from a dress I made I just can't part with. Maybe I'll use it in a dolly quilt! I have seen bark cloth, a blend from the 40's and 50's seen mostly in curtains and upholstery, and does anyone remember naugahyde? my folks had a LazyBoy recliner with naugahyde. Some sort of good quality vinyl... Also, I have squares and tops from my grandmother with the very thin stuff in it, like rayon. It's shredding so I admit to replacing those squares as I work on those tops. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-84465437734079588132016-01-15T15:38:16.517-05:002016-01-15T15:38:16.517-05:00What wonderful old quilts. My mom passed away las...What wonderful old quilts. My mom passed away last summer and when my daughter-in-law and I were cleaning out the closet in her bedroom we found an old plastic bag with a quilt top in it. It is beautifully pieced in nine patches with sashing and cornerstones. I haven't ever seen it before. Wonder where it came from and who made it. Mom was not a quilter. The fabric you mentioned that was similar to burlap is called hopsack, if I remember correctly. I had several skirts made from it. It came in wonderful colors with little flowers on it.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587712650145168495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-34187835491260100122016-01-15T12:36:09.845-05:002016-01-15T12:36:09.845-05:00Gosh, you always share wonderful antique quilts wi...Gosh, you always share wonderful antique quilts with us. Many of todays quilts especially appealed to me. Thanks for sharing not only the pics but also your expertise on construction, dating, etc.LJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01612629420194084787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-24430486174739699352016-01-15T10:45:49.877-05:002016-01-15T10:45:49.877-05:00THank you so much for sharing these. I love your q...THank you so much for sharing these. I love your quilts and seeing all the happy people in your classes, and I particularly love it when you post photos of your antique quilt travels. And yes, I do remember printed "burlap" type fabric. It was originally called Kettle cloth, but I can't for the life of me remember what we called it in the 60's. I had lots of jumpers made with the stuff though. Again, thanks for sharing.Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-66141895995331202632016-01-15T08:16:19.660-05:002016-01-15T08:16:19.660-05:00Its a shame that we dont till have fabric mills in...Its a shame that we dont till have fabric mills in the southeast, an industry that was so prevalent and what made our country great. Loved the journey.tealeafquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214543099275757978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-32381869783357608452016-01-14T21:38:07.879-05:002016-01-14T21:38:07.879-05:00Bopping in to say thanks for the post today. The q...Bopping in to say thanks for the post today. The quotes you've been posting have really helped me keep a positive mind during this cold spell. And I was able to catch a bit of quilt cam tonight! You are so full of awesome sauce, just wanted to say thanks. KathyinMNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953321303757307975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-89496031631398886612016-01-14T20:11:13.269-05:002016-01-14T20:11:13.269-05:00I agree, bark cloth is probably what you're t...I agree, bark cloth is probably what you're thinking of. <br /><br />Julie in ms.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-21729294564692198522016-01-14T19:18:35.165-05:002016-01-14T19:18:35.165-05:00If you are referring to the brightly colored borde...If you are referring to the brightly colored border bring a texture and wondering about it...<br />It's most likely "barkcloth". They used it for draperies in Art Deco yo 50s. Mostly seen in Florida type homes. Miami look. When I had my upholstery workroom, it was found on old chairs and curtains and I received many new sample books of reproduction. It's cotton, traditionally, but woven with that burlap feel, some more than others depending on intended use. I'm sure someone will disagree, but that's my guess based on my experience, I have several large old pieces I've saved through the years. Thought I'd sell on eBay for someone wanting in travel trailer redo or retro home.<br /><br />I often think, based on current fabrics in quilting and homes, it's going to be dated. It's all cyclical. I never could afford to be trendy. I've always stuck with classics. Boring at times, but constant. <br /><br />As for quilting, I'm sure there will be plenty of " those Bonnie hunter scrappy and mystery quilts" to be found 100 years from now. <br /><br />Well, still no snow in smokies... Come on up! Your kind of weather, sunny days.Sandra Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369992819437905498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-14064691174706015852016-01-14T16:27:30.349-05:002016-01-14T16:27:30.349-05:00The unknown block looks like Brackman #3126, St. E...The unknown block looks like Brackman #3126, St. Elmo's Cross by Nancy Cabotabelianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435435610527429193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-24842311287748839742016-01-14T15:04:51.604-05:002016-01-14T15:04:51.604-05:00Bonnie, like you I enjoy wondering about the lady ...Bonnie, like you I enjoy wondering about the lady who made an old quilt I find. What was going on in her life? Was quilting a nice restful thing to do in a hectic life of kids, husbands, sickness and health? Did she make the quilt for a special person? So many interesting things I would like to ask her. :)<br /><br />Once again thanks for the mini quilt tour.<br />Smilies<br />JulieinTNAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622397925157647174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-54481118433431104442016-01-14T14:16:46.335-05:002016-01-14T14:16:46.335-05:00Your mention of the fabric that was like burlap ma...Your mention of the fabric that was like burlap made me chuckle. Oh how well I remember it! It was a very popular fabric for making pants, dresses and jumpers with back in the 60's. I even have a quilt with some left over scraps in it. Also the voile fabric is mixed in along with other types. Those were the days. Oh, and I remember purchasing a piece of the burlap type, as you describe it, for 49 cents per yard at JC Penney & Co. Funny what memories stick with you, but I loved that blue on white floral print. Also, fabric was still just 36" wide at that time.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387931609167711176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-80116698235219934382016-01-14T13:44:48.740-05:002016-01-14T13:44:48.740-05:00I really love several of these, but especially the...I really love several of these, but especially the 12th one down, the unknown block in faded, summery colors with the scrappy wonky sashes. So much fun! I love how some of the blocks are positive/negative. The whole thing just looks so soft, like it needs to be in a hammock in a shady spot in the yard.<br /><br />That's a really interesting block, too. Maybe inspiration for a future Addicted to Scraps column? *bats eyelashes at you hopefully*Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232459401326203771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-88087947723890982382016-01-14T13:06:59.326-05:002016-01-14T13:06:59.326-05:00Wonderful quilts, as always in your posts. But to...Wonderful quilts, as always in your posts. But today's gem is the "Cactus" quote ! Love it.Old quilternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79652255897773763792016-01-14T12:56:04.132-05:002016-01-14T12:56:04.132-05:00Thanks for this Bonnie! Loved the story about Gre...Thanks for this Bonnie! Loved the story about Great Grandmother :0) Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22443415173759904052016-01-14T12:52:22.085-05:002016-01-14T12:52:22.085-05:00I might have to call my Allietare "Screaming ...I might have to call my Allietare "Screaming Yellow Zonkers". DH informed me that I can get a TREADLE for my birthday. I saw one at one of our antique shops in town a while ago. Wish you were here to be my lucky charm. Hoping that it is still there & a good one. Can't wait til the place opens today...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-11530052127122785102016-01-14T12:34:22.700-05:002016-01-14T12:34:22.700-05:00These were fun...looking forward to tomorrow's...These were fun...looking forward to tomorrow's selection.<br />Speaking of burlap...it brought to mind garments I made from a fabric known as hopsacking ca. 1970 in my Home-Ec classes. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454690665258566957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17088871048644552942016-01-14T12:09:30.095-05:002016-01-14T12:09:30.095-05:00Such amazing creativitySuch amazing creativityLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05492091344701786372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-38453295074258828332016-01-14T11:33:35.721-05:002016-01-14T11:33:35.721-05:00All the vintage quilt eye candy was delightful alo...All the vintage quilt eye candy was delightful along with your discussion of each one. Always an education with you my friend! Enjoy your time with your friend today checking out her possibly new-to-her Featherweight. If I can help with parts in any way, let me know. Hugs, Allison in Plano, Texas USAAllison C Bayer Plano TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417835463634583421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-88367762473677683212016-01-14T11:00:08.653-05:002016-01-14T11:00:08.653-05:00As I am putting my mystery quilt together I am try...As I am putting my mystery quilt together I am trying to make sure I don't have two of the same fabric next to each other. I find it so interesting that they used to put the like blocks next to each other and how it makes an interesting design. So much we can learn from these antique quilts!Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210094673606484799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-18205328325375889092016-01-14T10:50:18.869-05:002016-01-14T10:50:18.869-05:00So interesting! I learn so much from your excursi...So interesting! I learn so much from your excursions. Enjoy your outing today. See you tonight.Donna Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663351458615534165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-69605899086025084992016-01-14T10:25:20.963-05:002016-01-14T10:25:20.963-05:00In the early 1960's I had a friend who was a d...In the early 1960's I had a friend who was a dress designer for Sears. Every summer she would take a trip through the Carolinas to shop for fabric (for herself) at the mills. I always wanted to go too. I got too old too late.Lilac Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066118671618968939noreply@blogger.com