The Lace mentor
The Lace Mentor There are some within the textile history community who have such a passion for their subject, that they share and impart their knowledge with complete generosity. Such it is with Poppies Cottage lace mentor. A private person, she has 30 years experience [more like 50, she says!] of examining lace and understands not only the geography, designs and methods, but also the use of lace in context; in clothing, in the home, in religion. With such a mentor, I only s
The mystery of the patchwork quilt
The unfinished patchwork coverlet All references in this blog come from one of my favourite books of all time: 'Quilts 1700-2010' Sue Prichard Ed. V & A Publishing, 2010. I have read many chapters in this book over and over, and will continue to do so! If you do not have it, buy it. If you cannot afford to buy it, ask for it as a birthday gift! So many snippets of historic information not found elsewhere. So much to learn about social history as well as fabrics. I hope this l
