Blog Posts of Note

Thoughts About Repairing Antique Quilts
Quilt repair philosophy

"There is a Mystery in Every Antique Quilt:  This American quilter brings the story of these precious things to life again." Feature article. By Dorothee Crane. Quilt- & Textilkunst Patchwork Professional, Germany. January 2018.

History Comes to Life on a Quilt
Researching a signature quilt identifies the provenance of a quilt made in Massachusetts in the 1890s.


Snowflake Quilt part 1 - The Story
Snowflake Quilt part 2 - Repair and Dedication
Quilt made in 1940 from a kit, its story told in the quiltmaker's diary


Dresden Plate
Step-by-step story of repairs to a 1940s Dresdent Plate quilt


Fantabulous Eagle Quilt
Conservation of an historically significant, museum-quality American eagle quilt,dated 1853


Crepeline
How to use crepeline, a sheer silk conservation fabric.

Amazing Stars
Step-by-step patching of an 1860s Six-Pointed Star quilt. These photos and instructions are included in my book.

Crazy Repairs
Different techniques for working with 1890s crazy quilt.